Code of Massachusetts Regulations
310 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Title 310 CMR 4.00 - TIMELY ACTION SCHEDULE AND FEE PROVISIONS
Section 4.05 - Alternative Project-specific Schedules and Fees
Current through Register 1537, December 20, 2024
(1) Applicability. The provisions of 310 CMR 4.05 shall apply:
(2) Establishment of Alternative Schedule for Timely Action and Permit Application Fee.
If agreed to by the Department, the applicant may pay the published permit application fee and the Department may begin review of the application under the published timely action schedule until the proposed alternative fee amount and timely action schedule have been submitted to the applicant by the Department. The final decision shall not be issued to the applicant until the alternative fee has been paid in full. Permit categories identified as Individual Rule Projects require a signed agreement and fee payment before the Department may begin review of the application.
The applicable daily overtime charge rate may be used following a positive Department determination for a public interest expedited review and agreement by the applicant. Effective May 1, 2020
The applicable hourly overtime charge rate may be used following a positive Department determination for a public interest expedited review and agreement by the applicant. For purposes of 310 CMR 4.05, "technical staff" shall be deemed to include staff in all professional categories, including without limitation engineers, environmental analysts, chemists, biologists, geologist, hydrogeologists, attorneys, and planners. Effective May 1, 2020
(3) Review of Alternative Schedule for Timely Action or Permit Application Fee.