Toxics Use Reduction (TUR) Planners are environmental, safety or process professionals who have passed a uniform certification exam developed by the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and/or have demonstrated relevant education and experience.

Once certified by MassDEP, TUR Planners are qualified to prepare, write and certify toxics use reduction plans for companies that are required to report under the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA). There are two types of TUR Planners:

• General Practice Planners may act as consultants to multiple clients, assisting in plan development and certification.
  
• Limited Practice Planners may certify plans only for the organizations that employ them.

TUR Planners are certified for a period of two years and are required to obtain continuing education credits from MassDEP during that period by participating in a variety of courses and activities intended to keep them current on toxics use reduction and resource conservation best practices. MassDEP maintains a directory of certified TUR Planners which you may download below.

For additional information, visit the Toxics Use Reduction Planners Association or see the TUR Planner regulations: 310 CMR 50.40. Complete certification regulations, instructions, and certification packages can be obtained on the Toxics Use Reduction Applications and Forms page.

Directory of Toxics Use Reduction Planners

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Preparing TUR Plans for Companies with Limited TUR Options

Memo explaining TURA plan requirements that apply to companies requesting exemptions from the TURA planning process. 
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