Maine LD228 allows for a one-time increase of up to 2 feet in the height of existing coastal seawalls to address sea level rise.
Maine LD228 amends the Natural Resources Protection Act to allow the Department of Environmental Protection to approve a one-time increase in the height of existing coastal seawalls by up to 2 feet. This measure aims to enhance coastal resilience against rising sea levels and storm events. The bill specifies that the seawall must have existed on January 1, 2025, and the height increase must comply with all applicable requirements.
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