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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-D. Waiver or modification of protection and improvement laws

§363-D. Waiver or modification of protection and improvement laws
The commissioner or the commissioner's designee may waive or modify any of the provisions of this chapter if that waiver or modification promotes or assists any oil spill response activity conducted in accordance with the national contingency plan, a federal contingency plan, the state marine oil spill contingency plan, or as otherwise directed by the federal on-scene coordinator, the commissioner or commissioner's designee. A waiver issued by the commissioner under this section must be in writing.   [PL 1993, c. 579, §1 (NEW).]
This section does not apply to state or federal water quality standards applicable to any waters of the State, including, but not limited to, designated uses, criteria to protect existing and designated uses and antidegradation policies.   [PL 2021, c. 551, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 579, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 551, §2 (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 §364. Tidal or marine waters (REPEALED)

§364. Tidal or marine waters
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 475, §5 (RPR). PL 1969, c. 431, §3 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 581, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 470, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 373, §§7-9 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 698, §7 (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 §365. Classification procedure (REPEALED)

§365. Classification procedure
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 527, §3 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 300, §15 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 698, §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 §366. Cooperation with other departments and agencies (REPEALED)

§366. Cooperation with other departments and agencies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 475, §6 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A35,40 (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 §367. Classification of surface waters (REPEALED)

§367. Classification of surface waters
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 475, §§6-A (AMD). PL 1971, c. 470, §4 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 527, §4 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 622, §135 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 127, §208 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 495, §3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 698, §9 (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 §368. -- Inland waters (REPEALED)

§368. -- Inland waters
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 42, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 83, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 179, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 336 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 18, §1 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 18, §2 (RP). PL 1967, c. 19, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 156 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 180, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 304, §§1-18 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 446 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 451, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 475, §7 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 88 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 120 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 268 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 286 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 431, §9 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 106, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 138, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 273 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 612 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 401 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 373, §§10 TO 27-B (AMD). PL 1979, c. 495, §§4-6 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 698, §10 (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 §369. -- coastal streams (REPEALED)

§369. -- coastal streams
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 153 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 425, §22 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 17 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 304, §§19-23 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 538, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 138, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 470, §5 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 423, §§4-6 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 373, §§28,29 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 495, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 698, §11 (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 §370. -- tidal waters (REPEALED)

§370. -- tidal waters
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 84 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 179, §§3-7 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 425, §23 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 153, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 154, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 155 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 304, §§24-26 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 447, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 475, §§8,9 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 516, §§1-10 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 121, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 431, §9 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 538, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 267 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 495, §§9,10 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 698, §12 (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 §371. -- great ponds (REPEALED)

§371. -- great ponds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 342, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 335 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 29 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 373, §30 (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 §371-A. Classification of great ponds (REPEALED)

§371-A. Classification of great ponds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 373, §31 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 281, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 495, §§11-15 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 153, §3 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 743, §9 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 698, §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 §371-B. Classification of ground water (REPEALED)

§371-B. Classification of ground water
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 472, §11 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 698, §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 §372. Exceptions

§372. Exceptions
Nothing contained in this subchapter shall limit the powers of the State to initiate, prosecute and maintain actions to abate public nuisances to the extent consistent with the public interest, nor shall any license granted under this subchapter constitute a defense to any action at law for damages.   [PL 1971, c. 527, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 527, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §380. Findings; purpose (REPEALED)

§380. Findings; purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 608, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 123, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §381. Great pond defined (REPEALED)

§381. Great pond defined
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 608, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 123, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §382. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

§382. Powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 608, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 123, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §383. Data bank (REPEALED)

§383. Data bank
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 608, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 123, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §384. Research (REPEALED)

§384. Research
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 608, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 123, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §385. Funds (REPEALED)

§385. Funds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 608, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 123, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §386. Findings; purpose (REPEALED)

§386. Findings; purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 123, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §387. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

§387. Powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 123, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 566, §11 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §388. Data bank (REPEALED)

§388. Data bank
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 123, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §389. Research (REPEALED)

§389. Research
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 123, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §390. Funds (REPEALED)

§390. Funds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 123, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §390-A. Lake Restoration and Protection Financial Aid Program (REPEALED)

