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Cleaning Up Communities and Advancing Sustainable Development. Vapor Intrusion Guidance on assessing and mitigating the vapor intrusion pathway at disposal sites under the MCP – Complete guidance and conduct comprehensive training for staff and Licensed Site Professionals. May require regulation changes. Remedial Alternatives Development (including sustainable remediation) - Develop guidance on selecting and implementing Comprehensive Remedial Action Alternatives (Phases III through V of Subpart H of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan). BWSC Electronic File Submittal and File Viewer Completion- As resources allow, complete the migration to an on-line file submittal and review system for more than 35,000 waste sites as scanned copies of site-related paper files dating back to the early 1980s through a new File Viewer, including finish indexing more than 25 million pages of information currently stored in MassDEP Region Offices. Natural Resource Damages (NRD) Program Implementation – Continue transition/integration of program into the agency’s programs, manage existing assessment and restoration caseload, and pursue new cases and regulatory development as resources allow Managing Soil Sampling Error Training – Conduct training for regional staff (ORS). Interim Final Guidance on Implementing Activity and Use Limitations (AULs)- Complete document that updates the 1998 guidance to make it consistent with current regulations and practice. LUST ARRA Funding- Complete final project under the $3.1million in LUST/ARRA funds allocated by EPA for assessment and remediation work at LUST- eligible sites in Massachusetts. Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) Guidance – Continue workgroup to develop technical guidance and potential regulatory revisions related to LNAPL consistent with the risk-based framework of the MCP. Environmental Emergencies – Continue to ensure immediate and appropriate response. Ensure the Quality, Efficiency and Rate of Cleanup at Waste Sites: Continued enforcement actions for cleanup-related violations. Assist with National Priority List (NPL) Sites – Continue to provide input to EPA on Records of Decision (RODs) and other deliverables, and (as resources allow) assist with cleanup of federal CERCLA/Federal Facilities. Continue to develop a Notice of Activity and Use Limitation to be used in lieu of Grant of Environmental Restriction as an institutional control at NPL sites. Continue comprehensive training and outreach program to the Licensed Site Professional (LSP) and regulated communities, as resources allow. Implement Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) corrective action by transitioning RCRA sites into the 21E program, implementing the RCRA Corrective action site oversight at current or former TSDFs, and auditing RAOs and closures as they are received. Continue/Revise the Waste Site Cleanup Audit Program – As resources allow, continue revising the audit program to focus regional audit work on: (a) broad screening efforts to identify and follow up on non-compliance work earlier in the site cleanup process, and (b) targeted audits based on key submittals. Continue to review site-related human health and ecological risk assessment reports (ORS). Continue LSP enforcement actions and referrals to the LSP Board. As resources allow, implement Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) revisions related to vapor intrusion, AULs, permits, and other initiatives/issues. Conduct long-term operation and maintenance at NPL sites (including but not limited to Xxxxx & XxXxxxx, Silresim, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Atlas Tack, and, Groveland Xxxxx). As resources allow, incorporate energy-saving strategies and products into site remedy Operation & Maintenance overseen by MassDEP (e.g. publicly-funded cleanups), including incorporating energy conservation/alternative energy when awarding MassDEP O&M contracts. Enhance the Restoration and Redevelopment of Brownfields: Provide technical assistance to municipalities, the Attorney General's Office and proponents of sites in Economic Distressed Areas. Continue developing a Brownfields Assistance Database to track information about sites MassDEP is involved with to support establishing measures of success. Work with other state and federal agencies to promote cleanup and redevelopment of pilot projects chosen by the Lt. Governor as part of Round 2 of the multi-agency Brownfields Support Team. Revenue Billing and Collection System – Continue billing and collection. In conjunction with OGC, implement initiative for collection of aged 21E cost recovery and compliance fee receivables. Compliance Oversight of Hazardous Waste generators, transporters and Treatment, Storage ,and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) including: Routinely inspect TSDFs Routinely inspect large quantity hazardous waste generators; small and very small generators as needed, and review compliance reports Take enforcement follow-up in response to compliance problems Register Hazardous waste generators Renew Hazardous Waste TSDF licenses License Hazardous Waste Transporters, and issue transportation vehicle identification numbers (VIDs) Manage the Hazardous waste shipment reporting program (EMORES), including report collection, analysis, and enforcement of the reporting requirement Implement the Financial Assurance provisions that require that TSDFs have adequate financial instruments in place to respond to close the facility and respond to releases EPA Authorization of the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Regulations – Continue working toward full federal authorization. Toxics Use Reduction: Continue to implement the toxics use reporting and toxics use reduction planning requirements of the Mass Toxics Use Reduction Act including report collection and management and enforcement of the reporting and planning requirement, and releasing the data Chemical Hazard Support – Provide technical support to the TURA Science Advisory Board on chemical hazards Underground Storage Tank (UST) program -- Implement the federal UST program by: Incorporating baseline compliance assessment results into program development and implementation strategies Registration of Third-Party Inspectors and follow up on Third Party Inspection reports Developing new program regulations, policies and guidance Building staff capacity Implement the UST Class A, B and C Owner/Operator Training and exam program Building data systems and eDEP UST registrations and third party inspection report management and data entry Providing technical assistance Mercury -- Mercury Management Act Implementation, Regional Mercury TMDL, and NEGC/ECP Mercury Action Plan, including: As resources allow, continue implementation of the Massachusetts Mercury Products law receive certifications from manufacturers of mercury lamps and other mercury-containing products, auto salvage yards, auto shredders, and auto manufacturers; require auto manufacturers to improve vehicle switch collection/recycling program; Follow up on 2009 vehicle switch recycling rate determination; make required recycling rate determinations for mercury lamps (2009) and vehicle switches (2010), continue to participate in IMERC, administer NEIEN grant for IMERC to automate mercury product notifications. Continue (at a reduced level) long-term strategic monitoring of mercury in freshwater fish tissue and the environment, and analyze trends (ORS & WES). Revisit and update as necessary the Massachusetts Mercury TMDL (BRP & ORS), as well as support the NE states 319(g) petition efforts and the efforts of the ECOS Quick Silver Caucus. Emerging Contaminants: Reduced on-going efforts to prioritize and assess the potential impacts from emerging contaminants and develop management strategies (e.g. Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products [PPCP] and Engineered Nanoparticles), including maintaining involvement in PPCP research with UMASS and USGS, maintaining awareness of PPCP/EDC health and environmental levels, and maintain reduced efforts in interagency nano-materials workgroup. Issue waivers from household hazardous waste collection regulations to municipalities and others collecting waste medications from residents. Prepare a risk assessment protocol to protect children’s health, and implement (as feasible) via air guideline derivations and MCP standards (ORS).

