38 §1318-C. Spill prevention control and clean-up plan
§1318-C. Spill prevention control and clean-up plan A responsible party may develop and submit to the commissioner spill prevention, control and clean-up plans referred to in this section as “the plan” to address discharges of hazardous matter. [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).] 1. Plan content. Spill prevention control and clean-up plans must include […]
38 §1319. Powers of the board
§1319. Powers of the board 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 […]
38 §1316-C. Liability; recovery by State
§1316-C. Liability; recovery by State Each responsible party is jointly and severally liable for all costs incurred by the State, including court costs and attorney’s fees, for the abatement, cleanup or mitigation of the threat or hazard posed by an uncontrolled tire stockpile and for damages for injury to, destruction of, loss of or loss […]
38 §1319-A. Duties of the commissioner
§1319-A. Duties of the commissioner 1. Facilities. The commissioner may undertake studies and evaluations necessary to develop suitable waste facilities. [PL 1979, c. 730, §2 (NEW).] 2. Training. The commissioner may train state and local personnel to remove discharges of hazardous matter. Insofar as practical, the commissioner shall rely on existing sources to deliver […]
38 §1316-D. Immunity
§1316-D. Immunity Notwithstanding Title 14, chapter 741, the State, its agencies or its employees are not liable for the death or injury of any person or for any property damage that results from abatement activities pursuant to this subchapter. This section does not affect the right of any person to receive workers’ compensation or other […]
38 §1319-B. Findings and purpose
§1319-B. Findings and purpose The Legislature finds that the proper handling of hazardous waste and protection of the natural environment are important to the public health, safety and welfare. The Legislature also finds that spills and unlicensed discharges of hazardous waste may cause damage to owners and users of property, public and private recreational activities, […]
38 §1316-E. Lien established
§1316-E. Lien established 1. Establishment. All costs incurred by the State, including court costs and attorney’s fees, for the abatement, cleanup or mitigation of an uncontrolled tire stockpile and all related interest and penalties constitute a lien against the real estate of the responsible party or parties. [PL 1991, c. 517, Pt. A, §2 […]
38 §1319-C. Definitions
§1319-C. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 478, §7 (NEW).] 1. Discharge. “Discharge” includes, but is not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, disposing, emptying or dumping of hazardous waste onto the land or into the water […]
38 §1316-F. Tire Management Fund
§1316-F. Tire Management Fund The Tire Management Fund is created within the department as a nonlapsing dedicated fund to pay the costs of tire stockpile abatement, remediation and cleanup. All funds appropriated or allocated to the fund must be deposited in the fund and the fund may accept grants, bequests, gifts or contributions from any […]
38 §1319-D. Maine Hazardous Waste Fund
§1319-D. Maine Hazardous Waste Fund The Maine Hazardous Waste Fund is established to be used by the department as a nonlapsing, revolving fund for carrying out the department’s responsibilities under this subchapter and subchapter III. All fees, penalties, interest and other charges under this subchapter must be credited to this fund. This fund must be […]