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38 ME Rev Stat § 1298 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 12-B: LEAD ABATEMENT|38 §1298. Registry of leased lead-safe residential dwellings

 §1298. Registry of leased lead-safe residential dwellings 1.  Registry.  The department shall maintain a registry of leased residential dwellings built before 1978 that are lead-safe as designated by the property owners in accordance with subsection 2.   [PL 2007, c. 628, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Designation as lead-safe.  A leased residential dwelling may be designated as lead-safe for the purposes of this section if the property owner has submitted to the department an application for the property to be placed on the registry created under subsection 1. Submission of an application to the registry is voluntary on the part of the property owner.   [PL 2007, c. 628, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).] 3.  Application.  The application under subsection 2 must be submitted together with a report by a lead inspector that indicates that the leased residential dwelling has been tested for the presence of lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust or a report by a lead dust sampling technician that indicates the leased residential dwelling has been tested for lead-contaminated dust. The report must indicate that the dwelling meets the requirements for inclusion on the registry in accordance with the standards and procedures established by the department.   [PL 2009, c. 501, §14 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 628, Pt. B, §4 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 501, §14 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1320 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-A: SEPTIC TANK AND CESSPOOL WASTE AND OTHER WASTE MATERIALS|38 §1320. Septic tank and cesspool waste and other waste materials (REPEALED)

 §1320. Septic tank and cesspool waste and other waste materials (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 353, §3 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 383, §12 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1321 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-A: SEPTIC TANK AND CESSPOOL WASTE AND OTHER WASTE MATERIALS|38 §1321. Disposal of certain materials prohibited (REPEALED)

 §1321. Disposal of certain materials prohibited (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 353, §3 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 383, §12 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1322 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-A: SEPTIC TANK AND CESSPOOL WASTE AND OTHER WASTE MATERIALS|38 §1322. Emergency (REPEALED)

 §1322. Emergency (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 353, §3 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 383, §12 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1361 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-B: UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SITES|38 §1361. Findings and purpose

 §1361. Findings and purpose The Legislature finds and declares that uncontrolled hazardous substance sites within the jurisdiction of the State present a hazard to all the people of the State and that hazard poses a threat or potential threat to the public health, safety or welfare, to the environment of the State and to owners and users of property near or adjacent to uncontrolled sites.   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]The Legislature further finds that adequate measures must be taken to ensure that the threats posed by uncontrolled hazardous substance sites are abated, cleaned up or mitigated promptly.   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]The Legislature further finds that it is in the public interest of the State and its citizens to provide the capacity for prompt and effective planning and implementation of plans to abate, clean up or mitigate threats posed or potentially posed by uncontrolled sites. This paramount state interest outweighs any burden, economic or otherwise, imposed by this chapter.   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1363 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-B: UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SITES|38 §1363. Prohibited acts

 §1363. Prohibited acts No person may handle hazardous substances at an uncontrolled hazardous substance site in violation of any order issued under this chapter.   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1366 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-B: UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SITES|38 §1366. Abatement, clean up and mitigation costs

 §1366. Abatement, clean up and mitigation costs Whenever possible and practical, the commissioner shall make use of resources available under the Superfund program or other federal programs to evaluate and investigate uncontrolled sites and to abate, clean up or mitigate threats or hazards posed or potentially posed by uncontrolled sites.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §269 (AMD).]In the case of a site at which federal resources may be or are being used, proceeds from the sale of bonds for the evaluation and investigation of sites and for implementation of plans to abate, clean up or mitigate hazards or threats posed or potentially posed by an uncontrolled site may be used:   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]1.  Privately owned sites.  In the case of a site that was privately owned at the time of disposal of any hazardous substances, for the state's share of remedial action costs; and   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Sites owned by state or political subdivision.  In the case of a site which was owned at the time of disposal of any hazardous substances by the state or a political subdivision thereof, for the state's share of response costs.   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).] In the case of a site where federal resources are not used, the commissioner shall notify the Governor in writing. The Governor may authorize the commissioner to proceed under this chapter without those resources. In the event the State proceeds at its own expense with work eligible for federal funding, the commissioner shall present the United States Environmental Protection Agency with a demand for reimbursement.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §269 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 192, §30 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B269 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1367-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-B: UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SITES|38 §1367-A. Limited exemption from liability for financial institutions and federal and state banking or lending agencies (REPEALED)

