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LSPA News & Blog

Important Professional Liability Notice: Insurance Exclusions for PFAS-Related Waste Site Cleanup Activities
May 13, 2024
In February 2024, the LSPA heard from a few members that their insurance carriers were adding PFAS exclusions to their professional liability policies. This has since been confirmed by other LSPs and practitioners. To support our membership, the LSPA is compiling information that may be helpful to members re-evaluating their insurance policies. Learn more here. 

Upcoming Funding Opportunity Through MassDEP’s Technical Assistance Grant Program
May 9, 2024
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the FY25-26 Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) funding opportunity. Learn more here. 

LSPA Legislative Update
May 9, 2024
The LSPA is pleased to announce that on April 25, 2024, the Massachusetts Senate passed the LSPA’s bill, S.2737, An Act relative to the remediation of home heating oil releases. Click here to learn more about this progress and review the other legislation the LSPA is following. 

Notice of Ballot for 2024-2025 Board Elections
May 2, 2024
Voting will open on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 for the 2024-2025 LSPA Board of Directors election. Ballots will be sent by email to all LSPA members, both Full and Associate. We encourage all members to vote! Learn more here.

Deadline Extended; Still Soliciting Comments on Two Draft MCP Guidance Documents
April 9, 2024
MassDEP’s deadlines for written comments have been extended to June 5, 2024 for both guidance documents currently posted on the MCP Amendments web page: “Risk Characterization Guidance, Chapters 1-5, Public Review Draft” and “Interim Guidance on Implementing Activity and Use Limitations.” The two LSPA groups reviewing these guidance documents are still looking for comments. Learn how you can participate here. 

LSPA Environmental Justice Grants

We received so many strong applications in 2023.  Thank you!  We’re just sorry that we couldn’t fund them all.  Congratulations to the six grant recipients for their impressive projects (most of which are still underway).

More information to come.

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Emerging Professionals Resources 

The LSPA's Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC) is dedicated to providing educational & social programs for professionals who are new to environmental consulting in Massachusetts. In addition to several other events, the EPC holds two annual events of great interest.  

LSP Exam Prep & Overview features newly licensed LSPs discussing their experiences preparing for and taking the LSP exam.  The most recent videos, which include Q & A sessions, are provided below. 

2022 recording (90 minutes)
2021 recording (90 minutes)

To LSP or Not to LSP: Career Path Considerations in Environmental Consulting presents a panel discussing and answering questions about various career track options in the Environmental Assessment and Remediation Industry, their backgrounds, and how they landed in their current roles.

2023 recording (80 minutes)
2021 recording (65 minutes)

 

 

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