This bill modifies the dam ownership transfer process in Maine, requiring additional information from dam owners and setting a 180-day deadline for.
This bill amends Maine's dam ownership transfer process by updating the information dam owners must submit to the Department of Environmental Protection. It now includes a plan of the dam and descriptions of its condition and recent operation. Additionally, it mandates that municipalities and counties hold public meetings within 180 days of receiving notice to discuss the issue of dam ownership. This change aims to ensure transparency and community involvement in decisions regarding dam ownership.
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