Contact for Request a voluntary assessment of whether state-listed species are present on a property
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The Details of Request a voluntary assessment of whether state-listed species are present on a property
What you need for Request a voluntary assessment of whether state-listed species are present on a property
Property owners may at any time undertake a voluntary assessment following protocols pre-approved in writing by the Division to determine if Threatened and Species of Special Concern are present on a property (or portion thereof).
Property owners will need a proposed protocol for assessing the property and the appropriate fee for review.
Fees for Request a voluntary assessment of whether state-listed species are present on a property
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Assessment Reviews (Less than 15 acres of land) | $500 | each |
| Voluntary Assessment Reviews (between 15 and 30 acres of land) | $750 | each |
| Voluntary Assessment Reviews (more than 30 acres of land) | $1,000 | each |
How to request Request a voluntary assessment of whether state-listed species are present on a property
Mail the protocol and fee to the Division. Once the assessment is complete, mail the results to the Division.
Next steps for Request a voluntary assessment of whether state-listed species are present on a property
Review of assessment
Upon our approval of that assessment, it shall remain valid for 3 years from the date of its approval. The approval provides you with a guarantee that no new occurrence records will be considered in relation to a MESA or MEPA (321 CMR 13.2) review of the property for a period of 5 years. This guarantee does not include any species that is subsequently listed.