CHAPTER 157

H.P. 218 - L.D. 293

An Act To Ensure Financial Solvency in Maine's Air and

Wastewater Licensing Programs

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §569-A, sub-§8, ķA, as amended by PL 2001, c. 605, §1, is further amended to read:

A. Administrative expenses, personal services and equipment costs of the department related to the administration and enforcement of this subchapter, except that total disbursements for personal services may not exceed $2,900,000 $3,700,000 per fiscal year, multiplied by an annual adjustment factor of 4% beginning in fiscal year 2002-03 2005-06;

Sec. 2. Gasoline station compliance inspection plan and report. The Department of Environmental Protection shall prepare and implement a plan to train program personnel to conduct cross-media compliance inspections of gasoline stations. The department also shall prepare a report regarding the feasibility and advisability of conducting a pilot program using state-certified inspectors to conduct gasoline station compliance inspections. If appropriate, the report must describe how the pilot program will be implemented. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall submit the report to the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources no later than February 3, 2006.

Sec. 3. One-time fee for general permit coverage for industrial storm water discharges. Until September 30, 2006, the Department of Environmental Protection may assess a one-time fee