§390-A. Lake Restoration and Protection Financial Aid Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 509, §§1,3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 483, §7 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 566, §12 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 162, §5 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 192, §9 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP). PL 1987, c. 842, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A142 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §391. Prohibitions (REPEALED)

§391. Prohibitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 123, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 819, §A62 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 771, §3 (RP). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §391-A. Prohibitions (REPEALED)

§391-A. Prohibitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 771, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §392. Definitions (REPEALED)

§392. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 123, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 566, §13 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §393. Permit; standards (REPEALED)

§393. Permit; standards
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 123, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §394. Exemptions (REPEALED)

§394. Exemptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 123, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 663, §227 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 566, §14 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 743, §10 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 746, §18 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 192, §10 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §395. Violations (REPEALED)

§395. Violations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 123, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 564, §135 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §396. Enforcement (REPEALED)

§396. Enforcement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 123, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 663, §228 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM › 38 §397. Injunction; restoration (REPEALED)

§397. Injunction; restoration
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 123, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 564, §136 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-B: GROUND WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM › 38 §402. Research

§402. Research
The Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal Resources, in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection, is authorized to conduct research and studies to determine recharge and cleansing rates of groundwater in different sand and gravel and bedrock formations.   [PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. C, §21 (AMD).]
The Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal Resources, Maine Geological Survey within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in cooperation with other agencies as appropriate shall conduct a 3-year program to assess the impact of agricultural practices and chemicals on groundwater quality in selected agricultural areas and selected aquifers. The program must evaluate the extent and level of contamination associated with pesticide use, the mechanisms by which pesticides move through the soil and into groundwater supplies, the synergistic effects of these substances and their persistence in groundwater.   [PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. C, §21 (AMD).]
The survey shall report annually its progress to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources.   [PL 1985, c. 465, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 472, §12 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 465, §2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §E32 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 556, §31 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. KK, §26 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. KK, §34 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. C, §21 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-B: GROUND WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM › 38 §403. Ground water quality

§403. Ground water quality
1.  Legislative intent.
The Legislature finds that sand and gravel aquifers are important public and private resources for drinking water supplies and other industrial, commercial and agricultural uses. The ground water in these formations is particularly susceptible to contamination by pollutants and, once polluted, may not recover for hundreds of years. It is the intent of the Legislature that information be developed which shall determine the degree that the state's sand and gravel aquifers have been contaminated and shall provide a base of knowledge from which decisions may be made to protect the aquifers.
[PL 1983, c. 521 (NEW).]
2.  Determination of ground water quality.
The commissioner and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall delineate the primary recharge areas for all sand and gravel aquifers capable of yielding more than 10 gallons per minute. Utilizing existing water supply information and well drilling logs, the commissioner and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall determine depth to bedrock, depth to water table, surficial material stratigraphy and generalized ground water flow directions of the aquifers. The commissioner and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall also determine the extent and direction of contamination plumes originating from distinct sources within each area studied. The primary recharge areas, flow directions and contamination plumes are to be shown on maps of a scale of 1:50,000.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §22 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 521 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B22 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-B: GROUND WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM › 38 §404. Ground water rights

§404. Ground water rights
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Beneficial domestic use" means any ground water used for household purposes essential to health and safety, whether provided by individual wells or through public supply systems.   [PL 1987, c. 491, §4 (NEW).]
B. "Ground water" means all the waters found beneath the surface of the earth.   [PL 1987, c. 491, §4 (NEW).]
C. "Preexisting use" means any use which was undertaken by a public water supplier, a landowner or lawful land occupant or a predecessor in interest of either of them, at any time during the period of 3 years prior to the commencement of the use which resulted in the interference.   [PL 1987, c. 491, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 491, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Cause of action created.
Subject to the limitations of subsection 3 and except as provided by Title 23, section 652, a person is liable for the withdrawal of ground water, including use of ground water in heat pump systems, when the withdrawal is in excess of beneficial domestic use for a single-family home and when the withdrawal causes interference with the preexisting beneficial domestic use of ground water by a landowner or lawful land occupant.
[PL 1987, c. 491, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Limitations.
The liability imposed under subsection 2 shall be in compensatory damages only, to be recovered in an action brought by the landowner or other lawful land occupant whose ground water use has been interfered with, against the person whose subsequent use has caused the interference.
A. The damages shall be limited to the following:
(1) All costs necessary to restore the landowner or lawful land occupant to a status which is reasonably equivalent in terms of quantity and quality of ground water, made available on a similarly accessible and economic basis;
(2) Compensatory damages for loss or damage to property, including, without limitation, the loss of habitability of residence, caused to the landowner or lawful land occupant by reason of the interference, prior to restoration of the status provided for in subparagraph (1); and
(3) Reasonable costs, including expert witness and attorney fees, incurred in initiating and prosecuting an action when necessary to secure a judgment granting the relief provided for under this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 491, §4 (NEW).]
B. The rights afforded by this chapter shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other rights, whether arising under statute or common law, which any person may have to seek redress against any other person for ground water interference or contamination.   [PL 1987, c. 491, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 491, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 491, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS › 38 §405. Statement of findings and purpose (REPEALED)

