Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) for waste site cleanup

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The Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) for waste site cleanup is the state’s comprehensive regulatory framework that governs the assessment, remediation, and long-term management of contaminated properties in Massachusetts.


Statements (49)
Predicate Object
instanceOf environmental regulation
state regulatory framework
waste site cleanup regulation
administeredBy MassDEP
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
allows site-specific risk assessment
appliesTo operators of contaminated properties
owners of contaminated properties
responsible parties for releases
appliesToJurisdiction Commonwealth of Massachusetts
codifiedAs 310 CMR 40.0000
country United States
defines cleanup standards for contaminated sites
reporting requirements for releases
response action performance standards
waste site classification system
establishes closure documentation requirements
reportable concentration thresholds
reportable quantity thresholds
timelines for response actions
governs assessment of contaminated properties
long-term management of contaminated properties
remediation of contaminated properties
waste site cleanup
hasAbbreviation AUL
MCP
isPartOf Massachusetts environmental regulatory program
language English
legalAuthorityFrom Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 21E
purpose protection of natural resources
protection of public health
protection of public safety
protection of the environment
region New England
regulates hazardous material release sites
oil release sites
waste disposal sites
requires Activity and Use Limitations when residual contamination remains
implementation of remedial actions
long-term monitoring when necessary
public involvement for certain sites
remedy selection
risk characterization
site assessment
submittal of technical reports to MassDEP
supports risk-based cleanup approach
usesConcept Activity and Use Limitation
permanent solution
temporary solution

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Massachusetts Contingency Plan ("Massachusetts environmental regulatory program")
isPartOf
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
oversees

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