LSPA News & BlogNew CAM Protocols and Materials Effective September 30, 2025 In Memoriam: Kristina Comley Washer (1995-2025) Celebrating the 2025 LSP Association Scholarship Fund Recipients LSPA Introduces Compliance Tip of the Month for June 2025 LSPA Soliciting Comments on Revised Policy for Off-Gas Treatment of Point-Source Remedial Air Emissions Contribution to the Practice AwardsThe LSPA Board established the Contribution to the LSP Practice Awards to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations, and their contributions in the field of hazardous waste site cleanup in Massachusetts. Each year nominations are sought from the LSPA membership, and recipients are selected from a variety of categories of service to the Association and the profession. Nominations are reviewed by the LSPA Board. Award categories include: LSPA Member, LSPA Service, Contribution to the Practice, Environmental Justice, Lifetime Achievement. Learn more about these awards here. Complete this nomination application with the nominee’s name, award category, and supporting materials by Friday, August 8, 2025.
LSPA Legislation on Home Heating Oil SpillsOver 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. 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. |