§405. Statement of findings and purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 485, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS › 38 §406. Definitions (REPEALED)

§406. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §W1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS › 38 §407. Identification of freshwater wetlands (REPEALED)

§407. Identification of freshwater wetlands
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §W1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 485, §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-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS › 38 §407-A. Identification of freshwater wetlands (REPEALED)

§407-A. Identification of freshwater wetlands
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 485, §5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 402, §A197 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS › 38 §408. Prohibitions (REPEALED)

§408. Prohibitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 485, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS › 38 §409. Standards (REPEALED)

§409. Standards
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 485, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS › 38 §410. Delegation of permit granting authority to municipality (REPEALED)

§410. Delegation of permit granting authority to municipality
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 485, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS › 38 §410-A. Permits; grants; denials; suspensions (REPEALED)

§410-A. Permits; grants; denials; suspensions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 485, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS › 38 §410-B. Violations (REPEALED)

§410-B. Violations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 485, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS › 38 §410-C. Enforcement (REPEALED)

§410-C. Enforcement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 485, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS › 38 §410-D. Exemptions (REPEALED)

§410-D. Exemptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 485, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS › 38 §410-E. Fees (REPEALED)

§410-E. Fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 746, §19 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 809, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-E: MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM › 38 §410-F. Marine Environmental Monitoring Program

§410-F. Marine Environmental Monitoring Program
The Department of Environmental Protection in cooperation with the Department of Marine Resources shall establish the Marine Environmental Monitoring Program. The initial purpose of this program is to design a monitoring program to examine the extent and effect of industrial contaminants and pollutants on marine and estuarine ecosystems and to determine compliance with and attainment of water quality standards under article 4‑A. This study must include, but is not limited to:   [PL 1991, c. 242, §4 (AMD).]
1.  Sources.
The sources, fates and biological availability of these contaminants;
[PL 1987, c. 843, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Impact.
The impact of these contaminants on marine and estuarine biota; and
[PL 1987, c. 843, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Assessment.
An assessment of the condition of marine and estuarine habitats.
[PL 1987, c. 843, §1 (NEW).]
The commissioner shall establish a task force to coordinate the continuing activities of the monitoring program. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner of Marine Resources shall appoint representatives to serve as members of the task force. The task force shall address the identification and removal of sources of marine pollution.   [PL 1991, c. 242, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 843, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 242, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-E: MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM › 38 §410-G. Report required

§410-G. Report required
The commissioner in cooperation with the Department of Marine Resources shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over energy and natural resources and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over marine resources during the first regular session of each Legislature. The report is due on or before March 15th. The report must address the problems or potential problems of marine and estuarine resources caused by industrial contaminants. The commissioner also shall prescribe remedial steps to address problems identified in the report. If the department does not receive funding for the Marine Environmental Monitoring Program described in section 410‑F during all or part of the calendar year prior to the first regular session of a Legislature, then the reporting requirements of this section are waived.   [PL 2001, c. 232, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 843, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B23 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 232, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-F: NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION PROGRAM › 38 §410-H. Definitions