Cleaning Up Communities and Advancing Sustainable Development. Conduct comprehensive training for staff and Licensed Site Professionals on the Vapor Intrusion Guidance on assessing and mitigating the vapor intrusion pathway at disposal sites under the MCP – MCP. Implement regulatory changes related to mitigation, assessment and closure of vapor intrusion sites. • Complete guidance and conduct comprehensive training for staff and Licensed Site Professionals. May require regulation final Vapor Intrusion Guidance to reflect regulatory changes. Remedial Alternatives Development (including sustainable remediation) - • Develop guidance a strategy for managing contaminated soil resulting from site cleanup and/or development activities so as to minimize disposal in rapidly-filling MSW landfills and protect public health and the environment around receiving locations. • Support and facilitate solar energy development on selecting and implementing Comprehensive Remedial Action Alternatives (Phases III through V of Subpart H of contaminated sites. • Improve/expand the Massachusetts Contingency Plan). BWSC Electronic File Submittal and File Viewer Completion- As resources allow, complete the migration to an on-line file submittal and review system for more than 35,000 waste sites as by: completing the migration of the scanned copies of site-related paper files dating back to the early 1980s through a new File Viewer1980s, including finish indexing more than 25 million pages of information currently stored in MassDEP Region Offices, updating eDEP Transmittal Forms to better integrate current electronically-submitted reports, and planning for the EIPAS data systems restructuring. • Continue integration of Natural Resource Damages (NRD) Program Implementation – Continue transition/integration of program into the agency’s programs, ; manage existing assessment and restoration caseload, and pursue new cases and regulatory development as resources allow Managing Soil Sampling Error Training – Conduct training for regional staff (ORS)allow. Interim Final • Complete final Guidance on Implementing Activity and Use Limitations (AULs)- Complete document AULs) that updates the 1998 guidance to make it consistent with current amended regulations and practice. LUST ARRA Funding- • Complete final project under the $3.1million in LUST/ARRA funds allocated by EPA for assessment and remediation work at LUST- eligible sites in Massachusetts. technical guidance on Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) Guidance – Continue workgroup to develop technical guidance and potential regulatory revisions support the amended regulations related to LNAPL which is consistent with the risk-based framework of the MCP. Environmental Emergencies – • Complete guidance on “Greener Cleanups” and promote its use through outreach and training. • Continue to ensure immediate and appropriate responseresponse to environmental emergencies: o Identify specific critical infrastructure areas for emergency response preplanning and focused efforts. o Implement and maintain interagency OHM response communication protocols. o Ensure EPA’s Emergency Planning & Response Branch receives significant spill incident and response notification. o Conduct post-event analyses of significant spill events and response operations to evaluate interagency responses, performance and identify areas for improvement. o Coordinate interagency development of ethanol spill response protocols. o Coordinate preventative SPCC inspections with EPA Emergency Planning & Response Branch. • Ensure the Quality, Efficiency and Rate of Cleanup at Waste Sites: o Continued enforcement actions for cleanup-related violations. o Provide and manage state contractors engaged to conduct assessment and cleanup actions. o Coordinate with EPA on OHM removal actions conducted by EPA’s Emergency Planning & Response Branch; Assist with National Priority List (NPL) Sites – Continue to provide input to EPA on Records of Decision (RODs) and other deliverables, and (as resources allow) assist with cleanup of federal CERCLA/Federal Facilities. Continue to develop a o Implement regulatory amendments that provide for the use of Notice of Activity and Use Limitation to be used in lieu of Grant of Environmental Restriction as an institutional control at NPL sites. o Continue comprehensive training and outreach program to the Licensed Site Professional (LSP) and regulated communities, as resources allow. o Implement Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) corrective action by transitioning RCRA sites into the 21E program, implementing the RCRA Corrective action site oversight at current or former TSDFs, and auditing RAOs and closures as they are received. Continue/Revise o Continue the Waste Site Cleanup Audit Program – As resources allow, continue revising the Implement audit program to focus activities. Focus regional audit work on: (a) broad screening efforts to identify and follow up on non-non- compliance work earlier in the site cleanup process, and (b) targeted audits based on key submittals. o Continue to review site-related human health and ecological risk assessment reports (ORS). Continue LSP enforcement actions o Implement MCP regulatory reform amendments through outreach, training, and referrals operational (system and procedural changes) to the LSP Boardreflect amendments and ensure successful transition. o As resources allow, implement Massachusetts Contingency Plan incorporate energy-saving strategies and products into site remedy Operation & Maintenance overseen by MassDEP (MCP) revisions related to vapor intrusione.g. publicly-funded cleanups), AULs, permits, and other initiatives/issues. Conduct including incorporating energy • Continue long-term operation and maintenance at NPL sites (including but not limited to Xxxxx & XxXxxxx, Silresim, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Atlas Tack, and, Groveland Xxxxx). As resources allow• Evaluate implementation of specific recommendations from the EPA- developed Optimization Reports for the Groveland Wells Baird and XxXxxxx, and Silresim NPL sites and evaluate report recommendations for implementation. Continue development of exit strategies with the assistance of EPA based on the Optimization Reports. Continue in evaluating modifications to incorporate energy-saving clean energy and energy reduction strategies for implementation. Initiate Optimization Study for Silresim. • Begin work on two newly listed NPL sites (Xxxxxx & Xxxx and products into Walton & Xxxxxxxx). • Work with EPA on the potential listing of the BJAT site remedy Operation & Maintenance overseen by MassDEP (e.g. publicly-funded cleanups), including incorporating energy in Franklin. Continue working with the PRPs on the Fireworks site to determine whether NPL listing is warranted. • conservation/alternative energy when awarding MassDEP O&M contracts. • Enhance the Restoration and Redevelopment of Brownfields: o Provide technical assistance to municipalities, the MassDevelopment, Attorney General's Office, Department of Revenue, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, and other proponents of sites Brownfields Redevelopment in Economic Economically Distressed Areas. o Continue developing a Brownfields Assistance Database to capture data, share information, and track information about metrics associated with the sites with which MassDEP is involved with to support establishing measures of successinvolved. o Enhance outreach efforts by improving web experience, facilitating All Grantees Meeting and continuing regional Brownfields Forums. o Work with other state and federal agencies as well as municipalities and non-profits to promote cleanup and redevelopment of pilot projects chosen by the Lt. Governor Xxxxxxx Administration as part of Round 2 and Round 3 of the multi-multi- agency Brownfields Xxxxxxxxxx Support TeamTeam Initiative. • Revenue Billing and Collection System – Continue billing and collection. In conjunction with OGC, implement continue initiative for