310 CMR, § 40.0922

Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 40.0922 - Identification of Environmental Receptors

The documentation of the Risk Characterization shall identify and describe the Environmental Receptors which are likely to be present at the disposal site or in the surrounding environment and which, as a result, would likely be exposed to oil and/or hazardous material.

(1) Examples of such biota may include, but are not limited to:
(a) wildlife, such as deer, squirrel and fox;
(b) fish and shellfish; and
(c) plants, such as grasses and trees.
(2) Examples of such habitats may include, but are not limited to:
(a) Areas of Critical Environmental Concern;
(b) surface water;
(c) fresh and saltwater fisheries and fish habitat including, but not limited to, shellfish areas; and
(d) wetlands.
(3) Any Species of Concern, Threatened Species or Endangered Species which is known or likely to be located at the disposal site or in the surrounding area shall be specifically identified as an Environmental Receptor.

310 CMR, § 40.0922

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1503, eff. 3/1/2024.
Amended by Mass Register Issue S1516, eff. 3/1/2024.