§410-H. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1991, c. 345 (NEW).]
1.  Best management practice guidelines.
"Best management practice guidelines" means recommended techniques or procedures or a combination of techniques or procedures that are determined by the appropriate agency identified in section 410‑J to be the most effective practicable means of preventing or reducing pollution generated by nonpoint sources.
[PL 1991, c. 345 (NEW).]
2.  Nonpoint source.
"Nonpoint source" means any source, excluding any source defined as a direct discharge in section 466, that discharges pollutants into the surface or ground waters of the State, including, but not limited to, sources related to agriculture, construction and maintenance of bridges, railways and roads, forest management and commercial, industrial or residential development.
[PL 1991, c. 345 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 345 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-F: NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION PROGRAM › 38 §410-I. Cooperation with agencies

§410-I. Cooperation with agencies
1.  Agency cooperation.
The commissioner shall cooperate and coordinate with the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; the Commissioner of Transportation; the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development; the Commissioner of Health and Human Services; and the Commissioner of Marine Resources to ensure a coordinated approach to nonpoint source pollution control for agriculture, forestry, transportation and development.
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. KK, §27 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. KK, §34 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
2.  Ranking of watersheds.
In cooperation with the commissioner, the agencies identified in subsection 1 shall identify those watersheds that should receive highest priority for corrective action for nonpoint source pollution and those actions recommended in great pond watersheds to control phosphorus runoff.
[PL 1991, c. 838, §17 (AMD).]
3.  Annual coastal water quality monitoring and remediation planning.
The department shall in coordination with the public health division of the Department of Marine Resources create an annual work plan outlining priorities for the monitoring and classification of shellfish growing areas and for hydrographic studies in shellfish growing areas. The work plan must also prioritize remediation projects that will improve water quality within shellfish growing areas. Staff from both agencies must be assigned in determining responsibilities of the work plan. The Department of Marine Resources shall solicit priorities from the Shellfish Advisory Council established under Title 12, section 6038 and from municipalities with approved municipal shellfish programs for work within shellfish growing areas in those communities. In order for municipal recommendations to be considered for inclusion in a work plan, the municipality must commit to assist in the identification and remediation of nonpoint source pollution, including failing subsurface wastewater disposal systems, in areas affecting the water quality of shellfish growing areas.
The agencies shall prepare a draft work plan by February 1st of each year and make it available for review at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Shellfish Advisory Council, set out under Title 12, section 6038.
The agencies shall begin implementing the work plan by March 1st annually.
[PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. FFFF, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 345 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 838, §17 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. FFFF, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. KK, §27 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. KK, §34 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-F: NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION PROGRAM › 38 §410-J. Program implementation

§410-J. Program implementation
1.  Agriculture.
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall develop best management practice guidelines to reduce and prevent nonpoint source pollution from agricultural activities. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may recommend to farmers the use of best management practice guidelines.
[PL 1991, c. 345 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
2.  Forestry.
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry in cooperation with the commissioner shall develop best management practice guidelines to reduce and prevent nonpoint source pollution from wood harvesting and forest management activities. The Bureau of Forestry may publish best management practice guidelines for use by landowners and wood harvesters. Landowners and wood harvesters must be notified of these guidelines and assisted in their efforts to implement the guidelines in accordance with the Bureau of Forestry advisory programs under Title 12, sections 8611 and 8612.
[PL 1991, c. 345 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
3.  Transportation.
The Department of Transportation in cooperation with the commissioner shall develop best management practice guidelines to reduce and prevent nonpoint source pollution from transportation-related activities. The Department of Transportation shall encourage all state or federally funded projects to use the best management practice guidelines. The Department of Transportation may provide technical assistance to municipalities.
[PL 1991, c. 345 (NEW).]
4.  Development.
The commissioner shall develop best management practice guidelines to reduce and prevent nonpoint source pollution from development-related activities. State agencies shall follow these guidelines in construction or remodeling activities for state buildings and other capital improvements. The commissioner shall provide guidance and technical assistance to the Office of Community Development and municipalities to support implementation through growth management programs authorized by the growth management laws, Title 30‑A, chapter 187, subchapter II and municipal subdivision ordinances.
[PL 1991, c. 838, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 345 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 838, §18 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-F: NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION PROGRAM › 38 §410-K. Program review

§410-K. Program review
Prior to January 1, 1993, the commissioner shall submit to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over energy and natural resource matters a report detailing the effectiveness of the program and making recommendations for program improvements and fee amounts for permit applications under chapter 3, subchapter I, articles 5‑A and 6. The commissioner shall make recommendations on the advisability of enacting statutory or regulatory exemptions from the water quality discharge licensing requirements of section 413 for those activities conducted in compliance with best management practice guidelines under this article. The commissioner shall submit with these recommendations an analysis of the legal and enforcement issues raised by these exemptions, specifically, the need to adopt by rule best management practice guidelines. In recommending fees pursuant to this section, the commissioner shall consider the cost of technical review and compliance inspection for best management practices and shall recommend fees that cover these costs.   [PL 1991, c. 838, §19 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 345 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 838, §19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-G: LAKES ASSESSMENT AND PROTECTION PROGRAM › 38 §410-L. Lakes Assessment and Protection Program established

§410-L. Lakes Assessment and Protection Program established
The Lakes Assessment and Protection Program is established within the department to monitor and protect the health and integrity of the State's lakes.   [PL 1997, c. 643, Pt. YY, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 643, §YY1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 1-G: LAKES ASSESSMENT AND PROTECTION PROGRAM › 38 §410-M. Lakes assessment and protection

§410-M. Lakes assessment and protection
In implementing the Lakes Assessment and Protection Program, the commissioner shall conduct activities within the following areas:   [PL 1997, c. 643, Pt. YY, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Education and technical assistance.
Education and technical assistance relating to lake functions and values, watershed planning and management, implementation of best management practices, effects of cumulative impacts and applicable laws and rules;
[PL 1997, c. 643, Pt. YY, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Resource monitoring and research.
Monitoring and research relating to the ecology and quality of lake resources, the vulnerability and the status of lakes, the relationship between the quality of lake resources and development, the design and effectiveness of best management practices and the effectiveness of efforts to protect lakes; and
[PL 1997, c. 643, Pt. YY, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Compliance monitoring and enforcement.
Promoting and monitoring compliance with and enforcement of the natural resources protection laws, the mandatory shoreland zoning laws, the storm water management laws, the erosion and sedimentation control laws and other state and local laws providing standards for the protection of lakes.
[PL 1997, c. 643, Pt. YY, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 643, §YY1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §22 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. EE, §30 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 2: POLLUTION CONTROL › 38 §411-B. Planning

§411-B. Planning
The department is authorized to establish and conduct a continuous planning process in cooperation with federal, state, regional and municipal agencies consistent with the requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 United States Code 1982, Section 1251, et seq., as amended.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §36 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 890, §§A36,40 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 2: POLLUTION CONTROL › 38 §411-C. Maine Clean Water Fund

§411-C. Maine Clean Water Fund
1.  Establishment; administration.
The Maine Clean Water Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as provided in this section.
A. The fund is established as a nonlapsing fund to provide financial assistance, in accordance with subsection 2, for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, repair, protection and improvement of wastewater systems and treatment facilities and water pollution abatement systems.   [PL 2019, c. 423, §3 (AMD).]
B. The department shall administer the fund. The fund must be invested in the same manner as permitted for investment of funds belonging to the State or held in the State Treasury. The fund must be established and held separate from any other funds and used and administered exclusively for the purpose of this section. The fund consists of the following:
(1) Sums that are appropriated by the Legislature or transferred to the fund from time to time from the State Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Fund pursuant to Title 30‑A, section 6006‑H;
(2) Interest earned from the investment of fund balances; and
(3) Other funds from any public or private source received for use for any of the purposes for which the fund has been established.   [PL 2009, c. 377, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 423, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Uses.
The fund may be used for one or more of the following purposes:
A. To make grants to public wastewater systems under sections 411, 411‑A and 412;   [PL 2019, c. 423, §4 (AMD).]
B. To forgive loans held by public wastewater systems for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, repair, protection or improvement of public wastewater systems and treatment facilities and water pollution abatement systems;   [PL 2009, c. 377, §3 (NEW).]
C. To provide a state match for federal funds allocated to the state revolving loan fund established in Title 30‑A, section 6006‑A;   [PL 2009, c. 377, §3 (NEW).]
D. To invest available fund balances and to credit the net interest income on those balances to the fund; and   [PL 2009, c. 377, §3 (NEW).]
E. To pay the costs of the department associated with the administration of the fund as long as no more than 5% of the aggregate of the highest fund balance in any fiscal year is used for these purposes.   [PL 2009, c. 377, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 423, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 377, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 423, §§3, 4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 2: POLLUTION CONTROL › 38 §412. Grants by State for planning

