Regulation 310 CMR 9.00: The Massachusetts Waterways Regulation

Date:	03/10/2017
Organization:	Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Regulatory Authority:	MGL Chapter 91, Sections 1 through 63 MGL Chapter 21A, Sections 2, 4, 8, and 14
Official Version:	Published by the Massachusetts Register

These regulations protect the public's right to access the state's tidelands and waterways. They also regulate the kinds of activities that can take place on coastal and inland waterways. 

Current Regulations

These regulations, 310 CMR 9.00, became effective as of March 10, 2017.

Note: This is an unofficial version of Commonwealth regulations and is posted here for the convenience of the public. It is not an official statement of the regulations.

Proposed Amendments & Public Comment

Public Hearings

YouTube video of Public Hearing #1 held on June 8, 2021

YouTube video of Public Hearing #2 held on June 8, 2021

YouTube video of Public Hearing #3 held on July 27, 2021

YouTube video of Public Hearing #4 held on July 27, 2021

Public Hearing Notices and Materials

310 CMR 9.00 Public Hearing Notice (June 25, 2021)

310 CMR 9.00: Public Hearing Notice (May 14, 2021)

310 CMR 9.00: Summary of Draft Regulations

310 CMR 9.00: Redline Version

310 CMR 9.00: Redline Version Changes Only

Recently Promulgated Amendments

There are no recent amendments at this time.