Maine Revised Statutes
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 Organization; compensation; meetings; duties (REPEALED) - §361. Organization; compensation; meetings; duties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967,...

38 §361-A. Definitions - §361-A. Definitions Unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words...

38 §361-B. Processing applications (REPEALED) - §361-B. Processing applications (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 301...

38 §361-C. Petition for reconsideration (REPEALED) - §361-C. Petition for reconsideration (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c....

38 §361-D. Radioactive waste facilities (REPEALED) - §361-D. Radioactive waste facilities (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c....

38 §362. Authority to accept federal funds - §362. Authority to accept federal funds The department is designated...

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...

38 §363. Standards of classification of fresh waters (REPEALED) - §363. Standards of classification of fresh waters (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

38 §363-A. Standards of classification of great ponds (REPEALED) - §363-A. Standards of classification of great ponds (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

38 §363-B. Standards of classification of ground water (REPEALED) - §363-B. Standards of classification of ground water (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

38 §363-C. Classification for certain hydroelectric impoundments (REPEALED) - §363-C. Classification for certain hydroelectric impoundments (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

38 §363-D. Waiver or modification of protection and improvement laws - §363-D. Waiver or modification of protection and improvement laws The...

38 §364. Tidal or marine waters (REPEALED) - §364. Tidal or marine waters (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967,...

38 §365. Classification procedure (REPEALED) - §365. Classification procedure (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 527,...

38 §366. Cooperation with other departments and agencies (REPEALED) - §366. Cooperation with other departments and agencies (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

38 §367. Classification of surface waters (REPEALED) - §367. Classification of surface waters (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967,...

38 §368. -- Inland waters (REPEALED) - §368. -- Inland waters (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c....

38 §369. -- coastal streams (REPEALED) - §369. -- coastal streams (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c....

38 §370. -- tidal waters (REPEALED) - §370. -- tidal waters (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c....

38 §371. -- great ponds (REPEALED) - §371. -- great ponds (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c....

38 §371-A. Classification of great ponds (REPEALED) - §371-A. Classification of great ponds (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977,...

38 §371-B. Classification of ground water (REPEALED) - §371-B. Classification of ground water (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1979,...

38 §372. Exceptions - §372. Exceptions Nothing contained in this subchapter shall limit the...

Article 1-A: GREAT PONDS PROGRAM

38 §380. Findings; purpose (REPEALED) - §380. Findings; purpose (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 608,...

38 §381. Great pond defined (REPEALED) - §381. Great pond defined (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c....

38 §382. Powers and duties (REPEALED) - §382. Powers and duties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c....

38 §383. Data bank (REPEALED) - §383. Data bank (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 608,...

38 §384. Research (REPEALED) - §384. Research (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 608, §1...

38 §385. Funds (REPEALED) - §385. Funds (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 608, §1...

38 §386. Findings; purpose (REPEALED) - §386. Findings; purpose (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 123,...

38 §387. Powers and duties (REPEALED) - §387. Powers and duties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c....

38 §388. Data bank (REPEALED) - §388. Data bank (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 123,...

38 §389. Research (REPEALED) - §389. Research (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 123, §2...

38 §390. Funds (REPEALED) - §390. Funds (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 123, §2...

38 §390-A. Lake Restoration and Protection Financial Aid Program (REPEALED) - §390-A. Lake Restoration and Protection Financial Aid Program (REPEALED) SECTION...

38 §391. Prohibitions (REPEALED) - §391. Prohibitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 123, §2...

38 §391-A. Prohibitions (REPEALED) - §391-A. Prohibitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 771, §4...

38 §392. Definitions (REPEALED) - §392. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 123, §2...

38 §393. Permit; standards (REPEALED) - §393. Permit; standards (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 123,...

38 §394. Exemptions (REPEALED) - §394. Exemptions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 123, §2...

38 §395. Violations (REPEALED) - §395. Violations (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 123, §2...

