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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §341-B. Rules

§341-B. Rules
The purpose of the Board of Environmental Protection is to provide informed, independent and timely decisions on the interpretation, administration and enforcement of the laws relating to environmental protection and to provide for credible, fair and responsible public participation in department decisions. The board shall fulfill its purpose through rulemaking, decisions on selected permit applications, decisions on appeals of the commissioner's licensing actions, review of the commissioner's enforcement actions and recommending changes in the law to the Legislature.   [PL 2019, c. 315, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 890, §§A13,40 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. H, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 315, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §341-E. Board meetings

§341-E. Board meetings
Board meetings held under section 341‑D are governed by the following provisions.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. H, §13 (AMD).]
1.  Quorum.
Four members of the board constitute a quorum. A quorum is required to open a meeting and for a vote of the board.
[PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. H, §13 (AMD).]
2.  Proceedings recorded.
All proceedings before the board must be recorded electronically.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §13 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 890, §§A13,40 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. H, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §341-F. Administration

§341-F. Administration
Responsibility for the administration of the board lies with the chair.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §13 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
1.  Staff.
Staff of the board must be hired by the chair with the consent of the board. The executive analyst shall direct the daily administrative and operational functions of the board and board staff in an impartial and objective manner. The board shall prescribe the duties of the executive analyst. The executive analyst is prohibited from participating in any activity that substantially compromises the executive analyst's ability to discharge effectively and impartially the executive analyst's duties to the board.
[PL 1999, c. 784, §7 (AMD).]
2.  Unclassified employee.
The executive analyst of the board is unclassified and may be removed by majority vote of the board.
[PL 1999, c. 784, §7 (AMD).]
3.  Conflict of interest.
Notwithstanding Title 5, section 18, subsection 1, each professional staff member of the board is an "executive employee" solely for the purposes of Title 5, section 18.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §13 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
4.  Budget.
The board shall prepare and adopt a biennial operating budget to be submitted to the commissioner for inclusion in the department's budget.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §13 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
5.  Consultants.
The board may obtain the services of consultants on a contractual basis or otherwise as necessary to carry out the responsibilities under this Title.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §13 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
6.  Cooperation with other agencies.
The board may cooperate with other state or federal departments or agencies to carry out the responsibilities under this Title.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §13 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 890, §§A13,40 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 784, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §341-G. Board of Environmental Protection Fund

§341-G. Board of Environmental Protection Fund
There is established the Board of Environmental Protection Fund to be used by the board as a nonlapsing fund to carry out its duties under this Title. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the funds identified in subsection 1 transfer annually to the Board of Environmental Protection Fund in an amount not to exceed $325,000. Money in the Board of Environmental Protection Fund may only be expended in accordance with allocations approved by the Legislature.   [PL 2003, c. 245, §2 (AMD).]
1.  Transfer funds.
The amount transferred from each fund must be proportional to that fund's contribution to the total special revenues received by the department under chapter 2, subchapter 2; section 551; chapter 13, subchapter 4; and section 1364. Any funds received by the board from the General Fund must be credited towards the amount owed by the Maine Environmental Protection Fund, chapter 2, subchapter 2.
[PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. A, §49 (RPR).]
2.  Investment of funds.
Money in the Board of Environmental Protection Fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the board in the exercise of its responsibilities under this Title must be deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund and may be invested as provided by law. Interest on these investments must be credited to the fund.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §13 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 890, §A13 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §A40 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 817, §8 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 364, §18 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 245, §2 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. NNNN, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 319, §7 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. A, §49 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §341-H. Departmental rulemaking

