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An Act To Update the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1945
Committee Amendment CA_A_H768 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It" to H.P. 1381, L.D. 1945, Bill, "An Act To 
Update the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative" 
Amend the bill in section 7 by striking out all of subsection 7-A (page 2, lines 30 to 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'7-A. Voluntary renewable energy market set-aside. The department shall set 
aside a portion of the State's annual carbon dioxide emissions budget in a voluntary 
renewable market set-aside account. The allowances from this account must be retired in 
an amount equal to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions reduced by the voluntary 
purchase of eligible renewable energy credits by persons in the State up to the amount 
held in the set-aside account. For purposes of this subsection, "eligible renewable energy 
credits" means renewable energy credits generated within the states that are participating 
in the regional greenhouse gas initiative.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the following changes to the voluntary renewable energy 
market set-aside provision contained in the bill. It removes the cap on allowances. It 
replaces the term "citizens" with "persons." 
It qualifies renewable energy credits as 
"eligible" renewable energy credits and defines the term. 
FISCAL NOTE HEQL'lRED 
(See attached) 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03114/08 wac 
LD 1945 
LR 3201(02) 
An Act To Update the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" /I" 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Costs associated with this legislation can be absorbed by the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of 
Environmental Protection utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR3201(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Address Uncertified Practice of Underground Oil Storage Tank Installation and II Inspection
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1946
Committee Amendment CA_A_H692 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to H.P. 1382, L.D. 1946, Bill, "An Act To 
Address Uncertified Practice of Underground Oil Storage Tank Installation and 
II 
Inspection" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02115/08 
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LD 1946 
LR 3280(02) 
An Act To Address Uncertified Practice of Underground Oil Storage Tank Installation and Inspection 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~ " 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Costs to County Jails 
Projections 
2007-08 
2008-09 
2009-10 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$3,400 
$0 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
Establishes new Class D and Class E crimes, which will primarily impact the county jail system. The average cost to 
the county for a Class D crime is $6,795 based on an average length of stay of 62 days at $109.60 per day. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation will result in an increase in dedicated revenue of approximately $3,400 every four years beginning in 
fiscal year 2008-09 to the Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund within the Department of Environmental Protection from 
fines resulting from the uncertified practice of underground oil storage tank installation and inspection. The bill also 
allows investigation costs of the Department of the Attorney General to be paid by the person violating the terms of 
the injunction to the Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund. Any additional enforcement costs to the Department of the 
Attorney General associated with this legislation can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR3280(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require a Hearing When a Fatality Results from a Motor Vehicle Accident
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1948
Committee Amendment CA_A_H673 (House)
Committee: Transportation
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2458

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "11 " to H.P. 1384, L.D. 1948, Bill, "An Act To 
Require a Hearing When a Fatality Results from a Motor Vehicle Accident" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Establish a Minimum Suspension for Negligent Operation When 
a Fatality Results from a Motor Vehicle Accident' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2458, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 
2-A. 
Minimum suspension for ne!!li!!ent operation. 
The Secretary of State 
without preliminary hearing shall suspend for a period of at least 3 years a person's 
license if the Secretary of State, based on the Secretary of State's records or other 
sufficient evidence, finds that person to have recklessly or negligently operated a motor 
vehicle in a manner so as to cause the death of another person. Prior to the determination 
and issuance of the suspension, the Secretary of State shall notify any family of the victim 
and shall consider written or oral statements received from the family in response to the 
notice. Upon suspending the person's license, the Secretary of State shall notify that 
person of an opportunity for hearing as provided in section 2483.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and requires the Secretary of State to suspend a 
person's license for a period of at least 3 years if the Secretary of State, based on the 
Secretary of State's records or other sufficient evidence, finds that person to have 
recklessly or negligently operated a motor vehicle in a manner so as to cause the death of 
another person. The amendment obligates the Secretary of State to notify any family of 
the victim prior to the determination and the issuance of the suspension and to consider 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
I 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A 
"to H.P. 1384, L.D. 1948 
oral and written statements received from the family in response to the notice. This 
amendment is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/05/08 frac 
LD 1948 
LR 3343(02) 
An Act To Require a Hearing When a Fatality Results from a Motor Vehicle Accident 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Costs associated with suspension of a person's license and notification of the family of the victim can be absorbed 
within existing resources of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. 
LR3343(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, Regarding Special Education Evaluations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1949
Committee Amendment CA_A_H699 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1387, L.D. 1949, "Resolve, Regarding 
Special Education Evaluations" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/25/08 frac:. 
LD 1949 
LR 2912(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Special Education Evaluations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education associated with amending Rule 05-071, Chapter 101, Maine Unified 
Special Education Regulations, Birth to Age Twenty to provide a deadline of 45 school days for the completion of an 
evaluation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
Public Law 2007, Chapter 138, Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine Unified 
Special Education Regulation Birth to Age Twenty, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education, 
authorized the final adoption of portions of Chapter 101 provided that certain amendments, including a change in the 
deadline for the completion of an initial evaluation or a reevaluation of a child from 40 school days to within 60 
calendar days, be incorporated into the rule. 
LD 2136, Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education 
Regulation, a Major Substantive Rule ofthe Department of Education has been submitted to the 123rd Legislature for 
review during the 2nd Regular session. It provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 101, including the 
amendments to the rules required in Public Law 2007, Chapter 138. 
LR2912(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Repeal the Premium Imposed on Motor Vehicle Oil ·Cbanges
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1950
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: SCRA TZ, THOMAS, MacDONALD, WEAVER
Amends: 10 MRSA §1020

Legislative Document 
No. 1950 
H.P.1388 
House of Representatives, December 20,2007 
An Act To Repeal the Premium Imposed on Motor Vehicle Oil 
·Cbanges 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative SCRA TZ of Blue Hill. 
Cosponsored by Representative THOMAS of Ripley and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: MacDONALD of Boothbay, McFADDEN of Dennysville, WEAVER of 
York. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRSA §1020, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 464, §6, is amended 
to read: 
2. Creation; sources of fund. The Waste Motor Oil Revenue Fund is established. 
The fund consists of: 
A. All money appropriated for inclusion in the fund; 
B. Subject to any pledge, contract or other obligation, all interest, dividends or other 
pecuniary gains from investment of money in the fund; and 
C. Any other money available to the authority and directed by the authority to be 
paid into the fund-;-ftftti~ 
D. All fe'leflUe feeeiveEi fFem the State Tft* Assessef flUfSU8flt te sU9seetiefl 6. 
Sec.2. 10 MRSA §1020, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 464, §6, is repealed. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the premium imposed on motor vehicle oil changes. 
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Resolve, Regarding Special Education Evaluations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1949
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: JACKSON, MARTIN, BRAUTIGAM, MARLEY, THERIAULT, BOWMAN, MITCHELL

Legislative Document 
No. 1949 
H.P.1387 
House of Representatives, December 20, 2007 
Resolve, Regarding Special Education Evaluations 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Clerk of the House on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to 
Joint Rule 401. 
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash. 
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, MARLEY of Portland, THERIAULT of 
Madawaska, Senators: BOWMAN of York, MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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Sec. 1. Department of Education to amend rules. Resolved: 
That the 
Department of Education shall amend its rules governing special education to provide a 
deadline of 45 school days for the completion of an evaluation. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Education to amend its rules governing special 
education to provide a deadline of 45 school days for the completion of an evaluation. 
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Resolve, Regarding Special Education Evaluations
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1949
House Amendment HA_A_H722 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "H" to H.P. 1387, L.D. 1949, "Resolve, Regarding 
Special Education Evaluations" 
Amend the resolve by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to facilitate planning by local schools; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
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' 
Amend the resolve by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the resolve. 
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TOWN: Bangor 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Certain Positions at the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1955
Committee Amendment CA_A_S407 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 749, L.D. 1955, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Certain Positions at the Public Utilities Commission" 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 
Public Utilities - Administrative Division 0184 
Initiative: Transfers funds from "All Other" to "Personal Services" to fund a pay range 
increase for one Assistant Administrative Director position. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
Personal Services 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
$13,418 
($13,418) 
$0 
Approved: 01/28/08 Mac.. 
LD 1955 
LR 3268(02) 
An Act Regarding Certain Positions at the Public Utilities Commission 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
2008-09 
$0 
Projections 
2009-10 
$0 
Projections 
2010-11 
$0 
This legislation will require a transfer of funds from "All Other" to "Personal Services" to fund a pay range increase 
for the Commission's Assistant Administrative Director position. 
LR3268(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restore Diadromous Fish in the St. Croix River
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1957
Committee Amendment CA_A_S505 (Senate)

