Commissioner's and MassDEP-Wide Advisory Committees
- Commissioner's Advisory Committee
The role of the Department's advisory committees is to provide advice and information on broad issues of policy and on generally-applicable regulations and procedures. In all areas the role of the Committee is limited to the provision of such advice and comment; the final decision on any matter remains with the Commissioner.
Air & Climate Stakeholder and Advisory Committees
- Air Permitting Forum
This group of applicants, consultants, environmental advocates and other stakeholders was formed to provide the agency with input on implementing the recommendations of its Air Permit Streamlining Initiative and Study.
- Asbestos Regulatory Reform Industry Stakeholder Work Group
MassDEP worked with stakeholders to develop a proposal to shift and streamline its current management and oversight of asbestos abatement activities, and focus limited state resources on the highest priority matters.
- State Implementation Plan (SIP) Steering Committee
Meetings of the State Implementation Plan Steering Committee are scheduled quarterly. For additional information, contact Eileen Hiney at 617-292-5520.
- MassDEP Indoor Air Workgroup and Guidance Project Blog
MassDEP has convened an Indoor Air Workgroup consisting of representatives from the legal, environmental consulting, and risk assessment communities, along with MassDEP staff, developers and other interested groups. The goal of the workgroup is to develop comprehensive, updated guidance for LSPs and others to use when addressing sites with vapor intrusion issues.
Cleanup of Sites & Spills Stakeholder and Advisory Committees
- Waste Site Cleanup Program Advisory Committee
The Waste Site Cleanup Program Advisory Committee provides input to MassDEP on site cleanup regulations, policies and programs. In addition, the Committee serves as a forum for keeping interested organizations and individuals up to date on related MassDEP activities.
- Green Remediation Workgroup
MassDEP's Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup promotes the use of Green Remediation at state and federally regulated contaminated sites through its Clean Energy Results Program (CERP). MassDEP has formed a workgroup with LSPs, their clients and other interested parties help identify the best ideas to advance Green Remediation.
- MassDEP Indoor Air Workgroup and Guidance Project Blog
MassDEP has convened an Indoor Air Workgroup consisting of representatives from the legal, environmental consulting, and risk assessment communities, along with MassDEP staff, developers and other interested groups. The goal of the workgroup is to develop comprehensive, updated guidance for LSPs and others to use when addressing sites with vapor intrusion issues.
- Oil Spill Act Advisory Committee
The Oil Spill Act Advisory Committee assists MassDEP in making the most efficient and effective use of a Trust Fund established by the Oil Spill Act, as well as other related policy and program matters.
Toxics & Hazards Stakeholder and Advisory Committees
- Underground Storage Tank (UST) Stakeholder Group
This group seeks public and regulated community input on MassDEP UST program, regulation and policy development.
Waste & Recycling Stakeholder and Advisory Committees
- Hazardous Waste Transporters Subcommittee
Agenda for the quarterly meeting of the MassDEP Hazardous Waste Transporters Subcommittee.
- Solid Waste Advisory Committee
This committee advises MassDEP on solid waste regulations, policies and programs, and serves as a forum for keeping stakeholders up to date on related activities.
- Organics Subcommittee of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
The Organics Subcommittee is part of the larger MassDEP Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC).
- Task Force on Building Organics Capacity
MassDEP established this Task Force to help develop recommendations for overcoming barriers to the siting and development of additional anaerobic digestion, composting and recycling capacity in Massachusetts.
Water Resources Stakeholder and Advisory Committees
- Safe Drinking Water Act Assessment Advisory Committee
Meeting agendas for the Safe Drinking Water Act Assessment Advisory Committee.
- Well Drillers Program Advisory Committee
Well Drillers Program Advisory Committee meeting minutes.
