| Date: | 06/05/2026 |
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| Organization: | Energy Facilities Siting Board |
| Regulatory Authority: | MGL c. 164, §§ 69T(i), 69U(c), 69V(c) |
| Official Version: | Purchase the official print version |
The 2024 Climate Act (St. 2024, c. 239) requires the Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board” or “EFSB”) to promulgate regulations to implement the changes to M.G.L. c. 164, §§ 69G through 69J¼, inclusive, §§ 69O and 69P, §§ 69R and 69S, and §§ 69T through 69W, inclusive. As modified, these sections authorize the Siting Board to issue a single consolidated permit that comprises all state, regional, and local permits that a clean energy infrastructure facility would otherwise need to commence construction and operation.
980 CMR 17.00 establishes the requirements pertaining to a Constructive Approval, which the Board shall issue if a Final Decision, pursuant to 980 CMR 13.10: EFSB Consolidated Permit Decisions, is not issued by the Board, pursuant to 980 CMR 13.02(4)(a): Review Timeframe.
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