MassDEP Regulations, Policies & Programs
310 CMR 7.41: Proposed Large Entity Reporting Regulation
MassDEP is proposing to require a one-time report from certain entities on their medium- and heavy-duty vehicle use.
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Virtual Public Hearing: October 4, 2022
Public Comment Period: Ends October 14, 2022
310 CMR 78.00: Proposed Ban of Covered Products Containing Certain Flame Retardants
This new regulation would apply to any manufacturer or retailer that sells, offers or manufactures for sale, distributes in commerce, or imports into Massachusetts any covered product.
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Virtual Public Hearing: October 11, 2022
Public Comment Period: Ends October 25, 2022
310 CMR 36.00: Proposed Regulations of Nonessential Outdoor Water Use
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is proposing to amend the Massachusetts Water Resources Management Program regulations at 310 CMR 36.00. The amendments will require restrictions on nonessential outdoor water use by Water Management Act registrants during times of drought declared by the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
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Virtual Public Hearing: October 27, 2022 and October 28, 2022
Public Comment Period: Ends November 7, 2022
MassDEP Reports, Plans & Data
2022 MassDOT Annual Update & Status Report on Transit System Improvements
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Virtual Public Meetings (2): September 29, 2022
Public Comment Period: Ends October 11, 2022
MassDEP Permits & Approvals
Proposed Non-Major Comprehensive Plan Approval: AvCarb Material Solutions, Lowell
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Public Comment Period: Ends September 26, 2022
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Proposed Non-Major Plan Approval: Capstan Atlantic, Wrentham
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Public Comment Period: Ends October 10, 2022
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Draft Operating Permit Renewal: Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford
Draft Renewal | Public Notice
Public Comment Period: Ends October 19, 2022
Proposed Non-Major Comprehensive Plan Approval: Aggregate Industries Northeast Region Inc., Swampscott
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Public Comment Period: Ends October 19, 2022
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Draft Water Management Act Permit: Bryant Hill Farms, Freetown
Draft Permit | Public Notice
Public Comment Period: Ends October 24, 2022
Pre-Public Comment Draft Permits & Approvals
Public comment periods have not opened yet on the following draft permits. They are posted here for information only.
Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit: Town of Ashfield
Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit: Quabbin Valley Health Care Center, Athol
Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit: The International Resort WWTF, Bolton
Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit: Brook Village Condo WWTF, Boxborough
Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit: Harvard Ridge WWTF, Boxborough
Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit: Hunter Hill, Dighton
Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit: Mashpee Water Resources Recovery Facility
Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit: Snowy Owl Resort, New Ashford
Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit: Summer Village Condominium Trust, Westford