Chapter 91, The Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act

Protecting and promoting public use of waterways in Massachusetts
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 What is Chapter 91? Frequently Asked Questions 

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Examples of successful projects permitted under Chapter 91

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Dam Removal and the Wetlands Regulations

The document provides guidance for conservation commissions and the Department of Environmental Protection, as the permitting authorities, in the application of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and its regulations.
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Regulations, policies, guidance

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Research & Resources: Find licenses and plans by using property deeds

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Great Ponds

Any project located in, on, over or under the water of a great pond is within the jurisdiction of Chapter 91.
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Applications and Forms

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Other Sources of Information

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Regulations require the development of an MOU to govern Chapter 91 compliance for mixed use projects undertaken on Massport land.

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Chapter 91 Substitutions and Offsets Summary MS Word 43 KB

Exhibit A, East Boston Piers, MA PDF 231 KB

Coastal Zone Management: Public access to waterways in Massachusetts

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South Boston Projects

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