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38 ME Rev Stat § 480-DD (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-DD. Significant wildlife habitat criteria; reduction in certain significant wildlife habitats due to development or topography

 §480-DD. Significant wildlife habitat criteria; reduction in certain significant wildlife habitats due to development or topography Although an area is otherwise in conformance with significant wildlife habitat criteria adopted by the department for shorebird nesting, feeding, roosting and staging areas, or high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may determine that a specific portion of the area is no longer this type of significant wildlife habitat due to the topography or impact of development in existence on June 8, 2006 and continuing in existence as of the date of the determination.   [PL 2007, c. 290, §8 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 290, §15 (AFF).]1.  Factors.  When determining whether an area is no longer a significant wildlife habitat, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may consider factors such as species present or exiting and potential use of the area by birds, levels of disturbance, screening, development density, land use, presence of cliffs or bluffs and any mitigating factors.   [PL 2007, c. 290, §8 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 290, §15 (AFF).] 2.  Exclusions.  The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may not exclude an area from a significant wildlife habitat designation if future development of the area might unreasonably degrade the remaining significant wildlife habitat, unreasonably disturb the birds or unreasonably affect the continued use of the remaining significant wildlife habitat by the birds.   [PL 2007, c. 290, §8 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 290, §15 (AFF).] For purposes of this section, "development" means the area of property altered, including, but not limited to, buildings, roads, driveways, parking areas, wastewater disposal systems and lawns and other nonnative vegetation as determined by the department.   [PL 2007, c. 290, §8 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 290, §15 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 290, §8 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 290, §15 (AFF).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-EE (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-EE. Significant wildlife habitat criteria; inland open water

 §480-EE. Significant wildlife habitat criteria; inland open water Regardless of its identification on maps as a high or moderate value waterfowl and wading bird habitat, an upland area adjacent to a great pond is not considered high or moderate value waterfowl and wading bird habitat for purposes of this article unless the upland area is within 250 feet of one or more freshwater wetlands that are high or moderate value waterfowl and wading bird habitat.   [PL 2007, c. 290, §9 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 290, §15 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 290, §9 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 290, §15 (AFF).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-FF (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-FF. Notification of identification; shorebird nesting, feeding and staging areas

 §480-FF. Notification of identification; shorebird nesting, feeding and staging areas If an area is identified by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as the type of area listed in section 480-B, subsection 10, paragraph B, subparagraph (3) after the effective date of this section, the department shall notify each municipality in which the significant wildlife habitat is located and members of the Legislature who represent residents of the municipality in which the significant wildlife habitat is located. The department and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall report to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters and inland fisheries and wildlife matters on any action taken pursuant to this section.   [PL 2007, c. 533, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 290, §10 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 533, §1 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-GG (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-GG. High and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat and excavations and quarries authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8-A

 §480-GG. High and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat and excavations and quarries authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8-A 1.  Excavation authorized before June 8, 2006.  Unless a permit is required due to the presence of a protected natural resource other than a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat, an excavation or quarry that was authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8-A before June 8, 2006 is not required to obtain a permit pursuant to this article for excavation within the upland portion of a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat.   If a permit is required pursuant to this article due to the presence of a protected natural resource other than a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat, an excavation or quarry that was authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8-A before June 8, 2006 is not required to meet standards associated solely with the upland portion of a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat.   [PL 2007, c. 616, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Permits not authorized.  The department may not issue a permit pursuant to this article for an excavation or quarry authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8-A and located in, on or over the wetland portion of a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat.   The department may not issue a permit pursuant to this article for an excavation or quarry requiring authorization pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8-A after June 8, 2006 and located in the upland portion of a high and moderate value waterfowl and wading bird habitat.   [PL 2007, c. 616, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 616, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 480-JJ (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT|38 §480-JJ. Program to reduce erosion and protect lake water quality (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 38, SECTION 480-II)

 §480-JJ. Program to reduce erosion and protect lake water quality (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 38, SECTION 480-II)1.  Program.  The commissioner shall contract with a private organization to establish and administer a program to reduce shoreline erosion and protect lake water quality, as described in subsections 2 and 3, as long as the commissioner determines that there are sufficient funds available to support the program and that a suitable private organization is available to establish and administer the program.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §44 (RAL).] 2.  Informational material to be provided.  The program established pursuant to this section may provide for the distribution of informational material on erosion control measures, including planting shrubs, bushes and other vegetation near the shoreline, spreading mulch on bare soil, placing rock riprap along shorelines and building infiltration steps and trenches to direct water into the ground or woods or away from the shoreline.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §44 (RAL).] 3.  Erosion control measures to be implemented.  The program established pursuant to this section must facilitate the performance of necessary erosion control measures on or near the shoreline of a lake, pond or great pond.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §44 (RAL).] 4.  Program funding.  The program established pursuant to this section is funded by sums that are appropriated by the Legislature or transferred from time to time by the State Controller.   [RR 2015, c. 1, §44 (RAL).] SECTION HISTORY RR 2015, c. 1, §44 (RAL).
38 ME Rev Stat § 482-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT|38 §482-A. Noise effect (REPEALED)

