Department of Environmental Protection
Data Current as of: 6/22/2009
Web Site:
www.mass.gov/dep/
Mission:
The mission of the Department of Environmental Protection is 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.
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