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Wastewater Discharges to Surface Waters and Groundwater. Continue to track SSOs to assist in identifying and mitigating problem areas within sewered communities. • Enhanced Utilization of Water Resource Data – Continue to work on expanding statewide a technological interface drawing on geographic information system (GIS) mapping data, SSO reports, and archives of executed enforcement documents to evaluate vulnerable areas and target enforcement efforts. • Assist with Issuance of Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits – Assist EPA in issuing permits, enforcing the permit limits. Continue efforts to streamline permit issuance with EPA. • Continue to implement the newly developed NetDMR state enhancements which will allow for the electronic filing of the State Operation and Maintenance form and interface with the EPA data base. Work with XXXX’s to get them registered into the state electronic data base. • Provide input to EPA on the new Federal Stormwater Permits (MS4s) and coordinate with EPA on the issuance and implementation of the new MS4 permit, including development of best management practices. • Provide technical assistance to municipalities to increase compliance with new MS4 Stormwater Permit; focus will continue until December 2013 in the Blackstone and Ten Mile watersheds and will build off those and other on-going efforts as funding allows. • Coordinate Implementation of New Federal Residual Designations in the Upper Xxxxxxx River with EPA, including developing and sharing best management practices. • Optimize State Revolving Fund (SRF) for Wastewater -- Promote sustainability in infrastructure by optimizing available SRF financing, and including energy efficient and renewable energy generation in work scopes at wastewater treatment facilities. • Laundromat General Permit – Publicize the availability of the newly completed general permit for Laundromats discharging non-sanitary (classified as “industrial”) wastewater to the ground. • Continue to work with Department of Agricultural Resources (“DAR”) to develop standard operating procedures for farms and other agricultural facilities for the handling and disposal of wastewaters (milk, cheese & yogurt product etc) in order to protect groundwater. In addition, work with DAR, breweries and wineries in the development of wastewater disposal options that are protective of groundwater. • Industrial Wastewater Sewer Permitting – Implement regulatory reform recommendations, by continuing to permit IWW sewer permit applications requiring a permit as they are submitted, and continue responding to POTW requests for technical assistance related to industrial discharges or operational issues • In response to the need for operators with management skills NEIWPCC/MassDEP has completed the second year long management training program. This program exposes operators to all the aspects that a chief operator or manager of a facility would use in his/her (s) daily responsibilities. Due to overwhelming interest, this course will now be offered every year in one form or another. Watershed Planning • Implement actions to add additional “Full Time Equivalent” staff over and above the current number of Division of Watershed Management (DWM) unit staff in order to accomplish federal commitments. o Although EPA and DEP have agreed upon the priorities and commitments for 2014 with current DEP staffing levels, we recognize that there is an important continuing need to address resource and staffing shortfalls. EPA and DEP managers will meet in November to discuss water program commitments, staffing, and succession planning. EPA and DEP will develop medium and long-term plans to address staffing and state program commitment shortfalls. EPA and DEP will work toward the goal of mutually agreeable plans by May 31, 2014. • Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs): Develop TMDLs based on available water quality data and continue to develop TMDLs for the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP). • Nitrogen Reduction in the southeastern Massachusetts Estuaries: Continue to work with southeast coastal communities to comprehensively evaluate all options and plans to achieve anticipated nitrogen reduction requirements from TMDLs for impaired estuaries. • Monitor and evaluate nitrogen reduction projects and technologies in their effectiveness in accomplishing nitrogen reductions. Some of the strategies and tools which may be further evaluated in FFY2014 include inlet widening, shellfish farming, permeable membranes, wetland restoration and enhancements, removing tidal restrictions and innovative and alternative wastewater systems. Publicize results of alternative technology evaluation and testing on the MassDEP website. • Continue to assess and monitor priority watersheds on the 5-year basin cycle. • Surface Water Quality Data Management – Continue to work towards fully implementing the new “WRATS” database and the Assessment Database (ADB) to help address existing data backlogs via rapid data transfer to EPA through the Water Quality Exchange (WQX) node. • State Nutrient Criteria – Continue to work with EPA and external stakeholders towards the development of nutrient response criteria, and phosphorus and nitrogen criteria for Massachusetts surface waters. • Cranberry Bog Nutrient Loading Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Continue to work with bog owners to implement BMPs. • Bacteria Source Tracking Program (BST) – Conduct limited select source tracking investigations as resources allow to follow up on enforcement on most damaging illegal sources of bacterial pollution • Continue to address data backlog issues as resources allow. • Continue to monitor surface water quality based on available resources, in support of developing water quality assessments and the state Integrated List of Waters. • Implement the well drillers program as resources allow. Continue updating data base, improve on-line access to information on existing xxxxx, and certification process for drillers and drilling equipment. • MassDEP will take a lead role in coordinating with DCR and DPH to evaluate the sources that impact water quality at local beaches and associated mitigation for improving water quality.