collection of aged outstanding 21E cost recovery and compliance fee receivables. Compliance Oversight of Hazardous Waste generators, transporters and Treatment, Storage ,and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) including: Routinely inspect TSDFs Routinely inspect large quantity hazardous waste generators; small and very small generators as needed, and review compliance reports Take enforcement follow-up in response to compliance problems Register Hazardous waste generators Renew Hazardous Waste TSDF licenses License Hazardous Waste Transporters, and issue transportation vehicle identification numbers (VIDs) Manage the Hazardous waste shipment reporting program (EMORES), including report collection, analysis, and enforcement of the reporting requirement Implement the Financial Assurance provisions that require that TSDFs have adequate financial instruments in place to respond to close the facility and respond to releases EPA Authorization of the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Regulations – Continue working toward full federal authorization. Toxics Use Reduction: Continue to implement the toxics use reporting and toxics use reduction planning requirements of the Mass Toxics Use Reduction Act including report collection and management and enforcement of the reporting and planning requirement, and releasing the data Chemical Hazard Support – Provide technical support to the TURA Science Advisory Board on chemical hazards Underground Storage Tank (UST) program -- Implement the federal UST program by: Incorporating baseline compliance assessment results into program development and implementation strategies Registration of Third-Party Inspectors and follow up on Third Party Inspection reports Developing new program regulations, policies and guidance Building staff capacity Implement the UST Class A, B and C Owner/Operator Training and exam program Building data systems and eDEP UST registrations and third party inspection report management and data entry Providing technical assistance Mercury -- Mercury Management Act Implementation, Regional Mercury TMDL, and NEGC/ECP Mercury Action Plan, including: As resources allow, continue implementation of the Massachusetts Mercury Products law receive certifications from manufacturers of mercury lamps and other mercury-containing products, auto salvage yards, auto shredders, and auto manufacturers; require auto manufacturers to improve vehicle switch collection/recycling program; Follow up on 2009 vehicle switch recycling rate determination; make required recycling rate determinations for mercury lamps (2009) and vehicle switches (2010), continue to participate in IMERC, administer NEIEN grant for IMERC to automate mercury product notifications. Continue (at a reduced level) long-term strategic monitoring of mercury in freshwater fish tissue and the environment, and analyze trends (ORS & WES). Revisit and update as necessary the Massachusetts Mercury TMDL (BRP & ORS), as well as support the NE states 319(g) petition efforts and the efforts of the ECOS Quick Silver Caucus. Emerging Contaminants: Reduced on-going efforts to prioritize and assess the potential impacts from emerging contaminants and develop management strategies (e.g. Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products [PPCP] and Engineered Nanoparticles), including maintaining involvement in PPCP research with UMASS and USGS, maintaining awareness of PPCP/EDC health and environmental levels, and maintain reduced efforts in interagency nano-materials workgroup. Issue waivers from household hazardous waste collection regulations to municipalities and others collecting waste medications from residents. Prepare a risk assessment protocol to protect children’s health, and implement (as feasible) via air guideline derivations and MCP standards (ORS).

Cleaning Up Communities and Advancing Sustainable Development. Conduct comprehensive training for staff and Licensed Site Professionals on the Vapor Intrusion Guidance on assessing and mitigating the vapor intrusion pathway at disposal sites under the MCP – MCP. Implement regulatory changes related to mitigation, assessment and closure of vapor intrusion sites. • Complete guidance and conduct comprehensive training for staff and Licensed Site Professionals. May require regulation final Vapor Intrusion Guidance to reflect regulatory changes. Remedial Alternatives Development (including sustainable remediation) - • Develop guidance a strategy for managing contaminated soil resulting from site cleanup and/or development activities so as to minimize disposal in rapidly-filling MSW landfills and protect public health and the environment around receiving locations. • Support and facilitate solar, wind, and renewable thermal energy development on selecting contaminated sites. • Continue to update eDEP Transmittal Forms to better integrate current electronically-submitted reports, and implementing Comprehensive Remedial Action Alternatives (Phases III through V planning for the EIPAS data systems restructuring. • Continue integration of Subpart H of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan). BWSC Electronic File Submittal and File Viewer Completion- As resources allow, complete the migration to an on-line file submittal and review system for more than 35,000 waste sites as scanned copies of site-related paper files dating back to the early 1980s through a new File Viewer, including finish indexing more than 25 million pages of information currently stored in MassDEP Region Offices. Natural Resource Damages (NRD) Program Implementation – Continue transition/integration of program into the agency’s programs, ; manage existing assessment and restoration caseload, form four new Trustee Councils to implement restoration of groundwater and ecological resources, conduct new assessments, and pursue new cases and regulatory development as resources allow Managing Soil Sampling Error Training – Conduct training for regional staff (ORS)allow. Interim Final • Complete final Guidance on Implementing Activity and Use Limitations (AULs)- Complete document that updates the 1998 guidance AULs) to make it consistent with current amended regulations and practice. LUST ARRA Funding- • Complete final project under the $3.1million in LUST/ARRA funds allocated by EPA for assessment and remediation work at LUST- eligible sites in Massachusetts. guidance on Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) Guidance – Continue workgroup to develop technical support the amended regulations. • Promote use of “Greener Cleanups” through outreach and training on guidance and potential regulatory revisions related to LNAPL consistent with the risk-based framework case studies. • Develop and implement incentive program for overall reduction of the MCPnet environmental footprint of assessment and remediation activities. Environmental Emergencies – • Continue to ensure immediate and appropriate responseresponse to environmental emergencies: o Identify specific critical infrastructure areas for emergency response preplanning and focused efforts. o Implement and maintain interagency OHM response communication protocols. o Ensure EPA’s Emergency Planning & Response Branch receives significant spill incident and response notification. o Conduct post-event analyses of significant spill events and response operations to evaluate interagency responses, performance and identify areas for improvement. o Coordinate interagency development of ethanol spill response protocols. o Coordinate preventative SPCC inspections with EPA Emergency Planning & Response Branch. • Ensure the Quality, Efficiency and Rate of Cleanup at Waste Sites: Continued o Continue enforcement actions for cleanup-related violations. o Provide and manage state contractors engaged to conduct assessment and cleanup actions. o Coordinate with EPA on OHM removal actions conducted by EPA’s Emergency Planning & Response Branch; Assist with National Priority List (NPL) Sites – Continue to provide input to EPA on Records