LSPA Continuing Education Seminar

The MCP for Everyone: A Practical Understanding of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan

When: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST (A light dinner will be provided) 
Location: Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA
Pricing: Member: $200 | Non-member: $350
Instructors: 

  • Lisa M. McIntosh, MS, DABT, Woodard & Curran
  • James Young, PG, LSP, Cooperstown Environmental LLC
  • Matthew Hackman, PE, CHMM, LSP, LEP
  • J. Andrew Irwin, PE, LSP, IRWIN Engineers, Inc.
  • Robert Cox, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey

View Instructor Biographies here.

This course has been approved by the LSP Board for 4.5 hours of "Regulatory” (non-DEP) continuing education credits (#1515A). PLEASE NOTE: This course does not provide DEP credit. This repeat course was last offered as a webinar in May 2021 (#1515B). This course has also been approved for NY PE & PG credit (#20239938). 

Course Description:

This course is designed for those non-LSPs who need a general working knowledge of the Massachusetts Waste Site Cleanup Regulations, better known as the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP). It is also beneficial for LSPs who want a comprehensive review of the MCP.   

It will be taught by five senior environmental professionals, including three LSPs, a risk assessment specialist, and an environmental attorney. Topics covered will include the following:  the release notification, Immediate Response Actions (IRAs), Release Abatement Measures (RAMs), Limited Response Actions (LRAs), Phase I through V reports, tier classification, risk characterizations, Remedy Operation Status (ROS), Permanent and Temporary Solutions, Activity and Use Limitations (AULs), cost recovery, MassDEP audits and fees. It was designed for practical application for attendees to gain an understanding of the process, pitfalls and timelines and what to expect from the MassDEP. 

To view course agenda, click here.

This course is full and registration has closed. Please email [email protected] to be placed on a waiting list. 

Click here to review the course cancellation policy.