To: MassDEP’s Regulations List-Serv and Commissioner’s Advisory Committee

Name & Citation of Regulation(s):  310 CMR 7.30 Massport/Logan Airport Parking Freeze

Brief Explanation and Rationale for Changes:  The proposed amendments would allow an additional 5,000 commercial parking spaces at Boston Logan International Airport and require the Massachusetts Port Authority to complete several studies to evaluate ways to further support alternative transit options to the airport. 

Web Link to View Regulations: The proposed amendments and a background document are available on MassDEP’s website at: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/news/comment/

Public Hearing Information:
Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Noddle Island Community Room*
Logan Airport Rental Car Center
15 Transportation Way
East Boston, MA 02128

* Located on the lower level of the Logan Rental Car Center (RCC).  The RCC is accessible by the MBTA via Airport Station or the Silver Line and then by a Massport Shuttle Bus. Parking for the RCC is available at the loading dock area on Porter Street and in the visitor spaces in front of the RCC.

Public Review Period:  Testimony may be presented orally or in writing at the public hearing.  In addition, written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017.  Please submit written comments by email to [email protected]  or by mail to: Glenn Keith, MassDEP, Bureau of Air and Waste, One Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108.