Wastewater Discharges to Surface Waters and Groundwater. Continue to track SSOs and locations of new sewer connections and extensions to assist in identifying and mitigating problem areas within sewered communities. • Enhanced Utilization of Water Resource Data – Continue to work on expanding -- Expand statewide a technological interface drawing on geographic information system (GIS) mapping data, SSO reports, and archives of executed enforcement documents to evaluate vulnerable areas and target targeting enforcement efforts. • Assist with Issuance of Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits – Assist EPA in issuing permits, enforcing the permit limits. Continue efforts , and in developing an action plan to streamline permit issuance improve public transparency regarding Clean Water Act enforcement; strengthen that performance, and transform our water quality and compliance information systems (through regular coordination meetings with EPAEPA and our involvement in ASIWPCA and ECOS). • Continue to implement Implement the newly developed NetDMR state enhancements which will allow for the electronic filing of the State Operation and Maintenance form and interface with the EPA data base. Work with XXXX’s to get them registered into • Coordinate Implementation of the state electronic data base. • Provide input to EPA on the new New Federal Stormwater Permits (MS4s) and coordinate -- Coordinate with EPA on the issuance and implementation of the new MS4 permit, including coordination on development of best management practices. • Provide Provide, should funding allow, technical assistance to municipalities to increase compliance with new MS4 Stormwater Permit; focus will continue until December 2013 in the Blackstone and Ten Mile watersheds and will build off those and other on-going efforts as funding allows. • Coordinate Implementation of New Federal Residual Designations in the Upper Xxxxxxx River -- with EPA, including developing and sharing best management practices. • Optimize State Revolving Fund (SRF) for Wastewater -- Promote sustainability in infrastructure by optimizing available SRF financing, and including energy efficient and renewable energy generation in work scopes at wastewater treatment facilities. • Laundromat General Permit – Publicize the availability of the newly completed Develop a general permit for Laundromats discharging non-sanitary (classified as “industrial”) wastewater to the ground. • Continue to work with Department of Agricultural Resources (“DAR”) to develop standard operating procedures for farms and other agricultural facilities for the handling and disposal of wastewaters (wine, beer, milk, cheese & yogurt product etc) in order to protect groundwater. In addition, work with DAR, breweries and wineries in the development of wastewater disposal options that are protective of groundwater. • Industrial Wastewater Sewer Permitting – Implement Subject to regulatory reform recommendations, by continuing to permit Continue accepting IWW sewer permit applications requiring a permit as they are submitted, come in and continue responding to POTW requests for technical assistance related to industrial discharges or operational issues more formal reviews of certain applications (there is no formal certification process for POTWs that don’t have EPA-approved Industrial Pretreatment Programs). • In response to the need for operators with management skills NEIWPCC/MassDEP has recently completed the second first year long management training program. This program exposes operators to all the aspects that a chief operator or manager of a facility would use in his/her (s) daily responsibilities. Due to an overwhelming interest, interest this course will now be offered every year again begin in one form or anotherSeptember 2012. Watershed Planning • Addressing Limited Resources and Staffing Issues. o Implement actions to add 3.0 additional “Full Time Equivalent” staff over and above the current number of Division of Watershed Management (DWM) unit staff in order to accomplish federal commitments. o Although EPA and DEP have agreed upon the priorities and commitments for 2014 2012 with current DEP staffing levels, we recognize that there is an important continuing need to address resource and staffing shortfalls. EPA and DEP managers will meet in November and May to discuss water program commitments, staffingcommitments and staffing needs in the following areas: water monitoring (P&C items # 66-70); integrated reporting/data management (P&C items #71-74); nonpoint source (P&C items #91-99); watershed approach (P&C items #85-89); Nutrient Standards (P&C #77), and succession planningTMDL Development (P&C item #81). o From October to May, EPA and DEP will develop medium and long-term plans to address staffing and state program commitment shortfalls. EPA and DEP will work toward the goal of mutually agreeable plans by May 31, 201431st. • Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs): TMDLs)-- Develop TMDLs based on available water quality data and continue to develop TMDLs for the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP). • Nitrogen Reduction in the southeastern Massachusetts Estuaries: Continue to work with southeast coastal communities to comprehensively evaluate all options and plans to achieve anticipated nitrogen reduction requirements from TMDLs for impaired estuaries. • Monitor and evaluate nitrogen reduction projects and technologies in their effectiveness in accomplishing nitrogen reductions. Some of the strategies and tools which may be further evaluated in FFY2014 FFY 2012 include inlet widening, shellfish farming, permeable membranes, wetland restoration and enhancements, removing tidal restrictions and innovative and alternative wastewater systems. Publicize results of alternative technology evaluation and testing on the MassDEP website. • Continue to assess and monitor priority watersheds on the 5-year basin cycle. • Surface Water Quality Data Management – Continue to work towards fully implementing Fully implement the new “WRATS” database and the Assessment Database (ADB) to help address existing data backlogs via rapid data transfer to EPA through the Water Quality Exchange (WQX) node. • State Nutrient Criteria – Continue to work Work with EPA and external stakeholders towards the development of nutrient response criteria, and phosphorus and nitrogen criteria for Massachusetts surface waters. • Cranberry Bog Nutrient Loading Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Continue to work Work with bog owners to implement BMPs. • Bacteria Source Tracking Program (BST) – Conduct limited select source tracking investigations as resources allow to follow up on enforcement on most damaging illegal sources of bacterial pollution • Continue to address data backlog issues as resources allow. • Continue to monitor surface water quality based on available resources, in support of developing water quality assessments and the state Integrated List of Waters. • Certification Programs for Photoprocessors and Industrial Wastewater Holding Tanks -- Continue implementation of both programs, including reducing photoprocessor certification frequency • Implement the recently transferred well drillers program ( as resources allow). Continue updating data base, improve on-on line access to information on existing xxxxx, and certification process for drillers and drilling equipment. For more detailed information and results of MassDEP’s water-related workplans for FFY12, see the Bureau of Resource Protections “Priorities and Results” at xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/dep/water/priorities/epphome.htm Marine Oil Spill Prevention and Response Program • MassDEP will take a lead role Tug escorts - implement reinstated state requirements for single and double hulled tank vessels to provide escort tug services to eligible tank vessels in coordinating Buzzards Bay. • Geographic Response Plans (GRP’s) – Develop GRPs for protecting coastal resources in the Mt. Hope Bay during an oil spill. • Oil spill equipment - procure oil spill response equipment for Boston Harbor; inspect, maintain and re-stock existing oil spill equipment. • Training - conduct first responder training exercises and field testing of Geographic Response Plan strategies. Wetlands/Waterways • Wetlands Monitoring & Assessment -- Continue to develop and conduct wetlands monitoring and assessment strategy in accordance with DCR the approved monitoring and DPH assessment plan, including continued interpretation of aerial photographs to evaluate identify wetlands loss and potential wetlands restoration projects. • Wetlands Enforcement and Compliance – Continue to implement wetlands-related enforcement and compliance strategies. • Improved Utilization of Wetlands Data – Continue to implement and expand the sources that impact water quality at local beaches Wetlands Information Redesign (WIRE) data system, including advancing statewide online use by conservation commissions and associated the public. • Enhance the Restoration of Wetlands -- Promote and facilitate wetlands restoration through the Restoration Task Force and support of restoration projects. • Pesticide/Herbicide Registration and Review -- Review requests and make recommendations for use of herbicides along sensitive areas of Rights of Ways; review aquatic herbicides for use; and, provide technical support for mosquito control pesticides (ORS). • Support/certify completion of the Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel mitigation for improving water qualitycommitments in the Xxxxxxx River/Boston Harbor area.