Majority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 751, L.D. 1957, Bill, "An Act To 
Restore Diadromous Fish in the St. Croix River" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRS A §6134, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 48, § 1, is repealed and the 
following enacted in its place: 
§6134. Alewives passage; fishways on the St. Croix River 
This section governs the passage of alewives on the Woodland Dam and the Grand 
Falls Dam located on the St. Croix River. 
1. Woodland Dam. By May 1, 2008, the commissioner and the Commissioner of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall ensure that the fishway on the Woodland Dam is 
configured or operated in a manner that allows the passage of alewives. 
2. Grand Falls Dam. The commissioner and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife shall ensure that the fishway on the Grand Falls Dam is configured or 
operated in a manner that prevents the passage of alewives.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report and provides that by May 1, 2008 the 
Commissioner of Marine Resources and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife shall ensure that only the fishway on the Woodland Dam on the St. Croix River 
allows the passage of alewives. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQURED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/21108 
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LD 1957 
LR 3243(02) 
An Act To Restore Diadromous Fish in the St. Croix River 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Departments of Marine Resources and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR3243(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1955
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BARTLETT, BLISS
Amends: 2 MRSA §6-A, 5 MRSA §931, 5 MRSA §949

Legislative Document 
No. 1955 
S.P.749 
December 18,2007 
All Act Regarding Certain Positions at the Public Utilities 
Commission 
Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Utilities and Energy pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative BLISS of South Portland. 
Prietod on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 2 MRSA §6-A, sub-§3-A, as amended by PL 1987, c. 631, § I, is further 
amended to read: 
3-A. Other employees; range 35. The salaries of the following employees shall be 
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within salary range 8G 35: 
A. 
Assistant administrative directort ~ 
B. 
Assistant ts the clireetsr sf esnsumer assistanee; ancl 
C. 
Aclministrati¥e assistant ts the aclmiRistrative clireetsr. 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §931, sub-§l, ~J, as amended by PL 1997, c. 586, §I, is further 
amended to read: 
J. 
Staff attorney, finaneial analyst, shief utilit), aeesuntant, utilit), asesuntant III 
utility analyst and assistant administrative director positions at the Public Utilities 
Commission; 
Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §949, sub-§ 1, ~, as amended by PL 1985, c. 618, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
D. 
Director of Technical Analysis; aRd 
Sec. 4. 5 MRSA §949, sub-§l, ~-l is enacted to read: 
D-I. Director of Energy Programs; and 
Sec. 5. 35-A MRSA §l07, sub-§l, ~A, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6, 
is amended to read: 
A. 
An administrative director, a director of finance, a director of technical analysis, 
a director of energy programs and a director of consumer assistance; 
SUMMARY 
This bill makes changes to certain positions at the Public Utilities Commission. The 
bill adds statutory references to the position of Director of Energy Programs that should 
have been made at the time the position was created in 2004. The bill deletes references 
to positions that no longer exist and replaces them with the current position designation. 
The bill changes the pay range for the Assistant Administrative Director position and 
deletes references to 2 positions that no longer exist. 
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Resolve, To Expand the Case Definition of Lyme Disease for Purposes of Compiling the Annual Lyme II Disease Surveillance Report
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1956
Committee Amendment CA_A_S520 (Senate)

Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 750, L.D. 1956, "Resolve, To Expand 
the Case Definition of Lyme Disease for Purposes of Compiling the Annual Lyme 
II 
Disease Surveillance Report" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Report Physician-diagnosed Cases of Lyme Disease' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Preamble. Whereas, the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine 
Center for Disease Control and Prevention investigates and collects data on reports of 
Lyme disease; and 
Whereas, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention's data excludes 
cases of physician-diagnosed Lyme disease in which a person does not have the erythema 
migrans, the characteristic bull's-eye rash associated with Lyme disease, or laboratory 
confirmation of infection; and 
Whereas, excluding cases of physician-diagnosed Lyme disease in which a person 
does not have the erythema migrans or laboratory confirmation of infection may resu It in 
an underreporting of the incidence ofthe disease in the State; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Report Physician-diagnosed Cases of Lyme Disease. Resolved: 
That the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control 
and Prevention shall report cases of physician-diagnosed Lyme disease in the absence of 
erythema migrans or laboratory confirmation of infection on its publicly accessible 
website.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 750, L.D. 1956 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Health 
and Human Services. The amendment changes the title of the resolve and removes the 
requirement that the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for 
Disease Control and Prevention expand the case definition of Lyme disease that it uses to 
prepare the Lyme Disease Surveillance Report. It requires the Maine Center for Disease 
Control and Prevention to report cases of physician-diagnosed Lyme disease on its 
publicly accessible website. 
FISCAL '.,UTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/25/08 wac.. 
LD 1956 
LR 2994(02) 
Resolve, To Expand the Case Definition of Lyme Disease for Purposes of Compiling the Annual Lyme 
Disease Surveillance Report 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "4 " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services would be minor and can be absorbed utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR2994(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
Resolve, To Expand the Case Def"mition of Lyme Disease for PurpoHs of Compiling the Annual Lyme Disease Surveillance Repert
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1956
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRYANT, CONOVER, BRIGGS, DRISCOLL, GERZOFSKY, JACKSON, PATRICK, THERIAULT

Legislative DoculIlent 
No. 1956 
S.P.750 
December 18, 2007 
. Resolve, To Expand the Case Def"mition of Lyme Disease for 
PurpoHs of Compiling the Annual Lyme Disease Surveillance 
Repert 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18,2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed . 
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham, Representative CONOVER of 
Oaklan~ and Representatives: BRIGGS of Mexico, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, GERZOFSKY 
of Brunswick, JACKSON of Allagash, PATRICK of Rumford, THERIAULT of Madawaska. 
Printed on recycled pepor 
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Preamble. Whereas, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
investigates and collects surveillance data on reports of Lyme disease; and 
Whereas, data presented in the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention's 
Lyme Disease Surveillance Report reflects only those reports that meet its case definition 
of Lyme disease; and 
Whereas, the case definition of Lyme disease used by the Maine Center for Disease 
Control and Prevention includes only those cases in which a person presents with 
erythema migrans, the characteristic bull's-eye rash associated with Lyme disease and 
cases in which a person has laboratory confirmation of infection; and 
Whereas, since not all patients with Lyme disease will develop the characteristic 
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bull's-eye rash and laboratory tests may be falsely negative in patients with early Lyme 
disease, using such a narrow case definition of Lyme disease may result In an 
underreporting of the incidence of the disease in the State; now, therefore, be it 
Sec. 1. Expansion of case definition. Resolved: That the Maine Center for 
Disease Control and Prevention shall expand the case definition of Lyme disease that it 
uses to prepare the Lyme Disease Surveillance Report to include jnstances of physician-
diagnosed Lyme disease in the absence of erythema migrans or laboratory confirmation 
of infection. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to expand 
I 
the case definition of Lyme disease that it uses to prepare the Lyme Disease Surveillance 
Report to include instances of physician-diagnosed Lyme disease in the absence of 
erythema migrans or laboratory confirmation of infection. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1958
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: DAMON, EATON, ADAMS, MAZUREK, PERCY, WHEELER
Amends: 12 MRSA §6171

Legislative Document 
No. 1958 
S.P.752 
December 18, 2007 
.AR Act To Make Marine Resources Management More Responsive 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed . 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative EATON of Sullivan and Representatives: ADAMS of 
Portland, MacDONALD of Boothbay, MAZUREK of Rockland, PERCY of Phippsburg, 
WHEELER of Kittery. 
Printed on recycled J.-per 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6171, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2007, c. 157, §I, is further 
amended to read: 
5. Rules to limit taking of marine organisms. The commissioner may adopt rules 
that limit the taking of a marine organism for the purpose of protecting another marine 
organism. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major stlestantive rl:lles fll:lrsl:Iant 
to Title 5, ci=laflter 375, sl:Ieehaflter 2 A, eKseflt that Fl:Iles aEioflteEi regarding the resol:lree 
management fllan of Tal:lnton Bay are routine technical rules fll:lrsl:IaRt to as defined in 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
II 
This bill changes all the rules that are adopted to limit the taking of a marine 
organism for the purpose of protecting another marine organism from major substantive 
rules to routine technical rules in order to allow the Department of Marine Resources to 
respond more effectively to fisheries management needs. 
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An Act To Make Marine Resources Management More Responsive
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1958
Committee Amendment CA_A_S474 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §6171

