Notice from MassDEP BWSC re: Searchable Site Database

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Notice from MassDEP BWSC re:

Searchable Sites Database

MassDEP’s Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup would like to make you aware of an issue with its Searchable Sites database that is resulting in the “Compliance Status” on the Waste Site & Reportable Releases Information page for some RTNs to erroneously appear as Tier ID. A note about this issue has been added to the top of the MassDEP webpage at https://www.mass.gov/find-out-about-a-contaminated-property but it may be missed. MassDEP is working to resolve this issue and will provide an update once it is resolved.

Practice Tip of the Month

Did you know that you can access MassDEP Level 1 audit results through the MassDEP Site File Viewer?

After an audit is completed, MassDEP uploads the results using the BWSC128 Recording Receipt/Issuance Form; however, MassDEP doesn’t necessarily notify a PRP if a Level 1 audit has been conducted.

Looking at the Level 1 audit results may be helpful to the LSP and/or PRP.