An Act To Reform Land Use Planning in the Unorganized Territory
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §12004-D, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 617, §1, is repealed.
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §12004-D, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
Maine Land Use Planning Commission | Legislative Per Diem Plus Expenses. Notwithstanding any limitation on noonday meal expenses in section 12002, subsection 2, for each day in attendance at a commission meeting or hearing, each member is entitled to a meal allowance not to exceed the legislative meal allowance for each session day as provided for in Title 3, section 2. | 12 MRSA §683-A |
Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §681, as amended by PL 2009, c. 401, §1, is further amended to read:
§ 681. Purpose and scope
The Legislature finds that it is desirable to extend principles of sound planning, zoning and subdivision control development to the unorganized and deorganized townships of the State: To preserve public health, safety and general welfare; to support and encourage Maine's natural resource-based economy and strong environmental protections; to encourage appropriate residential, recreational, commercial and industrial land uses; to honor the rights and participation of residents and property owners in the unorganized and deorganized areas while recognizing the unique value of these lands and waters to the State; to prevent inappropriate residential, recreational, commercial and industrial uses detrimental to the proper long-term health, use or and value of these areas and to Maine's natural resource-based economy; to prevent discourage the intermixing of incompatible industrial, commercial, residential and recreational activities; to provide for appropriate residential, recreational, commercial and industrial uses; to prevent the development in these areas of substandard structures or structures located unduly proximate to waters or roads; to prevent the despoliation, pollution and inappropriate use detrimental uses of the water in these areas; and to preserve conserve ecological and natural values.
The Legislature declares it to be in the public interest, for the public benefit, for the good order of the people of this State and for the benefit of the property owners and residents of the unorganized and deorganized townships of the State, to encourage the well-planned and well-managed multiple use , including conservation, of land and resources and to encourage and facilitate regional economic viability. The Legislature acknowledges the importance of these areas in the continued vitality of the State and to local economies. Finally, the Legislature desires to encourage the appropriate use of these lands by the residents of Maine and visitors in pursuit of outdoor recreation activities, including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and camping.
Sec. 4. 12 MRSA §682, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. D, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
For the purposes of permitting a community-based offshore wind energy project and structures associated with resource analysis activities necessary for such an intended project, the area of submerged land to be occupied for such a project and resource analysis structures is considered to be in the unorganized or deorganized areas.
Sec. 5. 12 MRSA §682, sub-§20 is enacted to read:
Sec. 6. 12 MRSA §683, as amended by PL 2009, c. 328, §1, is repealed.
Sec. 7. 12 MRSA §683-A is enacted to read:
§ 683-A. Creation of Maine Land Use Planning Commission
The Maine Land Use Planning Commission, as established by Title 5, section 12004-D, subsection 1-A to carry out the purposes stated in section 681, is created within the Department of Conservation and in this chapter called "the commission." The commission is charged with implementing this chapter. The commission consists of 9 members, nominated in accordance with subsections 1 and 2. All nominations under this section are subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over conservation matters and to confirmation by the Senate.
A nominee under this subsection must have expertise in commerce and industry, fisheries and wildlife, forestry or conservation issues as they relate to the commission's jurisdiction and must:
If a county fails to nominate a member to the commission under this subsection within 90 business days of a vacancy on the commission to be filled by that county, the Governor shall nominate a resident of that county meeting the criteria in subsection 1 to fill the vacancy.
Sec. 8. 12 MRSA §684, first ¶, as amended by PL 1999, c. 333, §4, is further amended to read:
The commission shall elect annually, from its own membership, a chair and such other officers it considers necessary. Meetings are held at the call of the chair or at the call of more than 1/2 of the membership. Meetings must be held at a location within the jurisdiction of the commission or another convenient location approved by the chair. The commission, acting in accordance with the procedures set forth in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II 2, may adopt whatever rules it considers necessary for the conduct of its business. The commission shall keep minutes of all proceedings, which are a public record available and on file in the office of the commission. Members of the commission are compensated as provided in Title 5, chapter 379. Commission members must receive an orientation and annual continuing education on this chapter, commission rules and planning and regulatory processes. A quorum of the commission for the transaction of business is 4 5 members. No action may be taken by the commission unless upon approval by a vote of 4 5 members.
