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38 ME Rev Stat § 576-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3-A: CLIMATE CHANGE|38 §576-A. Greenhouse gas emissions reductions

 §576-A. Greenhouse gas emissions reductions 1.  2030 annual emissions level.  By January 1, 2030, the State shall reduce gross annual greenhouse gas emissions to at least 45% below the 1990 gross annual greenhouse gas emissions level.   [PL 2019, c. 476, §7 (NEW).] 2.  Interim emissions level.  By January 1, 2040, the gross annual greenhouse gas emissions level must, at a minimum, be on an annual trajectory sufficient to achieve the 2050 annual emissions level in accordance with subsection 3.   [PL 2019, c. 476, §7 (NEW).] 3.  2050 annual emissions level.  By January 1, 2050, the State shall reduce gross annual greenhouse gas emissions to at least 80% below the 1990 gross annual greenhouse gas emissions level.   [PL 2019, c. 476, §7 (NEW).] 4.  Monitoring, reporting and compliance rules.  By July 1, 2021, the department shall adopt rules to track and report to the Legislature on gross annual greenhouse gas emissions and net annual greenhouse gas emissions.   Notwithstanding any provision of section 341‑H to the contrary, by September 1, 2021, the board shall adopt rules to ensure compliance with the levels established by subsections 1 to 3 which:   A. Must be consistent with the climate action plan, as updated pursuant to section 577, subsection 1;   [PL 2019, c. 476, §7 (NEW).]B. Must prioritize greenhouse gas emissions reductions by sectors that are the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions, as identified by the United States Energy Information Administration and in the department's biennial reports submitted under section 578, taking into account gross greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by each sector since 1990 measured as a percentage of statewide gross greenhouse gas emissions and taking into account the cost-effectiveness of future gross greenhouse gas emissions reductions by each sector;   [PL 2019, c. 476, §7 (NEW).]C. Must be fair and equitable and account for and give significant weight to greenhouse gas emissions reductions already achieved by various sectors; and   [PL 2019, c. 476, §7 (NEW).]D. May establish a mechanism for crediting voluntary measures that quantifiably and reliably sequester additional carbon in forests, farms and coastal lands in the State or by the use of materials that sequester additional carbon.   [PL 2019, c. 476, §7 (NEW).]The Department of Transportation, after consultation with the department, may adopt rules as necessary to ensure compliance with the levels established by subsections 1 to 3.   Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2019, c. 476, §7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 476, §7 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 578 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3-A: CLIMATE CHANGE|38 §578. Progress evaluation

 §578. Progress evaluation The department, in consultation with the Maine Climate Council, established under section 577‑A, shall evaluate the State's progress toward meeting the reduction goals specified in section 576‑A and progress toward implementing the climate action plan in section 577. The department, after consultation with the council, shall submit a report of its evaluation to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters by December 1, 2022 and by that date every 2 years thereafter. The department, in consultation with the council, may recommend other metrics to share the progress on climate mitigation and adaptation strategies with the Legislature and public. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters is authorized to report out legislation relating to the report required under this section, and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters may make recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters regarding that legislation.   [PL 2019, c. 476, §10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 144, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 415, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 476, §10 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 579 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3-A: CLIMATE CHANGE|38 §579. Regional greenhouse gas initiative

 §579. Regional greenhouse gas initiative The department may participate in the regional greenhouse gas initiative under chapter 3-B. The commissioner or the commissioner's designee and the members of the Public Utilities Commission are authorized to act as representatives for the State in the regional organization as defined in section 580-A, subsection 20, may contract with organizations and entities when such arrangements are necessary to efficiently carry out the purposes of this section and may coordinate the State's efforts with other states and jurisdictions participating in that initiative, with respect to:   [PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §49 (RPR).]1.  Regional market.  The design, conduct and supervision of a regional market for carbon dioxide allowances;   [PL 2007, c. 317, §16 (NEW).] 2.  Additional offset categories.  The establishment and mutual recognition of additional offset categories that recognize the State's unique geography, economy and natural resources; and   [PL 2007, c. 317, §16 (NEW).] 3.  Ensuring no unfair disadvantage.  Efforts seeking to ensure that electricity generated within participating states and jurisdictions is not unfairly disadvantaged as a result of imports of electricity from nonparticipating states and jurisdictions.   [PL 2007, c. 317, §16 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 330, §24 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 317, §16 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 608, §3 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 369, Pt. D, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 415, §6 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §49 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 580 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3-B: REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE|38 §580. Short title