of Decision (RODs) and other deliverables, and (as resources allow) assist with cleanup of federal CERCLA/Federal Facilities. Continue to develop a o Implement regulatory amendments that provide for the use of Notice of Activity and Use Limitation to be used in lieu of Grant of Environmental Restriction as an institutional control at NPL sites. o Continue comprehensive training and outreach program to the Licensed Site Professional (LSP) and regulated communities, as resources allow. o Implement Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) corrective action by transitioning RCRA sites into the 21E program, implementing the RCRA Corrective action site oversight at current or former TSDFs, and auditing RAOs and closures as they are received. Continue/Revise o Continue the Waste Site Cleanup Audit Program – As resources allow, continue revising the Implement audit program to focus activities. Focus regional audit work on: (a) broad screening efforts to identify and follow up on non-non- compliance work earlier in the site cleanup process, and (b) targeted audits based on key submittals. o Continue to review site-related human health and ecological risk assessment reports (ORS). Continue LSP enforcement actions and referrals to the LSP Board. o As resources allow, implement Massachusetts Contingency Plan incorporate Greener Cleanup BMPs into site remedy Operation & Maintenance overseen by MassDEP (MCP) revisions related to vapor intrusione.g. publicly-funded cleanups), AULs, permits, and other initiatives/issues. Conduct including incorporating energy • Continue long-term operation and maintenance at NPL sites (including but not limited to Xxxxx & XxXxxxx, Silresim, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Atlas Tack, and, Groveland Xxxxx). As resources allow• Evaluate implementation of specific recommendations from the EPA- developed Optimization Reports for the Groveland Wells Baird and XxXxxxx, incorporate energy-saving and Silresim NPL sites and evaluate report recommendations for implementation. Continue development of exit strategies with the assistance of EPA based on the Optimization Reports. Continue in evaluating modifications to address net environmental footprint of assessment and products into remediation activities through incorporation of Greener Cleanup BMPs Initiate Optimization Study for Silresim. • Begin work on two newly listed NPL sites (Xxxxxx & Xxxx and Walton & Xxxxxxxx). • Work with EPA on the potential listing of the BJAT site remedy Operation & Maintenance overseen by MassDEP (e.g. publicly-funded cleanups), including incorporating energy in Franklin. Continue working with the PRPs on the Fireworks site to determine whether NPL listing is warranted. • Consider/evaluate conservation/alternative energy when awarding MassDEP O&M contracts. • Enhance the Restoration and Redevelopment of Brownfields: Provide o Continue to provide technical assistance to municipalities, the MassDevelopment, Attorney General's Office, Department of Revenue, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, and other proponents of sites Brownfields Redevelopment in Economic Economically Distressed Areas. o Continue developing a the Brownfields Assistance Database to capture data, share information, and track information about metrics associated with the sites with which MassDEP is involved with to support establishing measures of successinvolved. o Continue work on MassDEP’s Prepared Municipal Workbook, a web-based tool for Brownfields reuse. o Enhance outreach efforts by improving web experience, facilitating the Massachusetts EPA Brownfields All Grantees Meeting; and continuing regional Brownfields Sustainable Community Forums. o Continue work on Urban Farming, Open Spaces, Healthfields, and Solar projects on Brownfields. o Work with other state and federal agencies as well as municipalities and non-profits to promote cleanup and redevelopment of pilot projects chosen by the Lt. Governor as part of Round 2 and Round 3 of the multi-agency Brownfields Xxxxxxxxxx Support TeamTeam Initiative. • Revenue Billing and Collection System – Continue billing and collection. In conjunction with OGC, implement continue initiative for collection of aged outstanding 21E cost recovery and compliance fee receivables. Compliance Oversight of Hazardous Waste generators, transporters and Treatment, Storage ,and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) including: Routinely inspect TSDFs Routinely inspect large quantity hazardous waste generators; small and very small generators as needed, and review compliance reports Take enforcement follow-up in response to compliance problems Register Hazardous waste generators Renew Hazardous Waste TSDF licenses License Hazardous Waste Transporters, and issue transportation vehicle identification numbers (VIDs) Manage the Hazardous waste shipment reporting program (EMORES), including report collection, analysis, and enforcement of the reporting requirement Implement the Financial Assurance provisions that require that TSDFs have adequate financial instruments in place to respond to close the facility and respond to releases EPA Authorization of the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Regulations – Continue working toward full federal authorization. Toxics Use Reduction: Continue to implement the toxics use reporting and toxics use reduction planning requirements of the Mass Toxics Use Reduction Act including report collection and management and enforcement of the reporting and planning requirement, and releasing the data Chemical Hazard Support – Provide technical support to the TURA Science Advisory Board on chemical hazards Underground Storage Tank (UST) program -- Implement the federal UST program by: Incorporating baseline compliance assessment results into program development and implementation strategies Registration of Third-Party Inspectors and follow up on Third Party Inspection reports Developing new program regulations, policies and guidance Building staff capacity Implement the UST Class A, B and C Owner/Operator Training and exam program Building data systems and eDEP UST registrations and third party inspection report management and data entry Providing technical assistance Mercury -- Mercury Management Act Implementation, Regional Mercury TMDL, and NEGC/ECP Mercury Action Plan, including: As resources allow, continue implementation of the Massachusetts Mercury Products law receive certifications from manufacturers of mercury lamps and other mercury-containing products, auto salvage yards, auto shredders, and auto manufacturers; require auto manufacturers to improve vehicle switch collection/recycling program; Follow up on 2009 vehicle switch recycling rate determination; make required recycling rate determinations for mercury lamps (2009) and vehicle switches (2010), continue to participate in IMERC, administer NEIEN grant for IMERC to automate mercury product notifications. Continue (at a reduced level) long-term strategic monitoring of mercury in freshwater fish tissue and the environment, and analyze trends (ORS & WES). Revisit and update as necessary the Massachusetts Mercury TMDL (BRP & ORS), as well as support the NE states 319(g) petition efforts and the efforts of the ECOS Quick Silver Caucus. Emerging Contaminants: Reduced on-going efforts to prioritize and assess the potential impacts from emerging contaminants and develop management strategies (e.g. Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products [PPCP] and Engineered Nanoparticles), including maintaining involvement in PPCP research with UMASS and USGS, maintaining awareness of PPCP/EDC health and environmental levels, and maintain reduced efforts in interagency nano-materials workgroup. Issue waivers from household hazardous waste collection regulations to municipalities and others collecting waste medications from residents. Prepare a risk assessment protocol to protect children’s health, and implement (as feasible) via air guideline derivations and MCP standards (ORS).

