Department of Environmental Protection
Data Current as of:  7/11/2011

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Web Site:

www.mass.gov/dep

Organization Chart

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

MGL C. 21A S. 7,16,18

Enabling Legislation

MGL C. 21 S. 26-53

Water Pollution Control

MGL C. 21C S. 1-30

Hazardous Waste Management

MGL C. 21D S. 1-19

Hazardous Waste Facility Siting

MGL C. 21E S. 1-21

Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup

MGL C. 21G S. 1-19

Water Management Act

MGL C. 21H S. 1-8

Solid Waste Management

MGL C. 21I S. 3,10-12

Toxic Use Reduction

MGL C. 21M S. 1-9

Oil Spill Act

MGL C. 21N S. 1-9

Climate Change

MGL C. 29C S. 1-18

State Revolving Fund

MGL C. 91 S. 1-63

Waterways and Coastal Development

MGL C. 111 S. 142A-142M

Air Quality Control

MGL C. 10 S. 61

Motor Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance

MGL C. 131 S. 40

Wetlands Protection

Regulations

CMR

See MassDEP Website