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ME LD2171

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes final adoption of portions of Chapter 305 (Natural Resources Protection Act - Permit by Rule Standards) and Chapter 335 (Significant Wildlife Habitat) rules from the Department of Environmental Protection

  • Rules were provisionally adopted by DEP and submitted to the Legislature for required review under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A

  • Designated as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon approval rather than the standard 90-day waiting period

  • Reported by Representative Doudera of Camden on behalf of DEP's Bureau of Land Resources and referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

  • Introduced January 20, 2026 during the 132nd Maine Legislature's Second Regular Session

Legislative Description

Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 305: Natural Resources Protection Act - Permit by Rule Standards and Portions of Chapter 335: Significant Wildlife Habitat, Major Substantive Rules of the Department of Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection Dept

Last Action

Reported Out: OTP

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment And Natural Resources1/20/2026

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