maine department of environmental protection Archives

Ecomaine’s waste hauling trucks will soon be powered by trash

by Lexie Grose March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

The company responsible for converting Maine’s trash to electricity is replacing its diesel-powered waste hauling trucks with electric vehicles.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine Senate advances oil tank emissions bill

by Kelley Bouchard March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

The legislation would direct the DEP to find the best ways to measure and control odors and other air emissions from petroleum storage facilities.

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Two petroleum terminal bills win strong backing from legislative panel

by Kelley Bouchard February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

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.

Health, Local & State, News, Politics

Bill to give Maine DEP more authority over ‘forever chemicals’ advances in committee

by Kevin Miller February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

The bill is one of multiple measures that lawmakers will consider this year in response to growing concerns about PFAS contamination in Maine.

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Bill targets 10 waterfront oil terminals in Maine for ‘proper closure’

by Kelley Bouchard February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

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.

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Company seeks to rezone northern Maine land for large metallic mine

by Kevin Miller January 27, 2020January 28, 2020

Wolfden Resources says that Pickett Mountain, located north of Patten, contains high-grade deposits of zinc, lead, copper, silver and gold.

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Maine DEP may seek better ways to measure, control oil tank emissions

by Kelley Bouchard January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

A bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection to find the best way to measure and control odors and other air pollution from petroleum storage tanks.

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Committee endorses 40% fee increase on wastewater discharge permits

by Kevin Miller January 22, 2020January 23, 2020

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection said the fee increase is necessary to prevent a looming shortfall in the program that enforces state and federal water quality laws.