Most people hear back 1-2 weeks after submitting a request.
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- This page, Request a Pre-filing Consultation, is offered by
- MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program
- Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
Request a Pre-filing Consultation
For large projects, we suggest that proponents contact the NHESP early in the planning stage to discuss potential MESA issues.
Contact for Request a Pre-filing Consultation
Regulatory Review Contact Information
Phone
North/Central/Western Massachusetts
Call Regulatory Review Contact Information, North/Central/Western Massachusetts at (508) 389-6357
Southeastern Massachusetts/Cape & Islands
Call Regulatory Review Contact Information, Southeastern Massachusetts/Cape & Islands at (508) 389-6385
Online
The Details of Request a Pre-filing Consultation
What you need for Request a Pre-filing Consultation
For large projects, contact us early in the planning stage to discuss potential MESA issues. In order to consult with a review biologist before officially filing submit the following:
- a project description,
- conceptual site plans,
- map showing the location of the property, and
- any other pertinent information regarding the proposed project.
This can be done in conjunction with the Information Request process.
How to request Request a Pre-filing Consultation
Email the information to an Endangered Species Review Assistant.
- North/Central/Western Massachusetts: Melany Cheeseman, melany.cheeseman@mass.gov
- Southeastern Massachusetts/Cape & Islands: Emily Holt, emily.holt@mass.gov
Call and request a meeting or phone call.
- North/Central/Western Massachusetts: Melany Cheeseman, (508) 389-6357
- Southeastern Massachusetts/Cape & Islands: Emily Holt, (508) 389-6385
Mail the information needed for a consultation to the attention of Regulatory Review and request a response.
Next steps for Request a Pre-filing Consultation
Response from Review Biologist
A member of the regulatory review staff will get back to via email or call you to discuss your project. If necessary, an in-person meeting may be scheduled.
Contact for Request a Pre-filing Consultation
Address
1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581
Phone
North/Central/Western Massachusetts
Call Regulatory Review Contact Information, North/Central/Western Massachusetts at (508) 389-6357
Southeastern Massachusetts/Cape & Islands
Call Regulatory Review Contact Information, Southeastern Massachusetts/Cape & Islands at (508) 389-6385
Online
Fax
(508) 389-7890
Address
Phone
Open M–F, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed noon–12:30 for lunch)
Regulatory Review Inquiries
Call Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program, Regulatory Review Inquiries at (508) 389-6357
North/Central/Western Massachusetts
Southeastern Massachusetts/Cape & Islands
Online
Fax
(508) 389-7890