§341-H. Departmental rulemaking
Subject to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A, the board may adopt, amend or repeal reasonable rules and emergency rules necessary for the interpretation, implementation and enforcement of any provision of law that the department is charged with administering as provided in this section. The board shall also adopt, amend and repeal rules as necessary for the conduct of the department's business, including the processing of applications, the conduct of hearings and other administrative matters.   [PL 2019, c. 315, §5 (NEW).]
1.  Rule-making authority of the board.
[PL 2019, c. 315, §5 (RP).]
2.  Rule-making authority of the commissioner.
[PL 2019, c. 315, §5 (RP).]
3.  Duties of department.
The department shall:
A. Identify in its regulatory agenda under Title 5, section 8060, when feasible, a proposed rule or provision of a proposed rule that is anticipated to be more stringent than a federal standard, if an applicable federal standard exists; and   [PL 2019, c. 315, §5 (AMD).]
B. During the consideration of any proposed rule, when feasible, and using information available to it, identify provisions of the proposed rule that the department believes would impose a regulatory burden more stringent than the burden imposed by the federal standard, if such a federal standard exists, and shall explain in a separate section of the basis statement the justification for the difference between the agency rule and the federal standard.   [PL 2019, c. 315, §5 (AMD).]
C. [PL 2019, c. 315, §5 (RP).]
[PL 2019, c. 315, §5 (AMD).]
3-A.  Additional public comment.
Notwithstanding Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2 or 2‑A, the board shall accept and consider additional public comment on a proposed rule following the close of the formal rule-making comment period at a meeting that is not a public hearing only if the additional public comment is directly related to comments received during the formal rule-making comment period or is in response to changes to the proposed rule. Public notice of the meeting must comply with Title 1, section 406 and must state that the board will accept additional public comment on the proposed rule at that meeting.
[PL 2019, c. 315, §5 (NEW).]
4.  Legislative review of a rule.
If a rule adopted by the board is the subject of a request for legislative review of a rule under Title 5, chapter 377‑A, the Executive Director of the Legislative Council shall immediately notify the board of that request and of the legislative committee's decision under that chapter on whether or not to review the rule.
[PL 2019, c. 315, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. H, §14 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 538, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 315, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §342-A. Operations (REPEALED)

§342-A. Operations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 816, §Z5 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 546, §4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 499, §10 (RP). PL 1991, c. 499, §26 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §343. Regulations (REPEALED)

§343. Regulations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 300, §9 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §§751,752 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 566, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §343-A. Rules (REPEALED)

§343-A. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 566, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A19,40 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §343-B. Preapplication and presubmission meetings

§343-B. Preapplication and presubmission meetings
At the request of a potential applicant or when required by rule, the department shall hold a preapplication meeting to identify the issues, types of information and documentation necessary for the department to properly assess a specific project. For any application that has had a preapplication meeting, the department shall also hold a presubmission meeting to review the application prior to the application being filed by the applicant unless the department determines that the presubmission meeting is unnecessary based upon the complexity of the application, status of development of the application or other factors and the applicant agrees not to hold a presubmission meeting.   [PL 2005, c. 330, §4 (AMD).]
The board may adopt rules that identify classes of applications that require an applicant to attend a preapplication and presubmission meeting held by the department prior to submitting the application.   [PL 1991, c. 804, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 804, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 804, §B1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 804, §B7 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 330, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §343-D. Pollution Prevention and Small Business Assistance Advisory Panel (REPEALED)

§343-D. Pollution Prevention and Small Business Assistance Advisory Panel
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 804, §C3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 804, §C5 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 500, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 500, §5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 465, §A11 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 465, §C2 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 656, §A18 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 121, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §§6, 7 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §13 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 206, §§5, 6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 206, §37 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 36, §22 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §343-F. Reporting and disclosure requirements

§343-F. Reporting and disclosure requirements
An environmental professional who obtains analytical information indicating a discharge or release of a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, hazardous matter, special waste, pollutant or contaminant, including petroleum products or by-products at a site, at levels that, in that professional's best professional judgment, require removal or remedial action to prevent significant threats to public health or the environment shall advise that professional's client of that information.   [PL 1993, c. 355, §5 (NEW).]
If the client of the environmental professional is not the owner or operator of the site, the client shall disclose the analytical information to the owner or operator of the site. Upon receipt of that information, the owner or operator shall submit this information to the commissioner within a reasonable time period unless the time period is otherwise prescribed by law. This section does not affect the legal protections afforded to confidential business information or other privileges, if any, that may be applicable. If the client makes a disclosure and the owner or operator does not submit this information to the commissioner, the client and the environmental professional may not be held liable for the owner's or the operator's failure to disclose.   [PL 1993, c. 355, §5 (NEW).]
An applicant or permit holder who directly or indirectly retains an environmental professional for the purpose of providing information to the department shall disclose to the department if the environmental professional has a direct or indirect financial interest in the applicant, the permit holder or the property or activity that is the subject of the permit.   [PL 2007, c. 399, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 355, §5 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 399, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §343-G. Environmental management systems (REPEALED)

