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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection · June 18, 2026

MassDEP staff presented a draft update to petroleum site characterization guidance and invited public comment, highlighting changes to testing protocols, homeowner spill options, and rules for ruling out non-petroleum contaminants. Staff said the draft will be posted for a 60-day comment period; attendees asked about web accessibility and cleanup cost implications for homeowners.

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