Sec. 9. 12 MRSA §685, as amended by PL 1987, c. 308, §5 and c. 508, is further amended to read:
§ 685. Commission budget, financing and personnel
The Commissioner of Conservation shall prepare a biennial budget and shall submit to the Legislature requests for appropriations sufficient to carry out its assigned tasks. The commission may accept contributions of any type from any source to assist it in carrying out its assigned tasks, and make such requirements in respect to the administration of such funds, not inconsistent with this subchapter, as are required as conditions precedent to receiving such funds, federal or otherwise. The commission shall give public notice of all contributions, in the state paper, stating the source, the amount and the purpose of such contributions. The commission may contract with municipal, State county, state and Federal Governments federal governments or their agencies to assist in the carrying out of any of its assigned tasks. The Commissioner of Conservation, with the consent of a majority of the commission, shall appoint a director who shall be is the principal administrative, operational and executive employee of the commission. The director shall attend all meetings of the commission and be is permitted to participate fully but shall is not be a voting member of the commission.
The commission shall establish and maintain at least 2 field offices, one in Greenville and one in Ashland, designed principally to provide assistance to the public on permit applications and to carry out such other functions of the commission as appropriate. These field offices shall must be established in at locations in or close to the commission's jurisdiction and chosen to provide the maximum benefit to the public while minimizing costs. Historic levels of permitting activity, the convenience of access and the availability and cost of office facilities shall must be considered in choosing the field office locations. Each office shall must be open on a part-time basis at least 2 days a month or as public demand for the services of such field offices warrant warrants and as resources allow. Whenever practicable, the commission shall make use of existing personnel to staff these field offices. Personnel must receive regular training to address customer service and other needs.
Sec. 10. 12 MRSA §685-A, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1999, c. 333, §5, is further amended to read:
In addition to delineating the major district classifications listed, the commission may delineate such subclassifications as may be necessary and desirable to carry out the intent of this chapter. The commission may delineate and designate planned subdistricts and establish standards unique to each to efficiently balance the benefits of development and resource protection.
Sec. 11. 12 MRSA §685-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §§22 and 106; PL 1989, c. 6; c. 9, §2; and c. 104, Pt. C, §§8 and 10, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
If the requirements of the adopted land use standards are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, standards, ordinances, deed restrictions or covenants, the more protective of existing natural, recreational and historic resources governs.
Sec. 12. 12 MRSA §685-A, sub-§4-A is enacted to read:
(1) A comprehensive land use plan for that plantation or municipality;
(2) Standards for determining land use district boundaries and uses permitted within the districts in that plantation or municipality;
(3) A land use district boundary map for that plantation or municipality; and
(4) Such other proposed regulations or standards as the commission considers necessary to achieve the purpose, intent and provisions of this chapter.
Upon request of the plantation or municipality, the commission shall prepare such plans, maps, regulations and standards as it considers necessary to meet minimum planning and zoning standards for its approval of those standards.
Upon obtaining approval, the plantation or municipality shall thereafter adopt, administer and enforce the approved plans, maps, regulations and standards, except that the commission retains jurisdiction for any planned subdistrict within the municipality or plantation unless the owner of the land within the delineated area agrees to the transfer of the administration and enforcement of that planned subdistrict to the municipality or plantation.
(1) A plantation or municipality has repealed the land use plan, maps, standards or regulations necessary to satisfy the requirements of this subsection or has substantially modified the land use plan, maps, standards or regulations so that the resources of the plantation or municipality are not reasonably protected;
(2) A plantation or municipality has abolished or does not have functioning the administrative bodies and officers necessary to implement the land use program as approved by the commission; or
(3) A plantation or municipality has not administered or enforced its land use plan, maps, standards or regulations in a manner that reasonably protects the resources in the plantation or municipality involved.
