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ME LD138

Bill

Status

Passed

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Maine Department of Environmental Protection from including permit conditions under the Natural Resources Protection Act or Site Location of Development laws that would decrease safety within air operations areas at public-use airports

  • Applies to aircraft movement areas, parking areas, loading ramps, safety areas, and adjacent areas not separated by adequate security systems

  • "Air operations area" definition follows 14 CFR Section 153.3 for airports with TSA-approved security programs; for other public-use airports, the department determines substantially similar areas

  • "Public-use airport" defined according to 49 U.S.C. Section 47102(22)

  • Became law without the Governor's signature on June 17, 2025 (Chapter 329, Public Law)

Legislative Description

An Act Regarding the Permitting of Projects Affecting Public-use Airports Under the Natural Resources Protection Act and the Site Location of Development Laws

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Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment And Natural Resources1/8/2025

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