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LSPA News & Blog

March 31, 2020

Click here to read more information on three items that may be of interest to LSPA members:

  • Emergency order extending state permit deadlines.
  • State website for PPE donations and health professional volunteer opportunities.
  • Federal government Payroll Protection Program for small businesses, including sole proprietors, independent contractors, and eligible self-employed individuals.
MassDEP BWSC Announces Office Hours
March 27, 2020
During yesterday's BWSC Advisory Committee meeting, it was suggested that the Bureau hold regular meetings over the next few weeks to address issues that may arise while we work through the new COVID-9 paradigm. Paul Locked and Liz Callahan have set aside time on Thursday mornings, 9:00 - 10:00, to be available via Zoom. Learn more. 

Commonwealth List of COVID-19 Essential Services
March 23, 2020
Today, Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide "COVID-19 Essential Services" to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24th at noon until Tuesday, April 7th at noon. These businesses are encouraged to continue operations remotely. Read more. 

March 19, 2020
The LSPA received word on Wednesday night directly from MassDEP Commissioner Suuberg noting that Licensed Site Professionals are included in the Governor's Executive Order that addresses extending licenses for certain professions by 90 days. Learn more.

March 11, 2020
Due to the fast changing COVID-19 situation and Governor Baker's State of Emergency declaration, the LSPA is postponing or holding all events virtually or by conference call until further notice. This includes the March 19 member meeting, committee meetings, and upcoming courses. Learn more.

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Legislative Updates

Update: LSPA Fight Continues for Homeowner Oil Spill Relief 

The LSPA is gearing up to advocate at the Massachusetts State House in support of Senate Bill 594 - An Act relative to the remediation of home heating oil releases. This bill would make insurance coverage for home heating oil releases mandatory.  

The LSPA is assembling a group to testify before the Joint Committee on Financial Services; please write [email protected] to let us know if you are interested in testifying.  

Watch this NBC10 Boston news segment and read more here.  

Job Postings

March 20, 2020
Senior Environmental Specialist, Remediation
Eversource Energy

March 4, 2020
Environmental Engineer/Scientist
Horsley Witten Group

February 27, 2020
Waste Site Clean Up Project Manager
Natural Systems Utilities

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