Maine LD2070 prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing permits for altering freshwater wetlands in connection with solid.
Maine LD2070 addresses the potential environmental damage caused by expanding solid waste landfills into freshwater wetlands. The bill prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing permits for altering freshwater wetlands in connection with such expansions. This measure aims to protect local aquifers, streams, and rivers associated with these wetlands, ensuring the preservation of public peace, health, and safety.
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