§343-G. Environmental management systems
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 562, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 38 §343-G, sub-§4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §343-I. Smart Tracks for Exceptional Performers and Upward Performers Program

§343-I. Smart Tracks for Exceptional Performers and Upward Performers Program
The Smart Tracks for Exceptional Performers and Upward Performers Program, known as "the STEP-UP Program" and referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the department and administered by the commissioner. In cooperation with program participants, the department shall establish guidelines for the program. The department shall create a contractual relationship between the commissioner and state organizations and businesses to achieve sustainability objectives, including energy and natural resources conservation. For the purposes of the program, "sustainability" means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The program must include a variety of sustainability tracks and goals and must be publicized at local and state levels. Beginning January 2006 and biennially thereafter, the department shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters on the status of the program, progress toward meeting goals and recommended changes to improve the program.   [PL 2005, c. 90, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 90, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §345. Hearings (REPEALED)

§345. Hearings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 300, §9 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §§755-757 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 524, §16 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 566, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §345-A. Hearings

§345-A. Hearings
1.  Hearings.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §28 (RP); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
1-A.  Department hearings.
The board and commissioner may hold public hearings as necessary to carry out responsibilities under this Title.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §29 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
2.  Maine Administrative Procedure Act.
Except as provided elsewhere, all hearings of the department must be conducted in accordance with the procedural requirements of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §30 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
2-A.  Intervenor procedures.
The board shall adopt rules that define the procedures and scope of participation for intervenors.
[PL 1991, c. 804, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Fees.
The Commissioner of Environmental Protection may establish fees which recover the expenses entailed in providing notice to interested persons required by this section or reproducing all or any part of the record of any hearings for the applicant or interested persons.
[PL 1983, c. 566, §6 (NEW).]
4.  Subpoena power.
The board and commissioner may each issue subpoenas to compel the production of books, records and other data related to the matters in issue at any hearing. If any person served with a subpoena demonstrates to the satisfaction of the issuer of the subpoena that the production of the information would, if made public, divulge methods or processes which are entitled to protection as trade secrets, the information shall be disclosed only at a nonpublic portion of the hearing and shall be confidential and not available for public inspection. If any person fails or refuses to obey such a subpoena, the issuer of the subpoena may apply to any Justice of the Superior Court for an order compelling that person to comply with the subpoena. The Superior Court may issue an order and may punish failure to obey the order as civil contempt.
[PL 1985, c. 746, §10 (NEW).]
5.  Public meetings.
At the board's or commissioner's discretion, the board or commissioner may schedule and hold public meetings in the geographic area of a proposed project for the purpose of collecting comments that become part of the record in a pending action. Any such meeting must be held during the period when written public comments may be submitted to the department. This subsection and the conduct of a public meeting do not change any other obligation the department has to hold public hearings that are mandatory by statute or required after a timely request is filed.
[PL 2007, c. 43, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 566, §6 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 743, §3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 589, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 746, §10 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A28-30,40 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 804, §A4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 43, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §346. Judicial appeals

