A communication from the Department of Environmental Protection (see Section 18 of Chapter 21A of the General Laws) submitting its Timely Action, Fees, and Program Improvements report for fiscal year 2025

This bill serves as a formal communication from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the legislature, submitting its annual report on timely actions, fees, and program improvements for fiscal year 2025. The document details the department's progress toward environmental goals, including evaluations of PFAS contamination in rivers and plans for a Clean Heat Standard. It also notes that all relevant plans and data are available online for public review. The bill is procedural in nature, requiring no new policy changes but rather documenting existing regulatory activities and compliance with state law.