Cleaning Up Communities and Advancing Sustainable Development. Vapor Intrusion Guidance on assessing and mitigating the vapor intrusion pathway at disposal sites under the MCP – Complete guidance and conduct comprehensive training for staff and Licensed Site Professionals. May require regulation changes. • Remedial Alternatives Development (including sustainable remediation) - Develop guidance on selecting and implementing Comprehensive Remedial Action Alternatives (Phases III through V of Subpart H of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan). • BWSC Electronic File Submittal and File Viewer Completion- As resources allow, complete the migration to an on-line file submittal and review system for more than 35,000 waste sites as scanned copies of site-related paper files dating back to the early 1980s through a new File Viewer, including finish indexing more than 25 million pages of information currently stored in MassDEP Region Offices. • Natural Resource Damages (NRD) Program Implementation – Continue transition/integration of program into the agency’s programs, manage existing assessment and restoration caseload, and pursue new cases and regulatory development as resources allow • Managing Soil Sampling Error Training – Conduct training for regional staff (ORS). • Interim Final Guidance on Implementing Activity and Use Limitations (AULs)- Complete document that updates the 1998 guidance to make it consistent with current regulations and practice. • LUST ARRA Funding- Complete final project under the $3.1million in LUST/ARRA funds allocated by EPA for assessment and remediation work at LUST- eligible sites in Massachusetts. • Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) Guidance – Continue workgroup to develop technical guidance and potential regulatory revisions related to LNAPL consistent with the risk-based framework of the MCP. • Environmental Emergencies – Continue to ensure immediate and appropriate response. • Ensure the Quality, Efficiency and Rate of Cleanup at Waste Sites: o Continued enforcement actions for cleanup-related violations. o Assist with National Priority List (NPL) Sites – Continue to provide input to EPA on Records of Decision (RODs) and other deliverables, and (as resources allow) assist with cleanup of federal CERCLA/Federal Facilities. o Continue to develop a Notice of Activity and Use Limitation to be used in lieu of Grant of Environmental Restriction as an institutional control at NPL sites. o Continue comprehensive training and outreach program to the Licensed Site Professional (LSP) and regulated communities, as resources allow. o Implement Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) corrective action by transitioning RCRA sites into the 21E program, implementing the RCRA Corrective action site oversight at current or former TSDFs, and auditing RAOs and closures as they are received. o Continue/Revise the Waste Site Cleanup Audit Program – As resources allow, continue revising the audit program to focus regional audit work on: (a) broad screening efforts to identify and follow up on non-compliance work earlier in the site cleanup process, and (b) targeted audits based on key submittals. o Continue to review site-related human health and ecological risk assessment reports (ORS). o Continue LSP enforcement actions and referrals to the LSP Board. • As resources allow, implement Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) revisions related to vapor intrusion, AULs, permits, and other initiatives/issues. • Conduct long-term operation and maintenance at NPL sites (including but not limited to Xxxxx & XxXxxxx, Silresim, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Atlas Tack, and, Groveland Xxxxx). • As resources allow, incorporate energy-saving strategies and products into site remedy Operation & Maintenance overseen by MassDEP (e.g. publicly-funded cleanups), including incorporating energy conservation/alternative energy when awarding MassDEP O&M contracts. • Enhance the Restoration and Redevelopment of Brownfields: o Provide technical assistance to municipalities, the Attorney General's Office and proponents of sites in Economic Distressed Areas. o Continue developing a Brownfields Assistance Database to track information about sites MassDEP is involved with to support establishing measures of success. o Work with other state and federal agencies to promote cleanup and redevelopment of pilot projects chosen by the Lt. Governor as part of Round 2 of the multi-agency Brownfields Support Team. • Revenue Billing and Collection System – Continue billing and collection. In conjunction with OGC, implement initiative for collection of aged 21E cost recovery and compliance fee receivables. • Compliance Oversight of Hazardous Waste generators, transporters and Treatment, Storage ,and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) including: o Routinely inspect TSDFs o Routinely inspect large quantity hazardous waste generators; small and very small generators as needed, and review compliance reports o Take enforcement follow-up in response to compliance problems o Register Hazardous waste generators o Renew Hazardous Waste TSDF licenses o License Hazardous Waste Transporters, and issue transportation vehicle identification numbers (VIDs) o Manage the Hazardous waste shipment reporting program (EMORES), including report collection, analysis, and enforcement of the reporting requirement o Implement the Financial Assurance provisions that require that TSDFs have adequate financial instruments in place to respond to close the facility and respond to releases • EPA Authorization of the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Regulations – Continue working toward full federal authorization. • Toxics Use Reduction: Continue to implement the toxics use reporting and toxics use reduction planning requirements of the Mass Toxics Use Reduction Act including report collection and management and enforcement of the reporting and planning requirement, and releasing the data • Chemical Hazard Support – Provide technical support to the TURA Science Advisory Board on chemical hazards • Underground Storage Tank (UST) program -- Implement the federal UST program by: o Incorporating baseline compliance assessment results into program development and implementation strategies o Registration of Third-Party Inspectors and follow up on Third Party Inspection reports o Developing new program regulations, policies and guidance o Building staff capacity o Implement the UST Class A, B and C Owner/Operator Training and exam program o Building data systems and eDEP o UST registrations and third party inspection report management and data entry o Providing technical assistance • Mercury -- Mercury Management Act Implementation, Regional Mercury TMDL, and NEGC/ECP Mercury Action Plan, including: o As resources allow, continue implementation of the Massachusetts Mercury Products law  receive certifications from manufacturers of mercury lamps and other mercury-containing products, auto salvage yards, auto shredders, and auto manufacturers;  require auto manufacturers to improve vehicle switch collection/recycling program;  Follow up on 2009 vehicle switch recycling rate determination;  make required recycling rate determinations for mercury lamps (2009) and vehicle switches (2010),  continue to participate in IMERC, administer NEIEN grant for IMERC to automate mercury product notifications. o Continue (at a reduced level) long-term strategic monitoring of mercury in freshwater fish tissue and the environment, and analyze trends (ORS & WES). o Revisit and update as necessary the Massachusetts Mercury TMDL (BRP & ORS), as well as support the NE states 319(g) petition efforts and the efforts of the ECOS Quick Silver Caucus. • Emerging Contaminants: Reduced on-going efforts to prioritize and assess the potential impacts from emerging contaminants and develop management strategies (e.g. Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products [PPCP] and Engineered Nanoparticles), including maintaining involvement in PPCP research with UMASS and USGS, maintaining awareness of PPCP/EDC health and environmental levels, and maintain reduced efforts in interagency nano-materials workgroup. Issue waivers from household hazardous waste collection regulations to municipalities and others collecting waste medications from residents. • Prepare a risk assessment protocol to protect children’s health, and implement (as feasible) via air guideline derivations and MCP standards (ORS). • Compliance Oversight of Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Processors: o Conduct routine inspections o Publish C&D recycling rate data o Conduct the Waste Ban Compliance Initiative: approve updated waste ban plans • Solid Waste Master Plan Finalization and Implementation: Begin implementation of the 2010-2020 Solid Waste Maser Plan, in order to maximize the amount of materials that are put back into productive commerce through recycling, composting or reuse, and minimize the amount of waste disposal. • Encourage Solid Waste Re-use, Beneficial Use, and Innovation -- Encourage solid waste reduction through municipal grants, loans and technical assistance, with particular attention on: o Commercial and municipal paper -- Provide technical assistance through “Waste Wise” program o Commercial organics -- Limited assistance in developing a handful of capacity projects o Initiate strategic planning and targeted implementation to establishing recycling infrastructure to enable a future disposal ban on organics (commercial), carpet and textiles. o Improve the overall recycling rate through limited assistance programs, including “Pay as You Throw” municipal waste management programs and programs to enhance collection o Continue to work on a solid waste disaster debris management plan, including for avian flu (due to resource constraints this will be a minimal effort this year). o Provide technical assistance to municipalities on improving waste reduction programs through the Municipal Assistance Coordinators. o Continue to Implement the Supermarket Initiative, including bi-annual certification that supermarkets that they have active composting and recycling programs.

