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WP 28, 29, 30, 31, 32: Residuals Management

These permits and approvals regulate the land application of sludge, sludge products, and septage.
Apply online: EEA ePLACE Portal 

Contacts

Residuals Management Contact

Online

Email Residuals Management Contact at Jennifer.Wood@mass.gov

EEA ePLACE Help Desk

Phone

ePLACE Help Desk Call EEA ePLACE Help Desk, ePLACE Help Desk at 844-733-7522

Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.

Online

Email EEA ePLACE Help Desk at ePLACE_helpdesk@mass.gov

The Details   of WP 28, 29, 30, 31, 32: Residuals Management

What you need   for WP 28, 29, 30, 31, 32: Residuals Management

This suite of permits leads to final approval for land application of residuals for beneficial purposes. WP 28 and WP 29 are required for all approvals. WP 30, 31, and 32 are project-specific and are only required if the project is classified as a Type II or III material. 

  • WP 28 is the approval of sampling and analysis plan prior to land application of sludge and septage.
  • WP 29 is the determination of suitability for land application of sludge and septage.
  • WP 30 is the approval for land application of Type II and III sludge or sludge products on 0.5 acres or more.
  • WP 31 is the approval for land application of Type II and III sludge or sludge products on less than 0.5 acres.
  • WP 32 is for renewal or modification of a land-application certificate.

You must apply for these permits if you wish to utilize sludge, sludge-derived products, or septage as a fertilizer or soil conditioner. Please read all the guidance contained in the Instructions (see below). 

Fees   for WP 28, 29, 30, 31, 32: Residuals Management

MassDEP Permit Timelines and Fees

How to apply   WP 28, 29, 30, 31, 32: Residuals Management

File online via the EEA ePlace Portal. See details below.

Next steps   for WP 28, 29, 30, 31, 32: Residuals Management

  1. Review the Instructions

    Guidance on how to prepare your application and file it online, as follows:

    Open DOCX file, 129.71 KB,  Instructions: BRP WP 28,29,30,31,32 (English, DOCX 129.71 KB)
    Open PDF file, 495.58 KB,  Instructions: WP 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 (English, PDF 495.58 KB)
    Open PDF file, 2.1 MB,  WP28 ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 2.1 MB)
    Open PDF file, 1.3 MB,  WP28 Amendment ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 1.3 MB)
    Open PDF file, 2.08 MB,  WP29 ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 2.08 MB)
    Open PDF file, 1.34 MB,  WP29 Amendment ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 1.34 MB)
    Open PDF file, 1.69 MB,  WP29 Renewal ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 1.69 MB)
    Open PDF file, 2.23 MB,  WP30, 31 ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 2.23 MB)
    Open PDF file, 1.64 MB,  WP32 Amendment ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 1.64 MB)
    Open PDF file, 1.69 MB,  WP32 Renewal ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 1.69 MB)

  2. Complete the Application Form

    Please fill out and save the Microsoft Word or Acrobat Adobe PDF form on your computer.

    Important Note: 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. Please do not mail in these forms.

    Open DOCX file, 221.97 KB,  BRP WP 28,29,30,31,32 - Residuals Land Application Approvals (English, DOCX 221.97 KB)
    Open PDF file, 499.74 KB,  BRP WP 28,29,30,31,32 - Residuals Land Application Approvals (English, PDF 499.74 KB)

  3. Claim your Authorization (for WP 29 and WP 32 only)

    1. If you have an existing permit with the program not already linked to the EEA ePLACE Portal, you will first need to do one important step: Claim Your Authorization. This process will allow us to link your renewal or amendment application to your existing permit and confirm your identity. Once the program staff has reviewed and completed your claim request you will then be able to continue with your renewal or amendment application. Please note: You will not be required to upload anything in the Documents section.
    2. Claim Online via the EEA ePlace Portal.
      Note: If you are a first-time user, will will need to begin by creating an account.

      See the ePlace account setup instructions and Comprehensive User Manual below. Once MassDEP has approved your claim, proceed to step 4.
    Open PDF file, 671.2 KB,  How to Claim Your Authorization Instructions (English, PDF 671.2 KB)

  4. Submit your Application and Fee Payment

    1. File online via the EEA ePlace Portal.
    2. You will have the option to pay online by credit card or automated clearing house (ACH) or pay by mail. If you select the pay-by-mail option, instructions on how to do so will be provided when you submit your online application.

Contact   for WP 28, 29, 30, 31, 32: Residuals Management

Online
Email Residuals Management Contact at Jennifer.Wood@mass.gov
Phone
ePLACE Help Desk Call EEA ePLACE Help Desk, ePLACE Help Desk at 844-733-7522

Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.

Online
Email EEA ePLACE Help Desk at ePLACE_helpdesk@mass.gov

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