LSPA Comments on MassDEP's Draft Interim Policy on Reclamation Soils
The LSPA submitted comments to MassDEP on its Draft Interim Policy on Reclamation Soil. Read our letter.
LSPA Comments on MassDEP's Draft Interim Policy on Reclamation Soils
The LSPA submitted comments to MassDEP on its Draft Interim Policy on Reclamation Soil. Read our letter.
LSPA Board of Directors Elected
The LSPA membership has elected Susan O'Brien, LSP of Amec Foster Wheeler, for a first term on the LSPA Board. Two current Board members were re-elected for second terms: Mike Billa, LSP of Tetra Tech, and Mike Penzo, LSP, Consulting Hydrogeologist. They were each elected for three year terms and will take office on July 1, 2015.
MassDEP Publishes Draft Interim Policy on Reclamation Soils
MassDEP has prepared a DRAFT Interim Policy on the Re-Use of Soil for Large Reclamation Projects; the draft policy is now available on MassDEP’s Reclamation Soil blog (https://reclamationsoil.wordpress.com/). Comments are due to MassDEP by June 17, 2015.
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Massachusetts Geological Society is Formed
The LSPA has learned about the recent formation of the Massachusetts Geological Society. http://MassGeoSociety.org
Governor Baker Issues Executive Order to Reduce Unnecessary Regulatory Burden
On March 31, 2015, Governor Baker issued Executive Order No. 562 requiring all state agencies to review regulations based on a variety of criteria found in the document. Read some reactions here.
What a difference a few weeks can make. As we write, the sun is shining and the once looming snow banks are quickly turning to puddles. Just a few weeks ago it was a much different picture.
Call for Golfers: May 26, 2015 LSPA Scholarship Fund 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
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LSPA Seeks Comments from Members on MassDEP's Draft Vapor Intrusion Guidance
MassDEP's draft guidance document on vapor intrusion has been published here.
LSPA Submits Comments to MassDEP on Public Review Draft, Vapor Intrusion Guidance
The LSPA sent a cover letter and matrix of comments to MassDEP on its October 2014 Public Review Draft of Vapor Intrusion Guidance, Policy #WSC-14-435.
LSPA Submits Comments to MassDEP on Public Review Draft, Vapor Intrusion Guidance
The LSPA sent a cover letter and matrix of comments to MassDEP on its October 2014 Public Review Draft of Vapor Intrusion Guidance, Policy #WSC-14-435.
Overview of 2014 MCP 2014 Regulatory Changes: Characterizing and Closing Out NAPL Sites
The LSPA has prepared an overview as part of a series of topic discussions and resourc MCP 2014 Regulatory Changes es pertaining to the 2014 MCP changes; this first in the series provides a discussion of key aspects of the investigation and closure of NAPL sites. Read more.
MassDEP Publishes Guidance on Best Management Practices ("BMPs") for Non-Commercial Gardening at Disposal Sites, WSC # 14-910.
December 2014
LSPA Submits Comments on MassDEP's Draft Guidance for LNAPL Site Assessment and Closure
The LSPA sent a cover letter and a compilation of comments to MassDEP on its July 1, 2014
Public Review Draft, LNAPL and the MCP: Guidance for Site Assessment and Closure - Policy #WSC-14-450. BWSC is planning a meeting on this topic on December 16, 2014 from 1:00 - 3:30 pm in Boston.
MassDEP's Vapor Intrusion Draft Guidance
The public review draft of the Vapor Intrusion Guidance is now posted here. MassDEP will be holding a pre-comment stakeholder discussion of this draft on December 11, 2014, MassDEP, One Winter Street, Boston, 2nd floor, from 9:30 am to noon. Written comments on this public review draft should be submitted to [email protected] by February 2, 2015.
LSPA Submits Comments on MassDEP's Draft Activity and Use Limitations (AUL) Guidance
On September 22, 2014, the LSPA sent a letter and submitted comments to MassDEP on its June 2014 Public Review Draft, "Guidance on Implementing Activity and Use Limitations – Policy #WSC14-300". MassDEP is revising its guidance on AULs to accompany the newly amended MCP.
By: Larry Feldman, LSP, Senior Principal, GZA GeoEnvironmental, and LSPA Past President
On May 29, 2014 the LSPA Scholarship Fund held its first annual fund-raising golf tournament. Originally conceived of at the annual Past Presidents meeting last summer as a means to raise a targeted amount of $3,500 for the LSPA Scholarship Fund, the tournament actually netted over three times that amount - $11,000 - for the Fund, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Over 100 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day, a well-maintained course (Highfields in Grafton), and a hearty post-golf repast. Prizes were awarded for best-ball team scores and individual skill accomplishments, and a raffle stocked with both golf-related and non-golf related items allowed all the chance to win while supporting the LSPA Scholarship Fund. Photographs of the event, taken by LSPA member and professional photographer Tom Barrasso, are available here.
Updated TCE Documents
MassDEP has recently made minor revisions to two TCE-related documents (last updated in March, 2014):
Provisions of the Amended MCP are Fully in Effect
The 2014 MCP is fully in effect. While most provisions took effect on June 20, 2014, there were certain regulations that became effective on April 25, 2014. The "unofficial" version of the MCP is available on the DEP website, along with new MCP Questions and Answers.
Request for Information on EPH Results
by: The LSPA Technical Practices Committee