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Mass. DEP says Subpart I Q&A complete; AUL guidance nearing publication

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection · November 21, 2024
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Summary

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection staff reported that a Subpart I Q&A addressing coal-tar waste issues is finalized and that an AUL guidance document led by Peggy Shaw is close to posting after public review and coordination with ORS.

Ken Lara, policy and program development at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, briefed stakeholders on the agency’s progress implementing the 2024 regulatory amendments, saying the Subpart I Q&A is finished and an AUL (Activity and Use Limitation) guidance document is nearly ready for publication.

The updates matter because the Subpart I Q&A addresses longstanding confusion about coal-tar waste deposits and how the 2024 amendments apply during site assessment and cleanup. "The Subpart I Q and A was a major piece of work," Lara said,…

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