Code of Massachusetts Regulations
310 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Title 310 CMR 40.0000 - Massachusetts Contingency Plan
Subpart I - RISK CHARACTERIZATION
Section 40.0901 - Applicability and General Requirements

Universal Citation: 310 CMR 40.0000 MA Code of Regs 40.0901

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) The procedures, criteria and standards of 310 CMR 40.0900 are applicable to all disposal sites for which response actions are required by M.G.L. c. 21E, and/or 310 CMR 40.0000.

(2) The general procedures and standards which apply to all Risk Characterizations are described in 310 CMR 40.0901 through 310 CMR 40.0939. Requirements which are specific to the type and method of Risk Characterization being performed are described in 310 CMR 40.0940 through 310 CMR 40.0999.

(3) The characterization of risk of harm to health, safety, public welfare, and the environment is not required for a disposal site, environmental medium, or chemical for which response actions have successfully reduced concentrations to background levels, as described in 310 CMR 40.1020.

(4) The characterization of the risk of harm to health, safety, public welfare and the environment shall be performed in a manner consistent with scientifically acceptable risk assessment practices, and shall take into consideration guidance published by the Department.

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