Mission Statement

In the wake of the April 27, 2003 barge B-120 oil spill into Buzzards Bay the Massachusetts Legislature passed Chapter 251, Acts of 2004, "An Act Relative to Oil Spill Prevention and Response in Buzzards Bay and Other Harbors and Bays of the Commonwealth" (the "Oil Spill Act" or "Act"), which was signed into law on August 4, 2004.   The purpose of the Act was to strengthen several statues that govern Massachusetts' ability to prevent and respond to oil spills in the coastal waters of the Commonwealth.  

Statute & regulations

Mass Oil Spill Act 2004 Information

Includes regulations, fact sheets, and  guidance.
Web page

Oil Spill Act Advisory Committee

Web page

Mass Oil Spill Prevention and Response Trust Fund

Web site

Preparedness

Geographic Response Plans

Web page

Response

Oil Spill Response Equipment & Training: Maps of Emergency Reponse Trailer Locations

Web page

Buzzards Bay Oil Spill - Barge B-120 - 2003

Web page

External Links

NOAA Aid for Oil Spill Responders

Web site

Coalition for Buzzards Bay

Web site