Massachusetts Environmental Law is a comprehensive guide to state and federal environmental laws and regulations. Experienced practitioners address dozens of environmental issues, providing clear explanations of controlling law along with valuable practice insights. A list of common acronyms helps sort out the alphabet soup of environmental terminology, and more than sixty helpful exhibits, including checklists, sample pleadings, forms, and departmental guidelines, are available for download. Whether you're a public-sector lawyer or counsel for an individual, business, or nonprofit organization, this essential resource will be your valued partner in taking on today's environmental challenges.A Comprehensive Guide to State and Federal Environmental Regulation
Table of Contents
Chapter 01 - Guide to Environmental Law=Gregor I. McGregor, Esq.,
McGregor Legere & Stevens, PC
Chapter 02 - State Administration and Enforcement=
Olympia (Libby) Bowker, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP
Colin G. Van Dyke, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP
Checklist 2.1 - Checklist of Suggestions for Dealing with MassDEP Staff
Chapter 03 - Governmental Enforcement Litigation=
Seth Schofield, Esq.,
Environmental Protection Division, Office of the Attorney General
Exhibit 3A - Typical State Complaint
Exhibit 3B - Summary of Criminal and Civil Sanctions Authorized Under State Law
Exhibit 3C - Typical State Settlement Documents
Chapter 04 - Public Interest Environmental and Energy Litigation=
Staci Rubin, Esq., MPH, MELP,
Department of Public Utilities
Phelps Turner, Esq.,
Conservation Law Foundation
Checklist 4.1 - Checklist for Lawyers Pursuing Public Interest Environmental and Energy Litigation
Exhibit 4A - Sample Complaint: Deadline Suit Against Agency
Exhibit 4B - Sample Complaint: Injunctive Relief and Declaratory Judgment Suit Against Agency
Exhibit 4C - Sample Consent Decrees in Enforcement Suits
Exhibit 4D - Sample FOIA Request, Follow-up Letters, and FOIA Complaint
Exhibit 4E - Massachusetts Public Records Request Template
Chapter 05 - Common Law Environmental Protection in Massachusetts=
Prof. R. Lisle Baker, Esq.,
Suffolk University Law School
Chapter 06 - Historic Preservation Law=
Kathleen M. O'Donnell, Esq.,
Law Office of Kathleen M. O'Donnell
Checklist 6.1 - Checklist of Adverse Effects Considered in Evaluating Projects Under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
Chapter 07 - Taxation Law and Conservation Gifts=
Nancy E. Dempze, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP
Exhibit 7A - Model Conservation Restriction Form (with DCS Comments)
Exhibit 7B - Conservation Restriction Submission Form
Exhibit 7C - Conservation Restriction Review Process General Outline (DCS Website)
Exhibit 7D - Plans, Policies, and Programs Helpful in Demonstrating State and Local Public Benefit (DCS Website)
Exhibit 7E - Conservation Land Tax Credit Program General Selection Criteria
Exhibit 7F - Massachusetts Conservation Land Tax Credit Application
Chapter 08 - Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Law=
Harlan M. Doliner, Esq.,
Mabbett & Associates Inc
Meghan L. Morgan, Esq.,
Chapter 09 - Massachusetts Forest and Farmland Law=
Francis A. Di Luna, Esq.,
Smolak & Vaughan LLP
Exhibit 9A - Slash Disposal Setbacks
Exhibit 9B - Amendment Article 97
Exhibit 9C - Executive Order # 193
Exhibit 9D - Probable Statutory Intent of G.L. c. 40A, § 3
Exhibit 9E - Sales Ratio Tests
Exhibit 9F - Current Use Taxation Table
Exhibit 9G - MDAR Agri-tourism Memo
Chapter 10 - Wetlands and Floodplain Law=
Gregor I. McGregor, Esq.,
McGregor Legere & Stevens, PC
Chapter 11 - Tidelands and Waterways Law=
Olympia (Libby) Bowker, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP
Jessica A. Wall, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP
Exhibit 11A - Criteria for a Chapter 168 Public Benefit Determination
Exhibit 11B - Diagram of Developed Shoreline
Exhibit 11C - Pier 4 Mixed-Use Development Consolidated Written Determination and Project License
Chapter 12 - Coastal Zone Law=
Marissa Grenon Gutierrez, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP
Jessica A. Wall, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP
Checklist 12.1 - Checklist of Requirements for Obtaining a New or Modified Discharge Permit Under 301 C.M.R. § 27.07
Exhibit 12A - MCZM Program Policies
Exhibit 12B - The Oceans Act of 2008
Exhibit 12C - 2021 Ocean Management Plan, Management Areas
Exhibit 12D - 2021 Ocean Management Plan, Renewable Energy Lease Areas in Adjacent Federal Waters
Exhibit 12E - Massachusetts Beaches Within the Coastal Barrier Resources System
Chapter 13 - Public Land Law=
Nancy Kaplan, Esq.,
Eversource/Legal Department
Chapter 14 - Massachusetts Clean Air Act=
Kathleen M. Brill, Esq.,
Foley Hoag LLP
Adam P. Kahn, Esq.,
Foley Hoag LLP
Chapter 15 - Water Pollution Control=
Luke H. Legere, Esq.,
McGregor Legere & Stevens, PC
Checklist 15.1 - Checklist of Exemptions from the Sewer System Extension and Connection Permit Program (314 C.M.R. § 7.00)
Chapter 16 - Public Health Law and Environmental Law=
Susan A. Bernstein, Esq.,
Susan A Bernstein
Exhibit 16A - Summary of Exceptions to Liability Under Section 10 of the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act
Chapter 17 - Drinking Water Supply=
Karen L. Crocker, Esq.,
Department of Environmental Protection, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Exhibit 17A - Key Provisions: The 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments
Chapter 18 - Solid Waste Regulation in Massachusetts=
Peter F. Durning, Esq.,
Verrill Dana LLP
Thomas A. Mackie, Esq.,
Verrill Dana LLP
Checklist 18.1 - Checklist of General Site-Suitability Standards Under 310 C.M.R. § 16.40(4)-(5)
Exhibit 18A - Criteria for Siting
Chapter 19 - Land Use Planning=
Barbara Carboni,
Truro Town Hall
Jonathan D. Witten, Esq.,
Law Office of Jonathan Witten, LLC
Chapter 20 - Zoning, Subdivision, and Nonzoning Land Use Controls=
Nathaniel Stevens, Esq.,
McGregor Legere & Stevens PC
Checklist 20.1 - Checklist for Special Permit Procedure
Checklist 20.2 - Checklist for Variance Procedure
Checklist 20.3 - Checklist for Zoning Enforcement Procedure
Chapter 21 - Hazardous Materials Law=
Aladdine D. Joroff, Esq.,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Exhibit 21A - Summary of Reporting Requirements Under EPCRA and Implementing Regulations
Chapter 22 - Hazardous Waste Cleanup=
Peter F. Durning, Esq.,
Verrill Dana LLP
Gail E. Magenau Hire, Esq.,
Verrill Dana LLP
John F. Shea, Esq.,
Verrill Dana LLP
Exhibit 22A - Emerging Contaminants
Exhibit 22B - Vapor Intrusion Conceptual Site Model and Charts Illustrating Evaluation Process and Critical Exposure Pathway
Exhibit 22C - Similar Soils Provision Guidance
Exhibit 22D - Evolution of the MCP
Exhibit 22E - Audit Fact Sheet
Exhibit 22F - Evolution of Chapter 21E
Exhibit 22G - MCP Timelines and Fees
Exhibit 22H - Downgradient Property Status Fact Sheet
Exhibit 22I - Model Notice of Demand Pursuant to G.L. c. 21E, § 4A
Exhibit 22J - Model Response to Section 4A Demand Notice
Exhibit 22K - MCP Cleanup Timeline
Exhibit 22L - MassDEP Fact Sheet on Brownfields and Waste Site Cleanup Programs
Exhibit 22M - Fact Sheet: The Massachusetts Waste Site Cleanup Program - The Basics
Chapter 23 - Private Party Cost Recovery=
Michael J. O'Neill, Esq.,
McGregor Legere & Stevens PC
Checklist 23.1 - Checklist Regarding Claim Notice Under G.L. c. 21E, § 4A
Checklist 23.2 - Checklist Regarding Claim Response Under G.L. c. 21E, § 4A
Checklist 23.3 - Checklist of Key Witnesses Likely to Be Deposed in a Chapter 21E Case
Exhibit 23A - Sample Notification Letter
Exhibit 23B - Sample Complaint
Exhibit 23C - Sample Standstill and Tolling Agreement
Chapter 24 - MEPA Review=
R.J. Lyman, Esq.,
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, PC
Chapter 25 - Environmental Engineering for Lawyers=
Ronald E. Myrick, Jr.,