Wastewater Discharges to Surface Waters and Groundwater.  Continue to track SSOs to assist in identifying and mitigating problem areas within sewered communities. •  Enhanced Utilization of Water Resource Data – Continue to work on expanding statewide a technological interface drawing on geographic information system (GIS) mapping data, SSO reports, and archives of executed enforcement documents to evaluate vulnerable areas and target enforcement efforts. •  Assist with Issuance of Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits – Assist EPA in issuing permits, enforcing the permit limits. Continue efforts to streamline permit issuance with EPA. •  Continue to implement the newly developed NetDMR state enhancements which will allow for the electronic filing of the State Operation and Maintenance form and interface with the EPA data base. Work with XXXX’s to get them registered into the state electronic data base. •  Provide input to EPA on the new Federal Stormwater Permits (MS4s) and coordinate with EPA on the issuance and implementation of the new MS4 permit, including development of best management practices. •  Provide technical assistance to municipalities to increase compliance with new MS4 Stormwater Permit; focus will continue until December 2013 in the Blackstone and Ten Mile watersheds and will build off those and other on-going efforts as funding allows. •  Coordinate Implementation of New Federal Residual Designations in the Upper Xxxxxxx River with EPA, including developing and sharing best management practices. •  Optimize State Revolving Fund (SRF) for Wastewater -- Promote sustainability in infrastructure by optimizing available SRF financing, and including energy efficient and renewable energy generation in work scopes at wastewater treatment facilities. •  Laundromat General Permit – Publicize the availability of the newly completed general permit for Laundromats discharging non-sanitary (classified as “industrial”) wastewater to the ground. •  Continue to work with Department of Agricultural Resources (“DAR”) to develop standard operating procedures for farms and other agricultural facilities for the handling and disposal of wastewaters (milk, cheese & yogurt product etc) in order to protect groundwater. In addition, work with DAR, breweries and wineries in the development of wastewater disposal options that are protective of groundwater. •  Industrial Wastewater Sewer Permitting – Implement regulatory reform recommendations, by continuing to permit IWW sewer permit applications requiring a permit as they are submitted, and continue responding to POTW requests for technical assistance related to industrial discharges or operational issues •  In response to the need for operators with management skills NEIWPCC/MassDEP has completed the second year long management training program. This program exposes operators to all the aspects that a chief operator or manager of a facility would use in his/her (s) daily responsibilities. Due to overwhelming interest, this course will now be offered every year in one form or another. Watershed Planning •  Implement actions to add additional “Full Time Equivalent” staff over and above the current number of Division of Watershed Management (DWM) unit staff in order to accomplish federal commitments. o Although EPA and DEP have agreed upon the priorities and commitments for 2014 with current DEP staffing levels, we recognize that there is an important continuing need to address resource and staffing shortfalls. EPA and DEP managers will meet in November to discuss water program commitments, staffing, and succession planning. EPA and DEP will develop medium and long-term plans to address staffing and state program commitment shortfalls. EPA and DEP will work toward the goal of mutually agreeable plans by May 31, 2014. •  Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs): Develop TMDLs based on available water quality data and continue to develop TMDLs for the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP). •  Nitrogen Reduction in the southeastern Massachusetts Estuaries: Continue to work with southeast coastal communities to comprehensively evaluate all options and plans to achieve anticipated nitrogen reduction requirements from TMDLs for impaired estuaries. •  Monitor and evaluate nitrogen reduction projects and technologies in their effectiveness in accomplishing nitrogen reductions. Some of the strategies and tools which may be further evaluated in FFY2014 include inlet widening, shellfish farming, permeable membranes, wetland restoration and enhancements, removing tidal restrictions and innovative and alternative wastewater systems. Publicize results of alternative technology evaluation and testing on the MassDEP website. •  Continue to assess and monitor priority watersheds on the 5-year basin cycle. •  Surface Water Quality Data Management – Continue to work towards fully implementing the new “WRATS” database and the Assessment Database (ADB) to help address existing data backlogs via rapid data transfer to EPA through the Water Quality Exchange (WQX) node. •  State Nutrient Criteria – Continue to work with EPA and external stakeholders towards the development of nutrient response criteria, and phosphorus and nitrogen criteria for Massachusetts surface waters. •  Cranberry Bog Nutrient Loading Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Continue to work with bog owners to implement BMPs. •  Bacteria Source Tracking Program (BST) – Conduct limited select source tracking investigations as resources allow to follow up on enforcement on most damaging illegal sources of bacterial pollution •  Continue to address data backlog issues as resources allow. •  Continue to monitor surface water quality based on available resources, in support of developing water quality assessments and the state Integrated List of Waters. •  Implement the well drillers program as resources allow. Continue updating data base, improve on-line access to information on existing xxxxx, and certification process for drillers and drilling equipment. •  MassDEP will take a lead role in coordinating with DCR and DPH to evaluate the sources that impact water quality at local beaches and associated mitigation for improving water quality.

Wastewater Discharges to Surface Waters and Groundwater. Electronic Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Reporting – Continue to track SSOs and locations of new sewer connections and extensions to assist in identifying and mitigating problem areas within sewered communities. • Enhanced Utilization of Water Resource Data – Continue to work on expanding -- Expand statewide a technological interface drawing on geographic information system (GIS) mapping data, SSO sanitary sewer overflow reports, and archives of executed enforcement documents to evaluate vulnerable areas and target targeting enforcement efforts. • Assist with Issuance of Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits – Assist EPA in with issuing permits, enforcing the permit limits, and in developing an action plan to improve public transparency regarding Clean Water Act enforcement, strengthen that performance, and transform our water quality and compliance information systems (through our involvement in ASIWPCA and ECOS). Continue efforts to streamline permit issuance with EPA. • Continue to implement the newly developed NetDMR state enhancements which will allow for the electronic filing Coordinate Implementation of the State Operation and Maintenance form and interface with the EPA data base. Work with XXXX’s to get them registered into the state electronic data base. • Provide input to EPA on the new New Federal Stormwater Permits (MS4s) and coordinate -- Coordinate with EPA on the issuance and implementation of the new MS4 permitEPA, including coordination on development of best management practices. • Provide technical assistance to municipalities to increase compliance with new MS4 Stormwater Permit; focus will continue until December 2013 in the Blackstone and Ten Mile watersheds and will build off those and other on-going efforts as funding allows. • Coordinate Implementation of New Federal Residual Designations in the Upper Xxxxxxx River -- Coordinate with EPA, including developing and sharing coordination on development of best management practices. • Optimize State Revolving Fund (SRF) for Wastewater -- Promote sustainability in infrastructure by optimizing available SRF financing, and including energy efficient and renewable energy generation in work scopes at wastewater treatment facilities. • Groundwater Permitting Program -- Implement the revised groundwater permitting program and enforce the relevant regulatory requirements. Wastewater Re-Use Regulations -- Implement new groundwater permitting and sanitary wastewater reuse regulations to provide greater protection of groundwater and surface water, improve aquifer