LSPA News & Announcements
February 15, 2019
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the “EPA’s Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Action Plan.” Learn more.
February 13, 2019
The LSPA presented the following compliance tip at the February Membership Meeting at the Hilton Hotel in Woburn, MA on February 12, 2019. Read the tip here.
February 11, 2019
The LSPA submitted this response to MassDEP's invitation to offer written feedback on the "PFAS Petition" by the Conservation Law Foundation and Toxics Action Center. Read the letter here.
February 8, 2019
The LSPA has heard back from MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) Secretary Matt Beaton's office that "Commissioner Suuberg from MassDEP has reached out to multiple environmental organizations asking for recommendations for this seat." Read the letter from the LSPA.
February 6, 2019
Thank you to Ryan Kath and the team at NBC10 Boston for this piece illustrating the serious challenges of home heating oil releases, especially for those who are uninsured. We expect two more parts to this series, with the final part focusing on legislation that would require insurance companies to provide specialized liquid fuel release insurance riders. To learn more about the segment, please click here.
Upcoming Events and Calendar>> Calendar FormatLegislative UpdatesUpdate: LSPA Fight Continues for Homeowner Oil Spill Relief The LSPA has been active at the Massachusetts State House in support of S.534 - An Act relative to the remediation of home heating oil releases. Currently, only 5% of homes using oil heat have insurance coverage! This bill would make insurance coverage for home heating oil releases mandatory. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. The LSPA is looking for additional support for S.534 and will provide a call to action when the time is right. Read more here. Job PostingsFebruary 8, 2019 January 21, 2019 January 11, 2019 |