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General Appropriations Act FY2008

Department of Environmental Protection
Data Current as of:  10/29/2007





MISSION

To ensure that air and water are clean, that toxics and hazards are managed safely, that solid and hazardous wastes are recycled, that hazardous waste sites and spills are cleaned up in a timely manner, and that wetlands and coastal resources are preserved.

Web Site:


http://www.mass.gov/dep/

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 16 s. 18-24B DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
MGL C. 16 s. 19 Powers and duties of department
MGL C. 21 s. 26-43 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MGL C. 21 s. 26-53 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MGL C. 21 s. 27 Powers and duties of division
MGL C. 21 s. 27(12) Powers and duties of division
MGL C. 21 s. 34A Board of certification of operators of wastewater treatment facilities; members; duties
MGL C. 21 s. 43 Permit proceedings; regulations; requirements of permit; application; forms; fees
MGL C. 21A s. 1-21A EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
MGL C. 21A s. 2 Duties and functions; inter-agency information, services and plans; filing applications
MGL C. 21A s. 2(28) Duties and functions; inter-agency information, services and plans; filing applications
MGL C. 21A s. 4A Coastal zone management office
MGL C. 21A s. 8A,13 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
MGL C. 21A s. 13 State environmental code; adoption; preparation of sewage disposal systems; enforcement of code
MGL C. 21A s. 16 Civil administrative penalties
MGL C. 21A s. 18 Permit application and compliance assurance fees; timely action schedules; regulations
MGL C. 21A s. 19-19J EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
MGL C. 21C s. 1 Short title
MGL C. 21C s. 4 Division of hazardous waste; duties of department
MGL C. 21C s. 7 ection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste; licenses; underground drinking water sources
MGL C. 21D s. 1 Short title
MGL C. 21E s. 1 Short title
MGL C. 21E s. 3 Implementation; regulations; response actions
MGL C. 21E s. 3B Permit application fees; annual compliance assurance fees
MGL C. 21G s. 1 Short title
MGL C. 21H s. 1 Legislative determination and declaration of purpose
MGL C. 21H s. 2 Definitions
MGL C. 21I s. 1 Short title
MGL C. 21I s. 3,20 MASSACHUSETTS TOXICS USE REDUCTION ACT
MGL C. 29C s. 1 Definitions
MGL C. 30 s. 37 Rules and regulations; compliance with statutory filing requirements
MGL C. 30A s. 1 Definitions
MGL C. 40 s. 9 Lease of building space for veterans’ organizations; limitations; erection of armories; celebration of holidays
MGL C. 40 s. 38,41 PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
MGL C. 91 s. 1 Definitions
MGL C. 91 s. 18,21,22 WATERWAYS
MGL C. 94 s. 321-326 INSPECTION AND SALE OF FOOD, DRUGS AND VARIOUS ARTICLES
MGL C. 111 s. 2 Duties of commissioner of public health
MGL C. 111 s. 2B-2C DUTIES
MGL C. 111 s. 5G,147 PUBLIC HEALTH
MGL C. 111 s. 142A-142E PUBLIC HEALTH
MGL C. 111 s. 142A-142J PUBLIC HEALTH
MGL C. 111 s. 142A-142S PUBLIC HEALTH
MGL C. 111 s. 142B,142D PUBLIC HEALTH
MGL C. 111 s. 142M Motor vehicle emissions inspection and repair; definitions; rules and regulations; inspection facilities; waivers; quality assurance program; violations
MGL C. 111 s. 150A-150A PUBLIC HEALTH
MGL C. 111 s. 150B Establishment of facility site
MGL C. 111F s. 1 Definitions
MGL C. 112 s. 87CCCC-8 REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
MGL C. 114 s. 35 Lands to be used for burial; approval
MGL C. 131 s. 40 Removal, fill, dredging or altering of land bordering waters
MGL C. 131 s. 40-40A INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES

Regulations

CMR See MassDEP Website