38 §396. Enforcement (REPEALED) - §396. Enforcement (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 123, §2...

38 §397. Injunction; restoration (REPEALED) - §397. Injunction; restoration (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 123,...

Article 1-B: GROUND WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM

38 §401. Findings; purpose - §401. Findings; purpose The Legislature finds and declares that the...

38 §402. Research - §402. Research The Division of Geology, Natural Areas and Coastal...

38 §403. Ground water quality - §403. Ground water quality 1. Legislative intent. The Legislature finds...

38 §404. Ground water rights - §404. Ground water rights 1. Definitions. As used in this...

Article 1-C: FRESHWATER WETLANDS

38 §405. Statement of findings and purpose (REPEALED) - §405. Statement of findings and purpose (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

38 §406. Definitions (REPEALED) - §406. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 705, §W1...

38 §407. Identification of freshwater wetlands (REPEALED) - §407. Identification of freshwater wetlands (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981,...

38 §407-A. Identification of freshwater wetlands (REPEALED) - §407-A. Identification of freshwater wetlands (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985,...

38 §408. Prohibitions (REPEALED) - §408. Prohibitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 485, §6...

38 §409. Standards (REPEALED) - §409. Standards (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 485, §6...

38 §410. Delegation of permit granting authority to municipality (REPEALED) - §410. Delegation of permit granting authority to municipality (REPEALED) SECTION...

38 §410-A. Permits; grants; denials; suspensions (REPEALED) - §410-A. Permits; grants; denials; suspensions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985,...

38 §410-B. Violations (REPEALED) - §410-B. Violations (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 485, §6...

38 §410-C. Enforcement (REPEALED) - §410-C. Enforcement (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 485, §6...

38 §410-D. Exemptions (REPEALED) - §410-D. Exemptions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 485, §6...

38 §410-E. Fees (REPEALED) - §410-E. Fees (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 746, §19...

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...

38 §410-G. Report required - §410-G. Report required The commissioner in cooperation with the Department...

Article 1-F: NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION PROGRAM

38 §410-H. Definitions - §410-H. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context...

38 §410-I. Cooperation with agencies - §410-I. Cooperation with agencies 1. Agency cooperation. The commissioner shall...

38 §410-J. Program implementation - §410-J. Program implementation 1. Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation...

38 §410-K. Program review - §410-K. Program review Prior to January 1, 1993, the commissioner...

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...

38 §410-M. Lakes assessment and protection - §410-M. Lakes assessment and protection In implementing the Lakes Assessment...

38 §410-N. Aquatic nuisance species control - §410-N. Aquatic nuisance species control 1. Definitions. As used in...

Article 2: POLLUTION CONTROL

38 §411. State contribution to pollution abatement - §411. State contribution to pollution abatement The commissioner may pay...

38 §411-A. State contribution to residential overboard discharge replacement projects - §411-A. State contribution to residential overboard discharge replacement projects 1....

38 §411-B. Planning - §411-B. Planning The department is authorized to establish and conduct...

38 §411-C. Maine Clean Water Fund - §411-C. Maine Clean Water Fund 1. Establishment; administration. The Maine...

38 §412. Grants by State for planning - §412. Grants by State for planning 1. Grants by State...

38 §412-A. Technical and legal assistance - §412-A. Technical and legal assistance At the request of any...

38 §412-B. Consultation on waste water disposal - §412-B. Consultation on waste water disposal 1. Consultation on disposal...

38 §413. Waste discharge licenses - §413. Waste discharge licenses 1. License required. No person may...

38 §414. Applications for licenses - §414. Applications for licenses 1. Administration. [PL 1977, c. 300,...

38 §414-A. Conditions of licenses - §414-A. Conditions of licenses 1. Generally. The department shall issue...

38 §414-B. Publicly owned treatment works - §414-B. Publicly owned treatment works 1. Definition. [PL 2017, c....

