Department of Environmental Protection
Data Current as of: 9/11/2013
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. 2,7,8
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Enabling Legislation
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MGL C. 21 S. 26-53
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Water Pollution Control
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MGL C. 21C S. 1-30
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Hazardous Waste Management
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MGL C. 21D S. 1-19
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Hazardous Waste Facility Siting
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MGL C. 21E S. 1-21
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Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
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MGL C. 21G S. 1-20
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Water Management Act
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MGL C. 21H S. 1-4,7,8
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Solid Waste Management
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MGL C. 21I S. 3,10-23
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Toxic Use Reduction
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MGL C. 21M S. 1-9
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Oil Spill Act
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MGL C. 21N S. 1-9
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Climate Change
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MGL C. 29C S. 1-18
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State Revolving Fund
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MGL C. 91 S. 1-63
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Waterways and Coastal Development
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MGL C. 111 S. 142M
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Motor Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance
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MGL C. 10 S. 61
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Motor Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance
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MGL C. 131 S. 40
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Wetlands Protection
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MGL C. 9 S. 22
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Natural Resources Damages Trust
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MGL C. 21A S. 12,16,18
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Enabling Legislation
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MGL C. 21A S. 13
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Title 5 Program
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MGL C. 21A S. 22
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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
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MGL C. 111 S. 142N
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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
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MGL C. 21H S. 6A-6N
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Mercury Management Act
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MGL C. 21O S. 1-9
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Underground Storage Tanks
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MGL C. 111 S. 2C
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Drinking Water Program
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MGL C. 111 S. 0E-5G
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Drinking Water Program D
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MGL C. 111 S. 159-165
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Drinking Water Program
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MGL C. 130 S. 105
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Coastal Wetlands
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MGL C. 131 S. 40A
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Inland Wetlands
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MGL C. 111 S. 150A-A1/2
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Solid Waste Management
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MGL C. 21H S. 5-6
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Air Quality Control
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MGL C. 111 S. 142A-L,O
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Air Quality Control
Regulations
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See MassDEP Website