Maine § 7 §320-AA PFAS Response Program (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 7, SECTION 341)

Maine Statutes

§ 7 §320-AA — PFAS Response Program (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 7, SECTION 341)

Maine·Title 7 AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS·Part 1 ADMINISTRATION·Ch. 10-F PFAS RESPONSE PROGRAM (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 7, CHAPTER 10-E)

1.Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

2.Program established; purpose. The PFAS Response Program is established to effectively respond to and address PFAS contamination affecting agricultural producers in the State, to assist commercial farms affected by PFAS contamination and to safeguard public health. The commissioner shall develop, implement and administer the program for the purpose of abating, cleaning up and mitigating threats and hazards posed by PFAS that affect agricultural producers in the State and that affect the food supply; providing support to affected commercial farms; supporting critical PFAS research; and allowing for the department to strategically and effectively respond to PFAS

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1.
Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Program established; purpose.
The PFAS Response Program is established to effectively respond to and address PFAS contamination affecting agricultural producers in the State, to assist commercial farms affected by PFAS contamination and to safeguard public health. The commissioner shall develop, implement and administer the program for the purpose of abating, cleaning up and mitigating threats and hazards posed by PFAS that affect agricultural producers in the State and that affect the food supply; providing support to affected commercial farms; supporting critical PFAS research; and allowing for the department to strategically and effectively respond to PFAS concerns and issues as they arise. The program may include but is not limited to:
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Administration.
The Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources within the department shall administer the program. The department may also partner with state agencies or contract with 3rd parties to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The program is distinct from the Fund To Address PFAS Contamination established in section 320‑K. The program enforces maximum levels of PFAS in farm products, provides direct on-farm assistance, including but not limited to testing, analysis and on-farm mitigation strategy recommendations, in addition to providing specific financial support that is integral to commercial farms making changes necessary to adapt to and mitigate on-farm PFAS risk.
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Rules.
The department may adopt rules to implement this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.

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