§12004-D. Environmental regulation and control
The primary responsibility of environmental regulation and control boards is the protection of the State's natural resources and environment. [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]
The primary powers of these boards include regulation of activities that affect the environment and natural resources of the State, issuance of licenses and permits, setting of standards and procedures, assessment of fees and penalties, holding of hearings and the adoption of rules. [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]
This classification includes the following. [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]
1. Maine Land Use Regulation Commission
[PL 2011, c. 682, §1 (RP).]
1-A.
[PL 2011, c. 682, §2 (NEW).]
2.
[PL 2007, c. 617, §2 (AMD).]
3.
[PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]
4. Facility Siting Board
[PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §2 (RP); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §70 (AFF).]
5.
[PL 1997, c. 642, §1 (NEW).]
6.
[PL 2001, c. 434, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 503, §A8 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 585, §A5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A3,40 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 642, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 434, §B1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 617, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §70 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 682, §§1, 2 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES
Part 18: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Chapter 379: BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS
5 §12002-A. Payment of expenses
5 §12002-B. Compensation of board members
5 §12002-C. Per diem and expense vouchers
5 §12002-D. Expenses of boards excluded by definition
5 §12004. Classifications and definitions of boards
5 §12004-A. Occupational and professional licensing boards
5 §12004-B. Arbitration, mediation, valuation and board appeals
5 §12004-C. Educational policy boards
5 §12004-D. Environmental regulation and control
5 §12004-E. Budget and rate regulation
5 §12004-F. Bonding and financing organization
5 §12004-G. General government
5 §12004-H. Commodity or product protection and promotion boards
5 §12004-I. Advisory boards; boards with minimal authority
5 §12004-J. Independent advisory boards
5 §12004-K. Intergovernmental organizations
5 §12004-L. Interagency organizations
5 §12005. Report to Secretary of State (REPEALED)
5 §12005-A. Report to Secretary of State
5 §12006. Penalty for failure to report