 §1367-A. Limited exemption from liability for financial institutions and federal and state banking or lending agencies (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 811, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 811, §7 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 732, §A11 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1367-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-B: UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SITES|38 §1367-C. Limit on obligation to replace or treat water supply wells

 §1367-C. Limit on obligation to replace or treat water supply wells If a water supply well is installed after October 1, 1994 to serve a location that immediately before the well installation was served by a viable community public water system, and the well is or becomes contaminated with a hazardous substance:   [PL 1993, c. 621, §8 (NEW).]1.  Delineated contaminated area.  Neither the commissioner nor any responsible party is obligated under this chapter to reimburse any person for the expense of treating or replacing the well if the well is installed in an area delineated by the department as contaminated as provided in section 548, subsection 1; and   [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §79 (AMD).] 2.  Areas not delineated.  The obligation of the commissioner or any responsible party under this chapter with regard to replacement or treatment of the well is limited to reimbursement of the expense of installing the well and its proper abandonment if the well was installed in an area other than one described in subsection 1. The well owner is responsible in such a case for other expenses of replacing or treating the water supply well, including the cost of any pump or piping installed with the well.   [PL 1995, c. 462, Pt. A, §79 (AMD).] For purposes of this section, "viable community public water system" has the same meaning as in section 548.   [PL 1993, c. 621, §8 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 621, §8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 462, §A79 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1368 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-B: UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SITES|38 §1368. Emergency

 §1368. Emergency Whenever the commissioner determines that an emergency exists as the result of a threat or hazard posed by an uncontrolled site, the commissioner shall immediately notify the Governor. The Governor may declare an emergency and, in addition to whatever action is necessary and available to him under law, may authorize the Commissioner of Environmental Protection in conjunction with the Commissioner of Public Safety to:   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]1.  Take control.  Take control of the uncontrolled site and threatened adjacent areas;   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Secure.  Secure the uncontrolled site;   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Eject.  Eject all persons from the uncontrolled site;   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Dispose, treat, store or handle.  Dispose, treat, store or otherwise handle all hazardous substances located on the uncontrolled site, including soil and water contaminated by hazardous substances; and   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Take action.  Take whatever other action is deemed necessary to abate, clean up or mitigate the threat or hazard posed by the uncontrolled site.   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1369 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-B: UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SITES|38 §1369. Immunity

 §1369. Immunity Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 14, chapter 741, neither the State nor any agency or employee thereof engaged in any abatement, clean up or mitigation activity, while complying with or attempting to comply with this chapter, or with any rule promulgated or directive issued in the implementation of this chapter, may be liable for the death of or injury to persons, or damage to property, as a result of that activity. This section shall not affect the right of any person to receive benefits to which he would otherwise be entitled under the workers' compensation law or any other pension law, nor the right of any person to receive benefits or compensation under any act of Congress.   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1370 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-B: UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SITES|38 §1370. Property forfeited

 §1370. Property forfeited The following property shall be subject to forfeiture to the State in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 1319-U and all property rights therein shall be in the State:   [PL 1987, c. 517, §30 (AMD).]1.  Real estate.  All real estate, structures, appurtenances, improvements, equipment, machinery, containers, tanks, conveyances, products, materials and supplies used directly or intended to be used directly in violation of any provision of this chapter; and   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Moneys.  All moneys, negotiable instruments, securities or other things of value furnished or intended to be furnished by any person in any transaction, and all proceeds traceable to such a transaction, intended to be used directly in violation of any provision of this chapter.   [PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 517, §30 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1380 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-C: SLUDGE AND RESIDUALS UTILIZATION RESEARCH|38 §1380. Foundation established; purpose (REPEALED)

