Department of Environmental Protection
Data Current as of: 8/6/2010
Web Site:
www.mass.gov/dep
Mission:
The mission of the Department of Environmental Protection is to ensure that air and water are clean, toxics and hazards are managed safely, solid and hazardous wastes are recycled, hazardous waste sites and spills are cleaned up in a timely manner and wetlands and coastal resources are preserved.
Governing Laws:
Statutes
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MGL C. 21A S. 7
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Enabling Legislation
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MGL C. 21E S. 1-19
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Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Materials Release Prevention and Response Act
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MGL C. 21 S. 26
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Water Pollution Control
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MGL C. 91 S. 1-63
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Wetlands and Waterways
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MGL C. 111 S. 142M
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Motor vehicle emissions inspection and repair
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MGL C. 21I S. 3,20
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Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act
Regulations
- CMR
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See MassDEP Website