H.P. 1073 - L.D. 1520
An Act Requiring Maine to Adopt the Federal Rules Regarding Universal Waste
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, waste from batteries, thermostats, fluorescent light bulbs, cathode ray tubes and PCB ballasts continue to threaten natural resources and the public health in this State; and
Whereas, it is imperative that the Board of Environmental Protection adopt universal waste rules regarding the management of waste batteries and other universal waste as soon as practicable; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §1319-O, sub-§1, ¶F is enacted to read:
F. By January 1, 2000, the board shall adopt, at a minimum, the universal waste rules, excluding pesticides, promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 9, 260, 261, 262, 264, 265, 266, 268, 270 and 273.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
Effective May 26, 1999.
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