Many parties participate in Brownfield developments, and causally responsible parties play a unique role. Please check out the links below.
MassDEP Involvement
Massachusetts provides technical assistance through its Regional Brownfields Coordinators. These staff can help municipalities you through the process.
Additional Resources
Assessment and Remediation Funding
MassDOR - Petroleum Product Cleanup (21J) Fund
MassDevelopment - Brownfield Site Assessment / Loan Programs
Liability Relief
The Office of the Attorney General implements the "Covenant Not to Sue" Program which offers liability relief as a means of making Brownfield redevelopment happen.
Additional Resources
Contact
Online
For general program information, please email your questions to:
Email MassDEP Waste Site Cleanup Contact Information at BWSC.Information@mass.gov
For specific questions about waste site cleanup regulations and requirements:
Email MassDEP Waste Site Cleanup Contact Information at BWSC.Regulations@mass.gov
Phone
To Report a Spill or Environmental Emergency
Call MassDEP Waste Site Cleanup Contact Information, To Report a Spill or Environmental Emergency at 1-888-304-1133
(1) Call your local Fire Department, then (2) Call MassDEP - 24/7
For general information about how the Waste Site Cleanup program works
Call MassDEP Waste Site Cleanup Contact Information, For general information about how the Waste Site Cleanup program works at 617-292-5500
MassDEP Boston Headquarters - ask for the Waste Site Cleanup program