recharge, promote wastewater reuse and streamline processes by using a market-driven approach to maintain a sustainable water resource. Laundromat General Permit – Publicize the availability of the -- Implement newly completed developed general permit for Laundromats discharging non-sanitary (classified as “industrial”) wastewater to the groundwastewater. • Wetlands/Waterways Wetlands Monitoring & Assessment -- Continue to work develop and conduct wetlands monitoring and assessment strategy in accordance with Department the approved monitoring and assessment plan, including continued interpretation of Agricultural Resources aerial photographs to identify wetlands loss and potential wetlands restoration projects. Wetlands Enforcement and Compliance – Continue to implement wetlands-related enforcement and compliance strategies. Improved Utilization of Wetlands Data – Continue to implement and expand the Wetlands Information Redesign (“DAR”WIRE) to develop standard operating procedures Project, including advancing statewide use by conservation commissions and the public. Enhance the Restoration of Wetlands -- Promote and facilitate wetlands restoration through the Restoration Task Force and support of restoration projects. Pesticide/Herbicide Registration and Review -- Review requests and make recommendations for farms and other agricultural facilities use of herbicides along sensitive areas of Rights of Ways; review aquatic herbicides for use; and, provide technical support for mosquito control pesticides (ORS). Completion of the handling and disposal of wastewaters (milk, cheese & yogurt product etc) in order to protect groundwater. In addition, work with DAR, breweries and wineries Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel mitigation commitments in the development of wastewater disposal options that are protective of groundwater. • Industrial Wastewater Sewer Permitting – Implement regulatory reform recommendations, by continuing to permit IWW sewer permit applications requiring a permit as they are submitted, and continue responding to POTW requests for technical assistance related to industrial discharges or operational issues • In response to the need for operators with management skills NEIWPCCXxxxxxx River/MassDEP has completed the second year long management training program. This program exposes operators to all the aspects that a chief operator or manager of a facility would use in his/her (s) daily responsibilities. Due to overwhelming interest, this course will now be offered every year in one form or another. Boston Harbor area Watershed Planning • Implement actions to add additional “Full Time Equivalent” staff over and above the current number of Division of Watershed Management (DWM) unit staff in order to accomplish federal commitments. o Although EPA and DEP have agreed upon the priorities and commitments for 2014 with current DEP staffing levels, we recognize that there is an important continuing need to address resource and staffing shortfalls. EPA and DEP managers will meet in November to discuss water program commitments, staffing, and succession planning. EPA and DEP will develop medium and long-term plans to address staffing and state program commitment shortfalls. EPA and DEP will work toward the goal of mutually agreeable plans by May 31, 2014. • Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs): ) – Develop as many TMDLs as possible based on available amount of water quality data we are able to collect, including completing/revising remaining bacterial TMDLs for watersheds in the eastern half of the state, and continue to develop development of TMDLs for the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP). • Nitrogen Reduction in the southeastern Massachusetts Estuaries: Continue to work with southeast coastal communities to comprehensively evaluate all options and plans to achieve anticipated nitrogen reduction requirements from TMDLs for impaired estuaries. • Monitor and evaluate nitrogen reduction projects and technologies in their effectiveness in accomplishing nitrogen reductions. Some of the strategies and tools which may be further evaluated in FFY2014 include inlet widening, shellfish farming, permeable membranes, wetland restoration and enhancements, removing tidal restrictions and innovative and alternative wastewater systems. Publicize results of alternative technology evaluation and testing on the MassDEP website. • Continue to assess and monitor priority watersheds on the 5-year basin cycle. • cycle and work with EPA to identify and eliminate impairments to priority beaches and watersheds Surface Water Quality Data Management – Continue to work towards fully implementing Fully implement the new “WRATS” database and the Assessment Database (ADB) to help address existing data backlogs via rapid data transfer to EPA through the Water Quality Exchange (WQX) node. • State Nutrient Criteria – Continue to work with EPA and external stakeholders towards the development of nutrient response criteria, and phosphorus and nitrogen Finalize criteria for Massachusetts surface watersinclusion in the State Water Quality Standards. • Cranberry Bog Nutrient Loading Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Continue to work Work with bog owners to implement BMPs. • Bacteria Source Tracking Program (BST) – Conduct very limited select source tracking investigations as resources allow to follow up on enforcement on most damaging illegal sources of bacterial pollution • pollution. Industrial Wastewater Sewer Permitting -- Continue accepting IWW sewer permit applications as they come in and continue responding to address data backlog issues as POTW requests for more formal reviews of certain applications (there is no formal certification process POTWs that don’t have EPA-approved Industrial Pretreatment Programs) Certification Programs for Photoprocessors and Industrial Wastewater Holding Tanks -- Continue implementation of both programs, including reducing photoprocessor certification frequency (if program redesign resources allow). • Continue Implement the recently transferred well drillers program. Subject to monitor surface water quality based on available resources, in support of developing water quality assessments and the state Integrated List of Waters. • Implement the well drillers program as resources allow. Continue continue updating data base, improve on-on line access to information on existing xxxxx, and certification process for drillers and drilling equipmentequipment For more information on MassDEP’s water-related plans for FY11, see the Bureau of Resource Protections “Priorities and Results” at xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/dep/water/priorities/epphome.htm Goal 3: Land Preservation and Restoration: Including Brownfields and Waste Site Cleanup Vapor Intrusion/Indoor Air Issues and Guidance Development - Develop a comprehensive guidance document on assessing and mitigating the vapor intrusion pathway at disposal sites under the MCP. • 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 scanning and indexing of more than 17 million pages of information currently stored in MassDEP will take Region Offices. Natural Resource Damages (NRD) Program Implementation – Manage transition to MassDEP, by managing the existing assessment and restoration caseload, and integrating the program into the agency’s waste site cleanup program, including regulatory development as resources allow (e.g. participation in public forums, training, and stakeholder meetings). Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment Training – Training for regional staff (ORS). Guidance on Implementing Activity and Use Limitations (AULs) - Update the 1998 guidance to make it consistent with current regulations and practice. LUST ARRA Funding- Oversee expenditure of $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 Federal 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 Facility Cleanups. 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, LNAPL, remedial alternatives, and other initiatives/issues. Conduct long-term operation and maintenance at NPL sites (Xxxxx & XxXxxxx, Silresm, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, and Atlas Tack. 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 lead role in coordinating Brownfields Assistance Database to track information about sites MassDEP is involved with DCR to support establishing measures of success. Work with other state and DPH federal agencies to evaluate promote cleanup and redevelopment of pilot projects chosen by the sources that impact water quality at local beaches Lt. Governor as part of Round 2 of the multi-agency Brownfields Support Team. Revenue Billing and associated mitigation for improving water qualityCollection System – Continue billing and collection, and (as resources allow) develop polices to implement billing of non-responder universe.

