Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance
The Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance is a state office of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It was established in 1989 when the Toxics Use Reduction Act was passed by the Massachusetts legislature; its aim is to provide assistance to businesses involving potentially toxic materials. The OTA is located at the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in Boston, MA. The OTA serves the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Mission
The Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance provides free and confidential technical assistance to manufacturing facilities, companies, and large and small businesses that use, store, and manufacture toxic or hazardous substances and chemicals. The OTA also provides assistance where hazardous byproducts are generated or where there are opportunities for energy efficiency, on-site renewable energy, materials conservation and reuse, and water conservation. Technical assistance provided by the OTA is characterized by phone and email assistance as well as on-site visits. The OTA tackles issues relating to: pollution prevention, air emissions compliance, chemicals usage, hazardous waste management, energy efficiency, water conservation, wastewater management, plant operations and maintenance, and record keeping. All services are offered on a confidential, non-regulatory basis and provided at no charge to the facility.
