Does MassDEP have any criteria for evaluating odor problems related to fuel oil spills?
There really are no MassDEP criteria for evaluating odors relating to fuel oil spills. The odor issue is subjective and based on whether or not it bothers the people living there. MassDEP has oversight of vapor intrusion issues related to releases to the environment and the potential effects to indoor air. If there is vapor intrusion related to a release to the environment, it will have to be addressed during the site assessment/remediation. Additional information can be obtained at MassDEP’s vapor intrusion website: http://www.mass.gov/dep/cleanup/laws/vifs.htm. When there are overlapping jurisdictions between the Board of Health and MassDEP during an indoor air release event, who is responsible for reviewing the final Response Action Outcome (RAO) Statements? MassDEP has jurisdiction over releases to the environment that may affect indoor air. Releases in buildings that do not reach the environment are typically overseen by the BOH. If it is not a “reportable release” to the environm