§346. Judicial appeals
1.  Appeal to Superior Court.
Except as provided in subsection 4 and section 347‑A, subsection 3 or 4, any person aggrieved by any order or other final action of the board or commissioner may appeal to the Superior Court. These appeals to the Superior Court must be taken in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7.
[PL 2023, c. 139, §5 (AMD).]
2.
[PL 1977, c. 694, §759 (RP).]
2-A.  Appeal.
Any party to the appeal in the Superior Court under this section may obtain review by appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the law court. The appeal shall be taken as in other civil cases.
[PL 1977, c. 696, §342 (NEW).]
3.  Limitation.
[PL 2001, c. 232, §4 (RP).]
4.  Appeal of decision.
A judicial appeal of final action by the board or commissioner regarding an application for an expedited wind energy development, as defined in Title 35‑A, section 3451, subsection 4, or a general permit pursuant to section 480‑HH or section 636‑A must be taken to the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the Law Court. The Law Court has exclusive jurisdiction over request for judicial review of final action by the commissioner or the board regarding expedited wind energy developments or a general permit pursuant to section 480‑HH or section 636‑A. These appeals to the Law Court must be taken in the manner provided in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7 and the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80C.
[PL 2011, c. 420, Pt. A, §34 (RPR).]
5.  Tolling of deadlines.
When a license or permit decision or other final action of the board or the commissioner is appealed to a court in accordance with this section, the board or the commissioner may toll for the pendency of the judicial appeal the running of time for any deadline established in the license, permit or action under appeal.
[PL 2023, c. 139, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 300, §9 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §§758,759 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §342 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 232, §4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 661, Pt. B, §§7, 8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. E, §5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 642, Pt. B, §§3, 4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 420, Pt. A, §34 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 139, §§5, 6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §347. Violations (REPEALED)

§347. Violations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 300, §9 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §760 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 444, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 566, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 743, §4 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 796, §16 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 496, §A3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 746, §11 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 810, §§7,8,11 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 311, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §347-B. Modification, revocation or suspension of license (REPEALED)

§347-B. Modification, revocation or suspension of license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 311, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A33,40 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §347-C. Right of inspection and entry

§347-C. Right of inspection and entry
Employees and agents of the department may:   [PL 2017, c. 137, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]
1.  Property.
Enter any property at reasonable hours in order to inspect the property to take samples, inspect records relevant to any regulated activity or conduct tests as appropriate to determine compliance with any laws administered by the department or the terms and conditions of any order, regulation, license, permit, approval or decision of the commissioner or of the board; and
[PL 2017, c. 137, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]
2.  Buildings.
Enter any building with the consent of the property owner, occupant or agent, or pursuant to an administrative search warrant, in order to inspect the property or structure, including the premises of an industrial user of a publicly owned treatment works, and to take samples, inspect records relevant to any regulated activity or conduct tests as appropriate to determine compliance with any laws administered by the department or the terms and conditions of any order, regulation, license, permit, approval or decision of the commissioner or of the board.
[PL 2017, c. 137, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 311, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B5 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 794, §A6 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 137, Pt. A, §5 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §349-A. Mining rules (REPEALED)

§349-A. Mining rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 874, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 653, §7 (RP). PL 2011, c. 653, §33 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION AND POWERS › 38 §349-B. Debarment from department contracts

§349-B. Debarment from department contracts
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Repeat violation" means a violation of any legal requirement under this Title, or rules adopted under this Title, or of the terms or conditions of a license, permit or order issued by the board or the commissioner when a previous violation of any legal requirement under this Title, or rules adopted under this Title, or of the terms or conditions of a license, permit or order issued by the board or the commissioner was found.   [PL 2007, c. 300, §1 (NEW).]
B. "Business" means a corporation, business trust, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, firm, association, organization or any other legal or commercial entity.   [PL 2009, c. 360, §1 (NEW).]
C. "Direct financial interest" means ownership or part ownership of a business, including lands, stocks, bonds, debentures, warrants, partnership shares or other holdings, and also means any other arrangement where the individual may benefit from that individual's holding in or salary from that business. "Direct financial interest" includes employment, pensions, creditor relationships, real property and other financial relationships.   [PL 2009, c. 360, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 360, §§1, 2 (AMD).]
2.  Debarment.
The commissioner may, after hearing, debar from participation in contracts with the department for 2 years any individual or business found to have committed a repeat violation when either the time for filing an appeal of the determination of that violation has expired or the appeals process has been exhausted.
A. If an individual is debarred under this section, any business in which that individual holds a direct financial interest may also be debarred if the commissioner finds that the individual is in a position to substantially influence the business's compliance with the laws and rules administered by the department.   [PL 2009, c. 360, §3 (NEW).]
B. If a business is debarred under this section:
(1) Any individual that holds a direct financial interest in that debarred business may also be debarred if the commissioner finds that the individual knew or should have known of the actions or inactions upon which the debarment of the business is based and was or is in a position to substantially influence the debarred business's compliance with the laws and rules administered by the department; and
(2) Any other business that holds a direct financial interest in that debarred business may also be debarred if the commissioner finds that either business was or is in a position to substantially influence compliance by the other business with the laws and rules administered by the department.   [PL 2009, c. 360, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 360, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 300, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 360, §§1-3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1-A: ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT PROGRAM › 38 §349-L. Scope of program

§349-L. Scope of program
This subchapter is intended to enhance the protection of human health and the environment by encouraging regulated entities to voluntarily discover, disclose, correct and prevent violations of state and federal environmental requirements. An environmental audit program and a compliance management system developed under this subchapter may be part of a regulated entity's comprehensive environmental management system.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1-A: ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT PROGRAM › 38 §349-N. Incentives

§349-N. Incentives
Subject to section 349‑Q, and notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to penalties, the department may adjust or mitigate penalties for violations of environmental requirements in accordance with this section.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
1.  No gravity-based penalties.
If the department determines that a regulated entity satisfies all of the conditions of section 349‑O, the department may not impose in any administrative proceeding or seek in any civil action any gravity-based penalty for a violation that is discovered and disclosed by the regulated entity.
[PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Reduction of gravity-based penalties by 75%.
If the department determines that the regulated entity satisfies the conditions of section 349‑O, subsections 2 to 9, the department shall reduce by 75% gravity-based penalties that would otherwise be associated with violations discovered and disclosed by the regulated entity.
[PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
3.  No recommendation for criminal prosecution.
If the department determines that the regulated entity satisfies the conditions of section 349‑O, subsections 2 to 9, the department may not recommend that criminal charges be brought against the regulated entity if the department determines that the violation is not part of a pattern or practice that demonstrates or involves:
A. A prevalent management philosophy or practice that conceals or condones environmental violations; or   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
B. High-level corporate officials' or managers' conscious involvement in, or willful blindness to, violations of state or federal environmental laws.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
Whether or not the department recommends the regulated entity for criminal prosecution under this section, the department may recommend for prosecution the criminal acts of individual managers or employees under existing policies guiding the exercise of enforcement discretion.
[PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
4.  No routine request for environmental audit reports.
The department may not request an environmental audit report in connection with a routine inspection of a regulated entity. If the department has reason to believe that a violation by a regulated entity of an environmental requirement has occurred, the department may seek any information relevant to identifying violations or determining liability or the extent of harm resulting from the violation.
[PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1-A: ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT PROGRAM › 38 §349-P. Economic benefit

§349-P. Economic benefit
1.  Department discretion.
In order to ensure that regulated entities that violate environmental requirements do not gain an economic advantage over regulated entities that comply with environmental requirements, this subchapter may not be construed to limit the discretion of the department to recover any economic benefit gained as a result of noncompliance by a regulated entity.
[PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Waiver; insignificant economic benefit.
The department may waive the entire penalty, including any penalty for economic benefit gained as a result of noncompliance, for a regulated entity that meets all the requirements of section 349‑O when, in the department's opinion, the violation does not merit any penalty due to the insignificant amount of any economic benefit.
[PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1-A: ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT PROGRAM › 38 §349-Q. Application

§349-Q. Application
This subchapter does not limit any authority of the department to adjust or otherwise mitigate any penalty imposed or sought by the department for a violation when the regulated entity responsible for the violation does not receive an incentive under this subchapter for the same violation.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 1-A: ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT PROGRAM › 38 §349-R. Rules

§349-R. Rules
The board may adopt rules to implement the regulation of environmental audit programs established in this subchapter. Rules adopted under this section are major substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 304, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 2: MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND › 38 §351. Maine Environmental Protection Fund

