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WP 63: Disposal System Construction Permit for State or Federal Facilities
State and federal facilities need approval for new septic systems or upgrades; expansions; and pumping.
Contact for WP 63: Disposal System Construction Permit for State or Federal Facilities
WP 63 Contacts
Phone
Northeast Region
Call WP 63 Contacts, Northeast Region at 978-694-3236
Southeast Region
Call WP 63 Contacts, Southeast Region at 508-946-2757
Central Region
Call WP 63 Contacts, Central Region at 508-767-2823
Western Region
Call WP 63 Contacts, Western Region at 413-755-2218
The Details of WP 63: Disposal System Construction Permit for State or Federal Facilities
What you need for WP 63: Disposal System Construction Permit for State or Federal Facilities
State and federal facilities must obtain approval from MassDEP for:
- new systems
- upgrade of small systems (less than 10,000 gallons per day)
- upgrade of large systems (10,000 to 15,000 gallons per day) which are not failing
- expansion of an existing system
- pumping prior to septic tank, with or without variances.
In all cases, time extensions for issued Disposal System Construction Permits, Discontinuance of Percolation Tests, and Certificate of Compliance for state and federal facilities are part of this application.
Any state or federal organization required to obtain MassDEP approval of a proposed septic system must apply for this approval. However, upgrades to large systems that are failing are not included in this application. Those approvals are under WP 61d.
How to apply WP 63: Disposal System Construction Permit for State or Federal Facilities
File online via the EEA ePlace Portal. See details below.
Next steps for WP 63: Disposal System Construction Permit for State or Federal Facilities
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Review the Instructions
Guidance on how to prepare your certification and file it online, as follows:
Open PDF file, 2.06 MB, for WP63 ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 2.06 MB)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.
Submit your Application and Fee Payment
- File online via the EEA ePlace Portal.
- 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.
Open PDF file, 479.6 KB, for How to Create Your EEA ePLACE Account (English, PDF 479.6 KB)Open PDF file, 2.27 MB, for ePLACE Comprehensive User Manual (English, PDF 2.27 MB)Contact for WP 63: Disposal System Construction Permit for State or Federal Facilities
Phone
Northeast Region Call WP 63 Contacts, Northeast Region at 978-694-3236Southeast Region Call WP 63 Contacts, Southeast Region at 508-946-2757Central Region Call WP 63 Contacts, Central Region at 508-767-2823Western Region Call WP 63 Contacts, Western Region at 413-755-2218Phone
ePLACE Help Desk Call EEA ePLACE Help Desk, ePLACE Help Desk at 844-733-7522Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.
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