38 M.R.S. § 1319 Powers of the Board

• Library: Maine Revised Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 486
• Year: 2023
• Citation: 38 M.R.S. § 1319

1.Identification of hazardous matter.

A. Any substance designated as hazardous by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in proposed or final regulations under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 United States Code, Section 9602, and any substance identified as hazardous waste under section 1319-O may be identified by rule as hazardous matter by the board. [ 1997, c. 364, § 40 (AMD) .]

B. Any substance which has not been so designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency may be identified by rule as hazardous matter by the board. [ 1979, c. 730, § 2 (NEW) .]

C. Rules adopted under paragraph B shall be submitted to the Joint Standing Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for review. These rules shall become effective after the next regular session of the Legislature only if approved by Joint Resolution. [ 1979, c. 730, § 2 (NEW) .]