Due Diligence - License

License Type

Application Type

Application Subtype(Required)

Application SubType Definitions

Projects seeking initial feedback from the MBTA on their proposals, enabling them to integrate any feedback or requirements into their project design. Ensures alignment with MBTA guidelines and interests.

Conduct environmental assessments on MBTA property. The MBTA requires a thorough justification for the proposed environmental testing as part of the application submission.

Includes subsurface investigations aimed at assessing the geological and geotechnical properties.

Access to MBTA property for bridge evaluations.

Conduct surveys along the right of way on MBTA property, including MBTA tracks and tunnel locations. It encompasses various survey methods, including topographic surveys, visual surveys, LiDar surveys, and others.

Explanation of Fees Due

Administrative Fee – $1,000 to be submitted with application

License Fee – Minimum annual fee of $1,000 for standard licenses and $5000 for telecommunication and utility licenses. To be paid at the time of license execution.

Design and Construction Review Fee – This fee is not required for all applications. If you are required to pay this fee you will be contacted by the Director of Licensing – $1,600 + Design Review Fee (to be determined by MBTA)

All checks should be made payable to the MBTA and submitted to:

Greystone
Attention: Director of Licensing
20 Park Plaza, Suite 1120
Boston, MA 02116

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority- Application for Entry Upon MBTA Railroad, Transit or Other Property

Contact Information

Applicant Name(Required)

First Last

Title

Company Name(Required)

Legal Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Business Type

State of Incorporation

Billing Information

Billing Address Same as above

Billing Address same as above

Billing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Billing Phone(Required)

Billing Email(Required)

General Information

Proposed License Commencement Date(Required)

Anticipated length of project(Required)

Please enter a number from 0 to 60.

Agents for applicant for service of notice

Is applicant self-insured?

Attach copies of authorizing legislation or certification thereof

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Is the applicant seeking permission to perform environmental testing and/or assessment on Authority property?(Required)

What are your justifications for sampling on the MBTA's property?(Required)

Applicant’s officer authorized to sign agreement:

a) Name

First Last

b) Title

c) Email

Does your project trigger approval under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA)?(Required)

Please attach your MEPA certificate.(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Project Description

1) Specific description of proposed construction location, i.e. Property Address, Crossing, Right of Way(Required)

2) Brief description of purpose of entry and/or installation (including types of pipes and other attachments or ancillary facilities to be installed on MBTA Railroad Property)(Required)

Space Requirements

Please upload a site plan that outlines the requirements for the size and configuration of the proposed license area. Plans submitted to the MBTA for review must show all property lines, structures, and the MBTA Zone of Influence (ZOI). Your plan must clearly indicate both the limits of the MBTA right-of-way (ROW) and the distance from the tracks, as well as any improvements therein. An example is shown below.

License Configuration Plan(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Technical Information

Please list all equipment or machinery to be used in the inspection/sampling/surveying/boring activities (ie. bucket trucks, ladders, or hi-rail vehichles)(Required)

Will the equipment be used on the MBTA's Right of way?(Required)

Is access to the MBTA ROW being requested under this license?(Required)

Please describe how the access to MBTA property will be performed?(Required)

A Plan is required to submit, showing all boring locations

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Please provide a detailed plan showing the surveyed limits

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Please describe the means and methods of your proposed surveying activities (ie. topographic, CCTV, etc.)(Required)

Is your work being done at the request of an Environmental Agency including the EPA or Mass DEP?(Required)

Please explain (ie. federally required under CLERCA)

Please provide the MDOT Bridge Number related to your project.(Required)

Please indicate # of geotechnical borings to be performed(Required)

Are the borings located on the MBTA's property or on abutting property (ie. within MBTA ZOI)?(Required)

Please provide the depth of the borings(Required)

Please provide your Mass DOT project or contract assignment number(Required)

Please provide MassDOT PM or point of contact for the request.(Required)

Supplemental Documents

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, png, jpg, jpeg, gif, Max. file size: 15 MB.

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Due Diligence – License

Application SubType Definitions

Conceptual/Preliminary Project Review

Environmental Testing

Geotechnical Borings

MassDOT Bridge Inspection – Right of Way Access

Survey Along the Right of Way

Explanation of Fees Due

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority- Application for Entry Upon MBTA Railroad, Transit or Other Property

Contact Information

Billing Information

General Information

Project Description

Space Requirements

Technical Information