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MassDEP explains permitting, Build America, Buy America and cybersecurity rules for ECSDC projects
Summary
MassDEP told grantees BABA applies to construction projects over $250,000 and can require domestic sourcing unless an EPA waiver applies; projects that include operational technology must provide cybersecurity assessments or exemption forms; most interior, planning or pilot projects likely avoid MEPA review but larger construction may trigger MEPA/NEPA thresholds.
Abby Jacobs of MassDEP summarized three regulatory and compliance areas that can affect ECSDC-funded projects: Build America, Buy America (BABA), cybersecurity for operational technology (OT), and environmental review/permitting (MEPA/NEPA).
BABA and waivers: Jacobs said BABA generally applies to infrastructure and construction projects and applies to materials such as iron, steel and manufactured construction products for grants tied to construction exceeding $250,000. "Materials and products for the project must be built or they need to be bought in…
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