Resolve, To Create a Study Committee To Consider Bay Management Planning
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1088
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: EDMONDS, SULLIVAN, HALL, COWGER, KOFFMAN, PINGREE

Legislative Document 
No. 1088 
S.P.360 
In Senate, March 4, 2003 
Resolve, To Create a Study Committee To Consider Bay 
Management Planning 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative SULLIVAN of Biddeford and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: HALL of Lincoln, Representatives: COWGER of Hallowell, KOFFMAN of Bar 
Harbor, McKEE of Wayne, PINGREE of North Haven. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Emer-gency preamble. 
Whereas, Acts 
and 
Legislature 
do 
not 
become 
effective 
until 
adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
resolves 
of 
the 
days 
aftel 
Whereas, 
the study 
per iod expires 1n order 
report submitted in time 
must 
be initiated before 
the 
90-day 
that the study may be completed and a 
for submission to the next legislative 
session; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts 
create an emergency wi t.hin the meaning of the Constitution of 
Maine 
and 
require 
the 
following 
legislation 
as 
immediately 
necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 
safety; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Committee established. Resolved: 
That the Commissioner 
of 
Marine 
Resources 
is 
directed, 
within 
existing 
budgeted 
resources, 
to establish 
a 
committee 
to 
study bay 
management 
planning for siting aquaculture facilities. 
The committee must 
include members representing the various parties affected by the 
study, such as: 
1. 
Two members of the finfish aquaculture industry, with 
one member representing a large finfish company and one member 
representing a small finfish company; 
2. 
Two members of the shellfish aquaculture industry, with 
one member representing a small shellfish company and one membel 
representing a large shellfish company; 
3. 
One member representing the fishing industry; 
4. 
One member representing a coastal municipality; 
5. 
One 
member 
who 
is 
of 
the 
commercial 
recreational 
industry, such as a boat or schooner captain; 
6. 
One 
member 
representing 
a 
marine 
industry, 
such 
as 
boatbuilders or marinas; 
7. 
One member representing the land conservation field; 
8. 
One member repre'senting the environmental field; and 
9. 
One member representing the tourist industry; and be it 
further 
Sec. 2. Duties. Resolved: 
That the committee shall study Clnd 
develop a process for creating bay management plans for si tinq 
aquaculture 
facilities. 
In 
conducting 
the 
study, 
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committee 
shall 
develop 
a 
comprehensive 
process 
and 
make 
recommendations 
r)n 
how to implement the plans. 
The committee 
shall hold at least 3 public hearings to receive input from the 
general public. 
The committee may: 
1. 
Hold 
informational 
sessions 
for 
discussions 
with 
knowledgeable persons; 
Conduct, 
summarize 
and 
analyze 
the 
results 
of 
literature search; 
3. 
Conduct, tabulate and analyze the results of a survey of 
the public or affected persons and groups; 
4. 
Procure and analyze relevant data; 
5. 
Conduct legal research and prepare opinions on legal 
questions within the scope of the study; and 
G. 
Determine 
and 
summarize 
the 
legislative 
actions 
or 
governmental programs undertaken in other jurisdictions related 
to issues within the scope of the study; and be it further 
Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: 
That, 
no later than December 15, 
2003, 
the committee shall submit its report that includes its 
findings 
and 
recommendations, 
including suggested legislation, 
for 
presentation 
to 
the 
Joint 
Standing 
Committee 
on 
Marine 
Resources. 
The 
committee is authorized to submit legislation 
related to its report to the Second Regular Session of the l2lst 
Leqislature. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the 
preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Marine Resources to 
establish a committee to study bay management planning for sitinq 
aquacul ture facilities, 
which will hold 3 public hearings 
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analyze the data given and issue a report and recommendations and 
suggested legislation to the Second Regular Session of the l21st 
Legislature.