 §580. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Act of 2007."   [PL 2007, c. 317, §17 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 317, §17 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 580-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 3-B: REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE|38 §580-C. Construction; absence of limitation

 §580-C. Construction; absence of limitation Nothing in this chapter may be construed to limit:   [PL 2007, c. 317, §17 (NEW).]1.  Withdrawal by State.  The ability of this State to withdraw from the regional greenhouse gas initiative; or   [PL 2007, c. 317, §17 (NEW).] 2.  Categories of carbon dioxide emissions offset projects.  The categories of carbon dioxide emissions offset projects that may qualify under agreements among the states and jurisdictions participating in the regional greenhouse gas initiative, particularly with respect to additional categories that take advantage of the geographical, economic or natural resources of this State.   [PL 2007, c. 317, §17 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 317, §17 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 581 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 4: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AIR|38 §581. Declaration of findings and intent

 §581. Declaration of findings and intent The Legislature finds and declares that air pollution exists with varying degrees of severity within this State; that such air pollution is potentially and in some cases actually dangerous to the health of the citizenry, often causes physical discomfort, injury to property and property values, discourages recreational and other uses of the state's resources and is aesthetically unappealing.   [PL 1969, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]The Legislature by this chapter intends to exercise the police power of the State in a coordinated state-wide program to control present and future sources of emission of air contaminants to the end that air polluting activities of every type shall be regulated in a manner that reasonably insures the continued health, safety and general welfare of all of the citizens of the State; protects property values and protects plant and animal life.   [PL 1969, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]Nothing in this chapter is intended, nor shall be construed, to limit, impair, abridge, create, enlarge or otherwise affect, substantively or procedurally, the right of any person to damage or other relief on account of injury to persons or property due to violation of air quality standards or emission standards and to maintain any action or other appropriate procedure therefor; nor to so affect the powers of the State to initiate, prosecute and maintain actions to abate public nuisances.   [PL 1969, c. 474, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 474, §1 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 583-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 4: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AIR|38 §583-A. Regulations for hearing and applications (REPEALED)

 §583-A. Regulations for hearing and applications (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 282, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 300, §39 (RP).
38 ME Rev Stat § 583-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 4: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AIR|38 §583-B. Classification of air quality control regions

 §583-B. Classification of air quality control regions The air quality regions set forth in section 583 or portions thereof are classified as follows:   [PL 1979, c. 381, §6 (NEW).]1.  Class I.  Class I:   A. Those federal lands which have been established as mandatory Class I areas by the Federal Clean Air Act: Acadia National Park located in the Downeast Air Quality Region; Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge located in the Downeast Air Quality Region; and the Roosevelt Campobello International Park located in New Brunswick, Canada;   [PL 1979, c. 381, §6 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 381, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Class II.  The areas in the State not designated Class I or Class III or nonattainment areas shall be Class II areas;   [PL 1979, c. 381, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Class III.     [PL 1979, c. 381, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Nonattainment areas.  The board shall have the authority to designate certain regions or portions thereof as nonattainment areas after opportunity for a public hearing and determination that any ambient air quality standard is being exceeded;   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §157 (AMD).] 5.  Redesignation of class.     A.   [PL 1979, c. 732, §28 (RP).]B. Other areas may be redesignated as follows:   (1) The board may recommend to the Legislature the redesignation of any air quality region in whole or in part, to Class I, II or III. Prior to this recommendation, an opportunity for a public hearing shall be offered in areas which may be affected by the proposed redesignation. Prior to notice of the hearing opportunity, a report shall be made available with a description and an analysis of health, environmental, economic, social and energy impacts with the proposed redesignation. Should the area proposed for redesignation include or be deemed to affect federally owned lands, the board shall consult with the appropriate federal land manager prior to the redesignation. All proposed redesignations shall be submitted to the Legislature for enactment.   [PL 1983, c. 566, §33 (AMD).][PL 1983, c. 566, §33 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 381, §6 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 732, §§28,31 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 566, §§32,33 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B157 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 584 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 4: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AIR|38 §584. Establishment of ambient air quality standards

