The environmental permit is one of the last major regulatory hurdles for the $1 billion project.
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DEP: Hallowell’s brush dump crosses line onto abutter’s property
Hallowell City Manager Nate Rudy said the city is working with state officials to either restructure the current site or identify a new brush dump as soon as possible.
Hallowell’s brush dump closed after setbacks, monitoring questioned by DEP
In response to those questions, City Manager Nate Rudy said, the property won’t reopen until it “can clearly establish that we meet the DEPs regulatory standards regarding the setbacks.”
Commentary: Contracts to build Clean Energy Corridor reflect project’s promise
The power line will provide jobs for Mainers and deliver clean energy to customers in Maine and New England.
CMP power line project wins initial approval from Maine DEP
While backers applaud the draft permit for the $1 billion transmission line to bring electricity from Quebec to Massachusetts, opponents say the project would provide “no verifiable reduction in greenhouse gases.”
Ecomaine’s waste hauling trucks will soon be powered by trash
The company responsible for converting Maine’s trash to electricity is replacing its diesel-powered waste hauling trucks with electric vehicles.
Maine Senate advances oil tank emissions bill
The legislation would direct the DEP to find the best ways to measure and control odors and other air emissions from petroleum storage facilities.
Two petroleum terminal bills win strong backing from legislative panel
One would direct the Maine DEP to find the best ways to monitor and control tank odors and pollution, and the other would ensure the cleanup and removal of closed oil terminals.
Bill to give Maine DEP more authority over ‘forever chemicals’ advances in committee
The bill is one of multiple measures that lawmakers will consider this year in response to growing concerns about PFAS contamination in Maine.
Bill targets 10 waterfront oil terminals in Maine for ‘proper closure’
Sponsored by Rep. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, L.D. 2033 would force terminal owners to remove tanks and contamination if they shut down petroleum facilities from South Portland to Searsport.