MassDEP is proposing new regulations, titled Watershed Permit Regulations, at 314 CMR 21.00 in order to reduce nitrogen loads in the Commonwealth's estuaries and embayments.
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Background Document
MassDEP Nitrogen Sensitive Area Online Viewer with Address Lookup
Natural Resource Area NSA Map - April 2023
Title 5 Advisory Committee Virtual Public Meeting
The Title 5 Advisory Committee conducted a virtual public meeting on Thursday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. Recording available here: Title 5 Advisory Committee Meeting - YouTube
Notice and Agenda | Advisory Committee Member List | Meeting Presentation
Public Hearings and Public Comment Period
MassDEP conducted five public hearings in 2022 and 2023:
Public Hearing Notice: English | Español | 中文 | 中文(繁體) | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ភាសាខ្មែរ | Português | Tiếng Việt
REVISED Public Notice with extension of written comment period: English | Español | 中文 | 中文(繁體) | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ភាសាខ្មែរ | Português | Tiếng Việt
Written comments will now be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on January 30, 2023. Please note that this is an extension upon the previous deadline of 5:00 p.m. on December 16, 2022. All comments submitted must include the name and contact information of the person providing the comments. Please submit comment by e-mail to dep.talks@mass.gov and include Title 5 & Watershed Permit in the subject line. Written comments may also be submitted by mail and should be sent to:
MassDEP, Bureau of Water Resources – Division of Watershed Management
Attention: Title 5 & Watershed Permit
100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Public Information Webinars
MassDEP conducted four public information sessions in 2022 and 2023:
Proposed Regulations
Notice to Reviewers
314 CMR 21.00: Proposed Watershed Permit Regulations
Information on Funding Sources
Information on Funding Sources
See also: Proposed Amendments to 310 CMR 15.000: Septic Systems ("Title 5")
