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- RT @environment: Fred Stone hasn’t been able sell his milk since November 2016 because his longtime buyer said it was too contaminated with…. David McCay 1 week ago
- RT @deantscott: House has passed 247-159 a wide-ranging bill (HR 535) to expand PFAS regulation. Two-dozen or so Republicans voted yes—a no…. David McCay 2 weeks ago
- I just committed to ride the Pan-Mass Challenge. Click here to join me for #PMC2020! secure.pmc.org/Ride #PMC2020 via @panmass. David McCay 2 weeks ago
- RT @EENewsUpdates: Massachusetts energy officials expect to institute a first-of-a-kind program this year that they say will put their stat…. David McCay 3 weeks ago
- RT @EENewsUpdates: The White House is now reviewing an EPA determination concerning #PFAS toxic substances in drinking water. https://t.co/…. David McCay 1 month ago
- Really interesting presentations this a.m. at @495MWPtnership Economic Pulse of MetroWest program. Great job presen… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 2 months ago
- RT @ellengilmer: “If they’re successful there, I think that’s probably going to be what more and more states do." - business lawyer on new…. David McCay 2 months ago
- RT @environment: A dispute involving a coral reef off Hawaii that's made its way to the Supreme Court could impose major limits on the U.S.…. David McCay 2 months ago
- RT @EENewsUpdates: EPA added two toxic areas and is proposing to add five more sites to its National Priorities List. https://t.co/OZ3feeU…. David McCay 2 months ago
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Tag Archives: Environmental
A Modern Take on the Antiquities Act of 1906
During the waning days of his administration, President Obama used the Antiquities Act of 1906 (16 USC 431-433) (“Act”) to create expansive national monuments on land and at sea. According to the National Park Service, he established 34 national monuments … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental, Historic Preservation, Open Space
Tagged Environmental, Historic Preservation
Appeals Court Revisits Adverse Possession of Undeveloped Land
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently reviewed adverse possession of wild and wooded areas. In Paine v. Sexton, 88 Mass. App. Ct. 389 (2015), the Plaintiff campground operators asserted rights to property based on record title and adverse possession. While it … Continue reading
MassDEP’s New Cleanup Regulations Are Now Effective
As we reported earlier in guest posts from Adam Last of Corporate Environmental Advisors, Inc. here and here, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has long been working on significant revisions to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP). The MCP … Continue reading
Massachusetts Revises Its Building Code Adding Increased Energy Efficiency Standards
Following up on my post dated November 15, 2012, as of July 1, 2014, the International Energy Conservation Code (“IECC”) 2012 went into effect, replacing the former baseline building energy code regulations. The Commonwealth’s adoption of the updated code is … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Environmental, Uncategorized
Tagged Construction, Environmental
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An Uncertain Future for Massachusetts Underground Storage Tank Facility Owners/Operators
Guest post by Scott E. VanderSea, LSP, LEP of Corporate Environmental Advisors, Inc. Background on Massachusetts UST Regulation The Board of Fire Prevention (“BFP”) regulations (527 CMR 9.00) outline the requirements for underground storage tank (“UST”) facility owners and operators … Continue reading
Pending Legislation Would Dramatically Reform Massachusetts Land Use Law
The latest effort to overhaul Massachusetts land use law is backed by a coalition of planning, environmental and housing organizations. “An Act Promoting the Planning and Development of Sustainable Communities”, House Bill # 1859, was introduced on Beacon Hill last … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Development, Environmental, Municipal, Zoning
Tagged Economic Develpment, Environmental, Municipal, Zoning
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The Basics of Environmental Due Diligence
Guest post by Michael Coté of Corporate Environmental Advisors, Inc. Environmental due diligence is a legal and technical investigation conducted to satisfy certain liability protections using state and federal environmental laws or standards. Due diligence can also be used to … Continue reading
Posted in Contracts, Environmental, Hazardous Materials
Tagged ASTM E1527, due diligence, Environmental, Environmental Attorney, Phase I
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MassDEP Issues Emergency Regulations for Post-Storm Cleanup from Hurricane Sandy
MassDEP has issued emergency regulations to specify the procedures for post-storm cleanup in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The emergency regulations will remain in effect for 90 days from October 26, 2012 to January 24, 2013. The emergency regulations allow … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental, Municipal, Wetlands
Tagged Environmental, Hurricane Sandy, MassDEP, Municipal, Wetlands
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