§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).