Purpose and Authority
Effective Apr 5, 2019Mass. Register #1388MGL c. 21, §§ 26 through 53 MGL c. 21A, §§ 2, 13 and 16 MGL c. 21C MGL c. 21H, §§ 6A through 6N (the Mercury Management Act) MGL c. 21O, § 4 MGL c. 111, §§ 142A through 142M, and 150AMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
- (1) The purpose of 310 CMR 70.00 is to provide for the protection of public health, safety, welfare and the environment by requiring Environmental Results Program (ERP) facilities or units to submit a performance based compliance certification to the Department.
- (2) 310 CMR 70.00 is promulgated pursuant to the authority of M.G.L. c. 21, §§ 26 through 53 (the Massachusetts Clean Waters Act), M.G.L. c. 21A, §§ 2, 13 and 16, M.G.L. c. 21C (the Hazardous Waste Management Act), M.G.L. c. 21H, §§ 6A through 6N (the Mercury Management Act), M.G.L. c. 21O, § 4 (The Operation and Removal of Underground Storage Tanks), M.G.L. c. 111, §§ 142A through 142M (the Massachusetts Clean Air Act) and M.G.L. c. 111 § 150A (the Solid Waste Management Act).