SW 39-42 & 44: Beneficial Use Determination or Modification

Next steps for SW 39-42 & 44: Beneficial Use Determination or Modification

1. Before You Apply

   You need to schedule a pre-application meeting with the appropriate MassDEP Regional Office before you proceed.

   This will clarify the process for you, acquaint agency staff with your project, and result in faster processing of your application.

   If you submit an application without scheduling such a meeting, MassDEP may require one before it can determine whether your application is administratively complete.

   Open PDF file, 163.06 KB,  Draft Interim Guidance Document for 310 CMR 19.060 Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) Regulations (English, PDF 163.06 KB)

   Open PDF file, 62.17 KB,  Proposed Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) Chemical-Specific Values (English, PDF 62.17 KB)

2. Review the Instructions & Guidance

   See the documents below for:

   • Guidance on how to prepare your application, including a completeness checklist.
   • ePlace Portal screen-by-screen online filing instructions.

   Important Notes:

   • Even when applying online, you will still need to complete a conventional Application Form and upload it as an attachment during the online filing process.
   • There is no longer a stand-alone form for modifying an existing beneficial use determination (BUD) approval. Once a BUD has been approved, an amendment link will appear next to the record in ePLACE. Click on “Amend” to apply for a modification. If you hold a BUD permit that was issued outside of the ePLACE system and wish to modify it, you will need to apply on a paper form available from MassDEP.

   Open PDF file, 260.63 KB,  Instructions: SW 39, 40, 41, 42 Beneficial Use Determinations (English, PDF 260.63 KB)

   Open PDF file, 1.02 MB,  Online Filing Screen-by-Screen: SW 39 Beneficial Use Determination (Commercial Products) (English, PDF 1.02 MB)

   Open PDF file, 1.08 MB,  Online Filing Screen-by-Screen: SW 40 Beneficial Use Determination (Regulated Systems) (English, PDF 1.08 MB)

   Open PDF file, 1003.36 KB,  Online Filing Screen-by-Screen: SW 41 Beneficial Use Determination (Restricted Applications) (English, PDF 1003.36 KB)

   Open PDF file, 1.03 MB,  Online Filing Screen-by-Screen: SW 42 Beneficial Use Determination (Unrestricted Applications) (English, PDF 1.03 MB)

3. Complete the Application Form

   Even when applying online, you will still need to complete a conventional Application Form and upload it as an attachment during the online filing process.

   You may fill out and save the Microsoft Word form on your computer. The PDF version has to be printed out and completed by hand.

   Open DOC file, 281 KB,  Form: SW 39-42 & 44 (English, DOC 281 KB)

   Open PDF file, 59.53 KB,  Form: SW 39-42 & 44 (English, PDF 59.53 KB)

4. Submit Your Application & Fee Payment

   1. File online via the ePlace Portal.
      
      Note: If you are a first-time user, you will need to create an account first.
      
      See the ePlace account setup instructions, Quick Guides, FAQs and Comprehensive User Manual below.
       
   2. When prompted, upload your completed Application Form from Step 3 above as an attachment.
       
   3. Pay your fee online with a credit card and submit your application, or you may mail your fee payment to:

   Department of Environmental Protection
   P. O. Box 4062
   Boston, MA 02211

   Open PDF file, 479.6 KB,  How to Create Your EEA ePLACE Account (English, PDF 479.6 KB)

   Open PDF file, 2.17 MB,  ePLACE Quick Guides & FAQs (English, PDF 2.17 MB)

   Open PDF file, 2.27 MB,  ePLACE Comprehensive User Manual (English, PDF 2.27 MB)

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