 §1380. Foundation established; purpose (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 668, §127 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1381 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-C: SLUDGE AND RESIDUALS UTILIZATION RESEARCH|38 §1381. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §1381. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 668, §127 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1382 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-C: SLUDGE AND RESIDUALS UTILIZATION RESEARCH|38 §1382. Board of trustees (REPEALED)

 §1382. Board of trustees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 517, §B2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 465, §A25 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 465, §C2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 668, §128 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1383 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-C: SLUDGE AND RESIDUALS UTILIZATION RESEARCH|38 §1383. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

 §1383. Powers and duties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 668, §129 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1384 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-C: SLUDGE AND RESIDUALS UTILIZATION RESEARCH|38 §1384. Limitation of powers (REPEALED)

 §1384. Limitation of powers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 668, §129 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1385 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-C: SLUDGE AND RESIDUALS UTILIZATION RESEARCH|38 §1385. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees (REPEALED)

 §1385. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 668, §129 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1386 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-C: SLUDGE AND RESIDUALS UTILIZATION RESEARCH|38 §1386. Donations to the State (REPEALED)

 §1386. Donations to the State (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 668, §129 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1387 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-C: SLUDGE AND RESIDUALS UTILIZATION RESEARCH|38 §1387. Annual report; audit (REPEALED)

 §1387. Annual report; audit (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 668, §129 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1388 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-C: SLUDGE AND RESIDUALS UTILIZATION RESEARCH|38 §1388. Dissolution of foundation (REPEALED)

 §1388. Dissolution of foundation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 668, §129 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1389 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-C: SLUDGE AND RESIDUALS UTILIZATION RESEARCH|38 §1389. Funding (REPEALED)

 §1389. Funding (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 668, §129 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1390 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-C: SLUDGE AND RESIDUALS UTILIZATION RESEARCH|38 §1390. Liability (REPEALED)

 §1390. Liability (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 799, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 668, §129 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1391 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-D: WELLHEAD PROTECTION|38 §1391. Declaration of policy

 §1391. Declaration of policy The Legislature finds and declares it to be the policy of the State, consistent with its duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, to establish a coordinated statewide program to protect drinking water wells from contamination by oil or hazardous waste. The Legislature further finds that spills of oil and hazardous waste pose a significant risk to groundwater quality and that the handling of those substances near drinking water wells should be restricted to reduce the risk of contamination.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1392 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-D: WELLHEAD PROTECTION|38 §1392. Definitions

 §1392. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).]1.  Aboveground heating oil supply tank.  "Aboveground heating oil supply tank" means an aboveground oil storage tank that is connected directly to an oil-burning heating appliance and is used solely to store heating oil.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Aboveground oil storage facility.  "Aboveground oil storage facility" has the meaning set out in section 562-A, subsection 1-A.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Aboveground oil storage tank.  "Aboveground oil storage tank" has the meaning set out in section 562-A, subsection 1-B.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Community drinking water well.  "Community drinking water well" means a public drinking water well that supplies a community water system as defined under Title 22, section 2660-B, subsection 2.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 5.  Double-walled tank.  "Double-walled tank" means a tank with inner and outer walls separated by an interstitial space that allows detection and containment of leaks.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 6.  Hazardous waste.  "Hazardous waste" means any substance identified as hazardous waste by the board pursuant to section 1319-O.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 7.  Oil.  "Oil" has the meaning set out in section 562-A, subsection 15. "Oil" does not include liquefied natural gas or other liquefied petroleum that is a gas at ambient temperatures.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 8.  Private drinking water well.  "Private drinking water well" means a well that is used to supply water for human consumption and that is not a public drinking water well.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 9.  Public drinking water well.  "Public drinking water well" means a drinking water supply well for a public water system as defined in Title 22, section 2601, subsection 8.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 10.  Underground oil storage facility.  "Underground oil storage facility" has the meaning set out in section 562-A, subsection 21.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 11.  Wellhead protection zone.  "Wellhead protection zone" means:   A. In the case of a private drinking water well, the area within 300 feet of the well; and   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).]B. In the case of a public drinking water well, the greater of:   (1) The area within 1,000 feet of the well; and   (2) The source water protection area of the well if mapped by the Department of Health and Human Services as described under Title 30-A, section 2001, subsection 20-A.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1393 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-D: WELLHEAD PROTECTION|38 §1393. Prohibition on installation of facilities in wellhead protection zones

