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Public Hearing Notice
Public Hearing Notice Notice of Public Comment Period and Hearing - Aggregate source licensing for the production of cement concrete
Overview
Notice is hereby given pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 2-3, that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, (“MassDOT”) will hold a hybrid public hearing on Friday January 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and accept written public comment until 5:00 p.m. on January 10, 2025, the same day, concerning the following regulatory action:
- Establish 700 CMR 19.00 – Aggregate Source Licensing for the Production of Cement Concrete
Section 3 (1) of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 6C, authorizes MassDOT to adopt regulations for the governance of its affairs and the conduct of its business. The proposed regulatory action is required by M.G.L. c. 6C, § 79, established by Chapter 56 of the Acts of 2023, requiring the Highway Division to establish by regulation a program licensing “[a]ny person seeking to mine, expand, excavate or otherwise operate a quarry, sand and gravel operation or any other aggregate source for the purpose of producing concrete aggregate for sale or use in foundations, structural elements or infrastructure, including, but not limited to, roadways and bridges.”
The statute requires the Highway Division to adopt regulations establishing standards and specifications for license requirements including maintaining an operations plan, conducting testing, and submitting a geological source report signed by a “licensed professional geologist.”
MassDOT will hold this hearing Remotely and In Person
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Individuals who notify MassDOT of their intent to testify during the hearing will be afforded an earlier opportunity to speak. Speakers are strongly encouraged to notify MassDOT of their intention to testify at the hearing by emailing the address below with the subject line “Regulation Hearing Comment - Aggregate Source Licensing for the Production of Cement Concrete.” Written comments must be submitted by email or postal mail to the following address:
Email:
Postal Mail:
- Christopher Smith, Senior Lead Counsel, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Suite 3510, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
A copy of the above-listed regulations may be obtained by request to the above address or email address.
MassDOT may adopt a revised version of the proposed action taking into account relevant comments received and any other practical alternatives that come to its attention.
For accommodation or language assistance requests, please contact MassDOT’s Chief Diversity & Civil Rights Officer by phone at (857) 368-8580, TTD/TTY at (857) 266 0603, fax (857) 368 0602 or by email to MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. Requests should be made as soon as possible, ideally at least five business days before the public hearing.