The action by the commission must conform with the provisions for rulemaking of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.
Action taken by the commission to reestablish its jurisdiction over a plantation or municipality is effective immediately, but must be submitted to the current or next regular session of the Legislature for approval. If the Legislature fails to act, the action of the commission continues in effect.
Sec. 13. 12 MRSA §685-A, sub-§8-A, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 333, §10, is amended to read:
Sec. 14. 12 MRSA §685-B, sub-§1-A, ¶B, as amended by PL 2009, c. 270, Pt. D, §1, is further amended to read:
Sec. 15. 12 MRSA §685-B, sub-§1-A, ¶B-1 is enacted to read:
Sec. 16. 12 MRSA §685-B, sub-§1-C is enacted to read:
Sec. 17. 12 MRSA §685-B, sub-§2-C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. D, §3, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
Sec. 18. 12 MRSA §685-B, sub-§3-A, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 333, §15, is amended to read:
Sec. 19. 12 MRSA §685-B, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. D, §4, is further amended to read:
The commission may not approve an application, unless:
In making a determination under this paragraph regarding an expedited wind energy development, as defined in Title 35-A, section 3451, subsection 4, or a community-based offshore wind energy project, the commission shall consider the development's or project's effects on scenic character and existing uses related to scenic character in accordance with Title 35-A, section 3452.
In making a determination under this paragraph regarding a wind energy development, as defined in Title 35-A, section 3451, subsection 11, that is not a grid-scale wind energy development, that has a generating capacity of 100 kilowatts or greater and that is proposed for location within the expedited permitting area, the commission shall consider the development's or project's effects on scenic character and existing uses relating to scenic character in the manner provided for in Title 35-A, section 3452;
The burden is upon the applicant to demonstrate by substantial evidence that the criteria for approval are satisfied, and that the public's health, safety and general welfare will be adequately protected. Except as otherwise provided in Title 35-A, section 3454, the The commission shall permit the applicant and other parties to provide evidence on the economic benefits of the proposal as well as the impact of the proposal on energy resources.
Sec. 20. 12 MRSA §685-B, sub-§4-B, as amended by PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. D, §5, is further amended to read:
Sec. 21. 12 MRSA §685-C, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2009, c. 375, §1, is further amended to read:
The commission must use the plan as a guide in developing specific land use standards and delineating district boundaries and guiding development and generally fulfilling the purposes of this chapter.
The plan may consist of maps, data and statements of present and prospective resource uses that generally delineate the proper use of resources, and recommendations for its implementation.
The commission shall hold public hearings to collect information to be used in establishing the land use guidance plan. The public hearings must be conducted according to commission rules adopted in accordance with procedures for the establishment of rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2.
The commission may, on its own motion or petition of any state agency or regional planning commission, hold such other hearings as the commission considers necessary from time to time for the purpose of obtaining information helpful in the determination of its policies, the carrying out of its duties or the formulation of its land use standards or rules.
The commission may not adopt a plan or portion of a plan unless:
(1) Submitting the tentative plan to each regional planning commission and other appropriate agencies, which shall forward their comments and recommendations, if any, to the commission within 30 days;
(2) Submitting the tentative plan to the State Planning Office or its successor, pursuant to Title 5, section 3305, subsection 1, paragraph G, which shall forward its comments and recommendations, if any, to the commission within 30 days;
(3) Considering all comments submitted under paragraphs A and B; and
(4) Submitting the tentative plan to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over conservation matters and the committee reviewing the plan at a public meeting. The commission shall brief the committee on any anticipated changes to land use districts and subdistricts based on revisions in the comprehensive land use plan and a projected timetable for rulemaking to adopt these changes.
Upon adoption of the official land use plan by the commission, the commission shall submit the plan to the Governor for approval. The Governor shall approve or disapprove the plan, plans or any portion of a plan within 30 days of receipt. If the Governor fails to act, the plan is deemed approved. This subsection also applies to any alteration in the comprehensive plan.
