| Date: | 10/24/2014 |
|---|---|
| Organization: | Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection |
| Regulatory Authority: | Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, section 40: The Wetlands Protection Act |
| Official Version: | Massachusetts State Bookstore |
These regulations establish procedures for conservation commissions and MassDEP to follow in issuing permits for work in areas protected under the Wetlands Protection Act.
These regulations, 310 CMR 10.00, became effective as of October 24, 2014.
Note: This is an unofficial version of Commonwealth regulations and is posted here for the convenience of the public. It is not an official statement of the regulations.
MassDEP is proposing revisions to the Wetlands regulations and corresponding revisions to the 401WQC regulations to improve the Commonwealth’s resilience to impacts of climate change. Following Information Sessions and Public Hearings, MassDEP has added Office Hour Sessions for stakeholder Q&A and extended the Public Comment period from March 1 to April 30.
Public Notice: English | Español | 中文 | 中文(繁體) | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ភាសាខ្មែរ | Português | Tiếng Việt
Revised Public Notice: English | Español | 中文 | 中文(繁體) | Kreyòl Ayisyen | ភាសាខ្មែរ | Português | Tiếng Việt
Public Information Sessions and Public Hearings
MassDEP conducted three virtual public information sessions:
- Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Recording available on YouTube.
- Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Recording available on YouTube.
- Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Recording available on YouTube.
- Presentations available here: Stormwater | Coastal
Public Comment Period and How to Submit Public Comments
MassDEP conducted three virtual public hearings:
MassDEP has extended the public comment period from March 1 to April 30, 2024 – a 60-day extension and held informal “office hours” sessions for stakeholder question and answer (see below for schedule and further details). Formal written comments on the draft regulations will be accepted until 5:00 PM on April 30, 2024. The Department encourages electronic submission by email to dep.wetlands@mass.gov; and must include "Wetlands-401 Resilience Comments" in the subject line. In lieu of electronic submittal, paper comments may be mailed to:
MassDEP - BWR Wetlands Program
Attn: Wetlands-401 Resilience Comments
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900
Boston, MA 02114
See also: MassDEP Public Hearings & Comment Opportunities
Wetlands and Waterways Resilience Regulations “Office Hours” Schedule
MassDEP conducted three virtual office hours sessions. These informal Q&A sessions are an opportunity for the public to better understand the proposed revisions and to help develop their formal comments. Stakeholders were encouraged to submit questions about the Wetlands/401WQC regulations, Stormwater Handbook, and/or Waterways regulations in advance of the session(s).
- Important: Questions submitted for an office hours session do not constitute a formal public comment. Public comments must be submitted according the instructions in the section above.
- Office Hours #1: Monday February 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Office Hours #1 Agenda
- Office Hours #2: Thursday March 14, 2024 at 1:30 PM. Office Hours #2 Agenda
- Office Hours #3: Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 1:30 PM. Office Hours #3 Agenda
Proposed Revisions
Stormwater Management Handbook
Stormwater Management Handbook Appendix A Redline
MassDEP WPA Regs Handout 1 LSCSF Zones
MassDEP WPA Regs Handout 2 Performance Stnd Comparison
MassDEP WPA Regs Handout 3 Flow Path Analysis
Notice of Public Hearing: 310 CMR 10.00
310 CMR 10.00: Summary of Proposed Revisions
Massachusetts 2016 Wetland Plant List (from US Army Corps of Engineers)
310 CMR 10.00: Proposed Revisions - Redline/Strikeout
310 CMR 10.00: Proposed Revisions - Clean
Proposed Wetlands Regulatory Revisions - February 29, 2020 Update
There have been no recent amendments to these regulations.
