DEP Forms

This permit is required for dredging projects which must obtain federal licenses and would result in a discharge to state waters. Revised September 2001.

This permit is required for projects that impact wetlands and submerged land, rare species, salt marshes, or other conditions as detailed in the instructions. Revised July 2001.

This form reflects regulatory amendments to 310 CMR 9.00 and 314 CMR 9.00 for combined review and permitting of projects subject to certain dredging, excavation and fill activities under Chapter 91 and the 401 Water Quality Certification Regulations. This is an application for a combined permit from MassDEP only. For questions please contact Ken Chin (617-292-5893 or Ken.Chin@state.ma.us). Revised April 2015.

Explains the removal of the notary block from certain Wetlands Permits.

This process enables the applicant to seek a determination of whether the provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act apply to a particular land area, determine the boundaries of a wetland resource area, or other circumstances under which proposed work would be regulated by the Act.

This form records which provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act and regulations apply to a proposed project. Updated December 2014.

The Wetlands Protection Act prohibits the removal, dredging, filling, or altering of wetlands without a permit. A Notice of Intent is required to obtain such a permit.  This form is also available for electronic filing via eDEP Online Filing . NOTE: Applicants for Ecological Restoration Limited Projects cannot use eDEP and must attach Appendix A to their submittal. Revised April 2015 to include riverfront-area impact for coastal resource areas.

This form is required to complete an Ecological Restoration Limited Project application. Applicants must provide the supporting documentation outlined in the Appendix and sign the certification that affirms that the project meets all eligibility requirements. Revised March 2015 (updated email addresses for Division of Marine Fisheries).

This application for eligible project types (dam removal, freshwater stream crossing repair and replacement, stream daylighting, tidal restoration, rare species habitat restoration, fish passageway restoration) is required to obtain a Restoration Order of Conditions (Form 5A). Revised April 2015 to include riverfront-area impact for coastal resource areas.

This form simplifies filing requirements for projects which are likely to result in limited impacts to wetland resource areas. Revised December 2014.

This form provides a procedure for an applicant to confirm the delineation of a bordering vegetated wetland. Electronic filing is also available via eDEP Online Filing .

This form is for use by Conservation Commissions in response to a request for resource area delineation. Updated December 2014. Electronic filing is also available via eDEP Online Filing .

This form is for use by Conservation Commissions when issuing an Order of Conditions to an applicant under the Wetlands Protection Act. Revised April 2015 to include riverfront-area impact for coastal resource areas. Electronic filing is also available via eDEP Online Filing ; note, however, that the eDEP version does not include the 2014-2015 updates.

This form is to be used for projects designed to address ecological restoration for dam removal, freshwater culvert repair or replacement; culvert replacement to improve tidal flow; stream daylighting; restoration of rare-species habitat; and fish-passage improvement. Revised April 2015 to include riverfront-area impact for coastal resource areas.

This form is used to record a Conservation Commission’s determination that a proposed project does not require an Order of Conditions because the project does not significantly impact an area identified in the Wetlands Protection Act. Revised December 2014.

This form records the approved extension of an unexpired Order of Conditions.

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.

A Certificate of Compliance is issued upon full or partial completion of work authorized in an Order of Conditions, or if the work never commenced and a new Notice of Intent and Order of Conditions are required.

Notice of activity in violation of the Wetlands Protection Act and required corrective action(s).

Certification for work in a resource area resulting from a natural disaster or other emergency.

This license provides a review of chemical applications to lakes and ponds for maximum environmental health, and provides a means for keeping records of chemicals used. Revised January 2011.

This permit is required when seeking to renovate an eligible abandoned cranberry bog for commercial cranberry cultivation. Revised February 2002.

This fee transmittal form accompanies the Determination of Applicability (WPA Form 2), Abbreviated Notice of Intent (WPA Form 4), Order of Resource Area Delineation (WPA Form 4B), Order of Conditions (WPA Form 5), Restoration Order of Conditions (WPA Form 5A), or Notice of Non-Significance (WPA Form 6). Revised December 2014.

This fee transmittal form accompanies the Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (WPA Form 4A).

This fee transmittal form accompanies the Notice of Intent (WPA Form 3) or Abbreviated Notice of Intent (WPA Form 4).

Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs) are places in Massachusetts, so designated by the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, that receive special recognition because of the quality, uniqueness and significance of their natural and cultural resources. Projects within ACECs are subject to greater scrutiny to avoid or minimize their environmental impact.

This Checklist is a preparation guide for writing the Stormwater Report. Both the Checklist and the Stormwater Report should be submitted with the Notice of Intent (WPA Form 3) when a project is subject to the stormwater management provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act. Revised April 2008.