LD2171

Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305: Natural Resources Protection Act - Permit by Rule Standards and Portions of Chapter 335: Significant Wildlife Habitat, Major Substantive Rules of the Department of Environmental Protection

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Authorizes final adoption of certain Department of Environmental Protection rules related to natural resources and wildlife habitat.

This resolve authorizes the final adoption of portions of Chapter 305: Natural Resources Protection Act - Permit by Rule Standards and portions of Chapter 335: Significant Wildlife Habitat, major substantive rules of the Department of Environmental Protection. The Maine Revised Statutes require legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules can be finally adopted. This resolve addresses an emergency situation, allowing immediate enactment to preserve public peace, health, and safety.

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Calendar

Mar 3

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 11

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Mar 26

Senate

Taken from the table by the President

Mar 26

Senate

Subsequently, FINALLY PASSED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

Mar 25

Senate

On motion by Senator HARRINGTON of York Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency 2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.