The Commonwealth at a Crossroads
As Year 1 of the Commonwealth’s two-year legislative session comes to an end, where do things stand on crucial issues such as EPR, Sustainability, PFAS, and Air and Water Regulations and what does that mean to your business?
This program will also look at what is happening in Massachusetts and other states as companies push the envelope to develop new technologies, programs and processes to address critical path issues.
Sponsorships Levels
$750 - 3 guests to program and holiday reception and large logo on event-related emails, MCTA website, posters and program. Sponsors at the $750 level may also distribute one (1) piece of branded material or gift at the event
$500 - 2 guests to program and holiday reception and logo on event-related emails, MCTA website, posters and program. Sponsors at the $750 level may also distribute one (1) piece of branded material or gift at the event
$250 -1 guest to program and holiday reception and logo on event-related emails, MCTA website, posters and program
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For additional registration and sponsorship information, please contact Katherine Robertson at Katherine@masscta.org or by phone at 508-572-9113
MCTA's January 21st program provided an overview of proposed changes to EPA's stormwater discharge permits. The seminar covered EPA's draft MSPG and CII Permits, both of which are open for public comment.
MCTA's TURA Reform bill has been filed in both the House and Senate for consideration during the 2025-2026 session. SD 888, filed by Senator Ryan Fattman of Sutton and HD 1716 filed by Rep. John Mahoney of Worcester call for:
MCTA will be holding a members briefing to discuss this and other bills filed for the upcoming session on Tuesday, February 11, at 11 am.
Presentations:
PFAS & Industry: The Present & the Future
MCTA's November 15th Program at the Publick House in Sturbridge focused on PFAS, the status of state and federal regulations, and what industry can expect moving forward. Speakers for the first session, facilitated by Jeff Porter, Chair of the Environmental Law Practice at Mintz, were John Beling, Deputy Commissioner, Policy and Planning, MassDEP and Analisa Puzzanghero, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Alliance for Chemical Distribution. Speakers for the second session, moderated by Emilee Mooney Scott, Partner, Robinson + Cole, were Robert Rio, RAR Strategies and MCTA's Legislative & Regulatory Advisor; Shawn Swearingen, Director of Chemical Products & Technology, and Heather Tenney, TURA Program Manager.
John Beling, MassDEP; Analisa Puzzanghero, ACD (formerly NACD); and Jeff Porter, Mintz
Robert Rio, RAR Strategies; Heather Tenney, TURI; Shawn Swearingen, American Chemistry Council; Emilee Mooney Scott, Robinson + Cole
Bob Rio is coming to MCTA after spending 26 years at Associated industries of Massachusetts (AIM). While at AIM, he was heavily involved on advocacy efforts on regulations, bills and laws impacting the chemical industry in the Commonwealth. That list includes, but is not limited to, PFAS and Flame Retardants, Climate Change, Air Permitting, Environmental Justice, Producer Responsibility, TURA and TURA fees. Rio has also established himself as a respected expert on energy-related issues including energy efficiency, gas and electric issues and alternative energy, such as hydrogen and RNG. He has authored and presented hundreds of testimonies and public comments for legislative hearings and regulatory proceedings on these and other topics.
With more than 30 years of experience navigating complex and detailed legislative and regulatory issues, a well-earned reputation with regulators and legislators, and an educational background that encompasses science, engineering, and law degrees, he can support MCTA's advocacy with persuasive complex comments to regulatory agencies (DEP, EOEEA, DOER, DPS), legislative testimony, and the development of overall effective strategy. Rio earned his BA in Biology from Boston University, a MS in Engineering from Northeastern University, and his JD from Suffolk University Law School 1994.
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