 §584. Establishment of ambient air quality standards The board may recommend to the Legislature reasonable standards, in this chapter called "ambient air quality standards," within a reasonable air quality region regulating and limiting the amount and types of air contaminants which may exist in the ambient air of the region. The standards shall be designed to preserve or enhance the quality of ambient air within the region and to prevent air pollution. The board shall determine by rule the extent to which those standards apply within those areas to which the public does not have general access.   [PL 1989, c. 144, §1 (AMD).]Prior to recommending ambient air quality standards, the board shall offer an opportunity for a public hearing and shall give public notice of its intent to recommend standards for the region in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375.   [PL 1989, c. 144, §1 (AMD).]The board shall solicit and consider all available information concerning the existing quality of the ambient air within the region; the recreational, industrial and residential uses of land within the region; the effects of existing air contaminants and air pollution upon the uses; the availability and effectiveness of air pollution control apparatus designed to control and reduce the existing air contaminants and air pollution; the expense of purchasing and installing the same, and such other evidence as in the board's judgment will enable it to recommend to the Legislature standards necessary to prevent air pollution within the region.   [PL 1989, c. 144, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 474, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 462, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 282, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A272 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 566, §§34-36 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 760, §2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 878, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 144, §1 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 584-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 4: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AIR|38 §584-A. Ambient air quality standards

 §584-A. Ambient air quality standards For purposes of statutory interpretation, rules, licensing determinations, policy guidance and all other actions by the department or the board, any reference to an ambient air quality standard is interpreted to refer to the national ambient air quality standard established pursuant to Section 109 of the federal Clean Air Act, 42 United States Code, Section 7409, as amended. The department shall implement ambient air quality standards as required by the federal Clean Air Act, 42 United States Code, Section 7409 and regulations promulgated under that section by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the department to adopt emission standards designed to achieve and maintain ambient air quality standards.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §19 (RPR).]1.  Particulate matter.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §19 (RP).] 2.  Sulfur dioxide.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §19 (RP).] 3.  Carbon monoxide.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §19 (RP).] 4.  Photochemical oxidant.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §19 (RP).] 4-A.  Ozone.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §19 (RP).] 5.  Hydrocarbon.   [PL 1995, c. 642, §7 (RP).] 6.  Nitrogen dioxide.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §19 (RP).] 7.  Lead.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §19 (RP).] 8.  Chromium.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §19 (RP).] 9.  Perchloroethylene.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §19 (RP).] 10.  Toluene.   [PL 2011, c. 206, §19 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 570 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 381, §6-A (AMD). PL 1981, c. 157 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 359, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 242 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 155, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 646 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 306, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 642, §7 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 79, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 121, §15 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 206, §19 (RPR).
38 ME Rev Stat § 584-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 4: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AIR|38 §584-B. Establishment of ambient increments -- Class I regions

 §584-B. Establishment of ambient increments -- Class I regions In addition to the ambient air quality standards set forth in section 584‑A, any Class I region or part thereof within the State, including those federal lands designated by the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977, is subject to a maximum allowable increase in concentration of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter and nitrogen oxides over the baseline concentration of that pollutant. An increase shall not be exceeded more than once annually for any period other than an annual period. The maximum allowable increase consists of:   [PL 1989, c. 860, §1 (AMD).]1.  PM10.  In regards to PM10:   A. An increase in the annual arithmetic mean at any location not to exceed 4 micrograms per cubic meter; and   [PL 1995, c. 493, §12 (AMD).]B. An increase in concentration for any 24-hour period at any location not to exceed 8 micrograms per cubic meter; and   [PL 1995, c. 493, §12 (AMD).][PL 1995, c. 493, §12 (AMD).] 2.  Sulfur dioxide.  In regards to sulfur dioxide:   A. An increase in the annual arithmetic mean at any location not to exceed 2 micrograms per cubic meter;   [PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).]B. An increase in concentration for any 24-hour period at any location not to exceed 5 micrograms per cubic meter; and   [PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).]C. An increase in concentration for any 3-hour period at any location not to exceed 25 micrograms per cubic meter.   [PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).] 3.  Nitrogen oxides.  In regards to nitrogen oxides:   A. An increase in the annual arithmetic mean at any location not to exceed 2.5 micrograms per cubic meter to be expressed as nitrogen dioxide.   [PL 1989, c. 860, §2 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 860, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 860, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 493, §12 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 584-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 4: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AIR|38 §584-C. Establishment of ambient increments -- Class II regions