Wastewater Discharges to Surface Waters and Groundwater. Continue to track SSOs and locations of new sewer connections and extensions to assist in identifying and mitigating problem areas within sewered communities. • Enhanced Utilization of Water Resource Data – Continue to work on expanding -- Expand statewide a technological interface drawing on geographic information system (GIS) mapping data, SSO reports, and archives of executed enforcement documents to evaluate vulnerable areas and target targeting enforcement efforts. • Assist with Issuance of Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits – Assist EPA in issuing permits, enforcing the permit limits, and in developing an action plan to improve public transparency regarding Clean Water Act enforcement; strengthen that performance, and transform our water quality and compliance information systems (through regular coordination meetings with EPA and our involvement in ASIWPCA and ECOS). Continue efforts to streamline permit issuance with EPA. • Continue to implement Implement the newly developed NetDMR state enhancements which will allow for the electronic filing of the State Operation and Maintenance form and interface with the EPA data base. Work with XXXX’s to get them registered into Coordinate Implementation of the state electronic data base. • Provide input to EPA on the new New Federal Stormwater Permits (MS4s) and coordinate -- Coordinate with EPA on the issuance and implementation of the new MS4 permit, including coordination on development of best management practices. • Provide Provide, should funding allow, technical assistance to municipalities to increase compliance with new MS4 Stormwater Permit; focus will continue until December 2013 in the Blackstone and Ten Mile watersheds and will build off those and other on-going efforts as funding allows. • Coordinate Implementation of New Federal Residual Designations in the Upper Xxxxxxx River -- with EPA, including developing and sharing best management practices. • Optimize State Revolving Fund (SRF) for Wastewater -- Promote sustainability in infrastructure by optimizing available SRF financing, and including energy efficient and renewable energy generation in work scopes at wastewater treatment facilities. • Laundromat General Permit – Publicize the availability of the newly completed Develop a general permit for Laundromats discharging non-sanitary (classified as “industrial”) wastewater to the ground. • Continue to work with Department of Agricultural Resources (“DAR”) to develop standard operating procedures for farms and other agricultural facilities for the handling and disposal of wastewaters (wine, beer, milk, cheese & yogurt product etc) in order to protect groundwater. In addition, work with DAR, breweries and wineries in the development of wastewater disposal options that are protective of groundwater. • Industrial Wastewater Sewer Permitting – Implement Subject to regulatory reform recommendations, by continuing to permit Continue accepting IWW sewer permit applications requiring a permit as they are submitted, come in and continue responding to POTW requests for technical assistance related to industrial discharges or operational issues • more formal reviews of certain applications (there is no formal certification process for POTWs that don’t have EPA-approved Industrial Pretreatment Programs). In response to the need for operators with management skills NEIWPCC/MassDEP has recently completed the second first year long management training program. This program exposes operators to all the aspects that a chief operator or manager of a facility would use in his/her (s) daily responsibilities. Due to an overwhelming interest, interest this course will now be offered every year again begin in one form or anotherSeptember 2012. Watershed Planning • Addressing Limited Resources and Staffing Issues. Implement actions to add 3.0 additional “Full Time Equivalent” staff over and above the current number of Division of Watershed Management (DWM) unit staff in order to accomplish federal commitments. o Although EPA and DEP have agreed upon the priorities and commitments for 2014 2012 with current DEP staffing levels, we recognize that there is an important continuing need to address resource and staffing shortfalls. EPA and DEP managers will meet in November and May to discuss water program commitments, staffingcommitments and staffing needs in the following areas: water monitoring (P&C items # 66-70); integrated reporting/data management (P&C items #71-74); nonpoint source (P&C items #91-99); watershed approach (P&C items #85-89); Nutrient Standards (P&C #77), and succession planningTMDL Development (P&C item #81). From October to May, EPA and DEP will develop medium and long-term plans to address staffing and state program commitment shortfalls. EPA and DEP will work toward the goal of mutually agreeable plans by May 31, 201431st. • Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs): TMDLs)-- Develop TMDLs based on available water quality data and continue to develop TMDLs for the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP). • Nitrogen Reduction in the southeastern Massachusetts Estuaries: Continue to work with southeast coastal communities to comprehensively evaluate all options and plans to achieve anticipated nitrogen reduction requirements from TMDLs for impaired estuaries. • Monitor and evaluate nitrogen reduction projects and technologies in their effectiveness in accomplishing nitrogen reductions. Some of the strategies and tools which may be further evaluated in FFY2014 FFY 2012 include inlet widening, shellfish farming, permeable membranes, wetland restoration and enhancements, removing tidal restrictions and innovative and alternative wastewater systems. Publicize results of alternative technology evaluation and testing on the MassDEP website. • Continue to assess and monitor priority watersheds on the 5-year basin cycle. • Surface Water Quality Data Management – Continue to work towards fully implementing Fully implement the new “WRATS” database and the Assessment Database (ADB) to help address existing data backlogs via rapid data transfer to EPA through the Water Quality Exchange (WQX) node. • State Nutrient Criteria – Continue to work Work with EPA and external stakeholders towards the development of nutrient response criteria, and phosphorus and nitrogen criteria for Massachusetts surface waters. • Cranberry Bog Nutrient Loading Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Continue to work Work with bog owners to implement BMPs. • Bacteria Source Tracking Program (BST) – Conduct limited select source tracking investigations as resources allow to follow up on enforcement on most damaging illegal sources of bacterial pollution • Continue to address data backlog issues as resources allow. • Continue to monitor surface water quality based on available resources, in support of developing water quality assessments and the state Integrated List of Waters. • Certification Programs for Photoprocessors and Industrial Wastewater Holding Tanks -- Continue implementation of both programs, including reducing photoprocessor certification frequency Implement the recently transferred well drillers program ( as resources allow). Continue updating data base, improve on-on line access to information on existing xxxxx, and certification process for drillers and drilling equipment. • MassDEP will take a lead role For more detailed information and results of MassDEP’s water-related workplans for FFY12, see the Bureau of Resource Protections “Priorities and Results” at xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/dep/water/priorities/epphome.htm Marine Oil Spill Prevention and Response Program Tug escorts - implement reinstated state requirements for single and double hulled tank vessels to provide escort tug services to eligible tank vessels in coordinating Buzzards Bay. Geographic Response Plans (GRP’s) – Develop GRPs for protecting coastal resources in the Mt. Hope Bay during an oil spill. Oil spill equipment - procure oil spill response equipment for Boston Harbor; inspect, maintain and re-stock existing oil spill equipment. Training - conduct first responder training exercises and field testing of Geographic Response Plan strategies. Wetlands/Waterways Wetlands Monitoring & Assessment -- Continue to develop and conduct wetlands monitoring and assessment strategy in accordance with DCR the approved monitoring and DPH assessment plan, including continued interpretation of aerial photographs to evaluate identify wetlands loss and potential wetlands restoration projects. Wetlands Enforcement and Compliance – Continue to implement wetlands-related enforcement and compliance strategies. Improved Utilization of Wetlands Data – Continue to implement and expand the sources that impact water quality at local beaches Wetlands Information Redesign (WIRE) data system, including advancing statewide online use by conservation commissions and associated the public. Enhance the Restoration of Wetlands -- Promote and facilitate wetlands restoration through the Restoration Task Force and support of restoration projects. Pesticide/Herbicide Registration and Review -- Review requests and make recommendations for use of herbicides along sensitive areas of Rights of Ways; review aquatic herbicides for use; and, provide technical support for mosquito control pesticides (ORS). Support/certify completion of the Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel mitigation for improving water qualitycommitments in the Xxxxxxx River/Boston Harbor area.

