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2008 TURA Program

NOTICE for OCTOBER 23, 2008: TURA Program Technical Assistance services will be severely curtailed as a result of the Governors 9C budget cuts. CLICK HERE

The Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act of 1989 encourages a reduction in the amount of toxics and other resources used in Massachusetts and the amount of toxic byproducts and other wastes generated. The law was amended in 2006 to provide flexibility in planning and to focus the program on higher hazard substances. This portal provides links to training and assistance from MassDEP, the Office of Technical Assistance (OTA), and the Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) --the three agencies that implement the TURA Program. By finding safer and more efficient alternatives, Massachusetts companies can remain competitive in the marketplace while protecting employees, consumers, and the environment.

About TURA

• Summary of 2006 Amendments
• TURA Program Overview
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• The Law and Regulations
• Higher and Lower Hazard Designations
• Science Advisory Board
• Administrative Council
• Advisory Committee

Events and Workshops

• TURI Calendar
• OTA Calendar
• DEP Calendar

Guidance and Assistance

--TUR Planning

• Requirements, Certification, and Reporting
• TUR Planning Guidance (PDF file)
• Training from TURI
• Onsite Assistance from OTA

--Resource Conservation Planning

• RC Planning Guidance (PDF File)
• DEP Website for RC Planning
• Energy Conservation
• Water Conservation
• Materials that Contribute to Solid Waste
• Non-TURA and Below-threshold Chemicals
• Toxics in Articles and Products

--TURA Environmental Management System

• TURA EMS Guidance (PDF File)
• DEP website for TURA EMS
• Training from TURI
• TURA EMS Resources

This page updated Monday November 03 2008