§351. Maine Environmental Protection Fund
The Maine Environmental Protection Fund, referred to in this subchapter as "the fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund to supplement licensing programs administered by the Department of Environmental Protection. Except as otherwise provided in this section, all fees established under this subchapter must be credited to the fund, and administrative expenses directly related to licensing programs must be charged to the fund.   [PL 2011, c. 653, §8 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 653, §33 (AFF).]
All fees related to metallic mineral mining applications and permits under section 352, subsection 4‑A must be credited to the Metallic Mining Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account, which is established as a subaccount of the Maine Environmental Protection Fund to provide for prompt and effective planning, oversight and implementation of metallic mineral mining operations.   [PL 2011, c. 653, §9 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 653, §33 (AFF).]
Money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the department in the exercise of its responsibilities under its licensing programs shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund and may be invested in as provided by statute. Interest on these investments shall be credited to the fund.   [PL 1983, c. 574, §1 (NEW).]
Allowable expenditures include Personal Services, All Other and Capital Expenditures associated with prelicense or permit activities such as application reviews, public hearings and appeals, the actual license or permit processing activities and associated post-license or permit compliance activities required to assure continued licensee or permittee compliance and enforcement activities as a result of license or permit noncompliance.   [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. WW, §1 (AMD).]
The commissioner may, subject to the approval of the Governor, apply for, accept on behalf of the State and deposit to the fund funds, grants, bequests, gifts or contributions from any person, corporation or governmental entity. The funds must be expended consistent with the purposes of the department as established in section 341‑A.   [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. WW, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 574, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 192, §8 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 787, §5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 9, §E27 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 653, §§ 8, 9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 653, §33 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. WW, §§1, 2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 2: MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND › 38 §353-C. Borrow pit and mining fees

§353-C. Borrow pit and mining fees
Fees received under chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 7 and article 8‑A must be deposited in the Maine Environmental Protection Fund and are governed by the general provisions of this subchapter.   [PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. GG, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 673, §GG1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 2: MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND › 38 §354. Federal programs

§354. Federal programs
Notwithstanding section 352, if the department is required by federal law to issue any certificate, permit or license, the commissioner shall establish a fee schedule identical to the federal program that is most like the state program. If there are no similar state programs, the commissioner shall adopt the appropriate fee schedule based upon identified costs including liaison costs.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 574, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 3: LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND › 38 §355. Lake Environmental Protection Fund

§355. Lake Environmental Protection Fund
The Lake Environmental Protection Fund, referred to in this subchapter as the "fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund to assist the municipalities of the State in defraying legal expenses which may be incurred as a result of the regulation of land use activities and the enforcement of land use laws and ordinances in lake watersheds. The fund consists of such money as is appropriated to it from time to time by the Legislature. It is administered by the department and the money in it deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund and may be invested as provided by law. Interest on these investments must be credited to the fund.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 349, §H28 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 3: LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND › 38 §356. Disbursements

§356. Disbursements
The fund is available to compensate the municipalities of the State for legal expenses, including court costs, attorneys' fees and expert and other witness fees, incurred in the enforcement of local land use laws and ordinances affecting great ponds and the defense of regulatory actions taken pursuant to such land use laws and ordinances. The State shall provide 75% of a municipality's legal expenses which must be matched with a 25% local share, except that no single municipality may receive more than $25,000 from the fund in any fiscal year. For purposes of this subchapter, "land use laws and ordinances" means those laws and ordinances enumerated in Title 30‑A, section 4452, subsection 5.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 349, §H28 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 769, §A171 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 3: LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND › 38 §357. Procedure

§357. Procedure
Within 90 days of the completion of litigation or settlement for which compensation for legal expenses is available under section 356, a municipality may apply to the commissioner for reimbursement of those expenses that have not been awarded to it by the court and paid pursuant to Title 30‑A, section 4452, subsection 3, paragraph D. The commissioner shall make an award of compensation that the commissioner determines to be just under the circumstances. In order to be awarded compensation, it is not necessary that the municipality prevail in the litigation or the settlement, but only that its position be determined by the commissioner to have been reasonable. Awards are made on a first-come first-served basis.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §17 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 349, §H28 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 884, §C4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subchapter 4: MAINE POLLUTION PREVENTION FUND › 38 §358. Maine Pollution Prevention Fund

