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May 16, 2012
MassDEP is currently drafting regulatory amendments that would streamline transfer station permitting and shift compliance inspections of most active solid waste management facilities to third parties. Learn More>> March 5, 2012
This document is the Final Action Plan for Regulatory Reform at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). Learn More>> December 22, 2011
MassDEP's Draft Action Plan for Regulatory Reform was released for public review on October 24, 2011. Public comments were received through Monday, December 5, 2011. The complete set of public comments submitted to MassDEP is available. Learn More>> October 24, 2011
Outlines Commissioner Kimmell's Draft Action Plan for Regulatory Reform at MassDEP. This effort is first and foremost an attempt to strategically cope with the budget cuts MassDEP has suffered in recent years. Read more >> April 11, 2011
In recent years, MassDEP's budget has been significantly reduced, from a high of $62 million in 2002 to $46 million in fiscal year 2011. Staffing has been cut commensurately, from 1200 full time equivalents in 2002 to 840 today. Read more >> |
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Download: Commissioner's Final Action Plan for Regulatory Reform
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