38 §414-C. Color pollution control - §414-C. Color pollution control 1. Color pollution control; finding. The...

38 §414-D. Municipal satellite collection systems - §414-D. Municipal satellite collection systems 1. Definitions. As used in...

38 §415. Appeals (REPEALED) - §415. Appeals (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 475, §10...

38 §416. Discharge of oil prohibited (REPEALED) - §416. Discharge of oil prohibited (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969,...

38 §417. Certain deposits and discharges prohibited - §417. Certain deposits and discharges prohibited No person, firm, corporation...

38 §417-A. Manure spreading - §417-A. Manure spreading Notwithstanding Title 7, section 4207, when the...

38 §418. Log driving and storage - §418. Log driving and storage 1. Prohibitions. A person, firm,...

38 §418-A. Protection of the Penobscot River - §418-A. Protection of the Penobscot River 1. Findings. The Legislature...

38 §418-B. Prohibition on application of fertilizers near great ponds - §418-B. Prohibition on application of fertilizers near great ponds Notwithstanding...

38 §419. Cleaning agents and lawn and turf fertilizer containing phosphate banned - §419. Cleaning agents and lawn and turf fertilizer containing phosphate...

38 §419-A. Prohibition on the use of tributyltin as an antifouling agent - §419-A. Prohibition on the use of tributyltin as an antifouling...

38 §419-B. Goals for dates of removal of transformers containing polychlorinated biphenyls - §419-B. Goals for dates of removal of transformers containing polychlorinated...

38 §419-C. Prevention of the spread of invasive aquatic plants - §419-C. Prevention of the spread of invasive aquatic plants 1....

38 §419-D. Synthetic plastic microbeads - §419-D. Synthetic plastic microbeads 1. Definitions. As used in this...

38 §419-E. Coal tar sealant products - §419-E. Coal tar sealant products 1. Definitions. As used in...

38 §420. Certain deposits and discharges prohibited - §420. Certain deposits and discharges prohibited No person, firm, corporation...

38 §420-A. Dioxin monitoring program (REPEALED) - §420-A. Dioxin monitoring program (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c....

38 §420-B. Surface water ambient toxic monitoring program - §420-B. Surface water ambient toxic monitoring program The discharge of...

38 §420-C. Erosion and sedimentation control - §420-C. Erosion and sedimentation control A person who conducts, or...

38 §420-D. Storm water management - §420-D. Storm water management A person may not construct, or...

38 §420-E. Municipal storm water ordinances; transportation systems - §420-E. Municipal storm water ordinances; transportation systems 1. Definitions. As...

38 §421. Solid waste disposal areas; location (REPEALED) - §421. Solid waste disposal areas; location (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

38 §422. Dredging permits (REPEALED) - §422. Dredging permits (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 599...

38 §423. Discharge of waste from watercraft - §423. Discharge of waste from watercraft 1. Discharge from watercraft...

38 §423-A. Discharge of waste from motor vehicles - §423-A. Discharge of waste from motor vehicles No person, firm,...

38 §423-B. Watercraft sanitary waste pump-out facilities at marinas - §423-B. Watercraft sanitary waste pump-out facilities at marinas 1. Definitions....

38 §423-C. Registered owner's liability for vehicle illegally discharging waste - §423-C. Registered owner's liability for vehicle illegally discharging waste A...

38 §423-D. Graywater and blackwater discharges from commercial passenger vessels - §423-D. Graywater and blackwater discharges from commercial passenger vessels 1....

38 §424. Voluntary water quality monitors - §424. Voluntary water quality monitors The Commissioner of Environmental Protection...

38 §424-A. Coordination for addressing water quality problems related to subsurface waste water disposal systems in shellfish growing areas - §424-A. Coordination for addressing water quality problems related to subsurface...

38 §424-B. Water Quality Improvement Fund - §424-B. Water Quality Improvement Fund 1. Definitions. As used in...

