<center>With over 25 years experience, our dedicated staff at Con-Test Analytical Laboratory offers the Con-Test Difference which is a dedicated commitment to providing our clients the very best service in the industry.</center>

<center>Since 1987, Alpha Analytical offers superior customer service, technical expertise and efficient online project management and data usability tools. **This space is provided to an LSPA Gold Sponsor.</center>

<center>LSPA Past Presidents attend the LSPA's 25th anniversary dinner in Worcester.</center>

<center>Introduction to Drilling Techniques with Technical Drilling Services. Shown: Mark Zork, TDS President, with two TDS drillers, and 5 BSU Student Chapter Members with their advisor Mike Penzo, LSPA Past President.</center>

<center>MassDEP's Natural Resource Damages (NRD) Program supported the Mystic Riverfront Restoration project on the Mystic River in Arlington, MA. Shown above are representatives from DCR, Arlington Conservation Commission, MassDEP, and Arlington DPW.</center>

<center> TRIDENT Environmental Group, LLC is an environmental contracting firm whose purpose is to provide high-quality solutions for our client’s environmental, health and safety concerns. **This space is provided to an LSPA Platinum Sponsor.</center>

LSPA News

Ask Your Legislators to Co-Sponsor the LSPA’s Bill

May 12, 2021

The LSPA continues to work with Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) to pass S. 676, our bill that would require insurance companies to provide coverage for residential heating oil spills. Click here to learn how you can help.

LSP Board Seeks to Fill LSP Seat Vacancy

May 12, 2021

The LSP Board of Registration is looking to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Farooq Siddique, LSP, FS Engineers, of Acton. Mr. Siddique had served on the volunteer Board since 2011. Click here to learn more about the position details and the process for applying.

Review of MassDEP's NOAFs Related to Historic Fill and to Downgradient Property Status

May 10, 2021

Larry McTiernan, PG, LSP, Roux Associates, and a member of the LSPA’s Loss Prevention Committee has been keeping busy reviewing MassDEP’s Notices of Audit Findings (NOAFs) from FY ’19 related to Historic Fill and Downgradient Property Status. Click here to read a summary of the two NOAFs and key takeaways for each in Larry’s brief article entitled Findings From FY ’19 Historic Fill NOAFs.

LSPA Writes to MassDEP With Key PFAS Questions and Suggestions

May 7, 2021

On March 8, 2021 the LSPA sent a four page letter to MassDEP addressing several topics regarding per- and poly-fluorinated compounds (PFAS), including the six PFAS regulated under the MCP (PFAS6). Read the letter here.

Coming Soon - LSPA Ballot for 2021 Board Election

May 5, 2021

Voting will open on Friday, May 14, 2021 for the 2021-2022 LSPA Board of Directors election. Board positions will take effect July 1, 2021. Click here to view the candidates on this year's ballot and read more about them.

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Legislative Updates

New Legislative Session for LSPA’s Home Heating Oil Insurance Bill
The LSPA continues to work with Senator Anne M. Gobi to pass S. 676, our bill that would require insurance companies to provide coverage for residential heating oil spills. For two sessions, this bill has received a favorable report from the legislature's Joint Committee on Financial Services.

For more information about the LSPA's bill, please read our fact sheet and this additional information which includes TV news coverage.