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 4 
"to S.P. 752, L.D. 1958, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Marine Resources Management More Responsive" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6171, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2007, c. 157, § 1, IS 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
5. Rules to limit taking of marine organisms. The commissioner may adopt rules 
that limit the taking of a marine organism for the purpose of protecting another marine 
organism. 
A. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules pursuant to 
Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 
B. If the commissioner determines that for biological reasons a rule adopted under 
this section must take effect prior to final adoption under paragraph A, the 
commissioner may adopt the rule as a routine technical rule pursuant to Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. A rule adopted under this paragraph is effective until 
days after the adjournment of the next regular session of the Legislature. Rules 
adopted pursuant to this paragraph must also be submitted to the Legislature under 
paragraph A. The commissioner may not adopt rules under Title 5, section 8054 
pursuant to this paragraph. 
Th is paragraph is repealed July 31, 2012.' 
SUMMARY 
Current law provides that a rule adopted by the Commissioner of Marine Resources 
that limits the taking of one marine organism to protect another marine organism is a 
major substantive rule. 
This amendment authorizes the Commissioner of Marine 
Resources, for biological reasons, to adopt a routine technical rule to limit the taking of 
one marine organism to protect another marine organism that is effective only until 90 
days after the adjournment of the next regular session of the Legislature. It requires the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 752, L.D. 1958 
Commissioner of Marine Resources to also submit such a rule to the Legislature as a 
major substantive rule. The provisions ofthis amendment are repealed July 31, 2012. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/16/08 
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LD 1958 
LR 3263(02) 
An Act To Make Marine Resources Management More Responsive 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Marine Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources associated with rule-making can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR3263(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Restore Diadromous Fish in the St. Croix River
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1957
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: EATON, BRYANT, EBERLE, KOFFMAN, MAZUREK, PERCY, PRATT
Amends: 12 MRSA §6134

Legislative Document 
No. 1957 
S.P.751 
December 18, 2007 
An Act To Restore Diadromous Fish in the St. Croix River 
(EMERGENCy) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed . 
Presented by Senator DAM(>N of Hancock. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative EATON of Sullivan and Representatives: BRYANT of 
Windham, EBERLE of South Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MacDONALD of 
Boothbay, MAZUREK of Rocldand, PERCY of Phippsburg, PRATT of Eddington. 
PriIIIed on recycled paper 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period to allow for the spring migration of alewives in the St. Croix River; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts .create an emergency within 
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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6134, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 48, § 1, is amended to read: 
§6134. AJewives passage; fishways on the St. Croix River 
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By May 1, +9% 2008, the commissioner and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife shall ensure that fishways on the Woodland Dam and the Grand Falls Dam, 
both located on the St. Croix River, are configured or operated in a manner that pre¥eRts 
allows the passage of alewives. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires the Commissioner of Marine Resources and the Commissioner of 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to ensure by May 1, 2008 that fishways on the Woodland 
Dam and the Grand Falls Dam, both located on the St. Croix River, are configured or 
operated in a manner that allows the passage of alewives. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1960
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DAMON, THERIAULT, MARTIN, CEBRA, FISHER, HOGAN, MARLEY, MAZUREK, PEOPLES
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2357