§358. Maine Pollution Prevention Fund
1.  Fund established.
The Maine Pollution Prevention Fund, referred to in this subchapter as the "fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund administered by the commissioner for the purpose of strengthening environmental protection in the State through pollution prevention activities and methods. The money deposited with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund may be invested as provided by law. Interest on these investments is credited to the fund.
[PL 1991, c. 520, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Fund sources.
The fund may receive money from the following sources:
A. Contributions from other entities, both public and private; and   [PL 1991, c. 520, §2 (NEW).]
B. Registration and associated fees for pollution prevention workshops held by the commissioner.   [PL 1991, c. 520, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1991, c. 520, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Purposes.
Money in the fund may be used to establish and support pollution prevention programs and activities. This fund may:
A. Support the reduction of toxic chemicals under chapter 27; and   [PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §8 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
B. Support functions and activities of the Office of Pollution Prevention as outlined in section 342, subsection 4.   [PL 1991, c. 520, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §8 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 520, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS › 38 §361. Organization; compensation; meetings; duties (REPEALED)

§361. Organization; compensation; meetings; duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 475, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 431, §9 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 499, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 571, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 256, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 414 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 527, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §9 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 217 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 450, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 712, §5 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 788, §206 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 228, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 395 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 614, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §419 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 300, §§10-12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 596, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 483, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 566, §10 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 574, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 743, §8 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §§290,291 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 746, §17 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 125, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B175 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A34,40 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS › 38 §361-B. Processing applications (REPEALED)

§361-B. Processing applications
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 301 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 300, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS › 38 §361-C. Petition for reconsideration (REPEALED)

§361-C. Petition for reconsideration
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 390 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 770, §208 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 300, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS › 38 §361-D. Radioactive waste facilities (REPEALED)

§361-D. Radioactive waste facilities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 519, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 381, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS › 38 §362. Authority to accept federal funds

§362. Authority to accept federal funds
The department is designated the public agency of the State for the purpose of accepting federal funds in relation to water pollution control, water resources and air pollution studies and control. The commissioner may, subject to the approval of the Governor, accept federal funds available for water pollution control, water resources and air pollution studies and control and meet such requirements with respect to the administration of the funds, not inconsistent with this subchapter, as are required as conditions precedent to receiving federal funds. The Treasurer of State shall be the appropriate fiscal officer of the State to receive federal grants on account of water pollution control, water resources and air pollution studies and control, and the State Controller shall authorize expenditures therefrom as approved by the commissioner.   [PL 1983, c. 483, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 475, §3 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §420 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 483, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS › 38 §362-A. Experiments and scientific research in the field of pollution and pollution control

§362-A. Experiments and scientific research in the field of pollution and pollution control
Notwithstanding any other law administered or enforced by the department, the board is authorized to permit persons to discharge, emit or place any substances on the land or in the air or waters of the State, in limited quantities and under the strict control and supervision of the commissioner or the commissioner's designees, exclusively for the purpose of scientific research and experimentation in the field of pollution and pollution control. The research and experimentation conducted under this section is subject to such terms and conditions as the board determines necessary in order to protect the public's health, safety and general welfare, and may be terminated by the board or commissioner at any time upon 24 hours' written notice.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §19 (AMD).]
Prior to applying for approval of any project involving discharge of petroleum products to tidal waters under this section, the applicant shall first obtain written approval from the municipal officers of the municipality in which the project is proposed to take place. The applicant shall provide the municipal officers with a complete description of the project at least 90 days prior to the proposed date of the project. The municipal officers may hold a public hearing, provided that it is held within 45 days of the filing of the application with the municipality. The municipal officers shall approve a project within 60 days of receipt if they find that the project will not constitute a hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the municipality.   [PL 1981, c. 623 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 423, §3 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 623 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS › 38 §363. Standards of classification of fresh waters (REPEALED)

§363. Standards of classification of fresh waters
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 475, §4 (RPR). PL 1969, c. 431, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 461, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 450, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 788, §207 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 373, §§1-5 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 529 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 698, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS › 38 §363-A. Standards of classification of great ponds (REPEALED)

§363-A. Standards of classification of great ponds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 373, §6 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 495, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 153, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 698, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS › 38 §363-B. Standards of classification of ground water (REPEALED)

§363-B. Standards of classification of ground water
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 472, §10 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 698, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS › 38 §363-C. Classification for certain hydroelectric impoundments (REPEALED)

§363-C. Classification for certain hydroelectric impoundments
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 772, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 309, §1 (RP).