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Regulatory Authority: Devens Enterprise Commission
Agency Contact: Peter C. Lowitt
Phone: 978.772.8831 ext. 3313
Address: 33 Andrews Parkway, Devens, MA 01434
Massachusetts Register Number 1211
Effective Date: June 2012

974 CMR 1.00: ADMINISTRATION

1.09: Project Duration and Project Completion

  1. Permit Duration. Unified Permits shall remain in effect so long as the approved development activities are commenced within the time periods prescribed below. These time periods commence from the date that the DEC or the Director renders a written decision. These periods shall be tolled during litigation.

TABLE 4: TIME LIMITS FOR COMMENCING AND
COMPLETING DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Permit type Commencement Completion
Building Permits
(construction of a building or structure)
Within six months Two years or as approved by the DEC
Subdivision RoadWithin six monthsOne year
Approved Site PlanWithin six monthsTwo years
Other ComponentsSix to twelve months depending on projectExpeditiously
  1. A permit is completed upon application for a Certificate of Occupancy, Wetlands Certificate of Compliance, submission of an as-built plan.

  2. Extensions to the above time limits may be granted by the Commission in the instance of Level Two permits or the Director for Level One permits, providing written request for the extension is received prior to the expiration of the time limit and the Applicant explains the need for an extension.

  3. Failure to complete within the proscribed time limits shall result in withholding of any outstanding permits and/or revocation of performance guarantees.

  4. Phased Construction. An Applicant may request that the DEC allow phasing. The Applicant shall specify the phases requested, detailing the work to be accomplished in each phase and the locations of the work. The Applicant shall also propose dates of commencement and completion for each phase. In its approval of a phased Permit, the DEC shall establish reasonable time periods to commence and complete the phases of the entire project.


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