38 §424-C. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in firefighting or fire-suppressing foam - §424-C. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in firefighting or fire-suppressing foam...

Article 2-A: ALTERATION OF RIVERS STREAMS AND BROOKS

38 §425. Prohibited acts (REPEALED) - §425. Prohibited acts (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 481,...

38 §426. Special protection for outstanding river segments (REPEALED) - §426. Special protection for outstanding river segments (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

38 §427. Permits (REPEALED) - §427. Permits (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 481, §A86...

38 §428. Appeal (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 7778) (REPEALED) - §428. Appeal (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 7778) (REPEALED) SECTION...

38 §429. Penalties (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 7779) (REPEALED) - §429. Penalties (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 7779) (REPEALED) SECTION...

38 §430. Exceptions (REPEALED) - §430. Exceptions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 481, §A87...

38 §431. Transfer of files (REPEALED) - §431. Transfer of files (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c....

Article 2-B: MANDATORY SHORELAND ZONING

38 §435. Shoreland areas - §435. Shoreland areas To aid in the fulfillment of the...

38 §436. Definitions (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 4811-A) (REPEALED) - §436. Definitions (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 4811-A) (REPEALED) SECTION...

38 §436-A. Definitions - §436-A. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context...

38 §437. Significant river segments identified (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 4811-B) - §437. Significant river segments identified (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION...

38 §438. Municipal control (REPEALED) - §438. Municipal control (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 481,...

38 §438-A. Municipal authority; state oversight - §438-A. Municipal authority; state oversight With respect to all shoreland...

38 §438-B. Timber harvesting and timber harvesting activities in shoreland areas; authority of Director of the Bureau of Forestry in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry - §438-B. Timber harvesting and timber harvesting activities in shoreland areas;...

38 §439. Requirements (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 4812-A) (REPEALED) - §439. Requirements (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 4812-A) (REPEALED) SECTION...

38 §439-A. Additional municipal powers, limitations - §439-A. Additional municipal powers, limitations 1. Additional controls. In addition...

38 §439-B. Contractors certified in erosion control - §439-B. Contractors certified in erosion control 1. Definition. For purposes...

38 §440. Federal flood insurance (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 4812-B) - §440. Federal flood insurance (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 4812-B)...

38 §440-A. Public access - §440-A. Public access In addition to controls required in this...

38 §441. Code enforcement officers (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 4812-C) - §441. Code enforcement officers (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 4812-C)...

38 §442. Municipal failure to accomplish purposes (REPEALED) - §442. Municipal failure to accomplish purposes (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

38 §443. Cooperation (REPEALED) - §443. Cooperation (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 481, §A93...

38 §443-A. Cooperation; enforcement - §443-A. Cooperation; enforcement 1. Consultation with state agencies. All agencies...

38 §444. Enforcement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 4815) - §444. Enforcement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 4815) Any person...

38 §444-A. Civil suit - §444-A. Civil suit 1. Suit authorized. Any water utility, as...

38 §445. Guidelines for shoreland zoning along significant river segments - §445. Guidelines for shoreland zoning along significant river segments In...

38 §446. Municipal ordinance review and certification - §446. Municipal ordinance review and certification Each municipality with shorelands...

38 §447. Functionally water-dependent use zones - §447. Functionally water-dependent use zones Municipalities are encouraged to give...

38 §448. Municipalities establish commercial fishing and maritime activity zones - §448. Municipalities establish commercial fishing and maritime activity zones A...

38 §449. Shoreland zoning report to Legislature (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 4812-D) (REPEALED) - §449. Shoreland zoning report to Legislature (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12,...

Article 3: ENFORCEMENT

38 §451. Enforcement generally - §451. Enforcement generally After adoption of any classification by the...

38 §451-A. Time schedule variances - §451-A. Time schedule variances 1. Power to grant variances. The...