§412. Grants by State for planning
1.  Grants by State for planning.
The commissioner is authorized to pay an amount at least 15%, but not to exceed 25%, of the expense incurred by a municipality or quasi-municipal corporation in preliminary or final planning of a pollution abatement program in the form of a grant. The amount may not be paid until the governing body of the municipality or the quasi-municipal corporation duly votes to proceed with preliminary or final planning of a pollution abatement program, as appropriate.
A. For the purposes of this section, "preliminary planning" means engineering studies that include analysis of existing pollution problems; estimates of the cost of alternative methods of waste treatment, studies of areas to be served by the proposed facilities and estimates of the cost of serving such areas; preliminary sketches of existing and proposed sewer and treatment plant layouts; and estimates of alternative methods of financing, including user charges, and other studies and estimates designed to aid the municipality or quasi-municipal corporation in deciding whether and how best to proceed with a pollution abatement program.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §26 (AMD).]
B. For the purposes of this section, "final planning" means the preparation of engineering drawings and specifications for the construction of waste treatment facilities, interceptor systems and outfalls or other facilities specifically designated in departmental rules. All proceeds from the sale of bonds for the planning of pollution abatement facilities expended under the direction and supervision of the commissioner must be segregated, apportioned and expended as provided by the Legislature.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §26 (AMD).]
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §26 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 546, §1 (RPR). PL 1971, c. 340, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 694, §2 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 81 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 2: POLLUTION CONTROL › 38 §412-A. Technical and legal assistance

§412-A. Technical and legal assistance
At the request of any recipient of state funds under section 411 or 412, the commissioner is authorized to provide technical assistance and, through the Attorney General, legal assistance in the administration or enforcement of any contract entered into, by or for the benefit of the recipient in connection with wastewater treatment works or other facilities assisted by these funds.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §27 (AMD).]
Whenever any state funds have been disbursed pursuant to section 411 or 412, the State, acting through the Attorney General, shall have a direct right of action against the recipient thereof, or any contractor, subcontractor, architect, engineer or manufacturer of any equipment purchased with these funds, to recover the funds, as well as any federal funds administered by the commissioner for the same purposes, which may be properly awarded as actual damages in an action alleging negligence or breach of contract.   [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §27 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 243 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B27 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 2: POLLUTION CONTROL › 38 §412-B. Consultation on waste water disposal

§412-B. Consultation on waste water disposal
1.  Consultation on disposal methods.
The commissioner shall consult with and advise any person proposing or operating drainage, sewerage or industrial waste systems as to the best methods of disposal. In making recommendations, the commissioner shall consider the needs of the municipality, other municipalities and other persons affected.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §36 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
2.  Consultation on water pollution abatement and prevention.
The commissioner may consult with and advise persons or corporations who are licensed or apply for a license under this subchapter on water pollution abatement and prevention.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §36 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
3.  Submission of plans for waste disposal.
Any person who proposes a new system of drainage, sewage disposal, sewage treatment or industrial waste disposal into any waters of the State shall submit plans and specifications for the system to the commissioner for approval. Purely storm water systems located in or on or draining from public ways and any alterations in existing facilities are exempt from this requirement.
[PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §36 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 890, §§A36,40 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 2: POLLUTION CONTROL › 38 §415. Appeals (REPEALED)

§415. Appeals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 475, §10 (RPR). PL 1969, c. 431, §§3-B (AMD). PL 1971, c. 304 (RPR). PL 1971, c. 461, §5 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 300, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION › Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS › Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD › Article 2: POLLUTION CONTROL › 38 §416. Discharge of oil prohibited (REPEALED)

§416. Discharge of oil prohibited
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 431, §§4,9 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 572, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 458, §1 (RPR). PL 1971, c. 618, §12 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 450, §16 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 375, §1 (RP).