Wastewater Discharges to Surface Waters and Groundwater. Continue to track SSOs to assist in identifying and mitigating problem areas within sewered communities. • Enhanced Utilization of Water Resource Data – Continue to work on expanding statewide a technological interface drawing on geographic information system (GIS) mapping data, SSO reports, and archives of executed enforcement documents to evaluate vulnerable areas and target enforcement efforts. • Assist with Issuance of Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits – Assist EPA in issuing permits, enforcing the permit limits. Continue efforts to streamline permit issuance with EPA. • Continue to implement Publicly launch the newly developed NetDMR state enhancements which will allow for the electronic filing of the State Operation and Maintenance form and interface with the EPA data base. Work with XXXX’s to get them registered into the state electronic data base. • Provide input to EPA on the new Federal Stormwater Permits (MS4s) and coordinate with EPA on the issuance and implementation of the new MS4 permit, including development of best management practices. • Provide technical assistance to municipalities to increase compliance with new MS4 Stormwater Permit; focus will continue until December 2013 be in the Blackstone and Ten Mile watersheds and will build off those and other on-going efforts as funding allows. • Coordinate Implementation of New Federal Residual Designations in the Upper Xxxxxxx River with EPA, including developing and sharing best management practices. • Optimize State Revolving Fund (SRF) for Wastewater -- Promote sustainability in infrastructure by optimizing available SRF financing, and including energy efficient and renewable energy generation in work scopes at wastewater treatment facilities. • Laundromat General Permit – Publicize the availability of the newly completed new general permit for Laundromats discharging non-sanitary (classified as “industrial”) wastewater to the ground. • Continue to work with Department of Agricultural Resources (“DAR”) to develop standard operating procedures for farms and other agricultural facilities for the handling and disposal of wastewaters (wine, beer, milk, cheese & yogurt product etc) in order to protect groundwater. In addition, work with DAR, breweries and wineries in the development of wastewater disposal options that are protective of groundwater. • Industrial Wastewater Sewer Permitting – Implement Subject to regulatory reform recommendations, by continuing to permit continue accepting IWW sewer permit applications requiring a permit as they are submitted, come in and continue responding to POTW requests for technical assistance related to industrial discharges or operational issues more formal reviews of certain applications (there is no formal certification process for POTWs without EPA-approved Industrial Pretreatment Programs). • In response to the need for operators with management skills NEIWPCC/MassDEP has completed the second year yea-r long management training program. This program exposes operators to all the aspects that a chief operator or manager of a facility would use in his/her (s) daily responsibilities. Due to overwhelming interest, this course will now be offered every year again beginning in one form or another. Watershed Planning • Implement actions to add additional “Full Time Equivalent” staff over and above the current number of Division of Watershed Management (DWM) unit staff in order to accomplish federal commitments. o Although EPA and DEP have agreed upon the priorities and commitments for 2014 with current DEP staffing levels, we recognize that there is an important continuing need to address resource and staffing shortfalls. EPA and DEP managers will meet in November to discuss water program commitments, staffing, and succession planning. EPA and DEP will develop medium and long-term plans to address staffing and state program commitment shortfalls. EPA and DEP will work toward the goal of mutually agreeable plans by May 31, 2014. • Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs): Develop TMDLs based on available water quality data and continue to develop TMDLs for the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP). • Nitrogen Reduction in the southeastern Massachusetts Estuaries: Continue to work with southeast coastal communities to comprehensively evaluate all options and plans to achieve anticipated nitrogen reduction requirements from TMDLs for impaired estuaries. • Monitor and evaluate nitrogen reduction projects and technologies in their effectiveness in accomplishing nitrogen reductions. Some of the strategies and tools which may be further evaluated in FFY2014 include inlet widening, shellfish farming, permeable membranes, wetland restoration and enhancements, removing tidal restrictions and innovative and alternative wastewater systems. Publicize results of alternative technology evaluation and testing on the MassDEP website. • Continue to assess and monitor priority watersheds on the 5-year basin cycle. • Surface Water Quality Data Management – Continue to work towards fully implementing the new “WRATS” database and the Assessment Database (ADB) to help address existing data backlogs via rapid data transfer to EPA through the Water Quality Exchange (WQX) node. • State Nutrient Criteria – Continue to work with EPA and external stakeholders towards the development of nutrient response criteria, and phosphorus and nitrogen criteria for Massachusetts surface waters. • Cranberry Bog Nutrient Loading Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Continue to work with bog owners to implement BMPs. • Bacteria Source Tracking Program (BST) – Conduct limited select source tracking investigations as resources allow to follow up on enforcement on most damaging illegal sources of bacterial pollution • Continue to address data backlog issues as resources allow. • Continue to monitor surface water quality based on available resources, in support of developing water quality assessments and the state Integrated List of Waters. • Implement the well drillers program as resources allow. Continue updating data base, improve on-line access to information on existing xxxxx, and certification process for drillers and drilling equipment. • MassDEP will take a lead role in coordinating with DCR and DPH to evaluate the sources that impact water quality at local beaches and associated mitigation for improving water qualitySeptember 2012.

