Sub-pages: Hazardous Waste Pickup | MA Hazardous Waste Cleanup Laws | Pesticides
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A major focus of the Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program is to address toxic pollutant discharges to Buzzards bay. This page links to the major categories and initiatives under toxic contaminants reduction and management for Buzzards Bay.
– TIER IB: A NRS score of less than 550 and equal to or greater than 450 is a Tier IB.
– TIER IC: Any site receiving a total NRS score of less than 450 and equal to or greater than 350 is a Tier IC.
– TIER II: Any site receiving a total NRS score of less than 350 is a Tier 2, unless the release/site meets any of the Tier I Inclusionary Criteria specified in 310 CMR 40.0520(2). Permits are not required at Tier 2 sites and response action may be performed under the supervision of a Licensed Site Professional, without prior Departmental approval.
– TIER ID: (Previously Default Tier 1B) A site where the responsible party fails to provide a required submittal to MassDEP by a specified deadline.
Interactive Google earth Map of Chapter 21e sites
(requires Google Earth (a free program) installed on your computer).
Other Links on Hazardous and Toxic Materials
Link to EPA’s discharge mapper site: see dischargers in your town
EPA’s posting of NPDES individual permits for Massachusetts
Search EPA’s online enforcement and compliance data for NPDES individual permits
Search EPA’s online permit compliance system includes data from NPDES permit reports.