 §1393. Prohibition on installation of facilities in wellhead protection zones 1.  Prohibition.  Unless otherwise exempted pursuant to subsection 2:   A. A person may not install an underground oil storage facility in a wellhead protection zone; and   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).]B. After September 30, 2008, a person may not install in a wellhead protection zone:   (1) An aboveground oil storage facility;   (2) An automobile graveyard as defined in Title 30-A, section 3752, subsection 1 or an automobile recycling business as defined in Title 30-A, section 3752, subsection 1-A;   (3) An automobile body shop or other automobile maintenance and repair facility;   (4) A dry cleaning facility that uses perchloroethylene;   (5) A metal finishing or plating facility; or   (6) A commercial hazardous waste facility as defined under section 1303-C, subsection 4.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §21 (AMD).][PL 2011, c. 206, §21 (AMD).] 2.  Exceptions.  Subsection 1 does not apply to:   A. A facility in existence on the effective date of the prohibition established under subsection 1;   [PL 2011, c. 206, §22 (AMD).]B. The replacement or expansion of an underground oil storage facility in existence on September 30, 2001 or a facility identified in subsection 1, paragraph B in existence on September 30, 2008 as long as the replacement or expansion occurs on the same property, the facility meets all applicable requirements of law and, in the case of replacement, the facility owner:   (1) Within 30 days after removal of the existing facility, notifies the commissioner and municipal code enforcement officer in writing of the owner's intent to replace the facility; and   (2) Commences construction of the replacement facility within 2 years after removal of the existing facility;   [PL 2011, c. 206, §23 (AMD).]C. The conversion of an aboveground oil storage facility in existence on September 30, 2001 to an underground oil storage facility or vice versa, as long as the conversion occurs on the same property and the facility to be converted meets all applicable requirements of law;   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).]D. The installation of an oil storage facility used solely to store heating oil for consumption on the premises, including the installation of an aboveground heating oil supply tank; or   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).]E. The installation of a facility located on the same property as a well serving only users of that property.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).]This subsection may not be interpreted to allow the conversion, replacement or expansion of an underground oil storage tank or underground oil storage facility subject to the abandonment requirement under section 566-A.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §§22, 23 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 501, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 206, §§21-23 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 1394 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 13-D: WELLHEAD PROTECTION|38 §1394. Variances

 §1394. Variances The provisions of this section govern the granting of a variance from the prohibitions under section 1393.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).]1.  Community drinking water well, private drinking water well or well that supplies school.  In the case of a community drinking water well, a private drinking water well or a well that supplies drinking water to a school, the commissioner may grant a variance from the prohibition of section 1393 if the applicant demonstrates that no hydrogeologic connection exists between the proposed facility and the water supply at issue.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Public drinking water well that is not community drinking water well or does not supply school.  In the case of a public drinking water well other than a community drinking water well or a drinking water well supplying drinking water to a school, the commissioner may grant a variance from the prohibition of section 1393 if the commissioner determines that the engineering and monitoring measures proposed by the applicant exceed regulatory requirements and will effectively minimize the likelihood of drinking water contamination due to the discharge of oil or hazardous waste.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Determination.  In considering whether to grant a variance under this section, the commissioner may consider the importance of the groundwater resource, the hydrogeology of the site and other relevant factors.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Procedure.  The commissioner shall provide public notice and an opportunity for public comment on each variance request. The commissioner may deny a variance request or approve the request with or without conditions. The decision must be in writing with findings sufficient to explain the basis of the decision. The decision may be appealed to the board under section 341-D, subsection 4, paragraph A.   [PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 569, §6 (NEW).