Wastewater Discharges to Surface Waters and Groundwater. Continue to track SSOs to assist in identifying and mitigating problem areas within sewered communities. • Enhanced Utilization of Water Resource Data – Continue to work on expanding statewide a technological interface drawing on geographic information system (GIS) mapping data, SSO reports, and archives of executed enforcement documents to evaluate vulnerable areas and target enforcement efforts. • Assist with Issuance of Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits – Assist EPA in issuing permits, enforcing the permit limits. Continue efforts to streamline permit issuance with EPA. • Continue to implement the newly developed NetDMR state enhancements which will allow for the electronic filing of the State Operation and Maintenance form and interface with the EPA data base. Work with XXXX’s to get register them registered into in the state electronic data base. • Provide input to EPA on the new Federal Stormwater Permits (MS4s) and coordinate with EPA on the issuance and implementation of the new MS4 permit, including development of best management practices. • Provide technical assistance to municipalities to increase compliance with new MS4 Stormwater Permit; focus will continue until December 2013 in the Blackstone and Ten Mile watersheds and will build off those and other on-going efforts as funding allows. • Coordinate Implementation of New any new Federal Residual Designations in the Upper Xxxxxxx River with EPA, including developing and sharing best management practices. • Optimize State Revolving Fund (SRF) for Wastewater -- Promote sustainability in infrastructure by optimizing available SRF financing, and including energy efficient and renewable energy generation in work scopes at wastewater treatment facilities. • Develop a watershed permitting approach as directed by Chapter 259 of the Acts of 2014 (“An Act Improving Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure”) to address and optimize nitrogen management measures. • Laundromat General Permit – Publicize the availability of the newly completed general permit for Laundromats discharging non-sanitary (classified as “industrial”) wastewater to the ground. • Continue to work with Department of Agricultural Resources (“DAR”) to develop standard operating procedures for farms and other agricultural facilities for the handling and disposal of wastewaters (milk, cheese & yogurt product etc) in order to protect groundwater. In addition, work with DAR, breweries and wineries in the development of wastewater disposal options that are protective of groundwater. • Industrial Wastewater Sewer Permitting – Implement regulatory reform recommendations, by continuing to permit IWW sewer permit applications requiring a permit as they are submitted, and continue responding to POTW requests for technical assistance related to industrial discharges or operational issues • In response to the need for operators with management skills NEIWPCC/MassDEP has completed the second year long management training program. This program exposes operators to all the aspects that a chief operator or manager of a facility would use in his/her (s) daily responsibilities. Due to overwhelming interest, this course will now be offered every year in one form or another. State Revolving Fund Program Improvements • Adopt new and revised regulations to implement the provisions of Chapter 259 of the Acts of 2014 (“An Act Improving Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure”). The changes will align and conform the State Revolving Fund program with the new requirements of the federal Water Resources Reform and Development Act and other applicable requirements. • Administer the planning and technical assistance grants authorized and funded in Chapter 259 of the Acts 0f 2014 (“An Act Improving Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure“) to fund Asset management plans, green infrastructure eplans and comprehensive wastewater management plans. • Within one year of publications of EPA’s guidance on implementation of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act 2014, create guidance on best management practices in consultation with the Mass Clean Water Trust (the renamed Water pollution Abatement Trust) and Massachusetts Department of Revenue. • With the Mass Clean Water Trust, review SRF loan and financial application process as required by Chapter 259 of the Acts of 2014 (“An Act Improving Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure“) for towns with populations less than 10,000 inhabitants. The review will focus on identifying efficiencies and potential cost reductions without compromising fiscal accountability. Submit the findings and recommendation to the legislature as required by the Act. Watershed Planning • Implement actions to add additional “Full Time Equivalent” staff over to address resource shortfalls and above the current number of Division of Watershed Management (DWM) unit staff in order to accomplish federal commitments. o Although EPA and DEP have agreed upon the priorities and commitments for 2014 with current DEP staffing levels, we recognize that there is an important continuing need to address resource and staffing shortfalls. EPA and DEP managers will meet in November to discuss water program commitments, staffing, and succession planning. EPA and DEP will develop medium and long-term plans to address staffing and state program commitment shortfalls. EPA and DEP will work toward the goal of mutually agreeable plans by May 31, 2014. • Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs): Develop TMDLs based on available water quality data and continue to develop TMDLs for the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP). • Nitrogen Reduction in the southeastern Massachusetts Estuaries: Continue to work with southeast coastal communities to comprehensively evaluate all options and plans to achieve anticipated nitrogen reduction requirements from TMDLs for impaired estuaries. • Monitor and evaluate nitrogen reduction projects and technologies in their effectiveness in accomplishing nitrogen reductions. Some of the strategies and tools which may be further evaluated in FFY2014 FFY2015 include inlet widening, shellfish farming, permeable membranes, wetland restoration and enhancements, removing tidal restrictions and innovative and alternative wastewater systems. Publicize results of alternative technology evaluation and testing on the MassDEP website. • Continue to assess and monitor priority watersheds on the 5-year basin cycle. • Surface Water Quality Data Management – Continue to work towards fully implementing the new “WRATS” database or equivalent functional database, and the Assessment Database (ADB) to help address existing data backlogs via rapid data transfer to EPA through the Water Quality Exchange (WQX) node. • State Nutrient Criteria – Continue to work with EPA and external stakeholders towards the development of nutrient response criteria, and phosphorus and nitrogen criteria for Massachusetts surface waters. • Cranberry Bog Nutrient Loading Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Continue to work with bog owners to implement BMPs. • Bacteria Source Tracking Program (BST) – Conduct limited select source tracking investigations as resources allow to follow up on enforcement on most damaging illegal sources of bacterial pollution • Continue to address data backlog issues as resources allow. • Continue to monitor surface water quality based on available resources, in support of developing water quality assessments and the state Integrated List of Waters. • Implement the well drillers program as resources allow. Continue updating data base, improve on-line access to information on existing xxxxx, and certification process for drillers and drilling equipment. • Promulgate regulatory updates to the well drillers program. • Promulgate regulatory updates to the Underground Injection Control rules to conform with federal primacy requirements. • MassDEP will take a lead role in coordinating with DCR and DPH to evaluate the sources that impact water quality at local beaches and associated mitigation for improving water quality.

