Purpose

360 CMR 2.00 is intended to: (1) Promote the efficient and economical repair, replacement, rehabilitation, modernization, extension, regulation, and operation of systems for water service and wastewater collection, disposal, and treatment in the service area of the Authority; (2) Enhance the Authority's ability and effectiveness in administering its present and future programs and in enforcing St. 1984, c. 372, §§ 6 and 8 and the Authority's rules, regulations, orders, permits, and other requirements; (3) Assure that the Authority assesses civil administrative penalties, and otherwise implements St. 1984, c. 372, §§ 6 and 8 lawfully, fairly, and consistently; (Mass. Register #1399 9/6/19) 2.02: continued (4) Provide for the imposition of reasonable penalties for violations of the Authority's regulations that are commensurate with the seriousness of the violation; and (5) Implement the requirements of the National Pretreatment Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, including 40 CFR § 403.8(f).