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Latest NewsThe LSPA has written two pieces in response to David Abel’s 2/23/2014 article, “State is easing rules for some pollutants" The two LSPA documents are: Letter to the Editor and Longer Letter to the Editor Click here to read the LSPA's March 22, 2013 letter to MassDEP urging adoption of current EPA Toxicity Info for PCE Click here to read the LSPA's recent recommendations to MassDEP In Memoriam: Allen F. Davis, PE, LSP, passed away on October 24, 2012. Al, age 73, was a member of the LSP Association, and retired from SAIC. Visitation and a funeral service will be held on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3, respectively. Click here for more information. 2012 LSPA Contribution to Practice Award Winners: Phil Warner, Val Tillinghast, and Jim Kinch, were presented with the LSPA Member Award at the October 2012 Annual Dinner. Click here for more info and photos. In Memoriam: Michael Hopkins, LSP, Stantec Consulting Services of Rochester, NY passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2012. Click here for an obituary. LSPA opposes Senate Bill #110: “An Act Relative to Liability Insurance for Licensed Site Professionals.” This bill would mandate that LSPs maintain liability insurance in an amount no less than $100,000. LSPA supports Senate Bill #340: An Act to Revitalize Urban Centers. This bill would modify MGL 21E to expand the definition of “Background” to include certain concentrations of chemical constituents in Historic Urban Fill and also in Indoor Air. To read our letter, click here. 2011 LSPA Contribution to the Practice Awards Regulator Award: Richard Chalpin, Regional Director, MassDEP Northeast Regional Office Regulator Award: James C. Colman, Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Waste Prevention Client Award: Honorable Scott W.Lang, Mayor of New Bedford, MA Member Award: Elizabeth Martin, Watermark Environmental Sponsor Award: Alpha Analytical
LSPA supports legislation Advancing Redevelopment of Brownfields. Bill would change MGL C. 21E definitions of "No Significant Risk"and "Permanent Solution". To read our letter, click here. Click here to read the cover letter. Click here to view the AUL Comments.
Voting Begins on May 23, 2011 for Candidates for LSPA Board of Directors. Click here to learn more about the candidates for the three open positions.
Read the LSPA's comments on MassDEP’s Vapor Intrusion Guidance Interim Draft, sent March 1, 2011. Click here to read the cover letter. Click here to view the Vapor Intrusion Comments.
LSPA Successful with Enactment of Home Owner Oil Spill Law Staff Reductions Force LSP Board to Revise Administrative Procedures Final CAM Protocols These protocols may also be used optionally prior to the July 1, 2010 (i.e., either the newly posted or existing CAM protocols may be used in the period of time prior to July 1, 2010). The protocols will be posted at http://www.mass.gov/dep/cleanup/laws/qaqcdocs.htm Final Comments on RGP (Remediation General Permit) Homeowner Heating Oil Fact Sheet MassDEP Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup Advisory Click here to see notes from past MassDEP Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup Advisory Committee meetings. |
LSPA Continuing Ed
Incremental Sampling Methodology, Growing into an Everyday Tool
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2.0 Technical LSP Credits (#1848)
CT LEP, NY PE/PG Credits PENDING
High Viscosity LNAPL Recoverability Assessment
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1.0 Technical LSP Credit (#1794)
NY PE/PG (#20239469)
LNAPL Regulatory Change, Guidance and Progress
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4.0 DEP Regulatory Credits (#1676A)
Brownfields and Environmental Justice, Guidance and Progress
OnDemand Course
1.5 DEP Regulatory Credits (#1811A)
1.0 NY PE/PG Credit (#20239813)
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