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 Organization; compensation; meetings; duties (REPEALED) - §361. Organization; compensation; meetings; duties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967,...

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38 §361-B. Processing applications (REPEALED) - §361-B. Processing applications (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 301...

38 §361-C. Petition for reconsideration (REPEALED) - §361-C. Petition for reconsideration (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c....

38 §361-D. Radioactive waste facilities (REPEALED) - §361-D. Radioactive waste facilities (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c....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 Standards of classification of fresh waters (REPEALED) - §363. Standards of classification of fresh waters (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

38 §363-A. Standards of classification of great ponds (REPEALED) - §363-A. Standards of classification of great ponds (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

38 §363-B. Standards of classification of ground water (REPEALED) - §363-B. Standards of classification of ground water (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...

38 §363-C. Classification for certain hydroelectric impoundments (REPEALED) - §363-C. Classification for certain hydroelectric impoundments (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...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 Tidal or marine waters (REPEALED) - §364. Tidal or marine waters (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967,...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 Classification procedure (REPEALED) - §365. Classification procedure (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 527,...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 Cooperation with other departments and agencies (REPEALED) - §366. Cooperation with other departments and agencies (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY...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 Classification of surface waters (REPEALED) - §367. Classification of surface waters (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1967,...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 -- Inland waters (REPEALED) - §368.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...

Subchapter 2: INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

Article 1: COMPACT

38 §491. Applicability of provisions -- Article I - §491. Applicability of provisions -- Article I It is agreed...

38 §491-A. Reaffirmation of support -- Article I-A - §491-A. Reaffirmation of support -- Article I-A The State reaffirms...

38 §492. Creation of commission -- Article II - §492. Creation of commission -- Article II The New England...

38 §493. Membership of commission -- Article III - §493. Membership of commission -- Article III The commission consists...

38 §494. Organization and operation -- Article IV - §494. Organization and operation -- Article IV The commission shall...

38 §495. Standards and classifications -- Article V - §495. Standards and classifications -- Article V It is recognized,...

38 §496. Abatement and control of pollution -- Article VI - §496. Abatement and control of pollution -- Article VI Each...

38 §496-A. Personnel and programs -- Article VI-A - §496-A. Personnel and programs -- Article VI-A The commission may...

38 §496-B. Water quality network -- Article VI-B - §496-B. Water quality network -- Article VI-B The commission, in...

38 §496-C. Limitations -- Article VI-C - §496-C. Limitations -- Article VI-C Unless otherwise conferred by law,...

38 §497. Additional controls; pending actions -- Article VII - §497. Additional controls; pending actions -- Article VII Nothing in...

38 §498. Appropriations -- Article VIII - §498. Appropriations -- Article VIII The signatory states agree to...

38 §499. Separability of provisions -- Article IX - §499. Separability of provisions -- Article IX Should any part...

38 §500. Negotiation with New York state -- Article X - §500. Negotiation with New York state -- Article X The...

38 §501. Effective date -- Article XI - §501. Effective date -- Article XI This compact shall become...

Article 2: ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

38 §531. Execution by Governor; form of execution - §531. Execution by Governor; form of execution The Governor of...

38 §532. Commissioners; appointment - §532. Commissioners; appointment There shall be 5 members, hereinafter in...

38 §533. -- compensation - §533. -- compensation The commissioners shall serve without compensation but...

38 §534. Reservations and limitations - §534. Reservations and limitations Notwithstanding any contrary provisions hereinbefore contained,...

38 §535. Appropriations - §535. Appropriations The State agrees to appropriate from the General...

38 §536. Interpretation and purpose - §536. Interpretation and purpose The form and contents of such...

38 §537. Effective date - §537. Effective date This compact, when executed by the Governor...

Subchapter 2-A: OIL DISCHARGE PREVENTION AND POLLUTION CONTROL

38 §541. Findings; purpose - §541. Findings; purpose The Legislature finds and declares that the...

38 §542. Definitions - §542. Definitions The following words and phrases as used in...

38 §543. Pollution and corruption of waters and lands of the State prohibited - §543. Pollution and corruption of waters and lands of the...

38 §544. Powers and duties of the board - §544. Powers and duties of the board The powers and...

38 §545. Operation without license prohibited - §545. Operation without license prohibited No person shall operate or...

38 §545-A. Underground oil storage facilities (REPEALED) - §545-A. Underground oil storage facilities (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983,...

38 §545-B. Registration of transportation of oil in inland areas - §545-B. Registration of transportation of oil in inland areas Effective...

38 §546. Regulatory powers of department - §546. Regulatory powers of department 1. Procedure for adopting rules...

38 §546-A. State marine oil spill contingency plan - §546-A. State marine oil spill contingency plan 1. Plan. The...

38 §546-B. Sensitive area identification and protection - §546-B. Sensitive area identification and protection 1. Sensitive area identification...

38 §546-C. Wildlife rehabilitation plan - §546-C. Wildlife rehabilitation plan 1. Wildlife rehabilitation plan. The Department...

38 §547. Emergency proclamation; Governor's powers - §547. Emergency proclamation; Governor's powers Whenever any disaster or catastrophe...

38 §548. Removal of prohibited discharges - §548. Removal of prohibited discharges Any person discharging or suffering...

38 §549. Personnel and equipment - §549. Personnel and equipment The commissioner shall establish and maintain...

38 §550. Enforcement; penalties - §550. Enforcement; penalties Any person who causes or is responsible...

38 §551. Maine Ground and Surface Waters Clean-up and Response Fund - §551. Maine Ground and Surface Waters Clean-up and Response Fund...

