Code of Massachusetts Regulations
313 CMR - DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION
Title 313 CMR 11.00 - Watershed Protection
Section 11.07 - Maps

(1) Aquifers. The location and potential well yield of Aquifers shall be determined by reference to the most recent edition of maps generated by the Massachusetts Geographic Information System based on the United States Geological Survey Water Resource Atlases.

(2) Flood Plains. The location of Flood plains shall be made by reference to the most recent edition of the Flood Hazard Boundary Maps issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

(3) Surface Waters and Tributaries. The location of Surface Waters and Tributaries shall be determined by reference to the most recent edition of maps generated by the Massachusetts Geographic Information System based on the United States Geological Survey, 1 to 25,000 scale quadrangle maps.

(4) Adoption of More Accurate Maps. With respect to any of the maps referred to in 313 CMR 11.07, the Division, in consultation with DEP, may adopt more accurate maps pursuant to notice and a public hearing as provided by M.G.L. c. 30A. The Division shall file any of such maps which are adopted with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and Clerk of the Senate and such maps shall not take effect until 90 days have elapsed from the time of said filing. Copies of maps which have taken effect shall be filed with the Chief Executive Officers of all cities and towns within the Watersheds, provided that the Division's failure to do so shall not invalidate the maps or any actions taken by the Division in connection therewith.