38 §451-B. Variances (REPEALED) - §451-B. Variances (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 683 (NEW)....

38 §452. Forms filed; right of entry; furnishing information - §452. Forms filed; right of entry; furnishing information Persons, firms,...

38 §453. Penalties (REPEALED) - §453. Penalties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 422 (AMD)....

38 §454. Injunctions, civil and criminal actions (REPEALED) - §454. Injunctions, civil and criminal actions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

38 §455. Sardine processing facilities (REPEALED) - §455. Sardine processing facilities (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c....

Article 4: AIR POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT

38 §460. Powers and duties (REPEALED) - §460. Powers and duties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c....

38 §461. Definitions (REPEALED) - §461. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 475, §12...

38 §462. Cooperation and penalties (REPEALED) - §462. Cooperation and penalties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c....

38 §463. Ordinances (REPEALED) - §463. Ordinances (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 475, §12...

Article 4-A: WATER CLASSIFICATION PROGRAM

38 §464. Classification of Maine waters - §464. Classification of Maine waters (CONFLICT) The waters of the...

38 §465. Standards for classification of fresh surface waters - §465. Standards for classification of fresh surface waters The department...

38 §465-A. Standards for classification of lakes and ponds - §465-A. Standards for classification of lakes and ponds The department...

38 §465-B. Standards for classification of estuarine and marine waters - §465-B. Standards for classification of estuarine and marine waters The...

38 §465-C. Standards of classification of ground water - §465-C. Standards of classification of ground water The department shall...

38 §466. Definitions - §466. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context...

38 §466-A. Sustenance fishing designated use - §466-A. Sustenance fishing designated use 1. Water quality criteria. To...

38 §467. Classification of major river basins - §467. Classification of major river basins All surface waters lying...

38 §468. Classifications of minor drainages - §468. Classifications of minor drainages All surface waters lying within...

38 §469. Classifications of estuarine and marine waters - §469. Classifications of estuarine and marine waters 1. Cumberland County....

38 §470. Classification of ground water - §470. Classification of ground water All ground water shall be...

Article 4-B: WATER WITHDRAWAL REPORTING PROGRAM

38 §470-A. Definitions - §470-A. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context...

38 §470-B. Threshold volumes for reporting - §470-B. Threshold volumes for reporting Except as otherwise provided in...

38 §470-C. Exemptions - §470-C. Exemptions The following are exempt from the reporting requirements...

38 §470-D. Filing of reports by users; aggregation of data - §470-D. Filing of reports by users; aggregation of data Unless...

38 §470-E. Water use standards (REPEALED) - §470-E. Water use standards (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c....

38 §470-F. Local water use policies encouraged - §470-F. Local water use policies encouraged The department shall encourage...

38 §470-G. Reporting and use of collected data (REPEALED) - §470-G. Reporting and use of collected data (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

38 §470-H. In-stream flow and water level requirements; rules - §470-H. In-stream flow and water level requirements; rules The board...

Article 5: ALTERATION OF COASTAL WETLANDS

38 §471. Prohibitions (REPEALED) - §471. Prohibitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 595, §3...

38 §472. Definition (REPEALED) - §472. Definition (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 595, §3...

38 §473. Permit granting authority (REPEALED) - §473. Permit granting authority (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c....

38 §474. Permits; standards (REPEALED) - §474. Permits; standards (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 595,...

38 §475. Penalties (REPEALED) - §475. Penalties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 595, §3...

38 §476. Enforcement (REPEALED) - §476. Enforcement (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 595, §3...

38 §477. Injunction; restoration (REPEALED) - §477. Injunction; restoration (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 595,...

38 §478. Exemptions (REPEALED) - §478. Exemptions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 595, §3...

Article 5-A: NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT

38 §480-A. Findings; purpose; short title - §480-A. Findings; purpose; short title The Legislature finds and declares...

38 §480-B. Definitions - §480-B. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context...

38 §480-C. Prohibitions - §480-C. Prohibitions 1. Prohibition. A person may not perform or...

38 §480-D. Standards - §480-D. Standards The department shall grant a permit upon proper...

38 §480-E. Permit processing requirements - §480-E. Permit processing requirements The department shall process all permits...

38 §480-E-1. Delegation of permit-granting authority to Maine Land Use Planning Commission - §480-E-1. Delegation of permit-granting authority to Maine Land Use Planning...

38 §480-E-2. Delegation of review authority to the Department of Health and Human Services or to a community public water system - §480-E-2. Delegation of review authority to the Department of Health...

38 §480-E-3. Delegation of permit-granting authority to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry - §480-E-3. Delegation of permit-granting authority to the Department of Agriculture,...

38 §480-F. Delegation of permit-granting authority to municipality; home rule - §480-F. Delegation of permit-granting authority to municipality; home rule 1....

38 §480-G. Periodic review of delegated authority - §480-G. Periodic review of delegated authority If the board finds...

38 §480-H. Rules; performance and use standards - §480-H. Rules; performance and use standards In fulfilling its responsibilities...

38 §480-I. Identification of freshwater wetlands and fragile mountain areas - §480-I. Identification of freshwater wetlands and fragile mountain areas 1....

38 §480-J. Maps - §480-J. Maps Maps delineating the boundaries of freshwater wetlands, significant...

38 §480-K. Data bank - §480-K. Data bank The commissioner shall maintain, in cooperation with...

38 §480-L. Research - §480-L. Research The commissioner, in cooperation with other state agencies,...

38 §480-M. Funds - §480-M. Funds The department is the public agency of the...

38 §480-N. Lake Restoration and Protection Fund - §480-N. Lake Restoration and Protection Fund 1. Fund purposes and...

38 §480-O. Bulkheads and retaining walls on Scarborough River; permit requirements - §480-O. Bulkheads and retaining walls on Scarborough River; permit requirements...

38 §480-P. Special protection for outstanding river segments - §480-P. Special protection for outstanding river segments In accordance with...

38 §480-Q. Activities for which a permit is not required - §480-Q. Activities for which a permit is not required A...

38 §480-R. Violations; enforcement - §480-R. Violations; enforcement 1. Violations. A violation is any activity...

38 §480-S. Fee for significant wildlife habitat review - §480-S. Fee for significant wildlife habitat review The commissioner shall...

38 §480-T. Transportation improvements (REPEALED) - §480-T. Transportation improvements (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 814,...

38 §480-U. Cranberry cultivation - §480-U. Cranberry cultivation 1. General permit. An individual permit is...

38 §480-V. Applicability - §480-V. Applicability This article applies to all protected natural resources...

38 §480-W. Emergency actions to protect threatened property - §480-W. Emergency actions to protect threatened property 1. Protective materials....

38 §480-X. Alterations of freshwater wetlands - §480-X. Alterations of freshwater wetlands An application for a permit...

38 §480-Y. Creation of agricultural irrigation ponds - §480-Y. Creation of agricultural irrigation ponds 1. General permit. A...

38 §480-Z. Compensation - §480-Z. Compensation The department may establish a program providing for...

38 §480-AA. Coastal sand dune rules - §480-AA. Coastal sand dune rules Rules adopted by the board...

38 §480-BB. Significant wildlife habitat; major substantive rules - §480-BB. Significant wildlife habitat; major substantive rules The Department of...

38 §480-CC. Significant wildlife habitat; shorebird feeding and roosting areas - §480-CC. Significant wildlife habitat; shorebird feeding and roosting areas Significant...

38 §480-DD. Significant wildlife habitat criteria; reduction in certain significant wildlife habitats due to development or topography - §480-DD. Significant wildlife habitat criteria; reduction in certain significant wildlife...

38 §480-EE. Significant wildlife habitat criteria; inland open water - §480-EE. Significant wildlife habitat criteria; inland open water Regardless of...

