Maine § 38 §341-A Department of Environmental Protection

Maine Statutes

§ 38 §341-A — Department of Environmental Protection

Maine § 38 §341-A

Title 38WATERS AND NAVIGATION

Ch. 2DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 38, § 38 §341-A (2026).

Text

There is established a Department of Environmental Protection, in this Title called the "department."

1.Purpose. The department shall prevent, abate and control the pollution of the air, water and land and preserve, improve and prevent diminution of the natural environment of the State. The department shall protect and enhance the public's right to use and enjoy the State's natural resources and may educate the public on natural resource use, requirements and issues.

2.Composition. The department shall consist of the Board of Environmental Protection, in the laws administered by the department called "board," and of a Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in the laws administered by the department called "commissioner."

3.Commissioner. The commissioner is appointed by the Governor,

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There is established a Department of Environmental Protection, in this Title called the "department."
1.
Purpose.
The department shall prevent, abate and control the pollution of the air, water and land and preserve, improve and prevent diminution of the natural environment of the State. The department shall protect and enhance the public's right to use and enjoy the State's natural resources and may educate the public on natural resource use, requirements and issues.
2.
Composition.
The department shall consist of the Board of Environmental Protection, in the laws administered by the department called "board," and of a Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in the laws administered by the department called "commissioner."
3.
Commissioner.
The commissioner is appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resource matters and to confirmation by the Legislature.
4.
Licenses and permits.
For purposes of this Title, licenses or permits issued by the department may be issued by either the commissioner or the board subject to the provisions of section 341‑D, subsection 2.