Sec. 22. 12 MRSA §685-C, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
Sec. 23. 12 MRSA §685-F, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2009, c. 492, §3, is further amended to read:
A project is considered to significantly impair the capacity of the commission's staff if review of that project is likely to occupy the equivalent of at least one person working full-time on that project for a minimum of 4 months. Designation as an extraordinary project must be made at or prior to the time the application is accepted as complete. The director shall notify the applicant in writing upon making the designation.
Sec. 24. 12 MRSA §685-H is enacted to read:
§ 685-H. Annual performance report
Sec. 25. 12 MRSA §689, as amended by PL 2009, c. 642, Pt. B, §1, is further amended to read:
§ 689. Appeal
Persons aggrieved by final actions of the commission, including without limitation any final decision of the commission with respect to any application for approval or the adoption by the commission of any district boundary or amendment thereto, may appeal therefrom in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7. Appeals of final actions of the commission regarding an application for an expedited wind energy development, as defined in Title 35-A, section 3451, subsection 4, must be taken to the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the Law Court in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7 and the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80C. The Law Court has exclusive jurisdiction over requests for judicial review of final actions of the commission regarding expedited wind energy developments. This right of appeal, with respect to any commission action to which this right may apply, shall be is in lieu of the rights provided under Title 5, section 8058, subsection 1.
Sec. 26. 35-A MRSA §3451, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 661, Pt. A, §7, is amended to read:
Sec. 27. 35-A MRSA §3454, first ¶, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 661, Pt. A, §7, is amended to read:
In making findings pursuant to Title 12, section 685-B, subsection 4 or Title 38, section 484, subsection 3, the primary siting authority shall presume that an expedited wind energy development provides energy and emissions-related benefits described in section 3402 and shall make additional findings regarding other tangible benefits provided by the development. The Department of Labor, the Executive Department, State Planning Office and the Public Utilities Commission shall provide review comments if requested by the primary siting authority.
Sec. 28. 35-A MRSA §3454, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 642, Pt. A, §7, is amended to read:
Sec. 29. 35-A MRSA §3456, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 661, Pt. A, §7, is amended to read:
A person proposing a wind energy development subject to certification under this section shall apply to the department for certification using an application provided by the department and may not begin construction until the certification is received.
Sec. 30. 38 MRSA §480-E-1, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
Sec. 31. 38 MRSA §488, sub-§9, as amended by PL 2009, c. 615, Pt. E, §19, is repealed.
Sec. 32. 38 MRSA §488, sub-§9-A is enacted to read:
Subdivision plans approved and orders issued by the department under this article must be recorded in the registry of deeds in the county in which the development is located within 90 days.
Violation and enforcement provisions in chapter 2, subchapter 1 apply to development reviewed by the department under this subsection.
Sec. 33. 38 MRSA §489-A-1 is enacted to read:
§ 489-A-1. Department review of development within the unorganized and deorganized areas
For a development or part of a development within the unorganized or deorganized areas as defined in Title 12, section 682, subsection 1, the department may request and obtain technical assistance and recommendations from the Maine Land Use Planning Commission. The commission shall respond to the requests within 90 days. The department shall consider the recommendations of the commission in acting upon a development application.
Violation and enforcement provisions in chapter 2, subchapter 1 apply to development reviewed by the department under this section.
Sec. 34. Directive to initiate prospective zoning. The Maine Land Use Planning Commission shall initiate prospective zoning in the unorganized and deorganized areas of the State. The commission shall allocate staff resources to prospective zoning in areas prioritized by the commission and shall coordinate prospective zoning in cooperation with efforts of local planning organizations and regional planning and development districts. In the 2013 annual report submitted under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 685-H, the commission shall identify the area or areas for which prospective zoning has begun and provide a timeline for completion of these initiatives.
Sec. 35. Directive to provide opportunities for preapplication discussions. The Maine Land Use Planning Commission shall establish a process by which an applicant can request a public preapplication meeting with the commissioners to discuss a proposed project.
