Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 32.10 - Classification of Sludge and SeptageThe Department shall classify sludge and septage in accordance with the criteria in 310 CMR 32.12(2) as follows:
(1)Type I - Sludge approved by the Department pursuant to 310 CMR 32.00 which may be used, sold, or distributed or offered for use, sale, or distribution on any site without further approval of the Department, and which may be used for growing any vegetation. Septage shall not be eligible for Type I classification.(2)Type II - Sludge and septage approved by the Department pursuant to 310 CMR 32.00 which may be used, sold, or distributed or offered for use, sale, or distribution on a site only with prior approval of the Department, and which may be used for growing any vegetation.(3)Type III - Sludge and septage approved by the Department pursuant to 310 CMR 32.00 which may be used, sold, or distributed or offered for use, sale, or distribution for land application on a site only with prior approval of the Department, which may be used for growing any vegetation not including direct food chain crops, and whose land application to a site must be recorded in the registry of deeds in the chain of title for such site.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1322, eff. 9/23/2016.