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MA Gen L ch 21b § 8 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21b - Mining Regulation and Reclamation|Section 8 - Mining Inspectors; Appointment; Powers and Duties; Cease-Work Orders; Reports

Section 8. The commissioner is authorized to appoint qualified coal mining inspectors to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The commissioner shall establish qualifications that shall include a working knowledge of geology, engineering and anthracite coal mining. Any mining inspector certified by the commissioner shall have the power to enter a coal mine or lands affected by the coal mining operation at any time. It shall be the duty of certified mining inspectors to protect the citizens of the commonwealth by carrying out the provisions of this chapter.  During the operation of a coal mine the operator shall provide the inspector with a detailed set of maps showing all ventilation shafts, airflow currents, shaft construction, pillar placement, all drill holes, excavations, lengths and entrances of all tunnels, locations of any bodies of water dammed or held back in any portion of the mine, or any bodies of water, surface or otherwise, that may have an effect or be affected by the mining operation. These maps shall be drawn to a scale of not more than one hundred feet to one inch.  If, during the course of an inspection of any pit, tunnel, excavation, coal refuse pile or area affected by the mining operation, an inspector determines that a condition of imminent danger exists, he may issue an immediate cease-work order. After having delivered a copy of the cease-work order to the licensee or served notice on the premises of the mine and having delivered a copy to the commissioner, the inspector shall petition the commissioner to appoint a special investigating commission to accompany the inspector to the part of the mining operation where the condition of imminent danger is alleged to exist.  All mining inspectors shall be required to submit monthly and annual reports to the commissioner concerning all relevant data on coal mining operations in the commonwealth and any questions of mine safety or public health and environmental damage or any possible violation of the provisions of this chapter. Whenever a cease-work order is issued by an inspector he shall make a special report to the commissioner stating the reasons for the cease-work order and the actions taken to remedy the situation.
MA Gen L ch 21b § 9 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21b - Mining Regulation and Reclamation|Section 9 - Cease-Work Orders; Special Investigating Commission; Powers

Section 9. Upon receipt of a cease-work order the commissioner shall immediately appoint a special investigating commission. The commission shall immediately and before the end of the second day after its appointment make a full investigation and make a determination whether to affirm or deny the cease-work order issued by the inspector. If the commission shall agree that there is a condition of imminent danger it shall affirm the cease-work order. If the special investigation commission disagrees with the finding of the mine inspector it shall disaffirm the cease-work order and said order shall be rescinded and be null and void.  If the special investigating commission affirms the cease-work order it shall report such affirmation to the commissioner. The commissioner shall notify the operator of such determination and afford the operator an opportunity to refute the findings of the special investigating commission. If, after hearing, the commissioner affirms the cease-work order, he shall then establish all the necessary requirements to insure that the condition of imminent danger is rectified in accordance with all of the provisions of this chapter.
MA Gen L ch 21b § 10 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21b - Mining Regulation and Reclamation|Section 10 - Mine Fires; Refuse Bank Fires; Subsidence Resulting From Mining; Health and Safety Hazards

Section 10. Whenever the commissioner makes a finding of fact that a mine fire, refuse bank fire or subsidence resulting from mining is at a stage where immediate action is necessary and an emergency exists and no other person or agency is acting to control the condition, and the owners of the property upon which entry must be made to control the mine fire, refuse bank fire or subsidence resulting from mining are not known, nor readily available or will not give permission for the commissioner, political subdivisions of the commonwealth or municipalities, their agents, employees or contractors to enter upon such premises, or the delay entailed in reaching said owners and in securing from them the right to enter upon the premises constitutes a clear and immediate danger to the life or property of others, the commissioner or his agent shall give notice to the owners, if known, or give public notice upon the premises and shall have the right to enter upon the premises to control the mine fire, refuse bank fire or subsidence and to take all action necessary or expedient to do so. As soon as practicable thereafter the commissioner, the political subdivisions of the commonwealth or municipalities so entering the premises and acting as above provided shall restore the premises so entered upon to the condition at the time of such entry to the extent reasonably practical. The monies expended for such work and the benefits accruing to any such premises so entered upon shall be charged against such land to mitigate or offset any claim or any action brought by any owner of any interest in such premises for any alleged damages by virtue of such entry.  Any political subdivision or authorized agent of the commissioner executing orders directed toward correcting dangerous situations resulting from mine fires, refuse bank fires, subsidence or any public health or safety hazards shall be held harmless and shall be indemnified by the mine operator, from any claim for failure to acquire necessary releases from property owners or because of any failure to comply with any other applicable statute.
MA Gen L ch 21b § 11 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21b - Mining Regulation and Reclamation|Section 11 - Water Quality and Water Table; Rules and Regulations

