An Act to Implement Recommendations for Improved Dam Safety in Maine.
The bill aims to enhance dam safety in Maine by implementing recommendations from a report submitted in February 2024. It requires the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management to notify the Maine Emergency Management Agency about applications involving nonhydropower dam construction or reconstruction. The Department must also identify all dams under its jurisdiction that are not in compliance with safety standards and ensure they achieve compliance.
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