38 §480-FF. Notification of identification; shorebird nesting, feeding and staging areas - §480-FF. Notification of identification; shorebird nesting, feeding and staging areas...

38 §480-GG. High and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat and excavations and quarries authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8-A - §480-GG. High and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird...

38 §480-HH. General permit for offshore wind energy demonstration project - §480-HH. General permit for offshore wind energy demonstration project 1....

38 §480-II. Small-scale wind energy development; permit requirements - §480-II. Small-scale wind energy development; permit requirements 1. Definitions. As...

38 §480-JJ. Program to reduce erosion and protect lake water quality (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 38, SECTION 480-II) - §480-JJ. Program to reduce erosion and protect lake water quality...

Article 6: SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT

38 §481. Findings and purpose - §481. Findings and purpose The Legislature finds that the economic...

38 §482. Definitions - §482. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context...

38 §482-A. Noise effect (REPEALED) - §482-A. Noise effect (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 346,...

38 §483. Notification required; board action; administrative appeals (REPEALED) - §483. Notification required; board action; administrative appeals (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

38 §483-A. Prohibition - §483-A. Prohibition 1. Approval required. A person may not construct...

38 §484. Standards for development - §484. Standards for development The department shall approve a development...

38 §484-A. Unlicensed pits; temporary licensing exemption - §484-A. Unlicensed pits; temporary licensing exemption If a borrow pit...

38 §484-B. Additional standards for quarries and excavations - §484-B. Additional standards for quarries and excavations In addition to...

38 §485. Failure to notify board; hearing; injunctions; orders (REPEALED) - §485. Failure to notify board; hearing; injunctions; orders (REPEALED) SECTION...

38 §485-A. Notification required; board action; administrative appeals - §485-A. Notification required; board action; administrative appeals 1. Application. Any...

38 §486. Enforcement (REPEALED) - §486. Enforcement (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 571, §2...

38 §486-A. Hearings; orders; construction suspended - §486-A. Hearings; orders; construction suspended 1. Hearings. If the department...

38 §486-B. General permit authority; Department of Transportation and Maine Turnpike Authority developments - §486-B. General permit authority; Department of Transportation and Maine Turnpike...

38 §487. Judicial review (REPEALED) - §487. Judicial review (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 571,...

38 §487-A. Hazardous activities; transmission lines - §487-A. Hazardous activities; transmission lines 1. Preliminary notice required for...

38 §488. Applicability - §488. Applicability This article does not apply to any development...

38 §489. Municipal review of subdivisions (REPEALED) - §489. Municipal review of subdivisions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975,...

38 §489-A. Municipal review of development - §489-A. Municipal review of development The commissioner may register municipalities...

38 §489-A-1. Department review of development within the unorganized and deorganized areas - §489-A-1. Department review of development within the unorganized and deorganized...

38 §489-B. Uranium and thorium mining - §489-B. Uranium and thorium mining Mining for uranium or thorium...

38 §489-C. Rescission - §489-C. Rescission The commissioner shall rescind a permit upon request...

38 §489-D. Technical assistance to municipalities - §489-D. Technical assistance to municipalities A state department or agency...

38 §489-E. Rulemaking - §489-E. Rulemaking Rules adopted by the department pursuant to this...

38 §490. Reclamation (REPEALED) - §490. Reclamation (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 466, §14...

Article 7: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR EXCAVATIONS FOR BORROW, CLAY, TOPSOIL OR SILT

38 §490-A. Definitions - §490-A. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context...

38 §490-B. Applicability - §490-B. Applicability Sections 490‑A to 490‑K apply to any excavation...

38 §490-C. Notice of intent to comply - §490-C. Notice of intent to comply Except as provided in...

38 §490-D. Performance standards - §490-D. Performance standards 1. Significant wildlife habitat and other protected...

