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MassDEP Northeast Region File Review & Public Records Request Form

Use this form to request a review of files for facilities or sites located in MassDEP’s Northeast Region.

To review environmental data and 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 Appointments

Please make an appointment if you wish to review non-confidential files from the MassDEP Northeast Regional Office. Appointments are available on Thursdays from 9 am to 12 pm (except state holidays) by:

  • Submitting your request using the fields below
  • Sending an e-mail to nero.service@mass.gov
  • Calling 978-694-3320

File Review Procedures

  • All appointments must be confirmed. Appointments are only established once you receive a confirmation from the Service Center. If the Service Center does not respond to your inquiry within a reasonable time, please re-submit your request.
  • Due to the volume of inquiries received by this office, appointments are typically booked for the next seven to fourteen business days. If you have an urgent and compelling need to view files in less than this time period, you must speak directly with a staff member of the Service Center.
  • Seats are limited and customers are served on a first come - first served basis.
  • You may request up to eight file folders during one appointment.
  • Photocopies (black & white only) are available for five cents per page.
  • Only checks or money orders will be accepted and should be made payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call or e-mail by 12 noon the previous business day.
  • All requests must include your name, company/organization name (if applicable), contact info, and relevant information as detailed below:
  • For spills of oil and hazardous material and contaminated sites regulated under MGL Chapter 21E, please supply the:
  1. City/town
  2. Street address
  3. Site name (if applicable)
  4. Release Tracking Number(s), if known
  5. Specific document(s) you wish to review
  • For all other programs (e.g. Solid Waste, Air Permits), please provide the name and address of the facility/site and a description of which document(s) you wish to review.

File Review Request Form

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