Waste Site Cleanup: Instructions for Filing

Important Note: Effective January 1, 2009, MCP submittals and documentation must be submitted electronically.

Notification of a Non-eDEP Electronic Submittal

BWSC has posted the new transmittal form, BWSC125 Notification of a Non-eDEP Electronic Submittal that must be completed when making a non-eDEP electronic submittal. The BWSC125 Notification should be used when: 1. the person making the submittal does not have internet access; 2. there is an eDEP problem; or 3. the supporting documentation could not be uploaded. See the BWSC125 Notification form for more detailed instructions.

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After July 1, 2009, non-eDEP electronic submittals will be not longer be accepted by the regional offices without the BWSC125 Notification of a Non-eDEP Electronic Submittal form and any other required attachments.

Frequently Asked Questions

BWSC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about eDEP. Please click on the link below to view Frequently Asked Questions about Waste Site Cleanup electronic submittals in eDEP.

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Site File Viewer

An online Waste Site / Reportable Release File Viewer is available. The documents viewable include all site information submitted electronically via eDEP.

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The 7-Day Grace Period in eDEP

A 7-day grace period from the actual due date is allowed for most submittals.

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BWSC108 Comprehensive Response Action Transmittal Form & Phase 1 Completion Statement

April 2009
The BWSC108 transmittal form has been updated, including the Phase IV RMR.
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Transmittal Form Attachments

Note: Please do NOT include images of checks in Transmittal Form Attachments.

Managing BWSC eDEP Attachments

January 2009
This article concentrates on tips to manage PDF files, including reducing the file size of a PDF document.
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BWSC eDEP Email Box

MassDEP has created an email box for BWSC eDEP questions, and/or questions on Transmittal Forms, Permits and the associated attachments. You may also use the BWSC eDEP email box to notify MassDEP of database corrections to Transmittal Form data that is not editable in eDEP. The email box address is:
BWSC.eDEP@state.ma.us

Training Information

Improving MCP Compliance - Navigating eDEP and Managing RTNs

January 2009
MS Powerpoint 5.5 MB | PDF 4.3 MB

Remedial Monitoring Report Walkthrough - BWSC105 RMR Submittal

February 2009
MS Powerpoint 3 MB | PDF 2.7 MB

BWSC eDEP Form Submittals

With , you have the option of completing your BWSC form submittals to MassDEP either on paper through traditional methods or online electronically using an Internet browser. MassDEP is accepting the following Waste Site Cleanup submittals online:

• BWSC 01, 02, 03 Initial Application for Tier 1 Permit
• BWSC 10, 20, 30 Application for Supplemental Tier 1 Permit Actions
• BWSC103 Release Notification & Release Retraction Form*
• BWSC104 Response Action Outcome Statement (RAO)
• BWSC105 Immediate Response Action Transmittal Form (IRA)
• BWSC105 A & B IRA Remedial Monitoring Report
• BWSC106 Release Abatement Measure Transmittal Form (RAM)
• BWSC106 A & B RAM Remedial Monitoring Report
• BWSC107 Tier Classification Transmittal Form
• BWSC107A Numeical Ranking System (NRS) Scoresheet **
• BWSC107B Tier II Compliance History
• BWSC107C Tier II Transferor Certification
• BWSC108 Comprehensive Response Action Transmittal Form & Phase I Completion Statement
• BWSC108 A & B CRA Remedial Monitoring Report
• BWSC109 Tier I Minor Permit Modification Transmittal Form
• BWSC111 Audit Follow-Up Plan Transmittal Form & Post-Audit Completion Statement
• BWSC113 Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) Transmittal Form and BWSC113A Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) Opinion Form ***
• BWSC115 Downgradient Property Status Transmittal Form (DPS)
• BWSC115 Downgradient Property Status Modification Form (DPS)
• BWSC119 Utility-Related Abatement Measure Transmittal Form (URAM)
• BWSC119 A & B URAM Remedial Monitoring Report
• BWSC120 Homeowner Certification Form
• BWSC121 Notification of Delay in Compliance with Response Action Deadlines

*BWSC103 Release Notification & Release Retraction Form. Currently it is not possible to use eDEP for the initial filing of a BWSC103 for a 120-Day notification condition. This submittal must be made in manually, i.e., either via the mail or by the hand delivery of an original paper BWSC103 form to the appropriate DEP regional office (current practice). Once MassDEP has assigned the RTN to the release, eDEP can be used for all future MCP submittals. NOTE: this procedure does not impact the eDEP submittal of BWSC103 for a 2-hour or 72-hour reporting condition that has been assigned an RTN by MassDEP.


**BWSC107A Numerical Ranking System (NRS) Scoresheet will be accepted by MassDEP as meeting the requirements for completion of the NRS Scoresheet, (310 CMR 40.1510).


***BWSC114 Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) Opinion Form has been renumbered as BWSC113A and combined into one document with BWSC113 Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) Transmittal Form. However, the filing procedures of BWSC113A remain the same as the old BWSC114.

Advantages of Online Submissions

• Many data fields on the forms will fill themselves in or pre-populate based on prior submittals.
• Data will be confirmed faster as submittals are validated online avoiding lost time for corrections.
• Verified administrative review will ensure that the Transmittal Form is administratively complete for the purpose of considering the submittal received as of a certain date.
• LSPs and persons responsible for certifying submittals will be able to fill out and sign BWSC transmittal forms almost worldwide through standard Internet access.

Electronic Payments?

We're working on it. In the meantime, please continue the current systems.

Questions?

Contact MassDEP at (617) 556-1100