38 §490-E. Variances - §490-E. Variances The owner or operator must comply with the...

38 §490-F. Review before expansion - §490-F. Review before expansion Before expanding an excavation beyond an...

38 §490-G. Inspections - §490-G. Inspections The regulator may periodically inspect a site, may...

38 §490-H. Enforcement and penalties - §490-H. Enforcement and penalties Except as provided in section 490-I,...

38 §490-I. Municipal enforcement; registration - §490-I. Municipal enforcement; registration This section allows a municipality to...

38 §490-J. Fees - §490-J. Fees The owner or operator of an excavation being...

38 §490-K. Transfer of ownership or operation - §490-K. Transfer of ownership or operation A person who purchases...

38 §490-L. Exemption from common scheme of development (REPEALED) - §490-L. Exemption from common scheme of development (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

38 §490-M. Erosion control requirements for clay, topsoil, or silt excavations of less than 5 acres - §490-M. Erosion control requirements for clay, topsoil, or silt excavations...

38 §490-N. Release - §490-N. Release The department may grant a release from the...

Article 8: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR SMALL ROAD QUARRIES

38 §490-P. Definitions (REPEALED) - §490-P. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 287, §18...

38 §490-Q. Applicability (REPEALED) - §490-Q. Applicability (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 287, §18...

38 §490-R. Notice of intent to comply (REPEALED) - §490-R. Notice of intent to comply (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

38 §490-S. Performance standards for quarries (REPEALED) - §490-S. Performance standards for quarries (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995,...

38 §490-T. Inspections (REPEALED) - §490-T. Inspections (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 287, §18...

38 §490-V. Repeal (REPEALED) - §490-V. Repeal (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 287, §18...

Article 8-A: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR QUARRIES

38 §490-W. Definitions - §490-W. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context...

38 §490-X. Applicability - §490-X. Applicability This article applies to any quarry, including reclaimed...

38 §490-Y. Notice of intent to comply - §490-Y. Notice of intent to comply Except as provided in...

38 §490-Z. Performance standards for quarries - §490-Z. Performance standards for quarries 1. Significant wildlife habitat and...

38 §490-AA. Inspections - §490-AA. Inspections The department may periodically inspect a site, examine...

38 §490-BB. Enforcement and penalties - §490-BB. Enforcement and penalties The department shall administer and enforce...

38 §490-CC. Variances - §490-CC. Variances An owner or operator must comply with the...

38 §490-DD. Municipal enforcement; registration - §490-DD. Municipal enforcement; registration A municipality may register for authority...

38 §490-EE. Transfer of ownership or operation; review before expansion; fees - §490-EE. Transfer of ownership or operation; review before expansion; fees...

38 §490-FF. Release - §490-FF. Release The department may grant a release from the...

Article 9: MAINE METALLIC MINERAL MINING ACT

38 §490-LL. Short title - §490-LL. Short title This article may be known and cited...

38 §490-MM. Definitions - §490-MM. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context...

38 §490-NN. Administration and enforcement; rules; regulation by local units of government - §490-NN. Administration and enforcement; rules; regulation by local units of...

38 §490-OO. Mining permit; application procedure - §490-OO. Mining permit; application procedure 1. Permit required. A person...

38 §490-PP. Mining permit; duration; termination; revocation; transfer; amendment - §490-PP. Mining permit; duration; termination; revocation; transfer; amendment 1. Duration...

38 §490-QQ. Performance, operation and reclamation standards - §490-QQ. Performance, operation and reclamation standards 1. Performance standards. Standards...

38 §490-RR. Financial assurance - §490-RR. Financial assurance 1. Duration of financial assurance. A permittee...

38 §490-SS. Mining and reclamation report - §490-SS. Mining and reclamation report 1. Filing requirement. A permittee...

38 §490-TT. Violations - §490-TT. Violations 1. Permittee required to correct violations. If the...

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Maine Revised Statutes Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD

Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS
Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD