
328 Environmental Impact Analysis
TABLE 8.4
Examples of Massachusetts Environmental Analysis Thresholds
Category ENF and Secretary Review ENF and Mandatory EIR
Land Direct alteration of 20 or more hectares
Creation of 4 or more hectares of
impervious area
Direct alteration of 10 or more hectares
Creation of 2 or more hectares of impervious area
Conversion of land held for natural resources purposes
Conversion of existing agricultural land to nonagricultural land
Release of interest in conservation, preservation, agricultural or watershed
preservation purposes
Approval of new urban redevelopment projects
State-listed
species
None Alteration of designated ...