BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 202, 9:00 AM

UPDATED 1/4/2021

 

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       I.          DEPARTMENTAL

 

A.    Commissioner’s Comments

B.    Chair’s Comments

C.    Executive Analyst’s Comments

D.    Calendar

E.    Department Orders / Applications Accepted for Processing

 

     II.          Regular Agenda Items

 

1.     December 17, 2020 minutes (approval)

 

On January 7, 2021, the Board will consider for a possible vote and adoption the proposed amendments to Chapter [100] [400]. Maine law provides for limited additional public comment at that meeting. In accordance with 38 M.R.S. § 341-H(3-A), the Board will accept and consider additional public comments on the proposed rule that are (1) directly related to comments that were received during the rulemaking comment period or (2) that are in response to changes proposed by the Department following the close of the formal rulemaking comment period.

Persons who wish to provide additional public comment at the January 7, 2021, Board meeting are encouraged, prior to the start of the meeting, to notify the Board Clerk at ruth.a.burke@maine.gov of their desire to provide such comment. The Board Chair may limit the amount of time each person is provided for comment to ensure all who wish to comment may do so at the meeting.    

 

2.     Chapter 100 Definitions of Rules (adoption)

Staff Memo

Chapter 100 as Proposed for Adoption-Legislative Format

Chapter 100 as Proposed for Adoption-Final Format

Chapter 100 comment from Maggie Trout

Basis Statement and Response to Comments

 

3.     Chapter 400 of the Maine Solid Waste Management Rules (adoption)

Staff Memo

Previous Staff Memo (9/17/20)

Chapter 400 as Proposed for Adoption-Legislative Format

Chapter 400 as Proposed for Adoption-Final Format

Basis Statement and Response to Comments

 

Pursuant to 38 M.R.S. section 341-H(3-A), the Board will accept and consider additional public comment on a proposed rule following the close of the formal rule-making comment period.  Additional public comment must be directly related to comments received during the formal rule-making comment period or in response to changes in the proposed rule.

 

 

 

Next Regular Meeting:  January 21, 2021, Location:  TBD