Cleaning Up Communities and Advancing Sustainable Development. Conduct comprehensive training for staff and Licensed Site Professionals on the Vapor Intrusion Guidance on assessing and mitigating the vapor intrusion pathway at disposal sites under the MCP – Complete guidance MCP. Implement regulatory changes related to mitigation, assessment and conduct comprehensive training for staff and Licensed Site Professionalsclosure of vapor intrusion sites. May require regulation Revise Interim Final Vapor Intrusion Guidance to reflect regulatory changes. Remedial Alternatives Development (including sustainable remediation) - • Develop guidance a strategy for managing contaminated soil resulting from site cleanup and/or development activities so as to minimize disposal in rapidly-filling MSW landfills and protect public health and the environment around receiving locations. • Support and facilitate solar energy development on selecting and implementing Comprehensive Remedial Action Alternatives (Phases III through V of Subpart H of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan)contaminated sites. BWSC Electronic File Submittal and File Viewer Completion- • As resources allow, complete the migration to an on-line file submittal and review system for more than 35,000 waste sites as scanned copies of site-related paper files dating back to the early 1980s through a new File Viewer, including finish indexing more than 25 million pages of information currently stored in MassDEP Region Offices. • Continue integration of Natural Resource Damages (NRD) Program Implementation – Continue transition/integration of program into the agency’s programs, ; manage existing assessment and restoration caseload, and pursue new cases and regulatory development as resources allow Managing Soil Sampling Error Training – Conduct training for regional staff (ORS)allow. • Complete the Interim Final Guidance on Implementing Activity and Use Limitations (AULs)- Complete document AULs) that updates the 1998 guidance to make it consistent with current regulations and practice. LUST ARRA Funding- Complete final project under the $3.1million in LUST/ARRA funds allocated by EPA for assessment and remediation work at LUST- eligible sites in Massachusetts. • Develop technical guidance on Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) Guidance – Continue workgroup to develop technical guidance and potential support the regulatory revisions related to LNAPL which is consistent with the risk-based framework of the MCP. Environmental Emergencies – • Continue to ensure immediate and appropriate responseresponse to environmental emergencies: o Identify specific critical infrastructure areas for emergency response preplanning and focused efforts including cross- Bureau and interagency planning for Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) and Public Water Supply (PWS) incidents. o Implement and maintain interagency OHM response communication protocols. o Ensure EPA’s Emergency Planning & Response Branch receives significant spill incident and response notification. o Conduct post-event analyses of significant spill events and response operations to evaluate interagency responses, performance and identify areas for improvement. o Coordinate interagency development of ethanol spill response protocols. o Coordinate preventative SPCC inspections with EPA Emergency Planning & Response Branch. • Ensure the Quality, Efficiency and Rate of Cleanup at Waste Sites: o Continued enforcement actions for cleanup-related violations. o Provide and manage state contractors engaged to conduct assessment and cleanup actions. o Coordinate with EPA on OHM removal actions conducted by EPA’s Emergency Planning & Response Branch; Assist with National Priority List (NPL) Sites – Continue to provide input to EPA on Records of Decision (RODs) and other deliverables, and (as resources allow) assist with cleanup of federal CERCLA/Federal Facilities. Continue to develop a o Implement regulatory amendments that provide for the use of Notice of Activity and Use Limitation to be used in lieu of Grant of Environmental Restriction as an institutional control at NPL sites. o Continue comprehensive training and outreach program to the Licensed Site Professional (LSP) and regulated communities, as resources allow. o Implement Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) corrective action by transitioning RCRA sites into the 21E program, implementing the RCRA Corrective action site oversight at current or former TSDFs, and auditing RAOs and closures as they are received. Continue/Revise o Continue the Waste Site Cleanup Audit Program – As resources allow, continue revising the Implement audit program activities. Train staff and incorporate changes to focus criteria/procedures in response to MCP amendments. Focus regional audit work on: (a) broad screening efforts to identify and follow up on non-compliance work earlier in the site cleanup process, and (b) targeted audits based on key submittals. o Continue to review site-related human health and ecological risk assessment reports (ORS). Continue LSP enforcement actions and referrals • Implement regulatory revisions to the LSP Board. As resources allow, implement Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) revisions related to vapor intrusion, AULs, Tier Classification, permits, LNAPL, Numerical Cleanup Standards/Reportable Concentrations and other initiatives/issues. Conduct • Promote the use of green remediation through outreach and training. • Continue long-term operation and maintenance at NPL sites (including but not limited to Xxxxx & XxXxxxx, Silresim, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Atlas Tack, and, Groveland Xxxxx). • Review EPA-developed Optimization Reports for the Groveland Wells, Baird and XxXxxxx, and Silresim NPL sites and evaluate report recommendations for implementation. Exit strategies will be developed based on the Optimization Reports. Modifications to incorporate clean energy and energy reduction strategies will also be evaluated for implementation. • Finalize the listing of two sites to the NPL (Xxxxxx & Cook and Walton & Xxxxxxxx). Continue working with the PRPs on the Fireworks site to determine whether NPL listing is warranted. • As resources allow, incorporate energy-saving strategies and products into site remedy Operation & Maintenance overseen by MassDEP (e.g. publicly-funded cleanups), including incorporating energy conservation/alternative energy when awarding MassDEP O&M contracts. • Enhance the Restoration and Redevelopment of Brownfields: o Provide technical assistance to municipalities, the MassDevelopment, Attorney General's Office, Department of Revenue, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, and other proponents of sites Brownfields Redevelopment in Economic Economically Distressed Areas. o Continue developing a Brownfields Assistance Database to capture data, share information, and track information about metrics associated with the sites with which MassDEP is involved with to support establishing measures of successinvolved. o Enhance outreach efforts by improving web experience and continuing regional Brownfields Forums. o Work with other state and federal agencies as well as municipalities and non-profits to promote cleanup and redevelopment of pilot projects chosen by the Lt. Governor as part of Round 2 of the multi-agency Brownfields Xxxxxxxxxx Support TeamTeam Initiative. o Launch Round 3 of the Xxxxxxxxxx Support Team Initiative highlighting sustainability and renewable energy projects on Brownfields. • Revenue Billing and Collection System – Continue billing and collection. In conjunction with OGC, implement continue initiative for collection of aged outstanding 21E cost recovery and compliance fee receivables. Compliance Oversight of Hazardous Waste generators, transporters and Treatment, Storage ,and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) including: Routinely inspect TSDFs Routinely inspect large quantity hazardous waste generators; small and very small generators as needed, and review compliance reports Take enforcement follow-up in response to compliance problems Register Hazardous waste generators Renew Hazardous Waste TSDF licenses License Hazardous Waste Transporters, and issue transportation vehicle identification numbers (VIDs) Manage the Hazardous waste shipment reporting program (EMORES), including report collection, analysis, and enforcement of the reporting requirement Implement the Financial Assurance provisions that require that TSDFs have adequate financial instruments in place to respond to close the facility and respond to releases EPA Authorization of the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Regulations – Continue working toward full federal authorization. Toxics Use Reduction: Continue to implement the toxics use reporting and toxics use reduction planning requirements of the Mass Toxics Use Reduction Act including report collection and management and enforcement of the reporting and planning requirement, and releasing the data Chemical Hazard Support – Provide technical support to the TURA Science Advisory Board on chemical hazards Underground Storage Tank (UST) program -- Implement the federal UST program by: Incorporating baseline compliance assessment results into program development and implementation strategies Registration of Third-Party Inspectors and follow up on Third Party Inspection reports Developing new program regulations, policies and guidance Building staff capacity Implement the UST Class A, B and C Owner/Operator Training and exam program Building data systems and eDEP UST registrations and third party inspection report management and data entry Providing technical assistance Mercury -- Mercury Management Act Implementation, Regional Mercury TMDL, and NEGC/ECP Mercury Action Plan, including: As resources allow, continue implementation of the Massachusetts Mercury Products law receive certifications from manufacturers of mercury lamps and other mercury-containing products, auto salvage yards, auto shredders, and auto manufacturers; require auto manufacturers to improve vehicle switch collection/recycling program; Follow up on 2009 vehicle switch recycling rate determination; make required recycling rate determinations for mercury lamps (2009) and vehicle switches (2010), continue to participate in IMERC, administer NEIEN grant for IMERC to automate mercury product notifications. Continue (at a reduced level) long-term strategic monitoring of mercury in freshwater fish tissue and the environment, and analyze trends (ORS & WES). Revisit and update as necessary the Massachusetts Mercury TMDL (BRP & ORS), as well as support the NE states 319(g) petition efforts and the efforts of the ECOS Quick Silver Caucus. Emerging Contaminants: Reduced on-going efforts to prioritize and assess the potential impacts from emerging contaminants and develop management strategies (e.g. Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products [PPCP] and Engineered Nanoparticles), including maintaining involvement in PPCP research with UMASS and USGS, maintaining awareness of PPCP/EDC health and environmental levels, and maintain reduced efforts in interagency nano-materials workgroup. Issue waivers from household hazardous waste collection regulations to municipalities and others collecting waste medications from residents. Prepare a risk assessment protocol to protect children’s health, and implement (as feasible) via air guideline derivations and MCP standards (ORS).

Cleaning Up Communities and Advancing Sustainable Development.  Conduct comprehensive training for staff and Licensed Site Professionals on the Vapor Intrusion Guidance on assessing and mitigating the vapor intrusion pathway at disposal sites under the MCP – Complete guidance MCP. Implement regulatory changes related to mitigation, assessment and conduct comprehensive closure of vapor intrusion sites. Revise Interim Final Vapor Intrusion Guidance to reflect regulatory changes.  Conduct training for staff and Licensed Site Professionals. May require regulation changes. Remedial Alternatives Development Professionals on MCP Regulatory Reform Amendments (including sustainable remediation) - Develop guidance on selecting related to Tier Classification, Activity and implementing Comprehensive Remedial Action Alternatives (Phases III through V of Subpart H of the Massachusetts Contingency PlanUse Limitations, vapor intrusion site identification and response, LNAPL site characterization and closure, source and migration control, Numerical Cleanup Standards/Reportable Concentrations and Permanent Solution requirements). BWSC Electronic File Submittal  Develop a strategy for managing contaminated soil resulting from site cleanup and/or development activities so as to minimize disposal in rapidly-filling MSW landfills and File Viewer Completion- As resources allow, complete protect public health and the migration to an environment around receiving locations.  Support and facilitate solar energy development on contaminated sites.  Improve/expand the on-line file submittal and review system for more than 35,000 waste sites as by: completing the migration of the scanned copies of site-related paper files dating back to the early 1980s through a new File Viewer1980s, including finish indexing more than 25 million pages of information currently stored in MassDEP Region Offices, updating eDEP Transmittal Forms to better integrate current electronically-submitted reports, and planning for the EIPASS data systems restructuring.  Continue integration of Natural Resource Damages (NRD) Program Implementation – Continue transition/integration of program into the agency’s programs, ; manage existing assessment and restoration caseload, and pursue new cases and regulatory development as resources allow Managing Soil Sampling Error Training – Conduct training for regional staff (ORS)allow.  Complete the Interim Final Guidance on Implementing Activity and Use Limitations (AULs)- Complete document AULs) that updates the 1998 guidance to make it consistent with current amended regulations and practice. LUST ARRA Funding- Complete final project under the $3.1million in LUST/ARRA funds allocated by EPA for assessment and remediation work at LUST- eligible sites in Massachusetts.  Develop technical guidance on Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) Guidance – Continue workgroup to develop technical guidance and potential regulatory revisions support the amended regulations related to LNAPL which is consistent with the risk-based framework of the MCP. Environmental Emergencies –  Continue to ensure immediate and appropriate responseresponse to environmental emergencies: o Identify specific critical infrastructure areas for emergency response preplanning and focused efforts. o Implement and maintain interagency OHM response communication protocols. o Ensure EPA’s Emergency Planning & Response Branch receives significant spill incident and response notification. o Conduct post-event analyses of significant spill events and response operations to evaluate interagency responses, performance and identify areas for improvement. o Coordinate interagency development of ethanol spill response protocols. o Coordinate preventative SPCC inspections with EPA Emergency Planning & Response Branch.  