Â, Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, dissolved oxygen concentrations in existing riverine impoundments must be sufficient to support existing and designated uses of these waters.

The EPA has previously made the case that water standards in the state are not strong enough because Maine’s tribal sustenance fishers eat more fish than the population at large. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. Â, If the conditions described in subparagraphs (1) and (2) occur, those changes must be implemented and the resulting improvement in habitat and aquatic life must be achieved and maintained. VALIDATE® ready-to-use kits are designed to assist in the documentation of linearity, calibration verification and verification of linear range required by many inspection agencies. PL 1989, c. 878, §B40 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or A, §43 (AFF). A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. PL 1995, c. 312, §1 (AMD). Â, Upon petition by the department or any person or on its own motion, the board may, at its discretion, and following notice and opportunity for hearing, revise or revoke a CSO subcategory when it finds any change in the conditions under which the existing designation was made. ], 4.  Interdepartmental coordination.Â, [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. Welcome to the Maine Healthy Beaches Program, established to ensure that Maine's salt-water beaches remain safe and clean.

The Legislature intends by passage of this article to establish a water quality classification system which will allow the State to manage its surface waters so as to protect the quality of those waters and, where water quality standards are not being achieved, to enhance water quality. A, §13 (RPR); PL 1991, c. 66, Pt. B, §57 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 40, §1 (AMD). Scott Boak, an assistant attorney general for Maine, said the state’s priorities are to “maintain status quo” and protect the “interests of the tribes and the environment.”. PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B54-60 (AMD). The Water Quality Standards Handbook is a compilation of the EPA's water quality standards (WQS) program guidance including recommendations for states, authorized tribes, and territories in reviewing, revising, and implementing WQS.The guidance in this handbook supports the EPA’s WQS regulations at 40 CFR Part 131..

PL 1993, c. 344, §§1,2 (AMD). Â, Rules shall be promulgated by January 1, 1987, and as necessary thereafter, and shall include, but are not limited to, sampling and analytical methods, protocols and procedures for satisfying the water quality criteria, including evaluation of the impact of any discharge on the resident biological community.

Development of group systems.Â, 9.  Â, Notwithstanding subparagraph (6), the department may issue a wastewater discharge license allowing for an increase in the volume or quantity of discharges of domestic pollutants from any university, college or school administrative unit sewage facility, as long as the university, college or school administrative unit has a wastewater discharge license valid on the effective date of this paragraph and the increase in discharges does not violate the conditions of subparagraphs (1) to (5) and (7) to (11) or other applicable laws. PL 2017, c. 319, §§2, 3 (AMD). B, §55 (AMD). The state previously argued in court the EPA is unfairly imposing heightened water quality standards in tribal areas. A district court held the CWA's citizen suit provision does not allow for judicial review of EPA's decision to disapprove Maine's water quality standards.

RR 1993, c. 1, §§113,114 (COR).

The Penobscot Nation and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians are involved in a legal struggle over water quality on Maine rivers that also involves the EPA and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

Existing hydropower impoundments managed as great ponds; habitat and aquatic life criteria.Â, 9-A. 

If the committee takes no action, the rules shall continue in effect. About the Handbook. PL 2011, c. 194, §3 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 124, §6 (AMD).

i Foreword This first edition of the ASEAN Marine Water Quality: Management Guidelines and Monitoring Manual was published in 2008 in recognition of the growing importance of effectively managing the marine waters within the ASEAN region. Â, Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection shall become effective upon adoption. PL 1989, c. 442, §§4-6 (AMD). If a discharge would violate state water quality standards by lower-ing the existing quality of any water body, a license may not be issued by The Legislature further declares that in order to achieve this objective the State's goals are: ], [PL 1991, c. 66, Pt. ], 5. 

PL 2007, c. 291, §1 (AMD). At Maine Water, we know that Water Touches Everything, and are eager to provide more information to our customers and communities to raise awareness of the importance and value of high quality drinking water and water utility service provided by the team at Maine Water.