State and federal facilities need approval for new septic systems or upgrades; expansions; and pumping.
- This page, WP 63: Disposal System Construction Permit for State or Federal Facilities, is offered by
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
WP 63: Disposal System Construction Permit for State or Federal Facilities
Contacts
WP 63 Contacts
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.
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.
Fees for WP 63: Disposal System Construction Permit for State or Federal Facilities
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, 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.
- For additional guidance on navigating the EEA ePLACE Portal, please follow this link - EEA ePLACE Portal Instruction Documents
- 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 63: Disposal System Construction Permit for State or Federal Facilities
Phone
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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