This chapter describes requirements for a Site Location of Development Act ("Site Law") permit for a long-term construction project. This chapter applies to a development or amendment to a development for which approval is issued on or after the effective date of this chapter. This chapter also applies to a development issued a "planning permit" pursuant to the original Chapter 380 (Effective July 25, 1997) if the permittee requests to modify the permit so as to come under the current Chapter 380, and the department approves the modification. Metallic mineral mining developments or metallic mineral advanced exploration activities are not eligible for review under this chapter.
06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 380, § 1