The journey through environmental protection regulations often culminates with a critical procedural step governed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), especially for projects impacting wetlands: the Request for Certificate of Compliance, documented through the WPA Form 8A. This form is a critical piece of the regulatory puzzle, ensuring projects comply with the stringent requirements set forth by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, §40). It serves as a bridge between the completion of a project and the official acknowledgment from relevant authorities that said project adheres to the environmental standards and conditions previously agreed upon. The form details essential project information, from the identification of the individual or entity making the request to the specifics of the project site and the nature of the work completed. It also outlines the necessity for certain projects to include a certification by a registered professional, such as an engineer or architect, verifying adherence to approved plans, with any deviations clearly noted. Moreover, the form underscores the requirement for submission to the proper authority, which could range from a local Conservation Commission to the DEP itself, depending on the nature of the Order of Conditions (OOC) initially granted. The WPA Form 8A underscores the importance of regulatory compliance in environmental protection efforts within Massachusetts, signaling a project's final step towards official certification.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Wpa Form 8A |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | ma certificate compliance, massachusetts request certificate compliance, 8a certificate, massachusetts certificate compliance |
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
DEP File Number:
WPA Form 8A – Request for Certificate of Compliance
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Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
A. Project Information
1. This request is being made by:
Name
Mailing Address
Provided by DEP
return key.
City/Town |
State |
Zip Code |
Phone Number
2. This request is in reference to work regulated by a final Order of Conditions issued to:
Applicant
Dated |
DEP File Number |
Upon completion of the work authorized in an Order of Conditions, the property owner must request a Certificate of Compliance from the issuing authority stating that the work or portion of the work has been satisfactorily completed.
3. The project site is located at:
Street Address |
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City/Town |
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Assessors Map/Plat Number |
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Parcel/Lot Number |
4. The final Order of Conditions was recorded at the Registry of Deeds for:
Property Owner (if different)
County |
Book |
Page |
Certificate (if registered land)
5. This request is for certification that (check one):
the work regulated by the
the following portions of the work regulated by the
the
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
DEP File Number:
WPA Form 8A – Request for Certificate of Compliance
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
A. Project Information (cont.)
Provided by DEP
6.Did the Order of Conditions for this project, or the portion of the project subject to this request, contain an approval of any plans stamped by a registered professional engineer, architect, landscape architect, or land surveyor?
Yes |
If yes, attach a written statement by such a professional certifying substantial |
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compliance with the plans and describing what deviation, if any, exists from the plans |
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approved in the Order. |
No |
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B. Submittal Requirements
Requests for Certificates of Compliance should be directed to the issuing authority that issued the final Order of Conditions (OOC). If the project received an OOC from the Conservation Commission, submit this request to that Commission. If the project was issued a Superseding Order of Conditions or was the subject of an Adjudicatory Hearing Final Decision, submit this request to the appropriate DEP Regional Office (see
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