To review environmental data & files:
- Check the Environmental Data Portal
Easy online access to data including asbestos projects, drinking water, wetlands NOIs (Notices of Intent), hazardous waste sites and spills, enforcements, inspections and permits. - If you don't find the information online, schedule an in-person file review.
File Review
Please make an appointment if you wish to review non-confidential files from MassDEP's Central Regional Office. Appointments are available on Monday through Friday (except state holidays) by:
- Submitting a request using the form below
- Calling 508-792‐7650; or
- Mailing or faxing a file review request form to MassDEP
Regional staff will make every effort to provide requested files electronically, when possible, instead of requiring an appointment to come into the office.
File Review Procedures
- You may request up to 6 files (not sites - 3 file numbers constitutes 3 of the 6 files) during one appointment. The request should be organized and complete to ensure that the correct files are provided, so please research your site(s) before requesting an appointment.
- You may be contacted by the Records Response Coordinator with the requested files in electronic format, which would eliminate the need to come into the office.
- Appointments are only established once you receive a confirmation from the Records Response Coordinator.
- During review, DO NOT unclip, remove staples, or take binders or folders apart.
- Photocopies and faxes are available for 20 cents per 8" x 11" page. Fees vary for other size pages.
- Only checks will be accepted and should be made payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts. There is a $20 fee for returned checks.
- Arrangements can be made to have files sent out to a copy service, which is recommended for any large documents. When there are several people requesting copies, DEP staff have priority for using DEP copy machines.
- If you are unable to keep your appointed time, you must call and cancel your appointment by 12 noon the previous working day. A fee may be billed to your company for appointments which are not appropriately cancelled.