Sec. 36. Designation of planned subdistricts. The term "planned subdistrict" as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 682, subsection 20 and used in Title 12, chapter 206-A includes, but is not limited to, the following concept plans, resources protection plans and planned development districts approved or accepted for processing by the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission as of March 16, 2012:
Planned subdistricts in Maine Land Use Regulation Commission jurisdiction as of March 16, 2012: Includes Resource Protection Plans (P-RP), Concept Plans (P-RP), and Planned Development Subdistricts (D-PD). Plan and permit numbers are provided. | ||||
Project | P-RP Resource Protection Plan | P-RP Concept Plan | D-PD Planned Development Subdistrict | |
Dix Island Resource Plan (Multiple landowners) | Plan #001 ZP 089 | |||
Hewett Island Resource Plan (Multiple landowners) | Plan #002 ZP 057 | |||
St. John River Resource Plan (Multiple landowners) | Plan #004 ZP 224 | |||
White Mountain National Forest Resource Plan (U.S. Forest Service) | Plan #005 ZP 155 | |||
Metinic Island Resource Plan - North Half (Multiple landowners) | Plan #006 ZP 531 | |||
Attean Twp. and Dennistown Plt. Concept Plan (Lowell & Co. Timber Associates) | Plan #007 ZP 532 | |||
Metinic Island Resource Plan - South Half (Multiple landowners) | Plan #008 ZP 578 | |||
First Roach Pond Concept Plan (Plum Creek Land Co.) | Plan #009 ZP 659 | |||
Penobscot River Resource Plan - Lower West Branch (Multiple landowners) | Plan #011 ZP 671 | |||
Brassua Lake Concept Plan (Moosehead Wildlands, Inc.) | Plan #012 ZP 682 | |||
Foss Pond, Hilton Ponds and portions of Whetstone Pond Concept Plan (Kingsbury Plt.) (Linkletter & Sons, Inc.) | Plan #013 ZP 693 | |||
Moosehead Lake Region Concept Plan (Plum Creek Maine Timberlands, LLC and Plum Creek Land Co.) | Plan #014 ZP 707 | |||
Kibby Wind Power Project (TransCanada Maine Wind Development, Inc.) | ZP 709 DP 4794 | |||
Stetson Wind Power Project (Evergreen Wind Power V, LLC/First Wind) | ZP 713 DP 4788 | |||
Saddleback Ski Resort (Saddleback Land & Timber Corp.) | ZP 372 DP 4131 |
Sec. 37. Transition provisions. The following provisions govern the transition of the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.
1. The members of the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission serving on the effective date of this Act continue as members of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission until the expiration of their terms under the Maine Revised Statutes, former Title 12, section 683. The term of any member that expires after the effective date of this Act but before December 15, 2012 is extended until December 15, 2012. To implement the difference in the number of members of the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission and the Maine Land Use Planning Commission, beginning December 15, 2012, 2 additional members must be nominated under Title 12, section 683-A from the 2 counties with the highest acreage of unorganized and deorganized areas. When the term of a member serving on the commission under former Title 12, section 683 expires, a member must be nominated from the county with the next highest acreage of unorganized and deorganized areas until all 6 county nominations have been completed. When all county positions have been nominated, the next vacancy must be filled by the nomination of the member nominated by the Governor. Notwithstanding Title 12, section 684, until 9 members have been confirmed as members of the commission, a quorum of the commission for the transaction of business is 4 and no action may be taken by the commission unless approved by a vote of 4 members.
2. The Maine Land Use Planning Commission is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the former Maine Land Use Regulation Commission as provided in this Act.
3. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the former Maine Land Use Regulation Commission or any of its administrative units or officers and all permits, approvals and decisions of the former Maine Land Use Regulation Commission are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the proper authority.
4. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect involving the former Maine Land Use Regulation Commission continue in effect.
