Code of Massachusetts Regulations
310 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Title 310 CMR 32.00 - Land Application of Sludge and Septage
Section 32.10 - Classification of Sludge and Septage
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
The 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.