 §584-C. Establishment of ambient increments -- Class II regions In addition to the ambient air quality standards set forth in section 584‑A, any Class II region or part thereof within the State is subject to a maximum allowable increase in concentration of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides over the baseline concentration of that pollutant. An increase shall not be exceeded more than once annually for any period other than an annual period. The maximum allowable increase consists of:   [PL 1989, c. 860, §3 (AMD).]1.  PM10.  In regards to PM10:   A. An increase in the annual arithmetic mean at any location not to exceed 17 micrograms per cubic meter; and   [PL 1995, c. 493, §13 (AMD).]B. An increase in concentration for any 24-hour period at any location not to exceed 30 micrograms per cubic meter;   [PL 1995, c. 493, §13 (AMD).][PL 1995, c. 493, §13 (AMD).] 2.  Sulfur dioxide.  In regards to sulfur dioxide:   A. An increase in the annual arithmetic mean at any location not to exceed 20 micrograms per cubic meter;   [PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).]B. An increase in concentration for any 24-hour period at any location not to exceed 91 micrograms per cubic meter; and   [PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).]C. An increase in concentration for any 3-hour period at any location not to exceed 512 micrograms per cubic meter; and   [RR 1993, c. 1, §128 (COR).][RR 1993, c. 1, §128 (COR).] 3.  Nitrogen oxides.  In regards to nitrogen oxides:   A. An increase in the annual arithmetic mean at any location not to exceed 25.0 micrograms per cubic meter to be expressed as nitrogen dioxide.   [PL 1989, c. 860, §4 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 860, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 860, §§3,4 (AMD). RR 1993, c. 1, §§127,128 (COR). PL 1995, c. 493, §13 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 584-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 4: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AIR|38 §584-D. Establishment of ambient increments -- Class III regions

 §584-D. Establishment of ambient increments -- Class III regions In addition to the ambient air quality standards set forth in section 584‑A, any Class III region or part thereof within the State is subject to a maximum allowable increase in concentration of particulate matter , sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide over the baseline concentration of that pollutant. An increase shall not be exceeded more than once annually for any period other than the annual period. The maximum allowable increase consists of:   [PL 1989, c. 860, §5 (AMD).]1.  PM10.  In regards to PM10:   A. An increase in the annual arithmetic mean at any location not to exceed 34 micrograms per cubic meter; and   [PL 1995, c. 493, §14 (AMD).]B. An increase in concentration for any 24-hour period at any location not to exceed 60 micrograms per cubic meter;   [PL 1995, c. 493, §14 (AMD).][PL 1995, c. 493, §14 (AMD).] 2.  Sulfur dioxide.  In regards to sulfur dioxide:   A. An increase in the annual arithmetic mean at any location not to exceed 40 micrograms per cubic meter;   [PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).]B. An increase in concentration for any 24-hour period at any location not to exceed 182 micrograms per cubic meter; and   [PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).]C. An increase in concentration for any 3-hour period at any location not to exceed 700 micrograms per cubic meter; and   [RR 1993, c. 1, §130 (COR).][RR 1993, c. 1, §130 (COR).] 3.  Nitrogen oxides.  In regards to nitrogen oxides:   A. An increase in the annual arithmetic mean at any location not to exceed 30.0 micrograms per cubic meter to be expressed as nitrogen dioxide.   [PL 1989, c. 860, §6 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 860, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 860, §§5,6 (AMD). RR 1993, c. 1, §§129,130 (COR). PL 1995, c. 493, §14 (AMD).
38 ME Rev Stat § 584-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 4: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AIR|38 §584-E. Exclusions from applicable increments -- Class I, II and III regions

 §584-E. Exclusions from applicable increments -- Class I, II and III regions 1.  Exclusions from applicable increments.  The following concentrations shall be excluded in determining compliance with applicable increments:   A. Concentrations of such pollutant attributable to the increase in emissions from stationary sources which have converted from the use of petroleum products, or natural gas, or both, by reason of an order which is in effect under the provisions of sections 2(a) and (b) of the Federal Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 over the emissions from such sources before the effective date of such order;   [PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).]B. Concentrations of particulate matter attributable to the increase in emissions from construction or other temporary emission-related activities; and   [PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).]C. The increase in concentrations attributable to new sources outside the United States over the concentrations attributable to existing sources which are included in the baseline concentration.   [PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 381, §7 (NEW).
38 ME Rev Stat § 584-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION|Chapter 4: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AIR|38 §584-F. Ozone health warnings

 §584-F. Ozone health warnings 1.  Dissemination of warnings to media.  Whenever monitored data demonstrates or the department predicts that ground-level ozone concentrations have exceeded or will exceed .08 parts per million averaged over an 8-hour period, the department shall disseminate a health warning to the mass media, including television, radio and print media, and shall urge the media to issue the warning to the general public. The department shall use best efforts to educate the media as to the need to broadly disseminate health warnings to the public.   [PL 1999, c. 79, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Telephone hot line.  The department shall provide information to the public on daily ground-level ozone concentrations by a toll-free ozone information telephone hot line.   [PL 1995, c. 306, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 306, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 79, §2 (AMD).