 §482-A. Noise effect (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 346, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 680 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B87,88 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 66, §A17 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 383, §19 (RP). PL 1993, c. 383, §42 (AFF).
38 ME Rev Stat § 483 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT|38 §483. Notification required; board action; administrative appeals (REPEALED)

 §483. Notification required; board action; administrative appeals (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 571, §2 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 613, §4 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 449, §§7,9 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 453, §6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 546, §8 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 483-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT|38 §483-A. Prohibition

 §483-A. Prohibition 1.  Approval required.  A person may not construct or cause to be constructed or operate or cause to be operated or, in the case of a subdivision, sell or lease, offer for sale or lease or cause to be sold or leased any development of state or regional significance that may substantially affect the environment without first having obtained approval for this construction, operation, lease or sale from the department.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. W, §7 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Compliance with order or permit required.  A person having an interest in, or undertaking an activity on, a parcel of land affected by an order or permit issued by the department may not act contrary to that order or permit.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. W, §7 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 812, §§9,18 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 499, §19 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 383, §20 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 383, §42 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 704, §A7 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 704, §C2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §W7 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
38 ME Rev Stat § 484-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT|38 §484-A. Unlicensed pits; temporary licensing exemption

 §484-A. Unlicensed pits; temporary licensing exemption If a borrow pit was between 5 and 30 acres on October 1, 1993 and was not licensed as required under this article, its owner or operator is not required to obtain a license under this article if:   [PL 1995, c. 700, §7 (AMD).]1.  Notice of intent to comply.  Pursuant to section 490-C, the owner or operator of the pit files a notice of intent to comply no later than:   A. April 1, 1995, for pits having reclaimed or unreclaimed areas that drain externally or having reclaimed or unreclaimed areas where internal drainage is achieved with berms or other structures; or   [PL 1995, c. 287, §3 (AMD).]B. October 1, 1995, for pits where all reclaimed and unreclaimed lands are naturally internally drained; and   [PL 1995, c. 287, §3 (AMD).][PL 1995, c. 287, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Adherence to compliance schedule.  By October 1, 1996:   A. All reclaimed and unreclaimed areas that were not naturally internally drained on October 1, 1993 are stabilized or reclaimed;   [PL 1993, c. 350, §4 (NEW).]B. All other conditions existing on October 1, 1993 comply with the performance standards under article 7; and   [PL 1993, c. 350, §4 (NEW).]C. All activities conducted after filing a notice of intent to comply are conducted in compliance with article 7.   [PL 1993, c. 350, §4 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 287, §4 (AMD).] An unlicensed borrow pit of 5 or more acres is in violation of this article if the owner or operator of that pit does not file a notice of intent to comply under subsection 1. The written enforcement policy for responding to violations referred to in section 343-C, subsection 1 does not apply to the owner or operator of an excavation regulated under article 7.   [PL 1995, c. 700, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 350, §4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 287, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 700, §7 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 484-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT|38 §484-B. Additional standards for quarries and excavations

 §484-B. Additional standards for quarries and excavations In addition to other standards required by or pursuant to this article, a quarry or an excavation for borrow, clay, topsoil or silt that is licensed pursuant to this article, regardless of the date of licensing, must meet the following minimum standards concerning dust control and spill prevention.   [PL 2005, c. 158, §1 (NEW).]1.  Spill prevention.  Refueling operations, oil changes and other maintenance activities requiring the handling of fuels, petroleum products, hydraulic fluids and other on-site activity involving the storage or use of products that, if spilled, may contaminate groundwater, must be conducted in accordance with the department's spill prevention, control and countermeasures plan. Petroleum products and other substances that may contaminate groundwater must be stored and handled over impervious surfaces that are designed to contain spills. The spill prevention, control and countermeasures plan must be posted at the site.   [PL 2005, c. 158, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Dust control.  Dust generated by activities at an excavation site, including dust associated with traffic to and from the excavation site, must be controlled by sweeping, paving, watering or other best management practices for control of fugitive emissions. Dust control methods may include the application of calcium chloride, as long as the manufacturer's guidelines are followed. Visible emissions from a fugitive emission source may not exceed an opacity of 20% for more than 5 minutes in any one-hour period.   [PL 2005, c. 158, §1 (NEW).] The department may require that a quarry or excavation take additional measures or provide additional information when necessary to meet the standards for development set forth in section 484.   [PL 2005, c. 158, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 158, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 485 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT|38 §485. Failure to notify board; hearing; injunctions; orders (REPEALED)

