New MassDEP Reporting Requirement for Fleet Owners
This one-time rule requires specific users to report characteristics of their fleet to MassDEP by March 1, 2024.
New PFAS Maximum Contaminant Level for Drinking Water in MA
As Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to be a prevalent emerging contaminant in drinking water across the Northeast,…
PFAS Chemicals Added to the Toxics Release Inventory List
Outlining the next steps for TRI facilities.
Toxics Use Reduction Planning & Reporting Guidance During State of Emergency for COVID-19 Pandemic
MassDEP is implementing the following guidance.
US EPA Issues Temporary Policy Changes to Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program
US EPA has issued a temporary policy outlining relaxed enforcement and regulatory discretion in regard to environmental legal obligations applicable to a variety of facilities.
You Can’t Use Them Like You Used To: Managing Catch Basin Cleanings and Street Sweepings
Many municipalities store catch basin cleanings and street sweepings in comingled piles at a public works yard but re-using these materials is prohibited by state regulations without further approvals.
What You Need to Know: Meeting the New AWIA Requirements for Community Drinking Water
The EPA’s Water Security Division is currently developing tools, resources, and procedures that align drinking water systems with America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA). The EPA expects to release its guidance by August 1, 2019. Drinking water systems will need to comply with the new AWIA guidelines.