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MassDEP rolls out draft COM 25 soils policy, invites comments through Dec. 24
Summary
MassDEP presented a draft COM 25 soils policy to allow managed reuse of large volumes of contaminated soil at characterized 21E receiving sites, with written ACO approvals, public involvement requirements and site-specific acceptance criteria; public comment is open through 12/24/2025.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection staff on Tuesday introduced a draft policy, COM 25, that would create a formal approval process for importing and reusing large volumes of contaminated soil at disposal (21E) sites.
Millie Garcia Serrano, assistant commissioner for the Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup, said the policy is intended to expand opportunities for beneficial reuse while protecting human health, the environment and ensuring community involvement. "This policy, if finalized, will allow the significant additional reuse of soils in the Commonwealth," she said.
Luke Rogers, chief bureau counsel, described the policy structure as three parts: a written request and issuance process for COM 25 administrative consent orders (ACOs); a set of minimum terms and conditions that…
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