Ensure the Quality, Efficiency and Rate of Cleanup at Waste Sites: o Continued enforcement actions for cleanup-related violations. o Provide and manage state contractors engaged to conduct assessment and cleanup actions. o Coordinate with EPA on OHM removal actions conducted by EPA’s Emergency Planning & Response Branch; Assist with National Priority List (NPL) Sites – Continue to provide input to EPA on Records of Decision (RODs) and other deliverables, and (as resources allow) assist with cleanup of federal CERCLA/Federal Facilities. Continue to develop a o Implement regulatory amendments that provide for the use of Notice of Activity and Use Limitation to be used in lieu of Grant of Environmental Restriction as an institutional control at NPL sites. o Continue comprehensive training and outreach program to the Licensed Site Professional (LSP) and regulated communities, as resources allow. o Implement Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) corrective action by transitioning RCRA sites into the 21E program, implementing the RCRA Corrective action site oversight at current or former TSDFs, and auditing RAOs and closures as they are received. Continue/Revise o Continue the Waste Site Cleanup Audit Program – As resources allow, continue revising the Implement audit program to focus activities. Focus regional audit work on: (a) broad screening efforts to identify and follow up on non-non- compliance work earlier in the site cleanup process, and (b) targeted audits based on key submittals. o Continue to review site-related human health and ecological risk assessment reports (ORS). Continue LSP enforcement actions and referrals to the LSP Board. As resources allowo Implement MCP regulatory reform amendments through outreach, implement Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) revisions related to vapor intrusion, AULs, permitstraining, and other initiatives/issuesoperational (system and procedural changes) to reflect amendments and ensure successful transition. Conduct .  Promote the use of green remediation through outreach and training.  Continue long-term operation and maintenance at NPL sites (including but not limited to Xxxxx & XxXxxxx, Silresim, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Atlas Tack, and, Groveland Xxxxx).  Evaluate implementation of specific recommendations from the EPA- developed Optimization Reports for the Groveland Wells Baird and XxXxxxx, and Silresim NPL sites and evaluate report recommendations for implementation. Continue development of exit strategies with the assistance of EPA based on the Optimization Reports. Continue in evaluating modifications to incorporate clean energy and energy reduction strategies for implementation. Initiate Optimization Study for Silresim.  Begin work on two newly listed NPL sites (Xxxxxx & Xxxx and Walton & Xxxxxxxx). Work with EPA on the potential listing of a site in Franklin. Continue working with the PRPs on the Fireworks site to determine whether NPL listing is warranted.  As resources allow, incorporate energy-saving strategies and products into site remedy Operation & Maintenance overseen by MassDEP (e.g. publicly-funded cleanups), including incorporating energy conservation/alternative energy when awarding MassDEP O&M contracts.  Enhance the Restoration and Redevelopment of Brownfields: o Provide technical assistance to municipalities, the MassDevelopment, Attorney General's Office, Department of Revenue, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, and other proponents of sites Brownfields Redevelopment in Economic Economically Distressed Areas. o Continue developing a Brownfields Assistance Database to capture data, share information, and track information about metrics associated with the sites with which MassDEP is involved with to support establishing measures of successinvolved. o Enhance outreach efforts by improving web experience and continuing regional Brownfields Forums. o Work with other state and federal agencies as well as municipalities and non-profits to promote cleanup and redevelopment of pilot projects chosen by the Lt. Governor as part of Round 2 of the multi-agency Brownfields Xxxxxxxxxx Support TeamTeam Initiative. o Launch Round 3 of the Xxxxxxxxxx Support Team Initiative highlighting sustainability and renewable energy projects on Brownfields.  Revenue Billing and Collection System – Continue billing and collection. In conjunction with OGC, implement continue initiative for collection of aged outstanding 21E cost recovery and compliance fee receivables. Compliance Oversight of Hazardous Waste generators, transporters and Treatment, Storage ,and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) including: Routinely inspect TSDFs Routinely inspect large quantity hazardous waste generators; small and very small generators as needed, and review compliance reports Take enforcement follow-up in response to compliance problems Register Hazardous waste generators Renew Hazardous Waste TSDF licenses License Hazardous Waste Transporters, and issue transportation vehicle identification numbers (VIDs) Manage the Hazardous waste shipment reporting program (EMORES), including report collection, analysis, and enforcement of the reporting requirement Implement the Financial Assurance provisions that require that TSDFs have adequate financial instruments in place to respond to close the facility and respond to releases EPA Authorization of the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Regulations – Continue working toward full federal authorization. Toxics Use Reduction: Continue to implement the toxics use reporting and toxics use reduction planning requirements of the Mass Toxics Use Reduction Act including report collection and management and enforcement of the reporting and planning requirement, and releasing the data Chemical Hazard Support – Provide technical support to the TURA Science Advisory Board on chemical hazards Underground Storage Tank (UST) program -- Implement the federal UST program by: Incorporating baseline compliance assessment results into program development and implementation strategies Registration of Third-Party Inspectors and follow up on Third Party Inspection reports Developing new program regulations, policies and guidance Building staff capacity Implement the UST Class A, B and C Owner/Operator Training and exam program Building data systems and eDEP UST registrations and third party inspection report management and data entry Providing technical assistance Mercury -- Mercury Management Act Implementation, Regional Mercury TMDL, and NEGC/ECP Mercury Action Plan, including: As resources allow, continue implementation of the Massachusetts Mercury Products law receive certifications from manufacturers of mercury lamps and other mercury-containing products, auto salvage yards, auto shredders, and auto manufacturers; require auto manufacturers to improve vehicle switch collection/recycling program; Follow up on 2009 vehicle switch recycling rate determination; make required recycling rate determinations for mercury lamps (2009) and vehicle switches (2010), continue to participate in IMERC, administer NEIEN grant for IMERC to automate mercury product notifications. Continue (at a reduced level) long-term strategic monitoring of mercury in freshwater fish tissue and the environment, and analyze trends (ORS & WES). Revisit and update as necessary the Massachusetts Mercury TMDL (BRP & ORS), as well as support the NE states 319(g) petition efforts and the efforts of the ECOS Quick Silver Caucus. Emerging Contaminants: Reduced on-going efforts to prioritize and assess the potential impacts from emerging contaminants and develop management strategies (e.g. Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products [PPCP] and Engineered Nanoparticles), including maintaining involvement in PPCP research with UMASS and USGS, maintaining awareness of PPCP/EDC health and environmental levels, and maintain reduced efforts in interagency nano-materials workgroup. Issue waivers from household hazardous waste collection regulations to municipalities and others collecting waste medications from residents. Prepare a risk assessment protocol to protect children’s health, and implement (as feasible) via air guideline derivations and MCP standards (ORS).