(1)Scope. 980 CMR 5.00 governs the application of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, M.G.L. c. 30, §§ 61-62H to proceedings of the Energy Facilities Siting Council.(2)Statutory Authority. 980 CMR 5.00 is promulgated pursuant to the authority of M.G.L. c. 164, § 69H, 69H!/2, and 691.