38 M.R.S. § 585-A Establishment of Standards

• Library: Maine Revised Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 486
• Year: 2023
• Citation: 38 M.R.S. § 585-A

The board may establish and amend regulations to implement ambient air quality standards and emission standards. These regulations shall be designed to achieve and maintain ambient air quality standards and emission standards within any region and prevent air pollution. [ 1989, c. 144, § 4 (AMD) .]

Prior to the establishment or amendment of rules, the board shall offer an opportunity for a public hearing thereon in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375. The board shall solicit and consider all available information concerning applicable ambient air quality and emission standards; the availability, effectiveness and cost of any air pollution control apparatus designed to prevent or control air pollution or violations of ambient air quality or emission standards which would be required by any proposed rules; and such other evidence as in the board's judgment will enable it to determine and establish rules adequate to maintain applicable ambient air quality and emission standards. [ 1989, c. 144, § 4 (AMD) .]

The board shall establish or amend rules to achieve the purposes set forth in this section. The board may delay the effective date of the rules. [ 1989, c. 144, § 4 (AMD) ; 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF) ; 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §159 (AMD) .]