3. Restrictions on the disposal of arsenic-treated wood at unlined landfills.

For purposes of this section, "arsenic-treated wood" has the same meaning as in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 1681.

Sec. 4. Report on reducing arsenic exposure and ensuring safe drinking water from private wells. The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Health shall submit a report no later than October 1, 2004 to the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources and the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services after consultation with a diverse group of interested parties. The report must contain an assessment of the need for a comprehensive safe drinking water program for private wells to address arsenic and other contaminants of human health concern and recommendations to address identified needs.

Sec. 5. Report on arsenic and real estate transactions. The Real Estate Commission, under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 114, subchapter 2, shall submit a report no later than October 1, 2004 to the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources and the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development after consultation with the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Health and other interested persons. The report must contain a description of efforts within the real estate industry to increase awareness among real estate licensees and buyers and sellers of residential real estate of the hazards of arsenic in water supplies and treated wood, the need to test for arsenic in private water supplies and the need to identify and to regularly coat with a sealant arsenic-treated wood structures, including decks, entryways and play sets. The efforts may include, but are not limited to, information directly used by home sellers and buyers, such as modifications to purchase and sales agreements, modifications to hazardous materials disclosures and educational brochures or other written information.

Sec. 6. Report on arsenic-treated wood uses. The Department of Environmental Protection shall submit a report no later than January 1, 2004 to the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources that contains a market evaluation of the sale of "arsenic-treated wood," as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 1681, in the State and the remaining uses of arsenic-treated wood that are still allowed in the State. For marine and other direct water contact uses of