Real Estate News Updates via Twitter
- As landfill space dwindles in Massachusetts, New Hampshire has become the state’s dumping ground bostonglobe.com/2021/07/19/met… via @BostonGlobe. David McCay 1 week ago
- Expect to see more of this: Maine bans toxic ‘forever chemicals’ #PFAS under groundbreaking new law theguardian.com/us-news/2021/j…. David McCay 2 weeks ago
- Helpful map from @MassDEP to track PFAS testing and results of public water systems: mass.gov/info-details/p…. David McCay 1 month ago
- From @MassDEP: about 20% of Mass. public drinking water systems testing over 20 ppt #PFAS limit. @MassDEP also te… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 1 month ago
- Although far more #PFAS issues and sites being identified by @MassDEP through public drinking water program and testing.. David McCay 1 month ago
- Updates from @MassDEP BWSC Advisory Comm. re #PFAS: @MassDEP seeing more #PFAS sites and sources identified throug… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 1 month ago
- RT @CalHGeol: Save the date for in-person @ABAEnvLaw #SEERFall 10/13 to 10/15 in Washington, DC.. David McCay 1 month ago
- #MassDEP setting up designated group in each division for #PFAS issues. Positive development, esp. for municipal p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 1 month ago
- Attending MassDEP Waste Site Cleanup Advisory Committee meeting this a.m. On the agenda (not surprisingly!): #PFAS. David McCay 1 month ago
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MassDEP Working on a Drinking Water MCL for PFAS
Several weeks ago, I posted that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) proposed a new groundwater standard for PFAS contamination under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan regulations (310 CMR 40.0000). Public comment on the proposed regulations remains open through July … Continue reading
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BREAKING: MassDEP Announces Proposed Revisions to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, Including a Reportable Concentration for PFAS at 20 ppt
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced proposed revisions to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (310 CMR 40.0000). This begins a 3-month public comment period that will end July 19, 2019, and will include four public hearings. According to MassDEP, … Continue reading
EPA Issues Interpretive Statement: Groundwater Discharges are Not Subject to the Clean Water Act
In a not-so-stunning development, the EPA on Monday issued an Interpretive Statement putting to rest speculation on EPA’s position as to whether groundwater discharges are subject to federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The answer: “No.” EPA’s 57-page … Continue reading
Trump’s Pruitt Pick for EPA Signals Greater Predictability in Environmental Rulemaking, Enforcement
President-elect Donald Trump’s team announced yesterday his selection of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Pruitt pick is nearly as polarizing as the election itself. Pruitt describes himself as a “leading advocate against … Continue reading
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