Legislative Document 
No. 1960 
S.P.754 
December 18,2007 
,AD Act RepnliD.g Axle Weight on Tri-axle Farm Trucks 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock. 
JOY 1. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative THERIAULT of Madawaska and Senator: MARTIN of 
Aroostook, Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, CLEAR\' of Houlton, FISHER of Brewer, 
HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MARLEY of Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, PEOPLES 
of Westbrook. 
Printed on rocyclod paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2357, sub-§2, ~C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
C. 
For a tri-axle unit, 54,000 pounds; aRd 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §2357, sub-§2, ~, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
D. 
On the tri-axle unit of a 4-axle single-unit vehicle hauling forest products, 
64,000 pounds~; and 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §2357, sub-§2, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
E. For a vehicle registered as a farm truck under section 505 that contains one tri-
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axle unit, 64,000 pounds. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the axle tolerance limit for tri-axle farm trucks to 64,000 pounds. 
The bill makes no changes to the gross weight limit and is only for tri-axle trucks with 
farm registration. 
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An Act To Repeal the Ban on the Sale and Furnishing of Hard Snuff II
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1961
Committee Amendment CA_A_S423 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 755, L.D. 1961, Bill, "An Act To 
Repeal the Ban on the Sale and Furnishing of Hard Snuff' 
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Amend the bill in the emergency preamble by striking out all of the 3rd and 4th 
paragraphs (page I, lines 5 to 8 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Whereas, the Legislature did not have the benefit of important information on this 
product; and 
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Whereas, the ban on hard snuff eliminates from the market a type of tobacco 
product that may be determined to be a less toxic tobacco product than smoking tobacco 
and other types of smokeless tobacco; and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies language in the emergency preamble. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/04/08 
:;!:PaC!. 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
LD 1961 
LR 2813(02) 
An Act To Repeal the Ban on the Sale and Furnishing of Hard Snuff 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "II " 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$0 
2008-09 
$0 
Projections 
2009-10 
($24,868) 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$24,868 
$162 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Projections 
2010-11 
($25,365) 
$25,365 
$166 
Eliminates civil violations. A reduction in fines may also decrease General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The General Fund revenue increase from tax effects associated with the repeal of the ban on hard snuff is $24,868 in 
fiscal year 2009-10 and $25,365 in fiscal year 2010-2011. 
The additional administrative costs associated with this change can be absorbed by Maine Revenue Services utilizing 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR2813(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1961
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRANNIGAN, CONNOR, MILLS
Amends: 22 MRSA §1560-A

Legislative Document 
No. 1961 
S.P.755 
December 18, 2007 
All Act To Repeal the Ban on the Sale and Ful'llis~ of Hard SIlUft' 
(EMERGENCy) 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BRANNIGAN of Cumberland. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative CONNOR of Kennebunk. and Senator: MILLS of Somerset. 
Printed on recycled paper 
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Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, Public Law 2007, chapter 467 banned the sale of hard snuff effective 
September 20, 2007; and 
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Whereas, hard snuff may act as a risk reduction pf1><luct for smokers and can be 
effective for persons seeking to curb or stop their smoking of tobacco; and 
Whereas, the ban on hard snuff could lead to increased dependence on tobacco and 
decreased public health; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
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immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
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therefore,· 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1560-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 467, §2, is repealed. 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
This bill repeals the prohibition on the sale, furnishing or gifting of hard snuff. 
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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1962
Committee Amendment CA_A_S436 (Senate)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4372

Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 756, L.D. 1962, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Informed Growth Act" 
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Amend the bill by striking out all of section I and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4372 is enacted to read: 
§4372. Municipal waiver option 
By vote of its legislative body, a municipality may waive the requirements of this 
subchapter at any time.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report. It retains the provisions of the bill allowing a 
municipality to waive the requirements of the Informed Growth Act by a vote of its 
legislative body, but, unlike the bill, does not require a subsequent referendum. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding the Training of Applicants for a Lhaited Radiograplaer License by Licensed Practitioners
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1963
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: TURNER
Amends: 32 MRSA §9855

