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Chapter 171: Control of Petroleum Storage Facilities

Ch 171 Fact Sheet :: Ch 171 Draft Rule :: Draft Ch 171 Comments Received :: Ch 171 BEP Adoption Packet

Concise Summary:

On June 21, 2021, the governor signed into law L.D. 163, An Act Concerning the Regulation of Air Emissions at Petroleum Storage Facilities. This legislation requires the Department to initiate rulemaking to amend its rules to align with the new requirements contained in 38 M.R.S. 590, subsection 1. The proposed regulation implements the requirements outlined by the legislature.

Provisionally adopted May 5, 2022

Agency contact:
Lynn Muzzey
17 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0017
207-287-2229

Public hearing: February 3, 2022, 9:00 AM
Deering Building Room 101, 90 Blossom Lane
Augusta, ME 04333

Public noticed: January 3, 2022

Comment deadline: February 18, 2022, 5:00 PM

Effective Date: August 4, 2023