Public Hearing: Proposed draft regulation for the Disaster Relief and Resiliency Fund

The proposed draft regulation for the Disaster Relief and Resiliency Fund, 801 CMR 29.00, provides emergency disaster relief and alleviates the damage, loss, hardship, or suffering caused by a natural or other catastrophic event.

The public hearing will be conducted via Teams, a digital meeting program on August 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm. You may provide comments at the public hearing either orally or in writing. 

How do I attend the meeting?

If you wish to attend the virtual hearing but do not plan to provide oral testimony, you must register by emailing anf.regs@mass.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25

Can I speak at the Hearing?

Yes, you may provide oral testimony during the virtual hearing, but you must email a Notice of Intent to Comment to anf.regs@mass.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25. Parties are requested to provide written copies of their oral testimony. 

Written Comments

Written comments will be accepted from 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26 through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28. Comments may be submitted by either mail or email:

  • Mail: Khushbu Webber, State House, Room 373, Boston, MA 02133
  • Email: anf.regs@mass.gov.

All notices of intent and registration requests must include your name, telephone number, and email address. Instructions for joining the virtual hearing will be emailed by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25.

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