Legislative Document 
No. 1963 
S.P.757 
December 18, 2007 
An Act Regarding the Training of Applicants for a Lhaited 
Radiograplaer License by Licensed Practitioners 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator TURNER of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative:~ MILLETT of Waterford. 
Printed on I'ICyded pope!' 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §9855, sub-§4, as repealed and replaced by PL 2005, c. 511, 
§6, is amended to read: 
4. Limited radiographer license. For those applicants wishing to be licensed only 
for the limited purpose of using ionizing radiation for imaging purposes in the office of a 
licensed practitioner or for physician assistants practicing under section 3270-A or nurses 
practicing under section 2102, subsection 2, paragraph C in a clinic not required to be 
licensed under Title 22, chapter 405, the board shall grant a limited license and shall, in 
approving a course of study, training and examination for these applicants, consider the 
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limited scope of practice of the various disciplines. Those aspects of study, training and 
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examination relating to patient safety must be identical to the requirements for a full 
license. An applicant may train in the use of fluoroscopic equipment if the applicant is 
under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner. The licensed practitioner using 
fluoroscopy, in order to enhance patient safety and clinical quality, may use a small 
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amount of fluorocarbon contrast media in accordance with accepted clinical guidelines 
and standards of care. 
SUMMARY 
This bill amends the section of law governing medical radiation health and safety as 
they relate to the award of a limited radiographer license by the Radiologic Technology 
Board of Examiners to provide that an applicant may train in the use of fluoroscopic 
equipment if the applicant is under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner.
Resolve, To Determine Appropriate Buffer Zones for Landfill Construction and Expansion
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1964
Committee Amendment CA_A_S450 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 758, L.D. 1964, "Resolve, To 
Determine Appropriate Buffer Zones for Landfill Construction and Expansion" 
Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Require Rulemaking Concerning Landfill Gas and Odor 
Management' 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and before the summary 
and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Landfill gas and odor management rules. Resolved: 
That the 
Department of Environmental Protection, Board of Environmental Protection shall adopt 
rules concerning landfill gas and odor management that incorporate quantitative standards 
that can be used to measure compliance. 
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are 
routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A. By January 15, 2009, the Department of Environmental Protection shall 
submit a report on the status of the rules to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over natural resources matters.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the resolve. It requires the Department of Environmental 
Protection, Board of Environmental Protection to adopt rules concerning landfill gas and 
odor management that incorporate quantitative standards that can be used to measure 
compliance. It also requires the Department of Environmental Protection to report on the 
status of the rules to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over natural resources matters. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/05/08 MaC':.. 
LD 1964 
LR 2831(02) 
Resolve, To Determine Appropriate Buffer Zones for Landfill Construction and Expansion 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment" A " 
Committee: Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
The additional cost of rulemaking and the report requirement can be absorbed by the Department of Environmental 
Protection utilizing existing budgeted resources. 
LR2831 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Informed Growth Act
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1962
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: HASTINGS, CROCKETT, COURTNEY, DIAMOND, MITCHELL, ROSEN, BROWNE, DILL, SILSBY
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4372

Legislative Document 
No. 1962 
S.P.756 
December 18, 2007 
An Act To Amend the Informed Growth Act 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee 
on State and Local Government pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta and Senators: COURTNEY of York, 
DIAMOND of Cumberland, McCORMICK of Kennebec, MITCHELL of Kennebec, ROSEN 
of Hancock, Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, DILL of Cape Elizabeth, SILSBY of 
Augusta. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4372 is enacted to read: 
§4372. Municipal waiver option 
By vote of its legislative body, a municiJlllity may waive its right to apply the 
provisions of this subchapter at any time. A vote taken at a town meeting or by a city 
council must be approved by the citizens at a referendum. 
SUMMARY 
The bill adds an option for a municipality to waive the right to apply the provisions of 
the Informed Growth Act at any time by its legislative body. The bill also requires that if 
the vote was taken at a town meeting or by a city council, it must be approved by the 
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citizens at a referendum. 
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Resolve, To Determine Appropriate ButTer Zones for Landf"ill Construction and Expansion
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1964
Committee: Natural Resources
Sponsors: SCHNEIDER, DUCHESNE, BARTLETT, BABBIDGE, BLANCHARD, EBERLE, KOFFMAN, MAKAS, WAGNER

Legislative Document 
No. 1964 
S.P.758 
December 18, 2007 
Resolve, To Determine Appropriate ButTer Zones for Landf"ill 
Construction and Expansion 
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203. 
Received by the Secretary of the Senate on December 18, 2007. Referred to the Committee 
on Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson and Senator: BARTLETT of 
Cumberland, Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BLANCHARD of Old Town, 
EBERLE of South Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MAKAS of Lewiston, MlRAMANT 
of Camden, WAGNER of Lewiston. 
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Sec. 1. 
Establishment of buffer zones for landfill construction and 
expansion. Resolved: That the Executive Department, State Planning Office and the 
Department of Environmental Protection shall adopt rules establishing buffer zones for 
landfill construction and expansion. These rules must protect the public and nearby 
property owners from the visual effects, odor and noise of landfills. The State Planning 
Office and the Department of Environmental-Protection shall hold public hearings in 
conjunction with the development of these rules. Rules adopted pursuant to this section 
are major substantive rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Executive Department, State Planning Office and the 
Department of Environmental Protection to adopt, after public hearing, major substantive 
rules establishing buffer zones for landfill construction and expansion that protect the 
public and nearby property owners from the visual effects, odor and.noise oflandfills. 
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