2.__Trade secrets; unlawful disclosure.__It is unlawful to disclose any information designated as confidential or a trade secret under this chapter to an unauthorized person.__A person who violates this subsection is subject to the penalties specified in section 1310-B, subsection 6.

Sec. 19. Interim report; statewide goals. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall submit an interim report to the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources by February 15, 2000 with the commissioner's recommendations regarding the statewide reduction goals established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 2303 and whether those goals should be revised. In developing the recommendations, the commissioner shall consult with regulated facilities regarding their facility goals.

Sec. 20. Allocation. The following funds are allocated from Other Special Revenue funds to carry out the purposes of this Act.

1999-00 2000-01

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,

DEPARTMENT OF

Remediation and Waste Management

Positions - Legislative Count (1.000) (1.000)

Personal Services $37,969 $52,044

All Other 7,500 10,000

Capital Expenditures 3,000

Allocates funds for one additional Environmental Specialist III position and operating costs necessary for implementing additional review responsibilities, adopting certain rules and submitting certain reports to the Legislature.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION ______ ______

TOTAL $48,469 $62,044