Purpose and Scope

(1) Purpose. 980 CMR 2.00 describes the Energy Facilities Siting Board and establishes rules for the conduct of Board business. (2) Scope. 980 CMR 2.00 is of general applicability and applies, whenever appropriate, to all other sections of 980 CMR. (3) Effective Date. 980 CMR 2.00 shall take effect on March 1, 2026, and shall apply to proceedings initiated July 1, 2026, and afterwards.