Tetra Tech
Sean Reardon,
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Checklist 25.1 - Hazardous Waste Site Assessment Initial Data Source Checklist
Chapter 26 - Environmental Science for Lawyers=
David Biancavilla,
BSC Group, Inc
Ingeborg E. Hegemann,
BSC Group, Inc
Melissa Kaplan,
BSC Group, Inc
Dominic Rinaldi,
BSC Group, Inc
Exhibit 26A - Bibliography
Exhibit 26B - List of Useful Websites
Chapter 27 - Insurance Issues in Environmental Practice=
Harvey Nosowitz, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP
Steven L. Schreckinger, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP
Chapter 28 - Environmental Issues in Real Estate Practice=
Robert D. Cox, Jr., Esq.,
Bowditch & Dewey LLP
Exhibit 28A - Basic Conditions for Offer
Exhibit 28B - Intermediate Conditions for Offer to Purchase Premises with Known Contamination
Exhibit 28C - Basic Indemnification Clause for Purchase and Sale Agreement
Exhibit 28D - Intermediate Indemnification Agreement for Execution as a Separate Contract
Exhibit 28E - Advanced Indemnification Agreement
Exhibit 28F - Warranties and Representations for Leaking Underground Tank Cleanup
Exhibit 28G - Lease Provisions on Hazardous Materials
Exhibit 28H - Typical Financing Indemnity Provision
Chapter 29 - The Police Power and Regulatory Takings=
Gregor I. McGregor, Esq.,
McGregor Legere & Stevens, PC
Chapter 30 - Environmental Justice=
Thomas A. Mackie, Esq.,
Verrill Dana LLP
Glossary - Glossary of Environmental Law Abbreviations=
Authors
Editor(s)Gregor I. McGregor, Esq.,
McGregor Legere & Stevens, PC, Boston
Author(s)
Prof. R. Lisle Baker, Esq.,
Suffolk University Law School, Boston
Susan A. Bernstein, Esq.,
Susan A Bernstein, Lexington
David Biancavilla,
BSC Group, Inc, Boston
Olympia (Libby) Bowker, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP, Boston
Kathleen M. Brill, Esq.,
Foley Hoag LLP, Boston
Barbara Carboni,
Truro Town Hall, Truro
Robert D. Cox, Jr., Esq.,
Bowditch & Dewey LLP, Worcester
Karen L. Crocker, Esq.,
Department of Environmental Protection, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Nancy E. Dempze, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston
Francis A. Di Luna, Esq.,
Smolak & Vaughan LLP, North Andover
Harlan M. Doliner, Esq.,
Mabbett & Associates Inc, Stoneham
Peter F. Durning, Esq.,
Verrill Dana LLP, Boston
Marissa Grenon Gutierrez, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP, Boston
Ingeborg E. Hegemann,
BSC Group, Inc, Boston
Gail E. Magenau Hire, Esq.,
Verrill Dana LLP, Boston
Aladdine D. Joroff, Esq.,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Adam P. Kahn, Esq.,
Foley Hoag LLP, Boston
Melissa Kaplan,
BSC Group, Inc, Boston
Nancy Kaplan, Esq.,
Eversource/Legal Department, Boston
Luke H. Legere, Esq.,
McGregor Legere & Stevens, PC, Boston
R.J. Lyman, Esq.,
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, PC, Boston
Thomas A. Mackie, Esq.,
Verrill Dana LLP, Boston
Gregor I. McGregor, Esq.,
McGregor Legere & Stevens, PC, Boston
Meghan L. Morgan, Esq.,
Ronald E. Myrick, Esq.,
Fort Myers
Harvey Nosowitz, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP, Boston
Kathleen M. O'Donnell, Esq.,
Law Office of Kathleen M. O'Donnell, Milton
Michael J. O'Neill, Esq.,
McGregor Legere & Stevens PC, Boston
Sean Reardon,
Tetra Tech, Inc., Marlborough
Dominic Rinaldi,
BSC Group, Inc, Boston
Staci Rubin, Esq., MPH, MELP,
Department of Public Utilities, Boston
Seth Schofield, Esq.,
Environmental Protection Division, Office of the Attorney General, Boston
Steven L. Schreckinger, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP, Boston
John F. Shea, Esq.,
Verrill Dana LLP, Boston
Nathaniel Stevens, Esq.,
McGregor Legere & Stevens PC, Boston
Phelps Turner, Esq.,
Conservation Law Foundation, Boston
Colin G. Van Dyke, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP, Boston
Jessica A. Wall, Esq.,
Anderson Kreiger LLP, Boston
Jonathan D. Witten, Esq.,
Law Office of Jonathan Witten, LLC, Duxbury
