Maine DEP
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2022
Forever chemical risk identified throughout Maine
The Department of Environmental Protection will test for PFAS contamination at hundreds of licensed sludge and septage dispersal sites across the state, but some people aren't waiting.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2021
BEP upholds $17,800 fine for Sprague
Maine DEP officials argued that because the discharge was a one-time event and Sprague had taken a number of corrective actions to prevent future spills, and because the material did not have a notification requirement, the penalty was appropriate. Opponents contend the event should be treated as an oil spill as defined by Maine law.
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PublishedJune 21, 2021
Statewide ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect July 1
Delayed over a year by the pandemic, the bag ban is back starting next week.