5. Any positions authorized and allocated subject to the personnel laws of the former Maine Land Use Regulation Commission are transferred to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission and may continue to be authorized.
6. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the former Maine Land Use Regulation Commission become on the effective date of this Act the records, property and equipment of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission. The Maine Land Use Planning Commission shall transfer records received from the former Maine Land Use Regulation Commission or provide copies of those records to the Department of Environmental Protection upon the request of the department as necessary to implement the provisions of this Act transferring authority to the department for permitting and regulation under the site location of development laws under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 6 or expedited permitting of grid-scale wind energy development under Title 35-A, chapter 34-A.
7. All existing forms, licenses, permits, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the "Maine Land Use Regulation Commission" may be used by the Maine Land Use Planning Commission until existing items are exhausted.
8. The Department of Environmental Protection shall adopt rules necessary to review applications for development under Title 38, section 489-A-1. These rules must be adopted no later than January 1, 2013. In reviewing development under Title 38, section 489-A-1 prior to final adoption of the department's rules, the department shall use standards established in Title 12, chapter 206-A and rules adopted under that chapter as those rules apply in the area proposed for development. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 38. Maine Revised Statutes amended; revision clause. Wherever in the Maine Revised Statutes the words "Maine Land Use Regulation Commission" appear or reference is made to that entity or those words, those words are amended to read or mean, as appropriate, "Maine Land Use Planning Commission" or "commission," and the Revisor of Statutes shall implement this revision when updating, publishing or republishing the statutes.
Sec. 39. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Land Use Regulation Commission 0236
Initiative: Transfers one Environmental Specialist III position from the Land Use Regulation Commission program in the Department of Conservation to the Land and Water Quality program in the Department of Environmental Protection effective September 1, 2012. Also transfers All Other related to these positions.
GENERAL FUND | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
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0.000 | (1.000) |
Personal Services
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$0 | ($40,866) |
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL | $0 | ($40,866) |
Office of the Commissioner 0222
Initiative: Transfers one Environmental Specialist III position from the Land Use Regulation Commission program in the Department of Conservation to the Land and Water Quality program in the Department of Environmental Protection effective September 1, 2012. Also transfers All Other related to these positions.
GENERAL FUND | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
All Other
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$0 | ($968) |
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL | $0 | ($968) |
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
All Other
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$0 | ($171) |
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL | $0 | ($171) |
CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT OF | ||
DEPARTMENT TOTALS | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
GENERAL FUND
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$0 | ($41,834) |
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
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$0 | ($171) |
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS | $0 | ($42,005) |
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
Administration - Environmental Protection 0251
Initiative: Transfers one Environmental Specialist III position from the Land Use Regulation Commission program in the Department of Conservation to the Land and Water Quality program in the Department of Environmental Protection effective September 1, 2012. Also transfers All Other related to these positions.
GENERAL FUND | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
All Other
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$0 | $509 |
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL | $0 | $509 |
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
All Other
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$0 | $402 |
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL | $0 | $402 |
Land and Water Quality 0248
Initiative: Transfers one Environmental Specialist III position from the Land Use Regulation Commission program in the Department of Conservation to the Land and Water Quality program in the Department of Environmental Protection effective September 1, 2012. Also transfers All Other related to these positions.
GENERAL FUND | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
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0.000 | 1.000 |
Personal Services
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$0 | $40,693 |
All Other
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$0 | $459 |
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL | $0 | $41,152 |
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF | ||
DEPARTMENT TOTALS | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
GENERAL FUND
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$0 | $41,661 |
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
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$0 | $402 |
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DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS | $0 | $42,063 |
SECTION TOTALS | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
GENERAL FUND
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$0 | ($173) |
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
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$0 | $231 |
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SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS | $0 | $58 |
Sec. 40. Effective date. Those sections of this Act that repeal the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 488, subsection 9 and enact Title 38, section 480-E-1, subsection 4, Title 38, section 488, subsection 9-A and Title 38, section 489-A-1 take effect September 1, 2012.