 §485. Failure to notify board; hearing; injunctions; orders (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 571, §2 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 300, §§31,32 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §A114 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 486 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT|38 §486. Enforcement (REPEALED)

 §486. Enforcement (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 571, §2 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 300, §33 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 486-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT|38 §486-A. Hearings; orders; construction suspended

 §486-A. Hearings; orders; construction suspended 1.  Hearings.  If the department determines to hold a hearing on a notification submitted pursuant to section 485-A, the department shall solicit and receive testimony to determine whether that development will in fact substantially affect the environment or pose a threat to the public's health, safety or general welfare. The department shall permit the applicant to provide evidence on the economic benefits of the proposal as well as the impact of the proposal on energy resources.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §93 (RPR).] 2.  Developer; burden of proof.  At the hearings held under this section, the burden is upon the person proposing the development to demonstrate affirmatively to the department that each of the criteria for approval listed in this article has been met, and that the public's health, safety and general welfare will be adequately protected.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §94 (AMD).] 3.  Findings of fact; order.  After the department adjourns any hearing held under this section, the department shall make findings of fact and issue an order granting or denying permission to the person proposing the development to construct or operate the development, as proposed, or granting that permission upon such terms and conditions as the department considers advisable to protect and preserve the environment and the public's health, safety and general welfare.   [PL 1995, c. 642, §6 (AMD).] 4.  No construction pending order.  Any person who has notified the commissioner, pursuant to section 485-A, of intent to construct or operate a development shall immediately defer or suspend construction or operation of that development until the department has issued an order.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §94 (AMD).] 5.  Continuing compliance; air and water pollution.  Any person securing approval of the department, pursuant to this article, shall maintain the financial capacity and technical ability to meet the state air and water pollution control standards until that person has complied with those standards.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §94 (AMD).] 6.  Transcripts.  A complete verbatim transcript shall be made of all hearings held pursuant to this section.   [PL 1987, c. 812, §§12, 18 (NEW).] 7.  Minor revisions.  An application for an order addressing a minor revision must be processed within a period specified by the department if the applicant meets requirements adopted by the department.   [PL 1993, c. 383, §24 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 383, §42 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 812, §§12,18 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B93,94 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 383, §24 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 383, §42 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 642, §6 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 487 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT|38 §487. Judicial review (REPEALED)

 §487. Judicial review (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 571, §2 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 423, §9 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 300, §34 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 489 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT|38 §489. Municipal review of subdivisions (REPEALED)

 §489. Municipal review of subdivisions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 447 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 737, §§C91,C106 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 812, §§15-18 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,C10 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 207, §1 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 489-A-1 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT|38 §489-A-1. Department review of development within the unorganized and deorganized areas

 §489-A-1. Department review of development within the unorganized and deorganized areas 1.  Review.  Except as provided in section 488, subsection 9-A, paragraphs A, B and C, the department shall review development within the unorganized and deorganized areas as defined in Title 12, section 682, subsection 1.   [PL 2011, c. 682, §33 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 682, §40 (AFF).] 2.  Criteria for approval.  The department shall approve a development proposal under this section if:   A. The proposed development is an allowed use within the subdistrict or subdistricts in which it is to be located. Subdistricts and allowed uses are established in rule by the Maine Land Use Planning Commission in accordance with Title 12, section 685‑A;   [PL 2011, c. 682, §33 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 682, §40 (AFF).]B. The standards established under section 484 are met;   [PL 2011, c. 682, §33 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 682, §40 (AFF).]C. The standards established in rules adopted under section 489‑E to implement this section are met; and   [PL 2011, c. 682, §33 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 682, §40 (AFF).]D. The Maine Land Use Planning Commission has certified that the proposed development meets any land use standard established by the commission and applicable to the project that is not considered in the department's review under subsection 1.   [PL 2011, c. 682, §33 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 682, §40 (AFF).]For a development or part of a development within the unorganized or deorganized areas as defined in Title 12, section 682, subsection 1, the department may request and obtain technical assistance and recommendations from the Maine Land Use Planning Commission. The commission shall respond to the requests within 90 days. The department shall consider the recommendations of the commission in acting upon a development application.   [PL 2011, c. 682, §33 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 682, §40 (AFF).] Violation and enforcement provisions in chapter 2, subchapter 1 apply to development reviewed by the department under this section.   [PL 2011, c. 682, §33 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 682, §40 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 682, §33 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 682, §40 (AFF).
38 ME Rev Stat § 489-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS|Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD|Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT|38 §489-B. Uranium and thorium mining

 §489-B. Uranium and thorium mining Mining for uranium or thorium is prohibited within the State.   [PL 1989, c. 874, §7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 874, §7 (NEW).