Section 11. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations which will protect the quality of water and water table throughout the commonwealth. Such rules and regulations shall include a reclamation policy that will maintain reasonable stability of the water level and water table in a area mined; a requirement that the operator of the mine shall fill all auger holes with an impervious and noncombustible material in order to prevent drainage and cave-ins; a provision that the final grading and backfilling operations provide adequate safety and access for water users in the area; a provision that there be minimum disturbance to the prevailing hydrologic balance at the mine site and in associated offsite areas or affected lands and a monitoring and study of the quantity and quality of the water affected; a provision that the operator treat or remove any water contaminated with toxic chemicals and guard against such contamination; monitor and provide that any casing, sealing or otherwise management of boreholes, shafts, tunnels or wells does not cause acid or other toxic drainage materials from entering ground and surface waters; a provision to insure that all debris and acid forming materials, toxic chemicals or materials constituting a fire, water or public health hazard are treated and disposed of in a manner compatible with sound health policy and good water supply. The operator of the mine, subject to the approval of the commissioner, may divert water from the mining operation in a manner designed to reduce if not eliminate siltation, erosion or major alterations in the natural water courses; the commissioner shall conduct inspections to guarantee compliance with good drainage practice, silt control and protection of ground water.  Violation of the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this section shall be considered cause for a cease and desist order and may result in the loss of license.
MA Gen L ch 21b § 12 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21b - Mining Regulation and Reclamation|Section 12 - Abandonment or Closure of Mine; Final Survey

Section 12. Whenever a mine is abandoned or closed, the owner shall make a final survey of all workings not represented on the maps and plans of such mine, and shall properly enter the results upon the maps of the mine so as to show the exact relations of the most advanced workings to the boundary of the property and shall file a copy of the same with the commissioner.
MA Gen L ch 21b § 13 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21b - Mining Regulation and Reclamation|Section 13 - Zoning Regulations

Section 13. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to supercede any local zoning regulations.
MA Gen L ch 21b § 14 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21b - Mining Regulation and Reclamation|Section 14 - Inspections by Public Officials

Section 14. Any public official authorized by the commissioner of any municipality in which coal mining is occurring shall have the right to inspect any of the mined or affected areas in the course of the normal performance of his duties.
MA Gen L ch 21b § 15 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21b - Mining Regulation and Reclamation|Section 15 - Violations; Fines and Punishments

Section 15. Any person who violates the conditions of sections three, four and five shall be punished by a fine of five thousand dollars plus an additional one thousand dollars per acre for each acre of land affected by such violations.  Any person who violates the provisions of a cease-work order issued under section seven and eight shall be punished by a fine of ten thousand dollars or by imprisonment for a period of not more than one year or both.  Any person who violates the provisions of section ten shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than five thousand dollars for the first offense. For each subsequent offense the person shall be punished by a fine of not less than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year or both.  Any person who extends the mining operation beyond the boundaries agreed to in the coal mining license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of five thousand dollars plus one thousand dollars for each acre of land affected.
MA Gen L ch 21c § 1 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21c - Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act|Section 1 - Short Title

Section 1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ''Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act''.
MA Gen L ch 21c § 3 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21c - Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act|Section 3 - Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee

