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WW14/15, 16, 17: Nonwater-Dependent Applications

Application for certain types of water-dependent or non-water-dependent projects.
Apply Online: EEA ePlace Portal 

Contacts

MassDEP Waterways Program

Online

Email MassDEP Waterways Program at DEP.Waterways@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 WW14/15, 16, 17: Nonwater-Dependent Applications

What you need   for WW14/15, 16, 17: Nonwater-Dependent Applications

THIS APPLICATION PROCESS HAS CHANGED. PLEASE REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND DO NOT GENERATE A TRANSMITTAL NUMBER FOR ANY CHAPTER 91 APPLICATIONS.

This application type is for fill and/or structures for Nonwater-Dependent use, or any application with both Water-Dependent and Nonwater-Dependent Uses. This application should be used for both full (WW14) and partial (WW15) NWD applications. If the project site is located in a Municipal Harbor Planning Area, please file a WW16, if the application is a joint EIR/MEPA application please file a WW17.

A consultant or other representative may submit the application without the applicant having created an account or signed an authorization. After the initial submittal, Department staff will conduct a preliminary review of the application and send a “Proof of Signature” document that is required to be signed by all applicants (Permittees) and property owners.

Prior to initiating the application, please review the instructions (link below) for details on the information and documents required to be submitted.

Fees   for WW14/15, 16, 17: Nonwater-Dependent Applications

MassDEP Permit Timelines and Fees

How to apply   WW14/15, 16, 17: Nonwater-Dependent Applications

Apply online through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts EEA ePLACE Citizen Access Portal:

https://eplace.eea.mass.gov/citizenaccess

Next steps   for WW14/15, 16, 17: Nonwater-Dependent Applications

  1. Review the Instructions

    Review the instructions for the appropriate application type (see documents below).

    Open PDF file, 407.13 KB,  WW14/15, WW16, WW17 Instructions and Supporting Materials (English, PDF 407.13 KB)
    Open DOCX file, 15.2 KB,  List of Environmental Regulatory Programs (English, DOCX 15.2 KB)
    Open DOCX file, 41.49 KB,  Planning Notification Form (English, DOCX 41.49 KB)
    Open DOCX file, 40.97 KB,  Zoning Notification Form (English, DOCX 40.97 KB)

  2. Complete the Application Form

    For technical assistance regarding online filing, contact the EEA ePLACE Help Desk Team at 1-844-733-7522 or ePLACE_helpdesk@mass.gov.

    Open PDF file, 2.26 MB,  WW14/15 ePlace Instructions (English, PDF 2.26 MB)
    Open PDF file, 2.27 MB,  WW16 ePlace Instructions (English, PDF 2.27 MB)
    Open PDF file, 2.29 MB,  WW17 ePlace Instructions (English, PDF 2.29 MB)

  3. Submit the 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 pay-by-mail option, instructions on how to do so will be provided when you submit your online application.

Contact   for WW14/15, 16, 17: Nonwater-Dependent Applications

Online
Email MassDEP Waterways Program at DEP.Waterways@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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