37-B §1129. Violations
§1129. Violations In addition to any other forfeitures or penalties provided by law, a person who violates any provisions of this chapter or any rule or order adopted, promulgated or issued under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty as assessed by the commissioner of not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 for […]
37-B §1130. Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund
§1130. Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund 1. Fund established. The Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund, referred to in this section as the “fund,” is established within the department. The department shall administer the fund and make low-interest loans from the fund for purposes pursuant to this section. The department may seek assistance from the Maine […]
37-B §1131. Establishment of commission
§1131. Establishment of commission 1. Establishment of commission. The River Flow Advisory Commission, as established by Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 13-E and referred to in this section as the “commission,” shall act as a technical advisory commission to the department and the Governor’s office on issues of flow of the State’s rivers and streams. […]
37-B §1118. Dam hazard evaluation
§1118. Dam hazard evaluation 1. Evaluation. The commissioner shall evaluate all dams to assign or reassign a hazard potential classification in accordance with the following schedule: A. New or reconstructed dams, within 6 months of construction or reconstruction; [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] B. All other dams, at least once every 12 […]
37-B §1111. Definitions
§1111. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 1. Dam. “Dam” means any artificial barrier, including appurtenant works, the site on which it is located and appurtenant rights of flowage and access, that impounds or diverts water, […]
37-B §1112. Administration
§1112. Administration The department shall administer this chapter. In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the department shall consult as appropriate with other state agencies, including the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the Department of Marine Resources, the Department of Public […]
37-B §1113. Duties of the department
§1113. Duties of the department The department shall inspect existing dams and reservoirs to determine their hazard potential, review the design and construction of new and reconstructed dams, assist dam owners in developing emergency action plans to minimize the effects of dam failure and take all necessary actions in emergency situations of probable dam failure […]
37-B §1114. Powers of the department
§1114. Powers of the department 1. Rules. In accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, the department may adopt, modify or repeal rules for carrying out this chapter. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A. [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] 2. Emergency […]
37-B §1115. Jurisdiction
§1115. Jurisdiction The inspection of and design standards for all dams are under the sole jurisdiction of the department, except that the department does not have jurisdiction over any dam licensed or inspected by any department of the Federal Government or by the International Joint Commission. [PL 2001, c. 460, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY […]
37-B §1116. Design standards
§1116. Design standards All new dams that reasonably will be classified as high or significant hazard potential dams must be designed, constructed or reconstructed under the supervision of a registered professional engineer. Prior to construction, the dam owner shall provide a copy of the plans and specifications to the department. [PL 2001, c. 460, […]