News and Announcements

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MassDEP Penalizes Bob's Tire Company for Solid Waste Violations

11/18/2022 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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New Waste Disposal Ban Regulations Take Effect Today

11/01/2022 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Commonwealth’s Focus is on Reducing Trash Disposal and Fostering Business Growth

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MassDEP Seeks Public Comments on Cleanup Plan to Restore the Health of Wellfleet Harbor Estuarine System on Cape Cod

9/23/2022 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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MassDEP Penalizes Aquarion Water Company for Violating Drinking Water Regulations at its Oxford Public Water System

8/02/2022 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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MassDEP Penalizes FeedBack Earth, Inc. for Violations at its Food Waste Conversion Facility in Grafton

6/29/2022 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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Property Owner to Pay for Cleanup Costs Following Hazardous Chemical Explosion in Shrewsbury Backyard

6/29/2022 Office of the Attorney General

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State Environmental Officials Announce Student and School Recipients of ‘Green Team’ Awards

6/02/2022 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

MassDEP Recognizes Young Environmental Stewardship Educational Activities

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MassDEP Commemorates National Drinking Water Week by Awarding Commendations to 39 Public Water Systems and Operators

5/10/2022 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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MassDEP Seeks Public Input on Future Revisions to the Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards

4/29/2022 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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MassDEP Settlement Results in Reduced Emissions from Covanta Waste-to-Energy Facilities in Haverhill, Rochester

3/03/2022 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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Leominster Damage Restoration Company Settles Claims of Illegal Asbestos Work at Fitchburg School

2/07/2022 Office of the Attorney General

Elementary School Serves Environmental Justice Neighborhoods; City of Fitchburg Implements Plan to Improve Asbestos Safety at all Local Schools

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MassDEP Fines Boston Company for Waste Site Cleanup Violations at Commercial Property in Worcester

2/03/2022 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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Developer and Contractor Settle Allegations of Illegal Asbestos Work at North Reading Condominium Development

1/31/2022 Office of the Attorney General

Settlement Requires Defendants to Pay Up to $325,000 and Ensures Compliance for Future Work at Site

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MassDEP Files New Regulations to Reduce Emissions, Advance Market for Clean Trucks in the Commonwealth

12/30/2021 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Process Kicks Off Public Comment Period; Public Hearing set for February 1

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Cotton Bleaching Company to Pay Nearly $1.5 Million for Acid Spill That Killed More Than 270,000 Fish in the North River

12/07/2021 Office of the Attorney General

Company will Compensate Massachusetts for Harms to Natural Resources and Cold Water Fishery; Ensure Safe Operation of Colrain Bleaching Facility