After a 2012 oil spill in Marlborough, MA State Senator James Eldridge took on the task of ensuring compensation not only for the cleanup of abutting properties, but for restoration fees accrued. This project examines limitations in MA General Law 21J and 21E, analyzes cases of oil spills, and compares various underground storage tank (UST) polices throughout the United States. From the data collected, we present a series of findings and comprehensive recommendations for a new MA UST policy. These recommendations not only cover the need for specified funding for abutting properties, but how funding should be distributed, and the necessity of proactive communication about the spill with third parties. We believe these recommendations create a robust UST policy that serves Massachusetts.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Regan, Kelsey Anna
• Holtzman, Julia Louise
• D'Amore, Brian Richard

Subject

• Security
• Environment
• Community
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121615-143257

Keyword

• Public policy

Advisor

• Belz, Melissa
• Dehner, Corey

Year

• 2015

Center

• Worcester Community Project Center (Massachusetts) - IQP

Sponsor

• Massachusetts State Senator Jamie Eldridge's Offic

Date created

• 2015-12-16

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright