980 CMR, § 5.02

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024

Section 5.02 - Environmental Assessment

(1)Environmental Assessment and Impact Reports. During the course of its review of long-range forecasts, supplements, and notices of intent, the Siting Council is not required to comply with the procedural requirements of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act. See M.G.L. c. 164, § 691. Nevertheless, the Council shall comply in all of its proceedings with the environmental policies of the Commonwealth as these are set forth in Article 49 of the Constitution, M.G.L. c. 30, § 61, and environmental statutes and regulations.

The Siting Council shall comply with procedural and substantive requirements of M.G.L. c. 30, §§ 61-62H and implementing regulations of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs in all of its rulemaking proceedings pursuant to Chapter C of its regulations.

An applicant for a certificate of environmental impact and public need pursuant to Chapter F of 980 CMR 5.00 shall comply with the procedural and substantive requirements of M.G.L. c. 30, §§ 61-62H and implementing regulations of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs.

980 CMR, § 5.02