Environmental Monitor – Statewide – 2021

Statewide Index:

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New MEPA Interim Protocol on Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency

Effective October 1, 2021, all new projects filing with the MEPA Office will be required to attach to the Environmental Notification Form (ENF) or Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF) submittal the output report generated from the RMAT Climate Resilience Design Standards Tool, available here. New project filings must also complete the new Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency Section added to the ENF form. Detailed instructions are included in the MEPA Interim Protocol.

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MEPA updating their Regulations – comments due March 31, 2021

The MEPA Office is engaged in a regulatory review effort to update its regulations at 301 CMR 11.00 and associated policies and guidance. This effort coincides with statewide initiatives led by EEA under Governor Baker’s Executive Order 569 to prepare for the impacts of climate change.

The MEPA Office is accepting general comments and suggestions for regulatory updates. Key areas for public input are outlined in a presentation, available here.

Comments on MEPA regulations can be sent to MEPA-regs@mass.gov, until March 31, 2021.

While this effort is ongoing, the MEPA Office is proposing to issue two interim protocols concerning climate change adaptation and environmental justice outreach, available here.

Comments on the draft protocols can be sent to MEPA-regs@mass.gov, until March 10, 2021.

To subscribe to receive regular updates regarding the MEPA regulatory review effort, please send a blank email to subscribe-mepa_reg_review@listserv.state.ma.us. Please ensure that both the subject line and the body of the email are blank and that the email does not contain an automatic signature, or your email address will not be added to the listserv.

Ongoing updates of the MEPA regulatory review effort will be posted at http://mass.gov/service-details/information-about-upcoming-regulatory-updates.

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MassDOT Snow and Ice Control Program
EEA#11202

Submitted February 10, 2021
EIR – Draft Scope of Work / Environmental Status and Planning Report
Comments due March 12, 2021

For copies:          Laurene Poland, laurene.poland@dot.state.ma.us
MEPA analyst:  Eva Murray eva.murray@mass.gov (857) 408-6381

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How to Submit Comments to MEPA:

The Secretary of Environmental Affairs accepts written comments on projects currently under MEPA review.
Please note that comments submitted on MEPA documents are public records.
Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!

MEPA Public Comment Portal
The most efficient way to submit comments on MEPA projects is through the Public Comment Portal.  You may register and create an account or submit comments anonymously.

Submit Comments by e-mail
All comments received by the deadline will be provided to the Secretary for review and included in the public record for the project. Comments can be e-mailed directly to the Environmental Analyst reviewing the project.  Please reference the project name and EEA# in the subject line of the e-mail.  The EEA# and Environmental Analyst assigned to the project can be found in the Environmental Monitor.

MEPA Staff Contact Information

Submit Comments by Mail or Hand Delivery
Electronic comments are preferred; however, written comments may be mailed or hand-delivered to the MEPA office. Office hours are 9 AM – 5 PM.

The mailing address for comments is:

Secretary Kathleen A. Theoharides
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
Attn: MEPA Office [Analyst Name], EEA No. _____
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston MA 02114

Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!

How to Submit Comments to MEPA (this link takes you to the MEPA Site)

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