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MEPA

MEPA. MEPA Regulations ( 301 CMR 11.00 ) www.mass.gov/envir/mepa Large projects that require a state action (e.g., funding or approval) Ensure early review to avoid and minimize “Damage to the Environment”

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MEPA

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  1. MEPA • MEPA Regulations (301 CMR 11.00 ) • www.mass.gov/envir/mepa • Large projects that require a state action (e.g., funding or approval) • Ensure early review to avoid and minimize “Damage to the Environment” • Requires public study, disclosure, and development of feasible mitigation for a proposed project • Not a permit Articles 9 #1

  2. Levels of MEPA Review • No review required • Environmental Notification Form (ENF) • 5+ acres of impervious surface • 5,000+ sf of wetlands • “Taking” of rare species • ENF and Mandatory Environmental Impact Report (EIR) • 10+ acres of impervious area • 1+ acres of wetlands Articles 9 #2

  3. Environmental Notification Form • www.mass.gov/envir/mepa/downloads/enf99a.doc • Project description • Project alternatives • Any review thresholds that are met or exceeded • Initial assessment of potential environmental impacts • Proposed mitigation measures Articles 9 #3

  4. Environmental Impact Report • Project description • Alternatives • Existing environmental conditions • Assessment of impacts • Applicable standards and requirements • Mitigation measures • Secretary determines that the EIR is adequate Articles 9 #4

  5. BFRT and MEPA • Advisory Opinion issued in March 2007 determining that an EIR would not be required for the entire length of the BFRT • Preliminary analysis indicates no review thresholds will be exceeded. Determination will be made once 25% design is completed. • If review thresholds are exceeded in Concord, an ENF will be filed • Town is undertaking an EIR level of study Articles 9 #5

  6. BFRT Assessment • For a 25% design, typically agency coordination & wetlands • Work requested under BFRT Consultant Contract • Agency coordination • Wetlands delineation • General/DEP Appendix B wildlife habitat evaluation • Bird surveys & invasive species mapping • Additional work undertaken by the Town • Vernal pool migratory habitat analysis • Rare plant & invertebrate surveys (identified by NHESP) • Additional work planned by the Town • Wood turtle, Blue spotted salamander, Zebra clubtail • Painted turtle nesting habitat evaluation Articles 9 #6

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