Wastewater Discharges to Surface Waters and Groundwater. Continue to track SSOs Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) to assist in identifying and mitigating problem areas within sewered communities. • Enhanced Utilization of Water Resource Data – Continue to work on expanding statewide a technological interface drawing on geographic information system (GIS) mapping data, SSO reports, and archives of executed enforcement documents to evaluate vulnerable areas and target enforcement efforts. • Assist with Issuance of Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits – Assist EPA in issuing permits, enforcing the permit limits. Continue efforts to streamline permit issuance with EPA. • Continue to implement the newly developed NetDMR state enhancements which will allow for the electronic filing of the State Operation and Maintenance form and interface with the EPA data base. Work with XXXX’s to get register them registered into in the state electronic data base. • Provide input to EPA on the new Federal Stormwater Permits (MS4s) and coordinate with EPA on the issuance and implementation of the new MS4 permit, including development of best management practices. • Provide technical assistance to municipalities to increase compliance with new MS4 Stormwater Permit; focus will continue until December 2013 in the Blackstone and Ten Mile watersheds and will build off those and other on-going efforts as funding allows. • Coordinate Implementation of New any new Federal Residual Designations in the Upper Xxxxxxx River with EPA, including developing and sharing best management practices. • Optimize State Revolving Fund (SRF) for Wastewater -- Promote sustainability in infrastructure by optimizing available SRF financing, and including energy efficient and renewable energy generation in work scopes at wastewater treatment facilities. • Develop a watershed permitting approach as directed by Chapter 259 of the Acts of 2014 (“An Act Improving Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure”) to address and optimize nitrogen management measures. • Laundromat General Permit – Publicize the availability of the newly completed general permit for Laundromats discharging non-sanitary (classified as “industrial”) wastewater to the ground. • Continue to work with Department of Agricultural Resources (“DAR”) to develop standard operating procedures for farms and other agricultural facilities for the handling and disposal of wastewaters (milk, cheese & yogurt product products, etc.) in order to protect groundwater. In addition, work with DAR, breweries and wineries in the development of wastewater disposal options that are protective of groundwater. • Industrial Wastewater Sewer Permitting – Implement regulatory reform recommendations, by continuing to permit IWW sewer permit applications requiring a permit as they are submitted, and continue responding to POTW requests for technical assistance related to industrial discharges or operational issues • In response to the need for operators with management skills NEIWPCC/MassDEP has completed the second year long management training program. This program exposes operators to all the aspects that a chief operator or manager of a facility would use in his/her (s) daily responsibilities. Due to overwhelming interest, this course will now be offered every year in one form or another. State Revolving Fund Program Improvements • Adopt new and revised regulations to implement the provisions of Chapter 259 of the Acts of 2014 (“An Act Improving Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure”). The changes will align and conform the State Revolving Fund program to the new requirements of the federal Water Resources Reform and Development Act and other applicable requirements. • Administer the planning and technical assistance grants authorized and funded in Chapter 259 of the Acts of 2014 (“An Act Improving Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure”) to fund Asset management plans, green infrastructure plans and comprehensive wastewater management plans. • Within one year of publications of EPA’s guidance on implementation of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act 2014, create guidance on best management practices in consultation with the Mass Clean Water Trust and Massachusetts Department of Revenue. • With the Mass Clean Water Trust, review SRF loan and financial application process as required by Chapter 259 of the Acts of 2014 (“An Act Improving Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure”) for towns with populations less than 10,000 inhabitants. The review will focus on identifying efficiencies and potential cost reductions without compromising fiscal accountability. Submit the findings and recommendation to the legislature as required by the Act. Watershed Planning • Implement actions to add additional “Full Time Equivalent” staff over to address resource shortfalls and above the current number of Division of Watershed Management (DWM) unit staff in order to accomplish federal commitments. o Although EPA and DEP have agreed upon the priorities and commitments for 2014 with current DEP staffing levels, we recognize that there is an important continuing need to address resource and staffing shortfalls. EPA and DEP managers will meet in November to discuss water program commitments, staffing, and succession planning. EPA and DEP will develop medium and long-term plans to address staffing and state program commitment shortfalls. EPA and DEP will work toward the goal of mutually agreeable plans by May 31, 2014. • Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs): Develop TMDLs based on available water quality data and continue to develop TMDLs for the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP). • Nitrogen Reduction in the southeastern Massachusetts Estuaries: Continue to work with southeast coastal communities to comprehensively evaluate all options and plans to achieve anticipated nitrogen reduction requirements from TMDLs for impaired estuaries. • Southeast New England Program (“SNEP”): MassDEP will continue to work with EPA and other partners to implement the Southeast New England Program and further support restoring the ecological health of southern facing coastal estuaries, watersheds, and coastal waters from Chatham, MA to Westerly, RI. XxxxXXX’s participation is part of the multi-agency public private collaboration aimed at using innovative and effective approaches and increasing regional cooperation and communication. • Monitor and evaluate nitrogen reduction projects and technologies in their effectiveness in accomplishing nitrogen reductions. Some of the strategies and tools which may be further evaluated in FFY2014 FFY2016 include inlet widening, shellfish farming, permeable membranes, wetland restoration and enhancements, removing tidal restrictions and innovative and alternative wastewater systems. Publicize Some of these approaches may be elements of watershed plans developed as part of the Cape Cod Section 208 Plan implementation. Mass DEP will publicize results of alternative technology evaluation and testing on the MassDEP website. • Continue to assess and monitor priority watersheds on the 5-year basin cycle. • Surface Water Quality Data Management – Continue to work towards fully implementing the new “WRATS” database or equivalent functional database, and the Assessment Database (ADB) to help address existing data backlogs via rapid data transfer to EPA through the Water Quality Exchange (WQX) node. • State Nutrient Criteria – Continue to work with EPA and external stakeholders towards the development of nutrient response criteria, and phosphorus and nitrogen criteria for Massachusetts surface waters. • MassDEP will begin working with federal and state partners to review our Aluminum criteria as well as our marine dissolved oxygen criteria for the Mount Hope Bay/Taunton River Estuary System. • Cranberry Bog Nutrient Loading Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Continue to work with bog owners to implement BMPs. • Bacteria Source Tracking Program (BST) – Conduct limited select source tracking investigations as resources allow to follow up on enforcement on most damaging illegal sources of bacterial pollution • Continue to address data backlog issues as resources allow. • Continue to monitor surface water quality based on available resources, in support of developing water quality assessments and the state Integrated List of Waters. • Implement the well drillers program as resources allow. Continue updating data base, the database; improve on-line access to information on existing xxxxx, and certification process for drillers and drilling equipment. • Promulgate regulatory updates to the well drillers program. • Promulgate regulatory updates to the Underground Injection Control rules to conform to federal primacy requirements. • MassDEP will take a lead role in coordinating with DCR and DPH to evaluate the sources that impact water quality at local beaches and associated mitigation for improving water quality.