Section 3. There is hereby established within the department a hazardous waste advisory committee to provide consultation to the department concerning matters covered by this chapter. The committee shall review the development of standards, rules, and regulations for hazardous waste management, and shall supply recommendations concerning methods by which existing hazardous waste management practices and the laws regulating them may be supplemented and improved and their administration financed.  The committee shall consist of at least nine members appointed by the governor, one of whom shall be a representative of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, one of whom shall be a representative of the Massachusetts Health Officers Association, one of whom shall be a representative of the Massachusetts Public Health Association, one of whom shall be a representative of the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions, one of whom shall be a representative of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, one of whom shall be a representative of the Massachusetts Mayors Association, one of whom shall be a representative from a regional planning agency, one of whom shall be a representative of the City Solicitors and Town Counsel's Association, and at least one of whom shall be a representative of the public knowledgeable in environmental affairs and shall have no financial interest in any of the recommendations or studies of the committee. Such financial interest shall include, but not be limited to, service as a consultant to any person specializing in waste disposal, or as an attorney of a party with a direct financial interest in hazardous waste disposal. Any member shall be eligible for reappointment. In making initial appointments to said committee, the governor shall appoint two members for terms of one year, three members for terms of two years, three members for terms of three years, and one member for a term of four years. Upon the expiration of the term of any such member, his successor shall be appointed for a term of four years. Persons appointed to fill vacancies shall serve for the unexpired term of said vacancy.
MA Gen L ch 21c § 5 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21c - Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act|Section 5 - Collection, Transportation, Storage, etc., of Hazardous Waste; Prohibited Acts

Section 5. No person shall collect, transport, store, dispose of, treat, use or transport hazardous waste in a manner which could endanger human health, safety or welfare, or the environment, or in a manner inconsistent with any provision of this chapter, or of any regulation standard, license, or order issued pursuant to this chapter.  No person shall collect, transport, store, treat, use or dispose of hazardous waste unless that person is in possession of a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter and, when in possession of such waste shall have a valid manifest; provided, however, that the department, by regulation, may exempt from this prohibition the short term containment of hazardous waste on the premises of the person who generated said waste, for a period not exceeding nine months, or another period set by regulation of the department in a manner which does not constitute disposal.  No person who generates or who otherwise comes into possession of hazardous waste shall transfer custody or possession of such waste to any person who does not have a valid hazardous waste license, and such generator must prepare a manifest precisely descriptive of the waste.  No person shall violate, or allow or suffer any employee, agent or contractor to violate any provision of this chapter or any regulation, license, approval or order issued hereunder.  No person shall act in the capacity of, or advertise as, or assume to act as a hazardous waste licensee unless such person is in possession of a valid hazardous waste license issued under this chapter.  No person shall use a motor vehicle for the transportation of hazardous wastes on any way unless there has been issued for said vehicle a vehicle identification device, issued under the provisions of this chapter, and said device is attached to a cab card which is carried in the operators compartment of said vehicle where it is accessible to the operator of said vehicle.  Sections one hundred and forty-three and one hundred and fifty-one of chapter one hundred and eleven shall not apply to any hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal facility licensed by the department pursuant to this section and section seven and which was lawfully organized, in existence, and licensed as a hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal facility by any division of the department as of May first, nineteen hundred and eighty.  Boards of health may enforce sections thirty-one, thirty-one C, one hundred and twenty-two, one hundred and twenty-three and one hundred and twenty-five of chapter one hundred and eleven, and such other provisions of law as may apply, with respect to hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal facilities.
MA Gen L ch 21c § 6 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21c - Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act|Section 6 - Collection, Storage, etc., of Hazardous Waste at Generation Site; Regulations

Section 6. The department shall establish such regulations concerning the collection, storage, treatment, use or disposal of hazardous wastes at the site of generation as it deems necessary to protect public health, safety and welfare and the environment, and to implement the provisions of this chapter and RCRA.  Said regulations shall include requirements that generators maintain records and report to the division and to other agencies regarding the quantity and type of hazardous wastes which they have generated, stored, treated, disposed of or transferred to another person, and such other requirements as the division deems necessary.
MA Gen L ch 21c § 8 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21c - Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act|Section 8 - Entry of Premises; Warrants; Enforcement of Law

Section 8. Personnel or authorized agents of the department may at all reasonable times enter any premises, public or private, for the purpose of investigating, sampling or inspecting any records, condition, equipment, practice or property relating to activities subject to this chapter, and may at any time enter such premises for the purpose of protecting the public health or safety, or to prevent damage to the environment. For the purposes of such entries no warrant shall be required provided, however, that upon demand by the owner or person in control of such premises, a warrant authorizing such entry and inspection shall be sought after such demand. Any court, judge, or justice authorized to issue warrants in criminal cases may issue such warrants.  Personnel of the department of telecommunications and energy appointed under section twelve F of chapter twenty-five shall have the authority to enforce the criminal, civil and administrative sanction provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted thereunder as they relate to the transportation of hazardous waste and shall have the powers granted to them under section fourteen of chapter one hundred and fifty-nine B.
MA Gen L ch 21c § 9 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21c - Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act|Section 9 - Violations; Orders by Department

Section 9. Whenever it appears that there is a violation of any provision of this chapter or any license, order, approval or regulation issued or adopted thereunder, the department may issue to a person causing or contributing, or likely to cause or contribute, to such violation or potential violation an order requiring the production or analysis of samples and the production of records, or imposing such restraints on or requiring such action by said persons, as it deems necessary to abate or prevent such hazard or violation. The department also may issue such orders as it deems necessary to secure compliance with any license. Issuance of an order under this section shall not preclude, and shall not be deemed an election to forego, any action to recover damages, or, to seek civil penalties, criminal fines and penalties or injunctive relief.
MA Gen L ch 21c § 10 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21c - Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act|Section 10 - Violations; Presumption; Penalties; Jurisdiction

Section 10. Any violation of this chapter, or of any regulation, order, license, or approval made thereunder shall be presumed to constitute irreparable harm to the public health, welfare, safety and to the environment. Such presumption may be rebutted by the introduction of competent evidence. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or any regulation, order, license or approval issued or adopted thereunder: (a) shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than two years in a house of correction, or both, for each such violation; or (b) shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars for each such violation; or (c) a person who knowingly violates any provision of section five, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than twenty years or in a jail or house of correction for not more than two and one-half years, or both, for each such violation. Each day each such violation occurs or continues shall be a separate offense.  The superior court shall have jurisdiction to enjoin violations of, or grant such additional relief as it deems necessary or appropriate to secure compliance with, the provisions of this chapter, or any order, license, approval or regulation issued or adopted thereunder upon the petition of the attorney general, commissioner, or a city or town.
MA Gen L ch 21c § 11 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 21c - Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act|Section 11 - Adjudicatory Hearings; Judicial Review

Section 11. Any person aggrieved by a determination by the department to issue, deny, modify, revoke or suspend any license or approval, or to issue an order, under the provisions of this chapter, may request an adjudicatory hearing before the department under the provisions of chapter thirty A. Any such determination shall contain a notice of this right to request a hearing and may specify a time limit, not to exceed twenty-one days, within which said person shall request said hearing. If no such request is timely made, the determination shall be deemed assented to. If a timely request is received, the department shall within a reasonable time act upon a request in accordance with the provisions of said chapter thirty A.  If, in making a determination which under the provisions of the preceding paragraph may be the subject of an adjudicatory hearing, the department finds that an imminent threat to the public health or safety, or to the environment could result pending the conclusion of the adjudicatory hearing requested thereon, the department may order that the determination become provisionally effective and enforceable immediately upon issuance, and shall remain so notwithstanding and until the conclusion of any adjudicatory hearing procedures.  A person aggrieved by a final decision in an adjudicatory hearing held under the provisions of this section may obtain judicial review thereof pursuant to the provisions of chapter thirty A.