General Laws of Massachusetts - Chapter 43E Expedited State Permitting
- Massachusetts General Laws - Definitions - Chapter 43E, Section 1
As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:— “Growth district”, a district designated from...
- Massachusetts General Laws - Time period for completion of permit review and issuance of final decision - Chapter 43E, Section 2
(a) Issuing authorities shall complete permit reviews and final decisions within 180 days, or 210 days for permit processes requiring a public comment period, subject...
- Massachusetts General Laws - Grant of permit upon failure of issuing authority to take final action or approve within time period for completion of review and issuance of final decision - Chapter 43E, Section 3
Failure by any issuing authority to take final action on a permit or approval within the 180-day or 210-day period or extended time, if applicable,...
- Massachusetts General Laws - Grounds for denial of grant - Chapter 43E, Section 4
The grant shall not occur if: (1) the issuing authority has made a timely determination that the application is not complete in accordance with its...
- Massachusetts General Laws - Waiver or extension of time period - Chapter 43E, Section 5
The 180 or 210 day time period may be waived or extended for good cause upon written request of the applicant with the consent of...
- Massachusetts General Laws - Commencement of time period for appeal of grant - Chapter 43E, Section 6
The commencement of the time period for an administrative or judicial appeal of a grant under section 3 shall be the date the applicant files...
- Massachusetts General Laws - Application of chapter - Chapter 43E, Section 7
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to alter the substantive jurisdictional authority of issuing authorities. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to modify...
- Massachusetts General Laws - Rules and regulations - Chapter 43E, Section 8
The secretary of housing and economic development shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this chapter with the approval of the secretary of energy and...
Last modified: September 11, 2015