LSPA News & Blog

MassDEP BWSC and LSP Board of Registration Updates
March 13, 2026

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for updates from MassDEP BWSC, including highlights from their recent Advisory Committee Meeting, as well as a notice about their upcoming Office Hours on AEPMMs, as well as updates from the March LSP Board Meeting. Learn more. 

Call for Nominations: FY27 LSPA Board of Directors
February 17, 2026
The LSPA Nominations and Elections (N&E) Committee is charged with developing a slate of candidates for the LSPA Board of Directors and is seeking nominations for eligible candidates. Nominations must be received by Friday, March 13, 2026. Learn more.

LSPA Introduces Compliance Tip of the Month for February 2026
February 11, 2026

A new LSPA compliance tip was introduced at the February 2026 Membership Meeting, which was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Click here to learn more.

Regulatory Amendments to 309 CMR Now in Effect!
February 6, 2026
On January 30, 2026, the amendments made to 309 CMR 1.00-9.00 were published in the Massachusetts RegisterReview a summary of the key changes here

Join the LSPA at the MA Envirothon!
January 28, 2026
The 2026 Massachusetts Envirothon will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Hopkinton State ParkThe LSPA is proud to be an EcoStation Sponsor at the Envirothon, and we are also coordinating a group of LSPA members to volunteer at the event. If you’re interested in volunteering, learn more here

LSPA Announces Winter 2026 Educational Program Lineup 

The LSPA is pleased to announce its Winter 2026 Educational Program lineup, featuring a series of meetings, courses, and signature events designed to support professional development and continuing education.

Programs will cover a broad range of timely and foundational topics, including glacial geology, site characterization of LNAPL/DNAPL, waste management options for LSPs, FY2025 NOAFs, organic chemistry, and we’ll host two MCP Trivia Nights for fun and networking!

Visit the LSPA events calendar for full program details, dates, and registration information.

 

LSPA Legislation on Home Heating Oil Spills

Over 500,000 Massachusetts homeowners are at risk because insurance does not cover the cost of cleaning up home heating oil spills. The LSPA is working with state legislators to require that insurers automatically provide specialized liquid fuel release coverage to all homeowners.

Read more details in our fact sheet.      
Read a recent article on this issue here.

The LSPA has, once again, filed our bill in the House and Senate (H1302 and S813, respectively). The bill passed the Senate twice, but has not moved beyond the House Committee on Ways and Means. On June 24, 2025, the LSPA testified during the Joint Committee on Financial Services.

Interested in being involved in this initiative? Join our Legislative Committee.