38 §551-A. Oil Spill Advisory Committee (REPEALED) - §551-A. Oil Spill Advisory Committee (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1991,...

38 §552. Liability - §552. Liability 1. Licensee shall be liable. A licensee shall...

38 §552-A. Detention of vessels - §552-A. Detention of vessels Whenever there is probable cause to...

38 §552-B. Financial responsibility and facility closure - §552-B. Financial responsibility and facility closure 1. Financial responsibility; liability...

38 §553. Interstate Compact, authority - §553. Interstate Compact, authority In accordance with subchapter II the...

38 §554. Reports to the Legislature (REPEALED) - §554. Reports to the Legislature (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969,...

38 §555. Budget approval - §555. Budget approval The commissioner shall submit budget recommendations for...

38 §556. Municipal ordinances; powers limited - §556. Municipal ordinances; powers limited Nothing in this subchapter may...

38 §557. Construction - §557. Construction This subchapter, being necessary for the general welfare,...

38 §560. Vessels at anchorage - §560. Vessels at anchorage 1. Purpose. The Legislature intends by...

Subchapter 2-B: OIL STORAGE FACILITIES AND GROUND WATER PROTECTION

38 §561. Findings; purpose - §561. Findings; purpose The Legislature finds that significant quantities of...

38 §562. Definitions (REPEALED) - §562. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 496, §A14...

38 §562-A. Definitions - §562-A. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context...

38 §563. Registration and inspection of underground oil storage tanks and piping - §563. Registration and inspection of underground oil storage tanks and...

38 §563-A. Prohibition of nonconforming underground oil storage facilities and tanks - §563-A. Prohibition of nonconforming underground oil storage facilities and tanks...

38 §563-B. Regulatory powers of department - §563-B. Regulatory powers of department In addition to the rule-making...

38 §563-C. Prohibition on siting new underground oil storage facilities near drinking water supplies (REPEALED) - §563-C. Prohibition on siting new underground oil storage facilities near...

38 §564. Regulation of underground oil storage facilities used to store motor fuels or used in the marketing and distribution of oil - §564. Regulation of underground oil storage facilities used to store...

38 §565. Regulation of underground oil storage facilities used for consumption on the premises or by the owner or operator - §565. Regulation of underground oil storage facilities used for consumption...

38 §565-A. Authority to prohibit product delivery - §565-A. Authority to prohibit product delivery 1. Order to cease...

38 §566. Abandonment of underground oil storage facilities and tanks (REPEALED) - §566. Abandonment of underground oil storage facilities and tanks (REPEALED)...

38 §566-A. Abandonment of underground oil storage facilities and tanks - §566-A. Abandonment of underground oil storage facilities and tanks 1....

38 §567. Certification of underground tank installers - §567. Certification of underground tank installers No person may install...

38 §567-A. Certifications - §567-A. Certifications 1. Cathodic protection tester. The commissioner may certify...

38 §568. Cleanup and removal of prohibited discharges - §568. Cleanup and removal of prohibited discharges 1. Removal. Any...

38 §568-A. Fund coverage requirements - §568-A. Fund coverage requirements 1. Eligibility for fund coverage. Eligibility...

38 §568-B. Clean-up and Response Fund Review Board created - §568-B. Clean-up and Response Fund Review Board created 1. Clean-up...

38 §569. Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund (REPEALED) - §569. Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

38 §569-A. Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund (REPEALED) - §569-A. Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

38 §569-B. Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund (REPEALED) - §569-B. Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL...

38 §569-C. Limited exemption from liability for state or local governmental entities - §569-C. Limited exemption from liability for state or local governmental...

38 §570. Liability - §570. Liability The intent of this subchapter is to provide...

38 §570-A. Budget approval (REPEALED) - §570-A. Budget approval (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 496,...

38 §570-B. Personnel and equipment (REPEALED) - §570-B. Personnel and equipment (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c....

38 §570-C. Municipal ordinances; powers limited - §570-C. Municipal ordinances; powers limited Nothing in this subchapter may...

38 §570-D. Transition - §570-D. Transition Damage claims filed with the department on or...

38 §570-E. Legislative review (REPEALED) - §570-E. Legislative review (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 496,...

38 §570-F. Special provisions - §570-F. Special provisions This subchapter may not be construed to...

38 §570-G. Construction - §570-G. Construction This subchapter is necessary for the general welfare,...

38 §570-H. Report; adequacy of fund (REPEALED) - §570-H. Report; adequacy of fund (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1989,...

38 §570-I. Budget approval - §570-I. Budget approval The commissioner shall submit budget recommendations for...

38 §570-J. Personnel and equipment - §570-J. Personnel and equipment The commissioner shall establish and maintain...

38 §570-K. Aboveground oil storage facilities - §570-K. Aboveground oil storage facilities 1. Definition. [PL 1993, c....

38 §570-L. Budget approval; aboveground tanks program - §570-L. Budget approval; aboveground tanks program This section establishes a...

38 §570-M. Prohibition on adding water to well - §570-M. Prohibition on adding water to well Except as provided...

38 §570-N. Rules; wastewater treatment tank systems - §570-N. Rules; wastewater treatment tank systems The department may adopt...

Subchapter 2-C: PROHIBITION ON OIL AND NATURAL GAS EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION

38 §570-AA. Definitions - §570-AA. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context...

38 §570-BB. Prohibition - §570-BB. Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the...

Subchapter 3: CRIMINAL LIABILITY

38 §571. Corrupting waters forbidden - §571. Corrupting waters forbidden 1. Prohibition. A person may not:...

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Maine Revised Statutes TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS

Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS