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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Central Office: 3RD FLOOR CROSS OFFICE BLDNG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 78 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0078 FAX: (207) 624-7804
Established: 1992 Telephone: (207) 624-7800
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:106 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000281
Average Counts-All Positions: 1452.644 Legislative Count: 1451.50
Units:
OFFICE OF THE STATE CONTROLLER
BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS
BUREAU OF THE BUDGET CAPITOL PLANNING COMMISSION CENTRAL FLEET MANAGEMENT DIVISION STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION
STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH COMMISSION
DIVISION OF FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES
BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFORME
STATE LIQUOR AND LOTTERY COMMISSION BUREAU OF REVENUE SERVICES
DIVISION OF RISK MANAGEMENT
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services is responsible for providing central administrative and financial services to the departments and agencies of State government.
The Department of Administration was established through Chapter 785 of the Public Laws of 1985, effective July 1, 1986. This legislation provided for a major reorganization of central financial and administrative units in state government. The former Department of Finance and Administration was dissolved, with fiscal management and revenue units placed in the Department of Finance, and Administrative service units placed in the Department of Administration. Public Laws of 1991, Chapter 780 merged the Department of Administration with the Department of Finance to establish the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. Public Laws of 2005, Chapter 12, authorized the Commissioner to review the current organizational structure of payroll, personnel and accounting units to improve organizational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Six service centers were created to provide personnel administration, employee relations, general administration and budget management to departments and agencies of state government.
The programs of the Department are implemented through its bureaus, divisions, and other program component units. The primary emphasis is to provide responsive, high quality, and cost effective services to State departments and agencies and related public institutions.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 65,415,605 20,057,051 138,819 883,497 120,097 44,216,141
HEALTH BENEFITS 20,716,053 6,897,731 33,163 343,299 30,192 13,411,668
RETIREMENTS 11,256,323 3,530,166 30,231 151,001 19,268 7,525,657
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 1,167,299 364,410 2,894 17,008 2,421 780,566
COMPUTER SERVICES 17,968,079 15,601,273 618,516 124,999 67,136 1,556,155
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 103,151,368 8,703,262 5,160,407 747,379 50,696 88,489,624
RENTS 5,310,071 1,298,804 711,254 8,919 3,291,094
COMMODITIES 3,394,945 2,700,409 89,271 209,745 395,520
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 44,201,861 22,042,428 14,118,835 26 274,013 7,766,559
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 140,475 140,475
EQUIPMENT 114,633 75,000 44,389 -4,756
INTEREST-DEBT RETIREMENT 6,632,722 5,292,747 675,994 663,981
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 440,707,199 4,791,163 196,962 65,281 435,653,793
COST OF GOODS SOLD 22,600,032 13,405,054 9,194,978
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 742,776,665 104,759,498 21,285,216 3,227,148 563,823 612,940,980
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
SALARIES & WAGES 349,465 229,368 120,097
HEALTH BENEFITS 64,621 34,429 30,192
RETIREMENTS 52,393 33,125 19,268
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 6,509 4,088 2,421
COMPUTER SERVICES 75,097 7,961 67,136
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 20,037 9,341 10,000 696
COMMODITIES 2,597 2,597
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 6,556 6,556
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 577,275 327,465 10,000 239,810
Central Office: 4TH FLOOR CROSS OFFICE BLDNG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 14 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0014 FAX: (207) 626-8422
Established: 1931 Telephone: (207) 626-8421
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:119 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001541
Average Counts-All Positions: 26.000 Legislative Count: 26.00
The Office of the State Controller maintains accounting policy and records according to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules. The powers and duties of the Bureau are detailed in Title 5, section 1541 of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated.
The Bureau of Accounts and Control was created in 1931 as an organizational unit of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. The Bureau was renamed to be the Office of the State Controller during the second special session of the 121st Legislature. The Bureau is under the direction of the State Controller who is appointed for an indefinite period by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, subject to the approval of the Governor.
The Bureau is an administrative agency responsible for maintaining and reporting all state financial transactions. Staff analyzes fiscal transactions and payrolls to ensure legality and correctness. In addition, the Office of the State Controller provides internal audit support for the agencies that comprise state government. Official financial records for all state agencies and programs are administered by the Bureau staff. The Bureau's Financial Reporting Unit
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prepares and publishes the state's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The CAFR includes both blended and discretely presented Component Units. The State Auditor audits the CAFR that is delivered to a wide audience. The CAFR for fiscal year 2010 received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fourth straight year.
The Advantage System is the State's ERP system. Bureau staff works closely with the OIT application team, state agencies and the application vendor to maintain and enhance Advantage. The Advantage System includes fund accounting, budget and appropriation control, general ledger and financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, fixed assets management, procurement management and vendor management. A data warehouse for all production systems is provided for statewide budget, accounting, human resources and payroll data. Queries to the warehouse can provide ad hoc or regular management reports, valuable data sorts, or specific data required in the course of completing fiscal work. The Bureau implemented an upgrade of the accounting system and transition to a managed services/hosted application for the start of fiscal year 2012. The accounting production system is used to process more than 2 million payables and
400,000 accounting transactions annually. All payments above $5,000 are reviewed and approved by Bureau staff.
The Human Resource production system keeps current personnel, payroll and position control information. This system issues over 338,000 payroll payments annually, with about 99% via direct deposit (electronic) and the balance via paper checks. The Bureau's Payroll Unit audits agency payroll input and initiates statewide payroll weekly. Other system functionality key to the work of the Payroll Unit includes tax withholding data and W-2 production. The most recent enhancement to the HR system is the introduction of MS-TAMS (Maine State Time and Attendance System). Currently, MS-TAMS is used by more than 9,700 employees.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the State of Maine - Free
OFFICE OF THE STATE CONTROLLER TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 1,280,154 1,280,154
HEALTH BENEFITS 350,462 350,462
RETIREMENTS 265,562 265,562
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 26,140 26,140
COMPUTER SERVICES 85,149 85,149
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -13,695 -13,695
COMMODITIES 8,644 8,644
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,002,416 2,002,416
Central Office: 10 WATER STREET, HALLOWELL, ME 04347
Mail Address: 8 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0008 FAX: (207) 287-6769
Established: 1992 Telephone: (207) 287-3721
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:553 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000021006
Average Counts-All Positions: 26.000 Legislative Count: 26.00
The purpose of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations is to provide exceptional public service for the pricing, listing, delisting of spirits and fortified wines and the complete distribution and sales of Maine State Lottery, Tri-State Lotto Commission and Multi-State Lottery Association games. The Bureau is authorized, through its Director, as the Chief Administrative
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Officer of the State Liquor and Lottery Commission, to have general charge of the office and records, employ personnel and make expenditures as necessary; and to conduct, with the guidance of the Commission, the administration of laws relating to the sale of spirits, fortified wines at agency liquor stores. The Bureau is also responsible for the distribution and the sale of lottery products through licensed Lottery agents.
The State's regulation of liquor originated in 1862 with the establishment of a Commission to Regulate Sale of Intoxicating Liquors and to have control of liquors kept and sold for medicinal and manufacturing purposes. In 1987 the Commission was increased to five members. A State Lottery was approved by public referendum in November 1973 for the purpose of generating additional revenues for the State's General Fund. The first State Lottery Commission was appointed in January 1974. In 1992, the Maine State Lottery and the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages were combined to become The Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations. The following year, 1993, the Maine State Liquor Commission and State Lottery Commission merged into a single, combined Commission of five members. In
2004, the State signed a 10-year contract with a private vendor to lease the State's wholesale liquor activities associated with distributing and selling spirits and fortified wines. The Bureau provides oversight of the lease agreement with the vendor. The Bureau is administered by the Bureau's Director with the guidance of the State Liquor and Lottery Commission.
PL 1991, Chapter 780 merged the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and the Bureau of Lottery. Of the 27 State Liquor Stores, LD 300, Part V, Section V-3 mandated the closure of eight (8) by December 31, 2001 and another six (6) by October 31,
2002.
Public Law 2003, Chapter 20, mandated the closure of the remaining 13 State liquor stores to be completed by November 30, 2003 and authorized the lease of the wholesale liquor business.
The Bureau continues to run, as in past years, with goals being reached and revenues generated to the General Fund.
PL 1991 Chapter 780 Liquor Licensing in the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Liquor Enforcement.
Lottery Retail Agents Licensing.
BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS
SALARIES & WAGES 1,124,790 1,124,790
HEALTH BENEFITS 380,322 380,322
RETIREMENTS 192,613 192,613
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 15,675 15,675
COMPUTER SERVICES 81,386 81,386
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,767,559 2,767,559
RENTS 468,991 468,991
COMMODITIES 38,506 38,506
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 162,816,294 162,816,294
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 167,886,136 167,886,136
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Central Office: 3RD FLOOR CROSS OFFICE BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0058
Mail Address: 58 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0058 FAX: (207) 624-7826
Established: 1931 Telephone: (207) 624-7810
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:117 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 0000001662
Average Counts-All Positions: 13.000 Legislative Count: 13.00
The Bureau of the Budget is authorized to prepare and submit biennially to the Governor or the Governor-elect a State budget document; to examine and recommend for approval the work program and quarterly allotments of each department and agency of State Government before the appropriations or other funds of such departments and agencies become available for expenditure; to examine and recommend for approval any changes in these work programs and quarterly allotments during the fiscal year; to constantly review the administrative activities of the departments and agencies of the State, study organization and administration, investigate duplication of work, formulate plans for better and more efficient management, and report periodically to the Governor and on request to the Legislature; and to make rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, for carrying out State budget laws.
The Bureau of the Budget is an organizational unit of the Department of Administrative & Financial Services under the direction of the State Budget Officer who is appointed by the Commissioner of Administrative & Financial Services.
Activities of the Bureau primarily involve the State's budgetary process. On or before September 1st of even-numbered years, all entities of State Government and corporations and associations desiring to receive State funds under provision of law, submit to the Bureau their expenditure and appropriation requirements for each fiscal year of the upcoming biennium. The Bureau prepares the State Budget Document which is composed of the following parts: (1) the budget message by the Governor or Governor-elect which outlines financial policy; and (2) detailed estimates of expenditures and revenues, including statements of the State's bond indebtedness.
After legislative appropriation, the Bureau reviews and considers requested allotments by quarter with respect to the work program of each entity of State government. Work programs are required to be submitted to the Bureau no later than June 1st of each year. Work programs may be revised during the fiscal year, subject to the approval of the State Budget Officer and the Governor.
The Bureau also produces the Maine State Government Annual Report, prepares budget forecasts for financial planning and analyses and prepares General Fund and Highway Fund revenue forecasts through consensus forecasting pursuant to Title 5, chapter 151-B.
State Budget Document Maine State
Government Annual Report, available from the Division of Purchases, Central
Printing Division, 9 State House Station, Augusta ME 04333-0009
Revenue & Expenditure Projection - General Fund and Highway Fund - Fiscal Years
2010 - 2013
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BUREAU OF THE BUDGET TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 695,563 636,178 59,385
HEALTH BENEFITS 136,489 130,199 6,290
RETIREMENTS 124,135 111,142 12,993
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 9,539 8,318 1,221
COMPUTER SERVICES 33,353 30,356 2,997
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 31,820 29,454 2,366
COMMODITIES 4,598 4,176 422
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,035,497 949,823 85,674
Central Office: CROSS OFFICE BLDG, 3RD FLOOR, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 77 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0077 FAX: (207) 287-4039
Established: 1967 Telephone: (207) 624-7314
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:134 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000298
The Capitol Planning Commission was established to ensure the orderly development of the Capitol Area and provide effective planning for possible further growth to the governmental agencies of the State of Maine in Augusta.
The Capitol Planning Commission was established in 1967, abolished in 1972, recreated in 1973, and amended in 2005 through Chapter 123. The Commission consists of the Director of the State Planning Office, ex-officio, seven members appointed by the Governor, and a member of the Augusta City Council. The Governor's appointees must include: one resident of the Capitol Planning District; two residents of the City of Augusta; and four other Maine citizens. In 2005, terms of Commission members were extended to five years. The Commission elects a chairman from its membership and, while the Bureau of General Services serves as a secretariat of the Commission in exercising its administration, it may employ such assistance as it deems necessary. The Bureau of General Services also provides staff support. The Commission must meet at least once every four months.
The Capitol Planning Commission met 6 times during fiscal year 2011. The
Commission discussed the following:
Updating the Augusta State Facilities Master Plan
19 Union Street/former Labor Building renovation project
242 State Street, the PUC Building
Augusta Greenway Project
Blaine House Electrical Project
Stevens School Complex in Hallowell
Various Projects on the East and West Campuses
Gannett House
Kennebec Arsenal
Special or Temporary Use Permits
Sign Permits
Project Approvals
Capitol Planning Commission Rules and Regulations
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Central Office: COLUMBIA STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 106 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0106 FAX: (207) 287-6521
Established: 1991 Telephone: (207) 287-7113
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:555 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001830
Average Counts-All Positions: 17.000 Legislative Count: 17.00
Central Fleet Management was established to centrally procure, distribute, provide detailed usage and cost analysis, and dispose of passenger and light truck vehicles for most agencies of state government.
The Central Motor Pool was established by Public Law 1991, Chapter 591, Part III, Section 5514. Public Law 2005, Chapter 386, Part H, Section 1830 was passed by the 1st special session of the 122nd Legislature to clarify responsibilities among the Bureau of General Service's divisions. The name Central Motor Pool was changed to Central Fleet Management.
The lease line provides over 1,800 passenger and light truck vehicles to using agencies across state government. Maintenance and repair is accomplished through a centralized Central Fleet Management service garage, other state maintenance facilities, contracted service providers and private maintenance facilities.
The rental line provides daily vehicle needs to all of state government. Agencies can request various regular and special purpose vehicles on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, allowing the optimum use of all state vehicles throughout the year.
Central Fleet Management works with all using agencies to assure they have the most fuel efficient, cost effective, appropriate type, and number of vehicles in their fleet. Fuel efficiency and emission rating are part of the life cycle costing for all new vehicles purchased.
CENTRAL FLEET MANAGEMENT DIVISION
SALARIES & WAGES 579,123 579,123
HEALTH BENEFITS 255,470 255,470
RETIREMENTS 102,172 102,172
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 15,251 15,251
COMPUTER SERVICES 21,412 21,412
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,346,631 6,346,631
RENTS 3,877 3,877
COMMODITIES 72,305 72,305
INTEREST-DEBT RETIREMENT 263,822 263,822
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 243,949 243,949
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 7,904,012 7,904,012
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Central Office: 3RD FLOOR CROSS OFFICE BLDNG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 49 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0049 FAX: (207) 287-4032
Established: 1961 Telephone: (207) 624-7411
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:185 Citation: T0023 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000152
Average Counts-All Positions: 1.000 Legislative Count: 1.00
The State Claims Commission was established to ensure that the rights of property owners and/or interested parties are protected and just compensation is awarded in highway condemnations in real property taken by the State; to afford property owners and/or interested parties the opportunity to appear, present their case and have their rights fully protected without the necessity of retaining professional assistance; to determine and award just compensation for highway takings, relocation assistance, grading and well damage claims, outdoor advertising signs, the relocation removal or disposal of automobile graveyards and junkyards, assessment of damages for takings by the Portland Water District and by the Maine Turnpike Authority, and to make rules and regulations and prescribe forms to secure speedy, efficient and inexpensive disposition of all condemnation proceedings; and, in addition thereto, to approve, partially approve, or disapprove certain claims against the State or any of it agents.
Compensation for highway acquisitions was formerly under the jurisdiction of a Joint Board, composed of members of the State Highway Commission and the Board of County Commissioners of the County wherein the land was located. The Joint Board was superseded by the Land Damage Board in September, 1961. Under the Act Affecting the Organization of the Department of Business Regulation, effective September 23, 1983, the Board was placed under the supervision and direct control of the Commissioner of Finance and Administration.
The Land Damage Board, whose name was statutorily changed to the State Claims Board and most recently to the State Claims Commission, consists of five members, four of whom are appointed by the Governor for terms of four years. Two of these appointees must be qualified appraisers and two must be attorneys at law. The Governor designates one of the latter as Chairman. The fifth member of the Commission is appointed for each hearing or series of hearings within the county where the land taken lies. He or she must be a member of that County's Board of County Commissioners, and is appointed by the chairperson of the State Claims Commission upon recommendation by the board of county commissioners, such service being as a member of the State Claims Commission and not in the capacity of County Commissioner.
STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 35,536 35,536
HEALTH BENEFITS 12,199 12,199
RETIREMENTS 5,643 5,643
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 729 729
COMPUTER SERVICES 3,488 3,488
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10,503 10,503
COMMODITIES 1,951 1,951
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 26 26
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 1,253 1,253
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 71,328 71,328
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Central Office: 220 CAPITOL STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 114 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0114 FAX: (207) 287-6796
Established: 1988 Telephone: (207) 287-6780
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:350 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000285A
Average Counts-All Positions: 14.500 Legislative Count: 14.50
The State Employee Health Commission was established to serve as trustee of the State Employee Health Insurance Program, including health and dental insurance, and to advise the Executive Director and the Director of the Bureau of Human Resources on issues related to employee health and wellness, and the employee assistance program (EAP).
The Commission was established by the 113th Legislature in 1988 replacing the Board of Trustee, Group Accident and Sickness or Health Insurance and the Labor/Management Committee on Employee Health. Membership of the Commission consists of twenty-four (24) labor and management representatives.
One labor member from each bargaining unit recognized under Title 26, Chapter
9-B, appointed by the employee organization certified to represent the unit; one
labor member from the largest bargaining unit recognized under Title 26, Chapter
14, appointed by the employee organization authorized to represent the unit; one
labor member appointed by the retiree chapters of the Maine State Employees
Association; one member appointed by the Maine Association of Retirees; one labor
member from the Maine Turnpike Authority employees appointed by the employee
organizations authorized to represent the employees; one labor member from the
Maine Community College System faculty or administrative unit; one labor member
from the Maine Public Employees Retirement System employees appointed by the
employee organization authorized to represent the employees; and one labor member
from the Maine Maritime Academy employees appointed by the organization
authorized to represent the employees.
Four management members appointed by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services; one management member appointed by the Court Administrator; one management member from the Maine Community College System appointed by the President; one management member appointed by the executive Director of the Maine Public Employees Retirement; one management member appointed by the President of the Maine Maritime Academy; and the Executive Director of Employee Health & Benefits, ex officio.
The Commission renewed its contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to provide administrative services for the self-insured State employee group health plan. The point-of-service (POS) plan provides coverage for approximately 33,000 active employee, non-Medicare retirees and eligible dependents. The Medicare Advantage PPO (preferred provider organization) insured by Anthem provides coverage for more than 7,000 Medicare retirees and eligible dependents.
The Commission has adopted a value-based purchasing strategy in an effort to end the reliance on volume-based based purchasing and to improve the quality, safety and value of health care services provided to the plan's members. In conjunction with this strategy the Commission has become an innovative leader in value-based benefit design. The Commission is a founding member of the Maine Health Management Coalition (MHMC), a multi-stakeholder organization with the mission of improving the health care to Maine citizens.
Beginning in July 2006 the Commission has introduced a series of tiered benefits in an effort to encourage public disclosure of hospital and physician practice performance, to provide members with information to make informed decisions and to provide incentives for members to seek care from higher value providers. The performance of Maine hospitals and primary care practices is posted on the Maine Health Management Coalition website. The Commission determines the level of performance that hospitals and primary care practices must achieve in order to be
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designated "preferred" providers. Members who receive care from preferred providers experience less out-of-pocket expenses as an incentive.
In 2011 the Commission introduced comparative costs to the hospital performance in an attempt to reduce the wide variation in hospital costs across the state. In order to comply with the flat-funding provisions of the FY2012/2013 budget the Commission implemented a series of benefit design changes producing an estimated
$13.4 million in plan expenses. Also in 2011 the Commission was recognized for its work as the recipient of the Quality Counts first Quality Improvement Leadership award.
Certificate of Coverage, HMO Choice (POS) - Free Certificate of Coverage, Group Companion Plan - Free Directory of Health Care Providers - Free
A Guide to Health Insurance for Retired Members - Free Northeast Delta Dental, Dental Plan Description - Free Directory of Participating Dentists - Free
Annual Report to the Governor -Free
STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH COMMISSION
SALARIES & WAGES 589,227 589,227
HEALTH BENEFITS 184,707 184,707
RETIREMENTS 111,189 111,189
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 9,060 9,060
COMPUTER SERVICES 104,679 104,679
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 68,229,808 68,229,808
RENTS 53,430 53,430
COMMODITIES 13,571 13,571
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 180,787,071 777,738 180,009,333
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 250,082,742 777,738 249,305,004
Central Office: 3RD FLOOR CROSS BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 74 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0074 FAX: (207) 287-4032
Established: 1992 Telephone: (207) 624-7400
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:551 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000284
Average Counts-All Positions: 300.500 Legislative Count: 300.50
The Division of Financial and Personnel Services is established to provide consolidated administrative, financial and personnel management services for departments and agencies in state goverment through centralized service centers.
The Division of Financial and Personnel Services was established by statute on June 30, 1992. Public Laws of 2005, Chapter 12, authorized the Commissioner to review the current organization structure of payroll, personnel and accounting units to improve organizational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Six service centers were created to provide personnel administration, employee relations, general administration and budget management to departments and agencies of state government. The service centers are; General Government, Natural Resources, Security and Employment, Transportation, Corrections and Health and Human Services.
The assistance and support provided to the departments and bureaus of the service
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centers include accounting, auditing and budgetary functions, and departmental personnel functions.
DIVISION OF FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES
SALARIES & WAGES 12,714,587 12,714,587
HEALTH BENEFITS 3,997,758 3,997,758
RETIREMENTS 2,187,248 2,187,248
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 216,667 216,667
COMPUTER SERVICES 800,990 800,990
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 924,274 86,960 11,292 826,022
RENTS 132,804 132,804
COMMODITIES 103,753 103,753
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 274,013 274,013
INTEREST-DEBT RETIREMENT 5,292,747 5,292,747
COST OF GOODS SOLD 13,405,054 13,405,054
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 40,049,895 18,784,761 11,292 274,013 20,979,829
Central Office: 4TH FLOOR CROSS OFFICE BLDNG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 77 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0077 FAX: (207) 287-4039
Established: 1991 Telephone: (207) 624-7314
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:554 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001742
Average Counts-All Positions: 179.375 Legislative Count: 179.00
General Services was established to provide one centralized bureau to manage and oversee the state's procurement process; provide insurance advice and services for all agencies; supervise, control and maintain land and buildings in the State Capitol Complex and greater Augusta area; manage and record the leasing of all grounds, buildings, facilities and office space required by all departments and agencies of state government; record, manage, and remediate asbestos and other hazardous materials in state-owned and leased buildings and advise public schools on matters pertaining to hazardous materials; maintain a central fleet of vehicles for use by government agencies; provide central services including postal, surplus property, and warehousing of supplies; and plan and oversee the construction of public improvements, including schools. The Bureau is authorized to plan and develop long-range public improvement programs and to make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature regarding such programs. It advises on and approves engineering and architectural services, proposals, plans, specifications and contracts for public improvements to state facilities and public school construction.
In 1991 the Bureau of Public Improvements and the Bureau of Purchases merged to create the Bureau of General Services. It consists of six major divisions; Planning, Design & Construction; Property Management (including Operations and Maintenance and Custodial Services); Purchases (including Procurement and State Purchases Review Committee); Central Fleet Management and Central Services; Risk Management; and Leased Space. The organization also participates on the State House and Capitol Park Commission, the Capitol Planning Commission, the Blaine House Commission, and the Capitol Riverfront Improvement District.
The Planning, Design & Construction Division staff oversees public improvements at approximately 2,000 state buildings and state funded school projects and prepares the biennial capital and repair budgets for all state agencies. Property Management has responsibility for operations and maintenance, including
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housekeeping services, of over 70 buildings in the various Capitol Complexes (East and West Campuses), the Hallowell Annex; the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, and other buildings in the Greater Augusta area. The Division of Purchases is responsible for procurement of goods and services for State Government. Central Fleet Management and Central Services manage not only the State fleet, but also Postal Services, Warehousing, and State Surplus and Federal Surplus property. The Risk Management Division provides insurance advice and services to the state government and administers all state insurance and self-funded plans and programs. The Leased Space Division locates State agencies either in state facilities, or in privately leased facilities throughout the State.
BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 5,695,768 3,983,375 342,900 1,369,493
HEALTH BENEFITS 2,342,113 1,602,639 160,435 579,039
RETIREMENTS 980,211 689,396 56,564 234,251
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 115,230 80,546 7,311 27,373
COMPUTER SERVICES 274,091 195,432 1,883 76,776
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,012,797 4,469,765 331,377 712,783 50,000 448,872
RENTS 1,723,254 155,710 689,590 3,844 874,110
COMMODITIES 2,841,446 2,573,800 30,106 207,373 30,167
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 432 432
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 140,475 140,475
EQUIPMENT 44,389 44,389
INTEREST-DEBT RETIREMENT 676,066 675,994 72
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 65,508,937 27,045 38,393 65,443,499
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 86,355,209 13,751,095 1,262,982 2,207,480 50,000 69,083,652
Central Office: CROSS OFFICE BLDG, 4TH FLOOR, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 4 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0004 FAX: (207) 287-4414
Established: 1987 Telephone: (207) 624-7761
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:389 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000007033
Average Counts-All Positions: 36.000 Legislative Count: 36.00
The statutory goals for the Bureau of Human Resources are to: 1)establish within State Government a high concern for state employees as people; 2) provide managers with the skills and knowledge needed to manage people effectively; 3) establish a civil service system that provides State Government with highly qualified and motivated employees, and to preserve the integrity of that system;
4) encourage State employees to realize their potential and thereby increase the quality of service 5) establish itself as a service agency to agencies and departments to perform their duties in an efficient and quality manner; and 6) promote effective labor relations.
The Bureau of Human Resources is responsible for centralized administration of the State's Civil Service System, the State's employee health and benefit programs, the State's development and training programs, the State's equal employment opportunity programs, and the State's labor relations responsibilities. The mission of the Bureau is to adopt, amend, and enforce Civil Service Law and Rules to ensure that positions essentially alike in duties and responsibilities are treated alike in pay and other civil service processes; to ensure that applicants for State positions are afforded fair and equal opportunity to obtain employment on the basis of merit and fitness; and through these merit programs and employee development and training programs, to promote effective services and economy for the conduct of State business.
In addition, the Bureau also develops and executes labor relations policies
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consistent with the overall objectives of the Governor; conducts negotiations with certified bargaining agents under applicable statutes; administers and interprets collective bargaining agreements; represents the State in all bargaining unit determinations, elections, prohibited practice complaints and other related legal proceedings; and administers the State EEO/AA Program, the ADA, the USERRA and other civil rights related law and programs. The Bureau also is responsible for administering employee benefits including health and dental insurances and the deferred compensation program, Workers Compensation Program, and Wellness and Safety initiatives.
In 1937, the State of Maine enacted legislation to parallel Federal Civil Service Law. A three-member State Personnel Board and a Bureau of Personnel within the then Department of Finance were established to administer this new law. The Bureau was headed by a Director of Personnel who was appointed by the Governor and the Board to serve at the pleasure of the Board. In 1941, the Bureau was made an independent State agency referred to as the Office of Personnel. In
1953, the State Personnel Board was enlarged by adding a member selected by the Maine State Employees' Association and a member selected from department heads. In 1975, these two special memberships were deleted and the State Personnel Board returned to an all-public body. In 1976, the State Civil Service System experienced its first major change. The Office of Personnel was made a Cabinet-level department, headed by a Commissioner appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Commissioner was given the authority formerly vested in the State Personnel Board and the State Personnel Board was redefined as an advisory and appellant body. In January 1981, the Governor placed the Office of Employee Relations under the Commissioner of Personnel and a Director of Employee Relations was appointed by the Commissioner to manage labor relations and collective bargaining activities.
In 1986, the legislature significantly altered the mission and purpose of the Department of Personnel and provided a year of transition for the Department to become the Bureau of Human Resources within the newly established Department of Administration. The State Personnel Board was discontinued and replaced by the State Civil Service Appeals Board, and an advisory Policy Review Board comprised of the leadership of the larger State departments was established. The Office of Employee Relations was established as a separate Bureau, and the former training division of the Office of Employee Relations was placed under the Bureau of Human Resources. In July 1991, the State Employee Health Insurance, Workers' Compensation, and State Employee Health and Wellness programs were placed under the Bureau of Human Resources. In July 2008, the Bureau of Employee Relations became the Office of Employee Relations and was returned to the Bureau of Human Resources. In 2010, the Office of Training and Organizational Development was disbanded. The Bureau is currently exploring the delivery of a statewide cost-free training program.
The Merit Systems Division fosters an interactive relationship with Service Center and agency HR divisions. An HR Policy/Practices Manual is available and maintained on the Internet for access by managers, employees and the public. Our website provides state agencies, state employees and the public with access to workforce demographics, job class specifications, key staffing reports and other information. HR briefings with the agencies' HR staff are held monthly. The Division provides job classification audits for both employees and management initiated requests, assists agencies with reorganization efforts, and represents the Bureau at job classification arbitrations. Our recruitment services include on-line advertising, an automated application, and computer generated employment registers. Employment/Career Counseling services are provided to state employees who have experienced lay-off or displacement. The Merit Systems Division is also responsible for the management of personnel records.
The Division of Employee Health and Benefits provides centralized administration of the State's health, dental, direct reimbursement, voluntary long term care insurance, vision care, and deferred compensation programs. This includes the coordination of payroll deductions, health and dental eligibility determinations and benefits communications. The Workers' Compensation Division provides direction and technical assistance in the administration of workers' compensation claims. The Employee Assistance Program utilizes the services of AllOne Health to guide and assist participating employees, family members and retirees with
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financial, family, substance abuse and other personal problems. In compliance with the Federal Highway Administration rules and regulations, the alcohol and drug testing program was administered for approximately 1300 employees in safety-sensitive positions.
The Office of Employee Relations negotiated seven (7) successor collective bargaining agreements with the four (4) unions that represent State employees effective July 2009 through June 2011. It administers the agreements by providing advice and counsel to managers and human resource personnel, by conducting grievance hearings, and by representing all State agencies in grievance arbitrations. In addition, OER represents State agencies before the Maine Labor Relations Board in unit clarification and unfair labor practice proceedings, and it trains new supervisors and managers in the principles of discipline and other contract administration issues. The Office of the State Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator is a division of the Office of Employee Relations. This Office has statutory responsibility to insure statewide compliance with all federal and state regulations governing equal employment opportunity. It provides direction and support in all areas related to EEO as well as in the conduct of personnel investigations.
The following publications are available through the Bureau of Human Resources or as noted:
http://www.maine.gov/bhr for links to: Civil Service Rules
Personnel Action Forms
Employee Handbook
Employment Opportunities Listings (current)
Human Resources Policy and Procedures Manual
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/5/title5ch0sec0.html for links to:
Civil Service Law (Title 5, Chapters 65, 67, 68, 69, 71, and 372)
BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 1,713,668 1,007,810 138,819 567,039
HEALTH BENEFITS 535,654 303,483 33,163 199,008
RETIREMENTS 359,888 208,050 30,231 121,607
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 26,861 16,396 2,894 7,571
COMPUTER SERVICES 460,712 262,660 1,935 196,117
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,639,477 231,549 77,167 6,330,761
RENTS 125,498 905 725 123,868
COMMODITIES 23,349 4,946 666 17,737
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 7,766,559 7,766,559
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 102,152 3,722 98,430
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 17,753,818 2,035,799 289,322 15,428,697
Central Office: 26 EDISON DR, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 145 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0145 FAX: (207) 287-4563
Established: 1992 Telephone: (207) 624-7840
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:127 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001981
Average Counts-All Positions: 503.500 Legislative Count: 503.50
The Office of the Information Technology (OIT) provides centralized direction, coordination and oversight to information technology policy making, planning, architecture and standardization, with the focus on delivery of effective information technology services in Maine State government. This includes responsibilities over information technology leadership, communications,
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planning, financial performance management, procurement and contract management, and resource management.
The Office of Information Technology was created effective July 1, 2005 with the merger of the Office of the Chief Information Officer and the Bureau of Information Services, establishing an organization that has an enterprise focus on the delivery of information technology to Executive Branch agencies and coordination and support of other State and local government entities. All Executive agency information technology services are performed by or contracted with support from OIT.
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is currently headed by the Chief
Information Officer with the following major functional areas:
Core Technology Services (CTS): CTS delivers common and shared services which include, wide area network management and support, voice services, wireless services, radio operations, enterprise data center facilities management, infrastructure services including both Windows and Unix server support, database management servers and data storage and backup services, desktop/ laptop computing services, and IT customer support for all Executive Branch agencies.
Applications Services Management: oversees application systems development and support for all Executive Branch agencies, supporting all common and specialized computer applications used by Executive Branch agencies. Eight former Agency IT Directors and their staffs were consolidated - with this organizational alignment came a strengthened commitment to promote enterprise application systems, supporting multiple agencies and lines of business.
The Policy, Planning and Oversight area are responsible for the eGov services, IT security, enterprise architecture, legislative liaison, financial management, OIT contracts, security, IT strategic planning, IT project management and internal audit. OIT also supports the InforME Board and the ConnectME Authority, whose mission is to expand broadband internet access across the State of Maine. OIT operates as an Enterprise Fund recovering the cost of performing and delivering services from state agencies/users.
Intergovernmental Radio Network: A significant effort initiated during FY 06 was the upgrade / replacement of the State's antiquated radio-based Public Safety Communications Infrastructure. It has been 30 years since the State developed a plan to upgrade its radio (wireless) communications structures. Starting in 2005 the plan was implemented to replace several radio systems used by state and local agencies. Through the efforts of the Maine State Communication Network program, these aging systems are being replaced by a single, inter-operative statewide system. Partnerships with federal and local agencies have been fostered in this process. This major initiative will continue as a multi year project with a contracted systems integrator to implement the necessary improved or new infrastructure to complete this network. The contract to implement the system was signed in early 2009 and work is progressing on the system.
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OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SALARIES & WAGES 27,019,126 27,019,126
HEALTH BENEFITS 7,740,710 7,740,710
RETIREMENTS 4,528,519 4,528,519
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 483,806 483,806
COMPUTER SERVICES 6,280,030 6,019,423 260,607
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,717,084 1,717,084
RENTS 1,633,530 1,633,530
COMMODITIES 117,878 117,878
EQUIPMENT -4,756 -4,756
INTEREST-DEBT RETIREMENT 400,087 400,087
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 31,030,775 4,013,425 27,017,350
COST OF GOODS SOLD 9,194,978 9,194,978
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 90,141,767 10,032,848 80,108,919
Central Office: 26 EDISION DRIVE, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0045
Mail Address: 145 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0145 FAX:
Established: 1998 Telephone: (207) 624-7840
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:622 Citation: T0001 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000533
The Information Resource of Maine, known as InforME, was established to serve as a self-supporting and cost-effective electronic portal to provide and enhance access to the State's public information for individuals, businesses, and other entities.
The InforME Board consists of 15 voting members and two non-voting members. The members include: the Secretary of State, 3 Chief Executive Officers from agencies within the Executive Branch appointed by the Governor, a member of the University of Maine System appointed by the Chancellor, a member of the statewide association of municipalities appointed by the Governor, a member of a non profit organization advancing the citizens' rights to access information appointed by the Governor, a member from the statewide association of librarians appointed by the Governor, 2 members of user associations appointed by the Governor, the State's Chief Information Officer, the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, the State Librarian, a public member appointed by the President of the Senate, and a public member appointed by the Speaker of the House.
The two non-voting members are a member of the judicial branch appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court and the CEO of the private entity under contract to work as the portal manager.
The InforME Board, Chaired by the State Chief Information Officer provided direction to the InforME Portal Manager, Maine Information Network. InforME provides universal continuous access to accurate, current electronic public information that may be searched to suit the user's own purposes. Services include, at a minimum: providing standardized access to customized databases and data custodians' databases; providing links to other information sources; conducting electronic business and payment transactions; assisting state agencies in electronically disseminating public information in their custody; and constantly improving access to and the utility of the public information available through InforME. InforME explores and, where appropriate, implements ways to: A. Expand the amount and kind of public information available free of charge; B. Increase the utility of the public information provided and the form in which it is provided; C. Expand the base of users who access the public
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information; and, D. Improve individual and business access to public information through improvements in technology. InforME provides opportunities for individuals, businesses, and other entities to review public information for accuracy and to indicate to the data custodian when corrections may be appropriate; provides a mechanism for the authorized transfer of nonpublic information; promotes opportunities for interagency cooperation; and provides opportunities for innovative uses of public information.
As a result of InforME's efforts, a national survey of state websites has identified Maine as the top-ranked state in the performance of e-governance. The research study was conducted jointly by the E-Governance Institute, School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University in Newark, and the Department of Public Administration at San Francisco State University (SFSU). The survey evaluated state websites in the areas of privacy, usability, content, service and citizen participation, and ranked the states nationally. Maine's website ranked first in the categories of service and citizen participation, and was noted as a good example of government effectively engaging citizens online and providing services that increase efficiency and effectiveness. Additionally, Maine.gov was ranked fourth in the 2009 Digital Government Achievement Awards for state government Web portals. This marks the ninth year since 2000 that Maine's official web site has been named in the top 4 state government sites by the Center for Digital Government.
Central Office: 10 WATER STREET, HALLOWELL, ME 04347
Mail Address: 8 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0008 FAX: (207) 287-6769
Established: 1993 Telephone: (207) 287-3721
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:364 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000283A
The Commission was established to provide exceptional public service for the controlled distribution and sale of liquor and lottery products so that it may effectively generate additional revenues for the support of the State government.
The Commission has the following powers and duties: control and supervision of the pricing, listing and delisting of spirits and fortified wines for sale to the public; promulgate and amend rules; make recommendations and set policies; assign to the Director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations, under its supervision, all powers and duties relating to all phases of the operation and to transact other business that may be properly brought before it.
The State's regulation of liquor originated in 1862 with the establishment of a Commissioner to Regulate Sale on Intoxicating Liquors to have control of liquors kept and sold for medicinal and manufacturing purposes. In 1905, a Liquor Enforcement Commission was established to enforce the law against the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors. Both of these agencies were abolished in 1911. A State Liquor Licensing Board was created in 1933 consisting of three members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, for terms of three years, the chairman designated by the Governor. The board was renamed State Liquor Commission in legislation effective 1934 which outlined responsibilities with respect to the state control of liquor still basic to the Commission in conjunction with the present Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages. As of
1977 the members of the Commission are appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Legislature. In 1987, the Legislature raised the membership to 5. In November 1973, a public referendum approved a State Lottery and the first State Lottery Commission was appointed in January 1974. In 1992, the Maine State Lottery and the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages were combined to become The Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations. In July 1993, the Maine
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State Liquor and Lottery Commission were merged into a single, combined
Commission of five (5) members.
(See Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations Annual Report).
(See Department of Public Safety Annual Report).
(See Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations Annual Report).
Central Office: 26 EDISON DR, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 24 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0024 FAX: (207) 287-4028
Established: 1931 Telephone: (207) 287-6965
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:125 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000021006
Average Counts-All Positions: 326.769 Legislative Count: 326.00
The Bureau of Revenue Services, also known as Maine Revenue Services (MRS), was established to collect revenues necessary to support Maine state government through the assessment of taxes as required by law, and to improve the administration of tax laws in Maine at both state and local levels. The Bureau, through the State Tax Assessor (Executive Director), is empowered to assess and collect the following state taxes and fees: Sales & Use Taxes, Individual & Corporate Income Taxes, Pass-through Entity and Individual Withholding Taxes, Motor Fuel Taxes, Estate Taxes, Business Taxes, Cigarette & Tobacco Taxes, E-911
Prepaid Wireless Surcharge, Waste Motor Oil Fee, Unclaimed Bottle Deposits, Recycling Assistance Fees, Special Industry Taxes (such as blueberry and quahog taxes), and Property Taxes in the Unorganized Territory. It also exercises general supervision of local property tax assessing officials. Additionally, the Bureau administers the Real Estate Transfer Tax, and property tax reimbursements relating to the Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund (the "Circuit Breaker") Program Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption, Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement, Tree Growth, Veterans' Exemption, and Animal Waste Facilities Exemption.
The Bureau of Revenue Services has evolved over time. In 1891, a three-member Board of State Assessors was created to equalize and apportion State taxes among the several towns and unorganized townships in the State and to assess all taxes upon corporate franchises. In 1931, the Board was replaced by the Bureau of Taxation within the newly-established Department of Finance, under the administrative direction of the State Tax Assessor who was appointed by the Commissioner of Finance. In addition to the duties of the Board, the new Bureau assumed responsibility for administration of the Gasoline Tax which was transferred from the State Auditor. At the same time, a Board of Equalization was established, chaired by the State Tax Assessor, to equalize State and county taxes among the towns and unorganized territories of the State.
In 1969, the Board was abolished and its duties were assigned to the State Tax Assessor. At the same time, the Municipal Valuation Appeals Board was established to adjudicate State Valuation appeals. The Bureau assumed administration of the Cigarette Tax in 1941, Inheritance & Estate Taxes in 1947, Sales & Use Taxes in 1951, and Individual & Corporate Income Taxes in 1969. Administration of the Elderly Householders Tax & Rent Refund Act of 1971 was
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assumed by the Bureau in 1972. Also in 1972, appointment of the State Tax Assessor was changed to include approval by both the Governor and the Executive Council. Currently, the Commissioner of Administrative & Financial Services appoints the State Tax Assessor, subject to confirmation by the Governor. On July 1, 1974, all property tax functions were transferred to the new Bureau of Property Taxation, formerly a division of the Bureau of Taxation, but a year later, on July 1, 1975 all property tax functions were returned to the Bureau of Taxation and the Bureau of Property Taxation was abolished. Effective September
19, 1997, the Bureau of Taxation became the Bureau of Revenue Services, also known as Maine Revenue Services.
TAX ADMINISTRATION: Income & Estate Tax Division - Administers income taxes (individual, corporate, pass-through entities and withholding), estate taxes, franchise tax on financial institutions, insurance premiums taxes, Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund (the "Circuit Breaker") Program, and Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement Program. Sales, Fuel and Special Tax Division - Administers sales/use, service provider, healthcare provider, hospital and fuel taxes, along with various special excise taxes and tax refund programs. Property Tax Division - Oversees municipal property tax administration; administers the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax, Controlling Interest & Real Estate Transfer Tax, Telecommunications Personal Property Tax, Elderly Tax Deferral Program, municipal LURC fee assessments, property and excise taxes in the Unorganized Territories; establishes per acre values and reimbursements pursuant to the Tree Growth Tax Law; determines annual State Valuation; provides training programs for municipal assessors; and administers state reimbursements for the following exemptions: Veterans', Veterans' Organizations, Homestead, Business Equipment Tax, Animal Waste Facility, and Snow Grooming. Appellate Division - Makes final agency action decisions on administrative tax appeals (reconsiderations). Appellate staff act as hearing officers, making findings of fact, researching and applying the relevant tax law. General Counsel/Legal Division - Provides the Bureau with legal research and advisory services with respect to all aspects of tax administration; acts as agency liaison with the Office of the Attorney General; reviews and coordinates agency advisory opinions, rulemaking, and offer-in-compromise negotiation of selected cases; reviews draft reconsideration decisions; assists with legislative analysis, drafting and communications. Research Division - Provides research support to the Bureau, develops economic models for tax policy analysis, and monitors monthly tax revenues.
OPERATIONS: Return Processing and Quality Assurance Division - Provides mail and return processing services, deposits and tax revenues, provides Bureau-wide data entry services, provides business analysis and quality assurance testing for planning and implementation of modernized and enhanced systems, works with systems staff to operate, maintain and develop the Bureau's computer network, automated systems and electronic return filing and payment applications and provide oversight of Bureau electronic data processing hardware. Accounting Unit
- Prepares Bureau budget and monitors expenditures.
COMPLIANCE: Income/Estate Tax Division - Conducts field audits of all business entity types and estates to determine tax liability and assists taxpayers in understanding Maine tax law; reviews and adjusts as necessary the tax returns and tax benefit programs administered by the Division. Sales, Fuel & Special Tax Division, Audit Unit-Conducts field audits of various businesses and individuals to determine tax liability and assists taxpayers in understanding Maine tax law. Compliance Division - Collects delinquent taxes and performs office audits relative to items of income and use tax reporting to insure compliance with the law. Criminal Investigation Unit - Performs criminal investigations/audits referred by Criminal Tax Referral Committee. Completed cases reviewed by the AG's Office to determine those to be prosecuted criminally.
Sales Tax Retailer Certificate
Sales Tax Resale Certificate
Tobacco Tax: Cigarette License (annual)-distributors,
Tobacco Products Distributors License
Gasoline Tax: Distributors, Exporters & Importers Certificates
Special Fuel Tax: Suppliers Certificate, Users License
Blueberry Processors & Shippers License
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Potato Shippers Certificate
Mahogany Quahog Dealers Certificate
Certified Maine Assessor Certificate
Certified Assessment Technician Certificate
Service Provider Tax Certificate
Except where noted, the following publications are available free of charge and can be downloaded from the
Maine Revenue Services - Web Site: www.maine.gov/revenue:
If you do not have access to a computer or are unable to download the information, please phone (207)624-9677 for assistance.
Maine Tax Alert
Rules adopted by the Bureau
Income and Sales tax forms and instructions
Sales tax instruction bulletins
Property tax bulletins
Municipal Valuation Return Statistical Summary (property tax-annual)
Tax Expenditures Report
Bulletins and Pamphlets of various tax statutes
Unorganized Territory Maps - (24"x36" sheet) $5.00 each
Unorganized Territory Valuation Book; printed copies - $0.20 per page, $3.00
minimum
Unorganized Territory Valuation Book; electronic copy - $5 per township; $20 per
UT County
Maine Property Assessment Manual - $10.00
Maine Property Tax Laws - $5.00
Title 36 - $19.70
Sales Tax Reference Guide - $12.80
BUREAU OF REVENUE SERVICES TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 13,365,842 12,920,167 445,675
HEALTH BENEFITS 4,640,894 4,476,519 164,375
RETIREMENTS 2,298,691 2,222,890 75,801
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 236,670 228,923 7,747
COMPUTER SERVICES 9,733,504 9,000,292 616,581 116,631
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 8,642,186 3,889,887 4,730,571 21,728
RENTS 1,168,203 1,142,189 20,939 5,075
COMMODITIES 164,745 106,246 58,499
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 36,154,276 22,035,441 14,118,835
EQUIPMENT 75,000 75,000
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 191,830 166,195 25,635
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 76,671,841 56,097,554 19,711,620 862,667
Central Office: 19 ELKINS LANE, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 85 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0085 FAX: (207) 287-4008
Established: 1991 Telephone: (207) 287-3351
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 18 Unit:133 Citation: P1991 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000622BB-2
Average Counts-All Positions: 5.000 Legislative Count: 5.00
The objective of the Risk Management Division is to provide insurance advice to the state government and administer all state insurance and self-funded plans and programs excepting Workers Compensation and employee benefits. The Division annually reviews the entire subject of insurance as it applies to all state
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property and activities; develops and maintains accurate records of all buildings and contents, state-owned vehicles, aircraft, ocean marine equipment and other pertinent information to properly apply insurance coverage; recommends to the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services such protection as deemed necessary or desirable for the protection of all state property and activities; recommends a limit of self-insurance on state-owned buildings, contents, furniture, fixtures, and activities consistent with adequate capitalization and administration of the Self-Insurance Fund; and provides insurance coverage for unusual or unique situations and conditions, as deemed necessary.
The Division exists under the Bureau of General Services. The staff consists of
4 insurance professionals and one clerical support person. The Division in one
form or another has existed since the 1920's.
Insurance services are offered as separate lines of insurance including but not limited to property, general liability, ocean marine, bonding, vehicular liability, police professional liability and the like. Insurance rates are based on the cost of commercial insurance where applicable plus the projected cost of claims based on actuarial studies of past claims. Loss control is a significant part of the Divisions services.
Not allowed by statute
Annual compilation of property values
DIVISION OF RISK MANAGEMENT TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 252,756 252,756
HEALTH BENEFITS 74,653 74,653
RETIREMENTS 48,058 48,058
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 5,164 5,164
COMPUTER SERVICES 14,188 14,188
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,822,887 1,822,887
RENTS 484 484
COMMODITIES 1,602 1,602
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 24,939 24,939
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,244,731 2,244,731
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Central Office: AMHI - DEERING BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-7548
Established: 1852 Telephone: (207) 287-3871
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:001 Citation: T0007 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000001
Average Counts-All Positions: 146.344 Legislative Count: 123.50
Units:
MAINE AGRICULTURAL BARGAINING BOARD DIVISION OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND INDUSTRY OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
STATE HARNESS RACING COMMISSION (OFFICE OF) STATE HORTICULTURIST
DIVISION OF MARKET AND PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT MAINE MILK COMMISSION
BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY SEED POTATO BOARD
PULL EVENTS COMMISSION
DIVISION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND REGULATION (OFFICE OF) SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
The Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources was established to improve Maine agriculture through: the conservation and improvement of the soil and cropland of the State; the development, compilation and dissemination of scientific and practical knowledge; the marketing and promotion of agricultural products; the detection, prevention and eradication of plant and animal diseases; the protection of the public's health and well being from the consumption of harmful or unsanitary products and food preparation practices; and the sound development of the natural resources of the State.
The Commissioner of Agriculture and the appropriate boards or commissions within the Department have authority to establish and promulgate grades and standards for Maine agricultural products, and to promote the use of such products; to inspect agricultural products, and the premises and conveyors on which such products are stored, handled or processed, to inspect food establishments where food products are stored, processed, manufactured and sold, and issue licenses, permits and certificates of inspection. Additionally, the Commissioner is the Sealer of Weights and Measures, ensuring that weighing and measuring devices used in commerce are correct, and that standards used in law enforcement are properly calibrated and accurate.
The Commissioner of Agriculture and the appropriate boards or commissions within the Department have the authority to grant licenses and permits; to collect fines and fees; to hold hearings for the purpose of obtaining essential information; to establish, promulgate and maintain a full record of necessary regulations, provide for the enforcement of the same; to establish milk prices; to establish harness racing schedules; to register pesticides and license their use; to participate in the investigation and prosecution of cases of cruelty to animals; to administer the agricultural bargaining laws; to appoint all officials, boards, and commissions as provided by law; and to employ personnel necessary to carry out these responsibilities.
The State Board of Agriculture was created in 1852 and continued as a Board until
1901 when the Department of Agriculture was established and the position of
Commissioner of Agriculture was created.
Concurrent with the Board was the establishment of the State Cattle Commission in
1887, whose duties were granted to a Livestock Sanitary Commissioner in 1911.
Ten years later, all responsibility for animal disease control was vested in the
Commissioner of Agriculture. The Veterinary Examiners Board (now the Board of
Veterinary Medicine) was created in 1905.
The Agricultural Development Act of 1980, enacted by the 109th Legislature and effective July 1980, changed the department's name to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources and authorized the reorganization of the department into four bureaus. In 1995, the Productivity Realization Task Force reorganized the department again. All Bureaus were eliminated and replaced by
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Divisions and Offices, whose directors report directly to the Commissioner. This change can be found in 1995 PL C. 502. The Legislature directed further organizational changes in 1999, 2005 and 2010. The result is a Department consisting of three divisions - Animal and Plant Health, Agricultural Resource Development and Quality Assurance and Regulation.
Specific activities of the divisions during FY11 are discussed in the individual reports of the various units within the department. The Department has also reached out to work with many outside organizations in order to maximize our resources, such as Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Ag in the Classroom, Agricultural Council of Maine, Maine Farm Bureau, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, and other industry related organizations.
Listed under the appropriate program units in following reports.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL
SALARIES & WAGES 5,468,874 2,135,672 2,068,108 1,265,094
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,944,340 740,280 712,147 491,913
RETIREMENTS 935,363 369,766 352,817 212,780
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 96,095 37,442 35,992 22,661
COMPUTER SERVICES 208,783 113,340 86,823 8,620
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,336,469 993,381 1,975,495 367,593
RENTS 474,279 227,683 199,113 47,483
COMMODITIES 232,416 106,145 102,027 25,514 -1,270
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 25,032,437 533,744 21,540,427 2,172,232 786,034
EQUIPMENT 28,728 28,728
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 368,217 162,501 178,743 26,973
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 38,126,001 5,419,954 27,280,420 4,640,863 784,764
Central Office: AMHI--DEERING BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-7548
Established: 1973 Telephone: (207) 287-3871
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:020 Citation: T0013 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001956
The Maine Agricultural Marketing and Bargaining Act authorizes producers of agricultural products to form organizations for the purposes of bargaining with handlers of those products with respect to price and other terms and conditions of their sale. The Act provides for the certification of those producer organizations which meet the statutory criteria for qualification and requires qualified associations and handlers to bargain in good faith. When an association and a handler cannot reach agreement, the statute provides for binding final offer arbitration.
The Agricultural Marketing and Bargaining Act was first enacted in 1973 by the
106th Legislature. The Act established the Agricultural Bargaining Board, made
up of five members appointed by the Governor. One member represents the
interests of producers, one member represents the interests of handlers, and
three public members. Subsequent changes to the Act authorize an alternate to
represent both the producer and handler interests.
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From the enactment of the statute in 1973 until 1984, only one organization was certified, representing producers of potatoes used for processing. In 1984, the Board certified an organization representing producers of poultry. In 1988, the last remaining poultry handler closed its facilities in Maine leaving only the one organization representing the producers of potatoes and peas.
Amendments in 1987, 1989, 1991 and 2003 established binding final-offer arbitration as the final step in the dispute resolution process, established criteria for the arbitrator's decision, made procedural clarifications to the contract bargaining, mediation and arbitration provisions, removed specific standards applicable only to associations of blueberry producers and established fair share fees for growers who are not members of a qualified association of producers.
Certification of qualified associations.
Central Office: AMHI - DEERING BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-7548
Established: 1980 Telephone: (207) 287-7550
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:001P Citation: T0007 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000003
Average Counts-All Positions: 25.238 Legislative Count: 25.00
The goal of the Division of Animal Health and Industry is to prevent the introduction and spread of contagious diseases among poultry and livestock, promote public health and food safety as it relates to diseases, which are transmissible to humans, administer the animal welfare statutes and develop best management practices that are economically and environmentally sound. The Division is also responsible for the Animal Welfare.
Professional staff is comprised of one State Veterinarian, one half-time assistant state veterinarian, one Livestock Specialist, one Poultry Health Technician, one Planning and Research Associate, one Animal Welfare Program Director, one animal welfare program veterinarian, five district humane agents and one intermittent humane agent Clerical/administrative support is comprised of two Office Associates and one Secretary Associate. The Division has oversight of the National Poultry Improvement Program Pullorum-Typhoid Testers and Salmonella enteritidis sample collectors who have been recruited, trained and certified by the Division to assist with programs and to promote animal husbandry programs.
Departmental restructuring in FY 2010 put the Dairy Inspection Program, Milk Quality Lab and the State/Federal Serology Lab under the oversight of the Division of Quality Assurance & Regulations. Operationally these units are now within that Division; however, financially the three units are seen within the Division of Animal Health and Industry through FY 2011. Department restructuring in FY 2010 also put the Nutrient Management Program and the Agricultural Compliance Program under the oversight of the Division of Market and Production Development. Operationally these units are now within that Division; however, financially the two units are seen within the Division of Animal Health and Industry.
The Division of Animal Health and Industry is dedicated to protecting and improving the health and welfare of all companion and agricultural animals and the citizens of Maine. The Division is responsible for a variety of programs
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pertaining to animal health and welfare, production and quality, as well as human health; works to prevent the introduction and spread of contagious, infectious, and parasitic diseases among poultry and livestock, especially those diseases transmitted to people either directly or indirectly and works with farmers to resolve problems and to improve milk quality and production. The Division is responsible for the Animal Welfare Program; the oversight of livestock sold at auctions; the licensing of livestock dealers; the licensing of deer and elk farms and commercial large game shooting areas; the Salmonella enteritidis risk reduction program at commercial poultry farms in Maine; the regulation of livestock and poultry imported into the State; the accreditation of licensed veterinarians; the Maine cattle Health Assurance Program; the surveillance for avian influenza in Maine poultry; the prevention of introduction of foreign animal diseases into livestock and poultry in Maine; the response to and recovery from a foreign animal disease outbreak; the education of farmers, the public and Maine veterinarians on the risks associated with zoonotic diseases (those diseases transmissible from animals to humans); and, in cooperation with the Maine CDC and the Division of Quality Assurance and Regulation within the Department, the investigation of food-borne outbreaks of disease. The Animal Welfare Program is to ensure the humane and proper treatment of animal through communication, education, and enforcement. In calendar year 2010 District Humane Agents responded to 657 cruelty complaints and help remove or relocate 457 animals from inhumane conditions. The "Help Fix Me" program for low income cat and dog owners helped get 2,849 animals spayed and neutered in calendar year 2010 more than doubling the amount of animals spayed and neuter from 2009. In Addition, a 24 hour academy is offered to train Municipal Animal Control Officers, and the online dog licensing continues to grow with more towns and people using the service. 12,266 used the program this year, 2406 more people used the program compared to 2009.
The Division is responsible for planning, preparing and responding to all natural disasters and disease outbreaks. of contagious, infectious, and parasitic diseases among poultry and livestock, especially those diseases transmitted to people either directly or indirectly.
Large Game Shooting Areas
Deer and Elk Farms
Swine Garbage Feeders
Livestock and Poultry Dealers
Livestock Auctions
Drivers, Tanker Trucks, Bulk Tanks and Milk and Milk Product Processing
Plants
Animal shelters
Boarding kennels
Breeding kennels
Pet shops
Research facilities
Dogs
Permits:
Livestock and Poultry Importations
Biologics
Dairy Farms
Livestock Operations Permits
Pig Scrambles
Calf Scrambles
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DIVISION OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND INDUSTRY
SALARIES & WAGES 899,600 417,440 437,957 44,203
HEALTH BENEFITS 296,455 138,030 152,142 6,283
RETIREMENTS 163,690 76,208 78,947 8,535
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 17,299 7,260 9,041 998
COMPUTER SERVICES 6,334 6,334
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 764,461 44,312 612,724 107,425
RENTS 108,289 43,227 62,386 2,676
COMMODITIES 61,027 39,082 20,712 1,233
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 763,839 280,000 483,839
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 71,472 63,287 8,185
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,152,466 1,045,559 1,437,196 669,711
Central Office: AMHI - DEERING BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-7548
Established: 1919 Telephone: (207) 287-3871
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:001T Citation: T0007 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000003
Average Counts-All Positions: 5.000 Legislative Count: 5.00
The Office of the Commissioner provides oversight of management and planning efforts across the Department as well as strategic direction. It also coordinates enterprise-wide technology, finance and human resources initiatives. Additionally, the Office coordinates legislative activity, and the regulatory agenda.
Due to a Departmental reorganization the oversight of promotional events in support of Maine Agriculture including the Agricultural Trades Show and the maintenance and operation of the Maine building at the Eastern States Expo in Massachusetts were reassigned to the Office of the Commissioner. The financial component for FY 2011 still resided in the Division of Market and Production Development.
The Office consists of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner's office, State
Harness Racing Commission and Maine Milk Commission.
The Office has spearheaded policy matters that directly affect Maine agriculture or Departmental operations. It coordinates the development of, tracking of, and response to legislative and budget issues. The Department's coordination with Natural Resource Service Center and Office of Information Technology is led through this office. It also provides administrative support to the Maine Agricultural Bargaining Board.
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 265,180 265,180
HEALTH BENEFITS 74,798 74,798
RETIREMENTS 47,445 47,445
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 4,983 4,983
COMPUTER SERVICES 200,163 113,340 86,823
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,016,696 522,871 493,825
RENTS 2,052 887 1,165
COMMODITIES 21,238 13,993 7,245
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 133,987 68,587 65,400
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 27,138 27,138
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,793,680 1,112,084 681,596
Central Office: AMHI--DEERING BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-7548
Established: 1935 Telephone: (207) 287-3221
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:017 Citation: T0008 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000261
Average Counts-All Positions: 6.808 Legislative Count: 4.00
The State Harness Racing Commission was established to maintain honesty and integrity in pari-mutuel harness racing in the State of Maine and to insure that pari-mutuel racing is conducted in the best interest of horsemen, associations and the general public. The primary responsibilities of the Commission are to make rules and regulations for holding, conducting and operating all harness horse races or meets for public exhibition in the State and for the operation of race tracks on which any such race or meet is held; to assign dates for holding harness horse races or meets for public exhibition with pari-mutuel pools as will best serve the interests of the agricultural associations of Maine; to license Off-Track Betting facilities in Maine; and to oversee the enforcement of the Commission's Rules and Regulations and the Statutes governing horse racing in Maine.
The Commission: grants track licenses to operate day or night harness racing; licenses off-track betting facilities to operate and accept pari-mutuel wagers; licenses or registers participants in harness horse racing, pari-mutuel employees and race officials, upon application, and charges a fee for such license not to exceed $100; regulates, supervises and checks the making of pari-mutuel pools and their distribution; establishes a schedule of fines and adopts a schedule of suspensions which may include lifetime suspensions from participating in the sport; and encourages and promotes the breeding of a strain of Maine Standardbred horses.
The State Harness Racing Commission was established in 1935 as the State Racing Commission. It received its present name in 1951, and in 1973 was placed within the Department of Agriculture. During 1988, the Legislature expanded responsibility for activities related to breeding farms involved in breeding Standardbred trotters and pacers in Maine; and to coordinate activities of mutual interest to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources and the various agricultural fairs.
The Commission consists of five members appointed by the Governor. One member must be a member of the general public with no industry affiliation. One member must be affiliated with an agricultural society that conducts an annual agricultural fair. The remaining three members must be persons with knowledge of harness racing. The members must be appointed to provide a broad geographic representation. Members of the Commission serve three-year terms. A vacancy is
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filled by appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. Members whose terms expire serve until their successor is qualified and appointed. The Governor shall appoint one of the five commission members as Chair. The Commissioner of Agriculture or his designee serves ex officio as secretary to the Commission, but is not a voting member.
Pursuant to 1991 PL Ch. 579, the Commission's authority was expanded to include jurisdiction over off-track betting facilities. Pursuant to 1997 PL Ch. 527, an Executive Director's position was created to provide administrative management for the Commission's daily activities. Pursuant to 1997 PL Ch. 528, the Department of Agriculture shall have the administrative responsibilities of the Commission budget and the hiring and contracting for services on behalf of the Commission. The Commission shall have the responsibilities of rule-making, enforcement and adjudicatory hearings. The law requires that the Commission's budget be submitted unchanged to the Committee having jurisdiction over Agriculture. Pursuant to 1997 P.L. Ch. 406, the Commission may impose conditions of a license if one or more of the criteria are not met at time of licensing.
Major emphasis has been directed toward overall improvement of the sport and promotion of a breed of Maine Standardbred horses. The Maine Standardbred Sire Stakes Program received its original funding by the 108th Legislature and was increased by the 113th Legislature. The Commission feels improvement of the breed, and a desire of persons in other areas to breed to Maine studs, will guarantee future State incomes from this source and a healthy expanding industry, and will encourage involvement of youth in horse ownership, breeding and care.
Drug testing programs are used on a continuing basis in an effort to eliminate as nearly as possible drug use on racehorses and by humans within the State.
The Agricultural Fair Promotional Coordination will include Department sponsored educational efforts at various fairs and supplementing capabilities of each fair by proper exposure and utilization of Department of Agriculture resources, funds and personnel.
Standardbred Horse Owners
Drivers, Trainers, and Grooms
Various Pari-Mutuel Racing Officials
Pari-Mutuel Racing Association---
Fairs, Extended Meets and Commercial Meets
Pari-Mutuel Employees - Directors, Managers and Tellers
Vendors at Licensed Pari-Mutuel Facilities
Off-Track Betting Facilities and Simulcast Facilities
Rules and Regulations of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission, not to exceed
$10
Maine State Harness Racing Commission Annual Report
Maine Sire Stakes Annual Report - contained within the Racing Report
Off-track Betting Report and Recommendations to Legislature-Contained in
Annual Report
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STATE HARNESS RACING COMMISSION TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 290,510 290,510
HEALTH BENEFITS 80,048 80,048
RETIREMENTS 50,569 50,569
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 4,136 4,136
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 368,943 368,943
RENTS 18,659 18,659
COMMODITIES 25,564 25,564
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 13,102,163 13,102,163
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 10,139 10,139
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 13,950,731 13,950,731
Central Office: AMHI DEERING BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-7548
Established: 1910 Telephone: (207) 287-3891
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:010 Citation: T0007 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000002212
The State Horticulturist assists the Director, Division of Plant Industry, in the implementation of plant, insect and disease laws and quarantines, and the certification of plant materials involved in interstate and international movement.
A State Horticulturist was authorized in 1907 as State Entomologist under a Bureau of Entomology. These designations were changed to State Horticulturist and Bureau of Horticulture in 1911 (the State Entomologist was reestablished independently in 1929). The Bureau of Horticulture as an organizational unit was abolished in 1972. The State Horticulturist was later placed under the Division of Plant Industry and is responsible to the Director of that Division.
Professional staff in this office includes the State Horticulturist, two Assistant Horticulturists, an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Entomologist and a State Survey Entomologist.
Major responsibilities of this unit include nursery, greenhouse and plant dealer inspections; licensing of plant sales outlets and providing assistance to industry and the general public on horticulture issues; managing the arborist licensing program; the IPM program and the cooperative agricultural pest survey program (CAPS).
1386 establishments were licensed and 671 inspections were made at businesses selling plants in 2010. A variety of plant pests have been the focus for the program including inspecting shipments of imported hemlock for the presence of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, chrysanthemums for chrysanthemum white rust and tomato seedlings for late blight. It is extremely important to identify pest infested plants at the garden centers before they are sold to the public and distributed about the state.
In 2010, this Office with help from the seed potato certification program, inspected and certified 474 lots of plant material and issued phytosanitary certificates to assist growers in marketing products to other countries. The majority of these certificates were issued for seed, nursery crops, seed potatoes, feed barley and wheat.
This Office also licensed 888 arborists in 2010 to work on shade and ornamental trees in the state. Candidates must pass written examinations to be eligible for
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licensing, and 107 out of 128 individuals who took the exams in 2010 received passing scores.
Division staff also continued to survey for several exotic pests of importance to Maine's agriculture and forest industries through the federally funded CAPS Program. In cooperation with other agencies including the Maine Forest Service and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, three commodity surveys and four emergency pest surveys were conducted in 2010 to look for 22 exotic and regulatory-significant pests. Fortunately, none of these pests were found using the survey methodologies required by USDA.
Outreach information and assistance was provided on controlling the spread of invasive pests, particularly Asian longhorned beetle (ALB). The CAPS program coordinated the Forest Pest Outreach and Survey project, a multi-state effort designed to educate the public about two harmful, invasive tree pests, ALB and emerald ash borer. Additionally, unit staff presented educational programs, judged fair exhibits, attended commodity meetings and represented the Department in various capacities on plant related issues.
The integrated pest management (IPM) program promotes least risk approaches to managing pests and pesticide applications on Maine farms and in our communities. The IPM program leads initiatives to develop and promote guidelines, resources and education to minimize reliance on pesticides and safeguard the health of Maine's people and our environment. The IPM entomologist coordinates activities of the Maine IPM Council, an eleven-member group established by state legislature to promote and support IPM. In 2010, the IPM program provided technical guidance and outreach to schools, government agencies, institutions, businesses and citizens. The IPM program continues to provide expertise to the State of Maine's Property Management Division to implement new IPM requirements for state-managed office buildings. In addition, the IPM entomologist serves as the co-leader of a regional working group which has garnered grant funds to share IPM resources throughout schools in 12 northeastern states.
Certificate:
Phytosanitary
Maine Nursery Stock Certificate
List of Licensed Producers and Dealers of Nursery Stock--annual (electronic)
Central Office: AMHI - DEERING BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-7548
Established: 1995 Telephone: (207) 287-9072
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:001D Citation: T0007 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000003
Average Counts-All Positions: 11.500 Legislative Count: 11.50
The Division of Market and Production Development administers programs to enhance the competitive position of Maine growers statewide, regionally, nationally, and internationally by developing new and expanded markets for Maine agricultural products. Supporting the development of agricultural diversification and new market opportunities is critical to the long-term sustainability of Maine agriculture.
The Division helps to promote the sale of Maine products and to increase
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awareness of quality Maine products in the marketplace through the "Get Real Get
Maine!" promotional program.
The Division maintains data on producers, and using this information, publishes, promotes and distributes brochures, source lists, and directories to wholesale and retail buyers. The Division's services include planning assistance, issues assessment, policy formulation and representation in such areas as financing, irrigation, labor hiring and advocacy, environmental regulations and land conservation. The Division evaluates issues and reviews legislation affecting agricultural production, marketing, and economic development and land conservation and represents agricultural interests in policy formulation and strategic planning. The Division provides information and technical support to farmland owners who want to protect their land from development and sponsors applications to the Land for Maine's Future Program and assists farmers in accessing other tools and programs designed to help them remain viable.
The Division is also responsible the Nutrient Management Program, the Agricultural Compliance Program and oversees the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
The Division of Production Development was established in 1985, pursuant to C.501, as part of the reorganization of the Bureau of Agricultural Production. The Division of Market Development was established in 1980 as part of the Bureau of Agricultural Marketing, to expand and improve the domestic and foreign marketing of Maine agriculture and food products. Effective January 1, 1996, the Division of Market Development was merged with the Division of Production Development to form the Division of Market and Production Development. This action was a result of the Productivity Realization Task Force legislation enacted as 1995 PL C. 502.
In July 2002, the Division added two positions, one Policy Development Specialist and one Information Officer by moving them from the Office of the Commissioner. The Market and Production Development Division Director supervises professional staff comprised of an Agricultural Resources Development Manager, a potato storage consultant, one Project Development Officer, one Agricultural Events Coordinator, one Agricultural Promotion Coordinator, one Policy Development Specialist, two Planning and Research Associates and one Administrative Support Staff.
Department restructuring in FY 2010 put the Nutrient Management Program and the Agricultural Compliance Program under the oversight of the Division of Market and Production Development. Operationally these units are now within that Division; however, through FY 2011 financially the two units are still seen within the Division of Animal Health and Industry. Additionally, the restructuring also put the Agricultural Events Coordinator and the Agricultural Promotion Coordinator under the oversight of the s Office of the Commissioner. Operationally these positions are now within that Office; however, through FY 2011 financially the two positions are seen within the Division of Market and Production Development.
Market Development provides marketing support to Maine farmers, food processors, and agricultural associations and promotes Maine food and agricultural products directly to consumers, wholesale and retail buyers.
Production Development develops and maintains programs to create and improve agricultural production by seeking out and advising growers on opportunities, management systems, and production facilities which will enhance Maine's competitive position and support critical long-term sustainability of Maine agriculture. Work includes cooperative development with the University of Maine, growers and associations, and with national and international experts, processors and partners. Staff researches critical issues affecting industry development and represents agriculture in policy making and in the legislative process. Staff identifies new technology for transfer to Maine and conducts special research projects focused on production development. Staff organizes and facilitates business training for producers and manages several grant and loan programs.
The Division develops programs in conjunction with commodity associations and businesses and writes grants to bring federal development funds into the state, to take advantage of opportunities to increase profitability. The Division has
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taken a lead role in natural resource issues, such as water use and land conservation. The Division provides staff support and technical assistance to agriculture and food marketing associations.
The Compliance Officers respond to nuisance and contamination complaints and develop best management practices for adoption by farmers. The Nutrient Management Program has provided bond funding for the establishment of manure storage facilities and ensures that all livestock and poultry operations maintain a Nutrient Management Plan. The Natural Resource Specialist is part of the Maine Compost Team that is internationally recognized for its cutting edge composting as a waste management tool. Inspection, testing and certification programs seek to improve quality and production that add value to the final product, animal health and welfare, food safety, public health and environmental stewardship.
The Division is responsible for the "Get Real Get Maine!" trademark for the identification of Maine grown or processed food and farm products.
The Division produces the following directories: Wholesale Buyer's Guide
Finding Maine Food and Farms
Maine Maple Sunday
Farmland Protection Series
Finding funds for Farmers
Water Management Blueprint
DIVISION OF MARKET AND PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT
SALARIES & WAGES 510,799 315,949 130,981 63,869
HEALTH BENEFITS 151,775 88,021 40,344 23,410
RETIREMENTS 82,687 50,884 21,562 10,241
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 8,276 4,751 2,552 973
COMPUTER SERVICES 2,286 2,286
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 360,651 119,429 138,723 102,499
RENTS 36,402 14,834 10,850 10,718
COMMODITIES 15,587 7,031 3,993 4,563
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 2,629,267 185,157 219,879 1,464,939 759,292
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 26,145 16,077 10,068
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,823,875 786,056 584,961 1,693,566 759,292
Central Office: AMHI--DEERING BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-7548
Established: 1935 Telephone: (207) 287-7521
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:015 Citation: T0007 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000002952
Average Counts-All Positions: 2.000 Legislative Count: 2.00
The Maine Milk Commission was established to exercise economic control over the purchasing, distribution and sale of milk within the State, while taking into consideration the public health and welfare and ensuring an adequate supply of milk. It has the power to conduct hearings, subpoena and examine under oath dealers, along with their records, books and accounts, and any other person from whom information may be desired. The Commission may have access to all books and records relating to milk for the purpose of ascertaining facts to enable it to administer the law. It may act as mediator or arbitrator to settle any controversy or issue among producers, dealers and consumers, any of whom may petition the Commission to change prices or conditions in any market area.
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The Maine Milk Control Law was enacted by the 87th Legislature in 1935. Under the law, a Maine Milk Control Board was created to exercise general economic supervision over the industry. The Board initially was comprised of one milk dealer, one producer-dealer, two producers and the Commissioner of Agriculture. In 1951, a consumer was added to the membership and the agency's name was changed to the Maine Milk Commission.
Effective October 2, 1975, the law was amended requiring the Commission to be comprised of 4 consumer members and the Commissioner of Agriculture, ex officio. None of the 4 members of the Commission shall at the time of appointment or while serving as a member of the Commission, and no employee of the Commission, shall have any official business or professional connection with any person or firm whose activities are subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission.
The Commission holds regular meetings each calendar month and special meetings may be called by the chairman whenever requested in writing by 2 or more members. The Commission is financed by a fee assessment on milk produced by industry members and it receives no State tax monies. It was incorporated into the Department of Agriculture as an agency as a result of the State Government reorganization legislation of 1973.
In accordance with its statute, as interpreted by the State Supreme Court in two decisions, the Commission establishes a uniform system of accounts for reporting and allocating costs of processing, packaging and distributing milk within the State of Maine. Recent studies have been conducted to determine the cost of producing milk in Maine. The cost of production study information is used as a guide for commission members in their monthly deliberations for setting minimum prices. The information is also used for setting target prices in the Maine Dairy Stabilization Program.
The Commission does not establish prices but merely sets minimum prices based on the lowest achievable cost at which milk purchased from Maine producers can be received, processed, packaged and distributed within the State at a just and reasonable return, while ensuring an adequate supply of pure and wholesome milk to Maine consumers.
The Executive Director also administers the Maine Milk Pool, which balances prices paid to producers whether they ship milk to the "Boston market" or the "Maine market." He also administers the Maine Dairy Relief Program, which pays dairy farmers the difference between an established "cost of production" and the actual price received when that price drops below the "cost of production."
Maine Milk Dealers and Subdealers
Laws relating to the Maine Milk Commission (free)
Rules and Order to Effectuate Maine Milk Commission Law (free)
Hearing Procedures for Maine Milk Commission (free)
Rules governing operation and administrative costs of the Maine Milk Pool (free)
Milk Processing and Distribution Costs: The Maine Model (Fee--available in Milk
Commission Office)
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MAINE MILK COMMISSION TOTAL FOR
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 8,345,539 8,345,539
Central Office: AMHI--DEERING BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-7548
Established: 1965 Telephone: (207) 287-2731
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:026 Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001471B
Average Counts-All Positions: 20.180 Legislative Count: 15.50
The Board of Pesticides Control was established to protect the public health and safety and the public interest in the soils, water, forests, wildlife, agricultural and other resources of the State, by ensuring the safe, scientific and proper use of chemical pesticides.
The primary responsibilities of the Board are to:
-- register all pesticide products to be sold and used in Maine
-- examine and license all persons involved in commercial application of
pesticides and all dealers and private growers involved in the sale or
application of restricted-use pesticides
-- promulgate appropriate regulations regarding pesticide distribution and use
-- issue permits for limited-use pesticides
-- investigate the use of pest control chemicals
-- enforce state and federal pesticide laws
-- cooperate with other agencies in environmental monitoring and protection, and
-- promote the principles and the implementation of integrated pest management
and other science-based technology to minimize reliance on pesticides.
The Board of Pesticides Control was established in 1965, funded in 1969, staffed with a supervisor and secretary in 1970, and in 1973 placed within the Department of Agriculture. In 1981, the Legislature transferred to the Board all the authority of the Commissioner of Agriculture to register pesticides. The original Board was composed of the commissioners of eight state agencies, but in
1980, the Legislature reconstituted the Board to comprise seven public members appointed by the Governor for four-year terms.
Qualifications for Board members, as prescribed by statute, are: three persons must be knowledgeable about pesticide use in agriculture, forestry and commercial application; one person must have a medical background; one person must be a University of Maine scientist with expertise in pest management; and the remaining two members must represent the public and come from different geographic areas of the state.
The Board annually elects a chairman from its membership and employs personnel as necessary. Current professional staff includes a Director, Manager of Compliance, Manager of Pesticide Programs, Toxicologist, Pesticides Registrar/Water Quality Specialist, Public Education Specialist, Pesticide Safety Educator and one year-round and four seasonal Pesticide Inspectors. Overall, the Director provides supervision of the staff.
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION:
All pesticides distributed in the state must be registered with the Board. A
label and material safety data sheet are maintained for each product, and health
and environmental study data is reviewed as needed. In 2010, the Board registered
10,597 products, a 6.1% increase over 2009. Registration fees fund normal Board
operating costs, as well as the State Horticulture Program; the Department's
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program; the State Apiarist; an annual
collection of obsolete pesticides; and a grant to the University of Maine
Cooperative Extension for development of pesticide applicator training manuals.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:
The Board administers a certification and licensing program to ensure that those
using or distributing pesticides are competent and properly trained. The program,
supported by licensing fees, includes providing training materials and
information, administering exams and working closely with Cooperative Extension
to provide continuing education options. In 2010, licensees included 1,139
private applicators, 1,605 commercial applicators, 59 restricted-use and 877
general-use pesticide dealers, and 228 spray contracting firms. With the
registration of Bt corn in Maine, there are 119 trainees who are certified to use
this product.
COMPLIANCE:
The Board, through its inspectors, monitors the sale and application of
pesticides, investigates complaints of misuse and provides compliance assistance
to the regulated community. When minor mistakes are discovered, inspectors and
staff work with licensees to improve methods and compliance. More serious
violations may be subject to enforcement action, including license suspension or
revocation and fines.
PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:
These programs are designed to protect citizens' health and safety, in addition
to the state's natural and agricultural resources, by ensuring that pesticides
are properly used. Programs include administration of the federal Workers
Protection Standard, where the Board provides training to agricultural workers
and pesticide handlers, and the Obsolete Pesticide Program, where the Board works
with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to collect unusable
pesticides from farmers and homeowners. The Board also monitors ground and
surface water, to provide data about pesticide impacts on the state's water
resources. The Board's toxicologist reviews pesticides that pose special concerns
in Maine. The Pesticide Container Recycling Program helps to ensure that
pesticide containers are disposed of properly.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION:
Historically, the Board has focused on education about the correct procedures,
rather than seeking enforcement action after violations occur. The Board is also
committed to educating the general public on the risks of pesticide use, as well
as reasons why pesticides are used in various industries, including agriculture
and forestry. Central to the Board's outreach is promotion of the state policy to
minimize reliance on pesticides. Information is distributed via the Board's
extensive websites at www.thinkfirstspraylast.org, plus newsletters, press
releases and occasional newspaper ads. The staff also makes presentations at
public meetings and trade shows and conducts other collaborative outreach
programs with other state agencies and non-profit organizations.
Commercial Pesticide Applicators Restricted Use Pesticide Dealers General Use Pesticide Dealers Private Pesticide Applicators Government Pesticide Supervisors Monitors/Spotters
Spray Contracting Firms
Certification to Purchase Bt Corn
PERMITS:
Limited Use Pesticide
Variance from Drift Standards
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-- BayScaper: Family Activities for Green Yards that Keep Casco Bay Blue
(tabloid)
-- BayScaper: Family Activities for Green Yards that Keep Maine's Coast Blue
(tabloid)
-- Before You Use Pesticides (booklet)
-- Best Management Practices for the Application of Turf Pesticides and
Fertilizers
-- The Buzz (periodic newsletter)
-- Commercial Applicator Edition
-- Pesticide Dealers' Edition
-- Pesticide Retailer Edition
-- Private Applicator Edition
-- Agricultural Producer Edition
-- The How-to Guide: Six Steps to Becoming a BayScaper--Green Yards that Keep
Casco Bay Blue (booklet)
-- The How-to Guide: Six Steps to Becoming a BayScaper--Green Yards that Keep
Maine's Coast Blue (booklet)
-- Is Your Lawn Truly Green? Sage Advice from Top Northeast Experts
-- Licensing Requirements for Pesticide Applicators in the State of Maine
(brochure)
-- Maine Board of Pesticides Control Websites:
-- www.thinkfirstspraylast.org
-- www.yardscaping.org
-- www.gotpests.org
-- www.maine.gov/agriculture/pesticides/schoolipm
-- Maine Board of Pesticides Control Law--Title 22 (available on Board website)
-- Maine Pesticide Control Act of 1975--Title 7 (available on Board website)
-- Maine Pesticides Control Regulations (available on Board website)
-- Old, Unusable Pesticide Collection Program (brochure)
-- OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (brochure)
-- Personal Protective Equipment Guide--Avoiding Heat Stress
-- Pesticide Use and Personal Protective Equipment (brochure)
-- Pesticide Use in Greenhouses (brochure)
-- Recommended Storage Practices for Pesticide Applicators (brochure)
-- Record Keeping Requirements for Commercial Pesticide Applicators
-- Record Keeping for Commercial Agricultural Producers (brochure)
-- Study Guide for Commercial Applicator Master Level Certification--Regulations
Exam (manual)
-- Worker Protection Standard, Brochure #1--Duties of Employers
-- Worker Protection Standard, Brochure #2--WPS and Family Businesses
-- Worker Protection Standard, Brochure #3--Nurseries and Greenhouses
-- Why YardScape?
-- You, Our Environment and Obsolete Pesticides (brochure)
BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 788,392 674,034 114,358
HEALTH BENEFITS 284,807 243,040 41,767
RETIREMENTS 131,162 112,084 19,078
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 14,243 11,771 2,472
COMPUTER SERVICES
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 132,421 102,547 29,874
RENTS 26,204 15,713 10,491
COMMODITIES 17,810 6,394 11,416
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 17,474 17,474
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 11,234 9,386 1,848
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,423,747 1,192,443 231,304
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Central Office: AMHI - DEERING BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-7548
Established: 1980 Telephone: (207) 287-7550
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:001R Citation: T0007 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000003
Average Counts-All Positions: 12.683 Legislative Count: 10.00
The Division of Plant Industry was established to prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests into Maine crops. It is responsible for protecting the public from the sale of weak, diseased or insect infested plants; ensuring honeybees are free from pests, and testing and certifying seed potatoes and other crops that meet pest tolerances. This is accomplished by enforcing statutes related to the certification of seed potatoes; and licensing and inspecting greenhouses, nurseries, beekeepers and their hives.
The Division enforces regulations dealing with the quarantine, seizure, disinfections, destruction or other disposition of diseased or insect infested plant material or bees. Division staff also survey for insects and diseases, which could cause economic damage to Maine's agricultural and forest industries.
The Division licenses arborists and enforces the statutes and rules that govern this occupation associated with the care of shade and ornamental trees.
The Division also conducts the winter potato disease-testing program on a farm in Homestead, Florida. This program assesses the disease content of samples of Maine seed potatoes to ensure that they meet tolerances established by State rule.
The Division of Plant Industry was established in 1919. In the early years, the Division was primarily involved in insect control having to do with the corn borer, gypsy moth, browntail moth, Japanese beetle, and greenhead fly. As these functions were transferred to other agencies, the emphasis of the Division shifted to work with commercial seed potato growers, nursery operators, florists, beekeepers, and small fruit and vegetable growers.
Prior to the establishment of the Division of Plant Industry, a State Horticulturist was authorized in 1907 as State Entomologist under a Bureau of Entomology. These designations were changed to State Horticulturist and Bureau of Horticulture in 1911. The State Horticulturist later was placed within the Division of Plant Industry. The Bureau of Horticulture as an organizational unit was abolished in 1972. The State Horticulturist is administratively located in the Division of Plant Industry. The purpose of the Horticultural Unit is to implement plant, insect and disease laws and quarantines, and the certification of plant materials involved in interstate and international movement. The activities and accomplishments of the Horticultural Unit are reported in the (Office of) State Horticulturist.
The Division provides administrative oversight for the Board of Pesticides Control, the Maine Seed Potato Board, the Arborist Advisory Council and the Integrated Pest Management Council.
The Division's professional staff is comprised of a state apiarist, a state horticulturist and two assistants, an integrated pest management entomologist, six seed potato specialists (one specialist also serves as a grain inspector), a supervisor to the specialists and a state survey coordinator. Funding for this latter position is provided through a cooperative agreement with USDA to survey for exotic plant pests of economic concern to Maine agriculture. Following a re-organization within the Division, this position is now supervised by the state horticulturist and the program activities and accomplishments are also reported under the Office of the State Horticulturist.
A major activity of the Division is the certification of seed potatoes, which is
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primarily funded through fees charged to seed potato producers. The Maine Seed Potato Certification Program inspected and certified 11,161 acres of potatoes produced by 103 growers in 2010, a 3% increase in acreage compared to 2009 and an increase by ten in the number of growers. The certification staff also certified
246 acres of barley and 32 acres of oats. In addition, the staff collected 4,165 five-pound soil samples from the fields of 28 seed growers. All of these samples were analyzed for the presence of potato cyst and golden nematodes and found negative so the growers were allowed to export their seed to Canadian buyers.
Apiary Program:
The State Apiarist licensed 621 Maine beekeepers that registered 6,975 colonies
in the state in 2010. These numbers reflect an increase in hobby beekeeping that
is primarily due to media attention concerning the array of problems associated
with honey bees, beekeeping and crop pollination. Unfortunately, this renewed
interest in beekeeping has resulted in an increase in nuisance complaints from
residents and officials in suburban and urban areas of the state. During the
spring, 52,000 hives managed by migratory commercial beekeepers based in 14
states entered Maine primarily for blueberry production. In total, approximately
53,600 hives were used for crop pollination in 2010. The number of hives rented
in 2010 for crop pollination was approximately 14,000 less than 2009 due to
blueberry market and weather related issues. Hives were also used to pollinate
apple, canola, cranberry, small fruits, squash and buckwheat crops. In 2010,
14,176 hives were issued health certificates for movement from Maine and 4,137
hives were surveyed at random with 1,416 opened and inspected for disease and
parasites. American Foulbrood, European Foulbrood, Sacbrood virus and Chalkbrood
disease were all detected at varying levels. During the fall of 2010, Colony
Collapse Disorder (CCD) was documented in resident non-migratory hives for the
first time since 1994 when colonies collapsed in a similar fashion. Significant
time was spent with survey and lab analysis of honey bees for Nosema disease
(intestinal honey bee parasite) which is thought to be a contributing factor in
the Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) phenomenon. Nosema was found in 84.4% of
commercial colonies versus 66.6% of sideline/hobby colonies. Commercial
migratory colonies that pollinated three crops had higher Nosema levels than
those that only pollinated one or two crops. In addition, the treatment
threshold (>1 million spores/bees) of commercial honey bee colonies far exceeded
that of non-migratory sideline/hobby hives (55.5% vs. 13.6%). During 2010, the
state apiarist also gave 30 presentations (lectures, workshops, field sessions
and displays) throughout the state to beekeepers, farmers, educators, students
and civic groups.
Division staff also continued to distribute federal cost share reimbursement funds to organic producers and processors who meet the standards of USDA's National Organic Program. The Division is now able to reimburse up to 75% of an operator's organic certification costs up to a maximum of $750. In 2010, the Division reimbursed 337 producers a total of $170,650 at an average of $506 per farm.
The Division continues to update its website at http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/pi/ to better serve the public.
Certificate:
Phytosanitary
Health Certificate for Certified Seed Potatoes
Health Certificate for Honeybees
Permit:
Maine (intra- and interstate) movement of plant material
Maine (interstate) Honeybees
Imported Seed Potatoes
Directory of Certified Seed Potato Producers - annual (free) Honey Bee Diseases and Pests (free)
Miscellaneous Honey Bee Information Sheets (free)
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DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 415,075 49,640 303,452 61,983
HEALTH BENEFITS 143,825 11,880 107,148 24,797
RETIREMENTS 65,962 8,234 47,390 10,338
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 5,608 604 3,925 1,079
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 176,141 12,504 125,740 37,897
RENTS 104,999 31,435 66,882 6,682
COMMODITIES 43,838 1,294 36,145 6,399
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 223,455 223,455
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 38,688 31,816 6,872
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,217,591 115,591 722,498 379,502
Central Office: AMHI--DEERING BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-3871
Established: 1945 Telephone: (207) 287-3891
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:014 Citation: T0007 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000002151
The Maine Seed Potato Board was established to foster and improve the seed potato industry of the State of Maine. Its primary responsibilities are to produce, or cause to be produced, through contract or otherwise, sufficient acreages of foundation seed potatoes of various varieties for distribution and sale to Maine potato growers; to work with and through the Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of Maine in conducting a program of foundation seed potatoes annually; to purchase, own, sell or convey farm real estate and farm equipment as necessary for the purpose of producing seed potatoes; and to make rules and regulations pertaining to its program of production, distribution and sales of seed potatoes. Proceeds from the sale of seed potatoes are credited to the operating account of the Board.
The Seed Potato Board was organized in April 1945. It initially consisted of six members appointed by the Governor from specified areas for terms of three years, and the Commissioner of Agriculture served as chairman. A number of changes in the Board's structure have occurred since then, and the last one occurred in 2009 when the Legislature voted to transfer oversight of the Board from the Department to the Maine Potato Board. The Commissioner now serves as a member and appoints two members to include a representative of the potato industry in a county other than Aroostook County and a person producing potatoes in Aroostook County primarily for processing. The Maine Potato Board appoints six members representing the potato industry in Aroostook County and to include one grower producing primarily tablestock potatoes and another grower producing potatoes primarily for processing. The Board is authorized to elect a secretary, who need not be a member of the Board.
The Board carries out its mission through the operation of a foundation seed potato production facility known as the Porter Farm in Masardis, Maine. Over 200 different varieties are maintained in a tissue culture bank and nearly sixty varieties of seed potatoes are produced in the fields each year. The facility is equipped with tissue culture production, disease testing laboratories, seed storages with climate control systems, greenhouses and an irrigation system to support the production of nuclear and foundation seed. In 2009, the Board began producing minitubers in a state of the art greenhouse using hydroponics that allowed them to produce high quality minitubers at very competitive prices. It also enabled them to increase the volume of seed at a much faster rate to meet growing demands for new varieties.
The department transferred the assets and its oversight of the Seed Potato Board
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to the Maine Potato Board effective January 1, 2010 pursuant to Public Law 2009, chapter 379. Since then, the department has not had any involvement in the operation of the Board other than for the Commissioner serving on the Board and participating in its meetings.
SEED POTATO BOARD TOTAL FOR ALL
COMMODITIES -1,270 -1,270
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 162,501 162,501
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 161,231 162,501 -1,270
Central Office: AMHI - DEERING BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-7548
Established: 1988 Telephone: (207) 287-7634
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:303 Citation: T0007 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000098
The Pull Events Commission develops rules for the certification of pull superintendents. It coordinates, develops and conducts pulling superintendent training seminars and takes action in the event of a violation of pull laws and rules.
The nine member Pull Events Commission is composed of two representatives from a statewide association representing owners of draft horses and oxen; one member representing an association of owners of oxen; one member representing owners of ponies; one member representing the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs; one member representing the state humane organizations; one member representing the general public; one member representing the animal pulling industry; and, one member representing the Animal Welfare Advisory Council.
The Commission determines the qualifications for certification of pull superintendents, conducts superintendent training seminars, and conducts hearings for violations of the Commission's rules or state statutes.
Pull Superintendent License
Pull Event License
Central Office: AMHI - DEERING BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-5576
Established: 1980 Telephone: (207) 287-7522
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:001MCitation: T0007 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000003
Average Counts-All Positions: 62.935 Legislative Count: 50.50
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The Division of Quality Assurance and Regulations provides public health, safety and sanitation inspections at all levels of Maine's food supply including food processors, retail grocers, food service establishments, farm producers, dairy producers and performs meat and poultry slaughter/processing inspections and seafood HACCP inspections to federal standards to assure the safety of the food supply to protect the public health of the citizens of the State of Maine. Additionally, the division maintains the State/Federal Serology Laboratory. The division also develops programs based on ISO Standards to facilitate local, national, and international commerce. The duties of the Sealer of Weights and Measures are carried out by this division. The division provides unbiased inspection services to the Agricultural Community and to industry, to assure that food, various agricultural products and other commodities reaching the market place are safe to eat, of a known standardized quality and are accurately weighed, measured and presented prior to being entered into commerce. The Division ensures that weighing and measuring devices used in commerce are correct, and that standards used in law enforcement are properly calibrated and accurate. The division provides inspection and testing of fertilizer to determine if the guaranteed analysis is met to protect consumers. The division enforces the State's method of sale laws, packaging and labeling laws, returnable container laws and fuel quality standards for all fuels including gasoline, home heating fuel, biofuels, diesel, ethanol fuels and Liquefied Petroleum Gas.
The Division of Quality Assurance and Regulations was created in 1995 as a result of the Productivity Realization Task Force. The former Division of Quality Assurance and Division of Regulations, established in 1917 and 1919 respectively, were merged into one division because of similar missions. The Division provides voluntary quality control services for Maine's agricultural industries on a fee basis and provides diverse consumer protection activities ranging from inspection of retail food stores to ensuring the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices used in commerce. Departmental restructuring in FY 2010 brought the Dairy Inspection Program, Milk Quality Lab and the State/Federal Serology Lab under the oversight of the Division of Quality Assurance & Regulations. Operationally these units are now within the division, however, financially the three units are seen within the Division of Animal Health & Industry through FY 2011. The internal organization is comprised of a Division Director, Inspection Program Manager, a State Veterinarian, 2 Food Inspection Supervisors, three Inspection Process Analysts, a Metrologist, a Chemist II, a full time Lab Technician III, a part time Lab Technician III and full-time and seasonal staff consisting of an Assistant Metrologist, and Consumer Protection Inspectors, Produce and Shell Egg Processing Inspectors.
The Office of State Sealer of Weights and Measures was first authorized in 1839 and the Commissioner of Agriculture was named to serve as the State Sealer ex-officio. The Program Manager serves as Deputy State Sealer within the Division. Administratively, the Deputy State Sealer of Weights and Measures is responsible to the Director of the Division of Quality Assurance and Regulations.
The Consumer Protection program performs a wide variety of activities, ranging from inspecting retail food stores, processing plants, meat and poultry slaughtering facilities and dairy producers and processors. The primary focus of the program is to protect the consuming public by performing inspection and licensing activities ensuring that foods are packaged, processed, prepared and stored in sanitary and safe environments. Inspectors protect the consumers, while educating and working with food businesses in the state. This partnership assures consumers of a safe food supply while providing marketing assistance to small and large businesses alike. The Division works in cooperation with the Federal Food and Drug Administration, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Maine Centers for Disease Control on inspections of food shipped interstate and on product recall inspections to benefit industry and the consumer. It responds to consumer complaints regarding food establishments and products and investigates product damage incurred in fires, floods, power outages and other natural disasters.
The Weights and Measures Program maintains a level playing field, where weighing and measuring forms the basis for payment in commercial transactions within the
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State of Maine, by testing and evaluating weighing and measuring devices. The Program investigates cases of fraud, and provides training, supervision, and calibration services to municipalities which have local Weights and Measures Sealers. It performs random inspections of packages packed prior to sale for correct labeling and correct net weight and measure. The Metrologist is responsible for traceability of the State's Standards to the standards of the National Institute of Standards and Technology located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Maine's metrology lab, considered one of the best on the East Coast, is utilized by some other New England states on a fee basis.
Quality Assurance Inspection provides the agricultural industries an unbiased, nationally recognized and uniform grading service for agricultural products. This uniform grading is a key component in accessing local, national and international markets. The Division operates fruit and vegetable, shell egg, and meat and poultry inspection, GAP/GHP audit/certification programs under cooperative agreements with USDA. Marketing opportunities for Maine companies and producers are enhanced by ensuring that agricultural commodities produced in Maine meet or exceed minimum quality standards. This assurance results in increased consumer confidence, fostering an increase in business and profitability. All consumer size packages of potatoes must receive a mandatory quality inspection prior to shipment.
Users of Blue, White & Red Trademark or State of Maine Quality Trademark and Providers (of trademark supplies); Potato Dealers; Dry Bean Dealers; Controlled Atmosphere Apple Storage; Dealers and Repair Persons of Weighing and Measuring Devices and Public Weighmasters; Wood Sealers; Food Establishments; Redemption Centers; Feed, Seed, Fertilizer Products, incl. Lime Products and Plant & Soil Amendment Products; Blueberry Processors; Meat and Poultry Processors and Milk & Milk derived Product Producers & Processors
Feed, Seed, Fertilizer, Lime and Plant and Soil Amendment Laws; Food and Hazardous Substances; Beverage Containers Redemption; Rules promulgated pursuant to the above laws. Consumer Information Bulletins; Recognizing Can Defects; Laws relating to Establishing Licensing for Marketing Potatoes and Dry Bean Dealers; Maple Syrup Regulations; Maine Apple Grading Law; Maine Potato Branding Law; Requirements for Official Use of State of Maine Quality or Blue, White and Red Trademarks and Rules Governing Maine Milk and Milk Products
DIVISION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND REGULATION
SALARIES & WAGES 2,202,402 1,087,462 134,259 980,681
HEALTH BENEFITS 882,121 427,552 58,913 395,656
RETIREMENTS 373,991 186,994 22,410 164,587
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 39,915 19,845 2,930 17,140
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 466,037 294,265 81,875 89,897
RENTS 174,469 137,300 20,254 16,915
COMMODITIES 47,910 44,746 1,261 1,903
EQUIPMENT 28,728 28,728
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 14,827 14,827
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,230,400 2,198,164 365,457 1,666,779
Central Office: DEERING BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028
Mail Address: 28 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0028 FAX: (207) 287-5576
Established: 1939 Telephone: (207) 287-7522
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 01 Unit:005 Citation: T0010 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000002401
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The Weights and Measures Program maintains a level playing field, where weighing and measuring forms the basis for payment in commercial transactions within the State of Maine, by testing and evaluating weighing and measuring devices, by investigating cases of fraud, and by providing training, supervision, and calibration services to municipalities which have local Weights and Measures Sealers. The Program provides traceability of the State's Standards to the National Standards and sees that this traceability is transferred to business and industry within the State of Maine.
The Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources is, by statute, the State Sealer of Weights and Measures. The Deputy State Sealer serves as Inspection Program Manager within the Division of Quality Assurance and Regulations. This section's professional staff consists of one Metrologist, an Assistant Metrologist, and Consumer Protection Inspectors. Administratively, the Deputy State Sealer of Weights and Measures is responsible to the director of the Division of Quality Assurance and Regulations.
The Division's Weights and Measures Program is responsible for all standards of weights and measures with continual certification by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This involves inspection and calibration of all commercial large-capacity scales, liquid flow meters, LP gas meters, and small capacity scales, gas pump meters, linear measuring devices, and spot check of packages for correct labeling, net contents, weight and measure. It is responsible for uniform standards for the measurement of wood and enforcement of the Wood Measurement Law and regulations. Other areas of impact include local sealers, parking meters, licensing of fuel meter and scale technicians, weighmasters and gasoline testing for quality.
The State standards of weights and measures maintain traceability through the National Institute of Standards and Technology at its own Metrology Lab located in Augusta. This laboratory, considered one of the best on the East coast, is utilized by some other New England states on a fee basis.
The Division's Weights and Measures Program is responsible for all standards of weights and measures with continual certification by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This involves inspection and calibration of all commercial large-capacity scales, liquid flow meters, LP gas meters, and small capacity scales, gas pump meters, linear measuring devices, and spot check of packages for correct labeling, net contents, weight and measure. It is responsible for uniform standards for the measurement of wood and enforcement of the Wood Measurement Law and regulations. Other areas of impact include local sealers, parking meters, licensing of fuel meter and scale technicians, weighmasters and gasoline testing for quality.
The State standards of weights and measures maintain traceability through the National Institute of Standards and Technology at its own Metrology Lab located in Augusta. This laboratory, considered one of the best on the East coast, is utilized by some other New England states on a fee basis.
Weighmaster
Weighing Device Dealers and Repair Persons
Wood Scaler
Registration of Motor Fuel Dispensers
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Central Office: 6 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0006
Mail Address: 6 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0006 FAX: (207) 287-3145
Established: 1820 Telephone: (207) 626-8800
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 26 Unit:239 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000191
Average Counts-All Positions: 276.000 Legislative Count: 276.00
Units:
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR THE STATE
SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER ADVISORY BOARD VICTIMS' COMPENSATION BOARD
The Attorney General is the chief legal officer for the state. Among other things the Office is authorized to (a) appear in all civil actions and proceedings in which the State is a party; (b) direct the investigation and prosecution of homicides and other major crimes, including frauds against the State; (c) render legal services to State officers, boards and commissions in matters relating to their official duties; (d) issue written opinions upon questions of law submitted pursuant to statute; (e) enforce proper application of endowments to public trusts and charities within the State; (f) consult with and advise the District Attorneys; and (g) administer and enforce the State unfair trade practices and antitrust laws.
The Attorney General also serves as an ex-officio member on many State authorities and Commissions.
The Office of the Attorney General is organized by 5 M.R.S.A. Sect. 191 with the Attorney General as its chief executive. The Office consists of eleven operating divisions which carry out various criminal, civil and investigative responsibilities. The Divisions are: Natural Resources, Health and Human Services, Child Protection, Child Support, Professional/ Regulatory, Investigation, Litigation, Consumer Protection, Criminal, Fraud/Computer Crimes and Administrative Services.
The Health and Human Services Division represents the Department of Health and Human Services. The Child Protection Division represents the State in child protection matters. The Child Support Division represents the State in child support matters.
The Criminal Division has exclusive responsibility for the prosecution of homicide cases, handles numerous criminal appeals to the Supreme Judicial Court, advises the District Attorneys and represents the Department of Corrections. The Criminal Division also works with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) in prosecuting drug cases across the state. Additionally, the Division supervises the Victims' Compensation Program and the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) program.
The Professional/Regulatory Division represents the Department of Professional & Financial Regulation, numerous professional and occupational licensing boards, and liquor and lottery regulation.
The Natural Resources Division represents the State's environmental and natural resource agencies, handling all administrative and judicial enforcement actions.
The Investigation Division investigates fraud against the State and the use of deadly force by police officers and provides investigative services for other divisions of the Office.
The Litigation Division handles tort claims against the State, tax litigation, and other complex litigation in State and Federal courts. This Division also represents the Departments of Labor, Education, Administrative and Financial Services, the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, the State Board of Property Tax Review, and the Secretary of State. This Division has primary responsibility for unfair labor practices, elections litigation, state
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contracts and leases.
The Consumer Protection Division handles enforcement actions in consumer fraud and antitrust matters and operates the Consumer Complaint Mediation Program.
The Fraud/Computer Crimes Division oversees the prosecution of white collar and financial crimes, welfare fraud, Medicaid fraud, computer crimes, tax crimes and securities violations. The Division also directs enforcement actions under the Maine Civil Rights Act.
The Administrative Services Division provides staff support in the areas of human resources, budget, financial management and information technology.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL
SALARIES & WAGES 15,945,629 8,253,361 6,754,277 937,991
HEALTH BENEFITS 4,258,521 2,233,389 1,785,003 240,129
RETIREMENTS 2,966,568 1,557,625 1,238,045 170,898
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 309,886 150,564 137,518 21,804
COMPUTER SERVICES 308,640 217,978 67,352 23,310
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,809,883 639,122 745,598 425,163
RENTS 198,016 53,982 127,050 16,984
COMMODITIES 154,075 119,948 29,617 4,510
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 179 179
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 352,999 311,116 41,883
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 26,304,396 13,226,148 11,195,576 1,882,672
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SALARIES & WAGES 15,198,837 7,665,809 6,595,037 937,991
HEALTH BENEFITS 4,069,313 2,090,921 1,738,263 240,129
RETIREMENTS 2,837,229 1,454,858 1,211,473 170,898
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 294,392 138,370 134,218 21,804
COMPUTER SERVICES 283,552 194,588 65,654 23,310
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 682,997 289,998 313,412 79,587
RENTS 192,548 49,099 126,465 16,984
COMMODITIES 126,026 93,452 28,064 4,510
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 335,824 298,807 37,017
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 24,020,718 11,977,095 10,511,393 1,532,230
Central Office: 6 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0006
Mail Address: 6 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX:
Established: 1974 Telephone:
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 26 Unit:239D Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000199
The District Attorney is an elected law enforcement officer vested by law with a duty to maintain public order, to prosecute offenders, and to authorize arrests for crimes.
The State is divided into eight prosecutorial Districts each headed by a District
Attorney.
Dist.1 York - Kathryn Slattery, District Attorney;
Dist.2 Cumberland - Stephanie Anderson, District Attorney;
Dist.3 Oxford, Franklin, Androscoggin - Norman Croteau, District Attorney;
Dist.4 Kennebec, Somerset - Evert N. Fowle, District Attorney;
Dist.5 Penobscot,Piscataquis-R. Christopher Almy, District Attorney;
Dist.6 Sagadahoc, Knox, Lincoln, Waldo - Geoffrey Rushlau, District Attorney;
Dist.7 Hancock, Washington - Carletta Bassano, District Attorney;
District Attorney.
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The District Attorneys prosecute all criminal offenses and traffic violations, other than homicides, within their counties. The District Attorneys serve as legal advisors to the counties and appear for each county within the district for which he/she is elected in civil proceedings in which the county is a party.
Central Office: 34A HOSPITAL STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 37 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0037 FAX:
Established: 1967 Telephone: (207) 624-7180
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 26 Unit:242 Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003022
Average Counts-All Positions: 9.000 Legislative Count: 9.00
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is headed by the Chief Medical Examiner, who is appointed by the Governor for a term of seven years. Through its staff, the Office is responsible for determining the cause and manner of death in all deaths that cannot be certified by private physicians. Medical examiner cases include deaths due to trauma or poisoning, unexplained deaths of children under the age of three and deaths occurring under suspicious circumstances. When there is no private physician capable of certifying a death, even if apparently due to natural causes, the Medical Examiner by law assumes responsibility for certifying cause of death.
The Chief Medical Examiner appoints a number of doctors across the State who serve under her direction on a fee basis and who assist in determining the cause and manner of death.
The Office operates with a total full time staff of 9 employees, consisting of 2
Medical Examiners, 2 Autopsy Technicians, 1 Office Administrator, 1 Investigator
and 3 administrative support staff.
This Office also collects and coordinates missing person information and maintains a disaster response team in the event of a mass fatality situation. The Office assists other state agencies by providing statistical information.
OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR THE STATE
SALARIES & WAGES 587,552 587,552
HEALTH BENEFITS 142,469 142,469
RETIREMENTS 102,767 102,767
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 12,194 12,194
COMPUTER SERVICES 23,390 23,390
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 429,067 349,124 79,943
RENTS 4,883 4,883
COMMODITIES 26,496 26,496
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 179 179
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,328,997 1,249,054 79,943
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Central Office: 6 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 6 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 626-3120
Established: 2001 Telephone: (207) 626-8800
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 26 Unit:616 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003360N
To advise and assist the State in promoting and supporting the statewide creation, growth and sustainability of sexual assault forensic examiner programs.
The Commission is composed of 13 members appointed by the Attorney General for a
3-year term. Membership is set in statute - one physician, one sexual assault
nurse examiner, one survivor of sexual assault, two public members and one member
from each of the following: State Board of Nursing, Office of the Attorney
General, Maine State Police Crime Lab, statewide association of prosecutors,
statewide association of hospitals, statewide coalition against sexual assault,
sexual assault center, forensic pediatric health care provider.
The Board provides advice and assistance regarding training, technical assistance, standards and resources to the sexual assault forensic examiner programs.
Central Office: 6 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0006
Mail Address: 6 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX:
Established: 1992 Telephone:
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 26 Unit:550 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003360A
Average Counts-All Positions: 3.000 Legislative Count: 3.00
To assist victims of crime with medical/medically related expenses.
The Victims' Compensation Board is composed of three members appointed by the Attorney General. One must be a physican licensed to practice in Maine, one must be an attorney licensed to practice in Maine, and one must be experienced in working with victims of crime.
The Board reviews claims and determines awards. In FY 2011, the Board received
191 new compensation cases. Additionally, Maine hospitals filed 261 claims for
reimbursement for forensic examinations for victims of gross sexual assault.
Payments for forensic examinations totaled $192,828.25. Payments on direct
victim-related claims totaled $470,813.62. Total payments were $663,641.87.
During SFY 2011, the Victims' Compensation Fund assisted 448 individuals and
families who were victims of violent crime in Maine.
An informational pamphlet - free
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VICTIMS' COMPENSATION BOARD TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 159,240 159,240
HEALTH BENEFITS 46,740 46,740
RETIREMENTS 26,572 26,572
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 3,300 3,300
COMPUTER SERVICES 1,698 1,698
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 697,820 432,186 265,634
RENTS 585 585
COMMODITIES 1,553 1,553
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 17,175 12,309 4,866
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 954,683 684,183 270,500
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DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT
Central Office: 19 UNION ST, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0066
Mail Address: 66 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0066 FAX: (207) 624-6273
Established: 1907 Telephone: (207) 624-6250
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 27 Unit:244 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000241
Average Counts-All Positions: 35.000 Legislative Count: 35.00
Units:
DEPARTMENTAL BUREAU (AUDIT)
UNORGANIZED TERRITORY (AUDIT)
The Department of Audit has the authority to audit all accounts and other financial records of State Government and its departments or agencies, including the judiciary, with the exception of the Governor's Expense Account. It has the authority to audit counties, municipalities, and any organization, institution or other entity receiving or requesting an appropriation or grant from State Government. The Department conducts its financial and compliance audits for all State agencies subject to the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, United States Code, Section 7501-7507 (1998) and in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. The Department is also authorized to review departmental budgets and capital programs for better and efficient management of State Government, to serve as a staff agency to the Legislature and the Governor in making investigations of the State's finances, and to ensure that an annual audit is performed of the municipal cost component and the Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund. In addition, the Department was authorized by the Maine Legislature to establish a fraud hotline to improve efficiency and eliminate waste in state government by encouraging state employees and citizens of our State to report incidents of suspected fraud, waste, inefficiency or abuse to the State Auditor for further investigation.
The State Auditor is required to prepare and publish an annual report and to notify the Governor and Legislature immediately of any improper transactions, unacceptable practices in keeping accounts or handling funds, or any other improper practice of financial administration. The State Auditor has access to all information required to perform the above duties including confidential records that the Department protects as provided by law.
The Department of Audit originated in 1883 with the establishment of a three-member Committee to examine accounts of the State Treasurer. In 1907, the Committee was replaced by a State Auditor who examined all accounts and demands against the State, including all matters requiring payment from the State Treasury.
In 1931, the Department of Audit was created under the administrative direction of the State Auditor who is elected by joint ballot of the Legislature for a term of four years. In January, 1945, the position of Deputy Auditor was established.
In 1987, the Department assumed responsibility for conducting the State of Maine's annual Single Audit in accordance with the Single Audit Act. The audit is conducted in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
In 1992 the position of Fiscal Administrator of the Unorganized Territory was officially added following the Department's performance of this function for several years.
The Department is headed by the State Auditor who is responsible for the overall executive management of the Department and receives support from staff who carry-out the duties and responsibilities outlined in Title 5 MRSA Sec.241.
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The programs of the Department are implemented through its Bureaus.
State Auditor's Annual Report
Single Audit Report for Completed Fiscal Years
Reports on Random Audits of State Programs
Annual Financial Report on the Unorganized Territory
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,926,121 1,169,506 1,756,615
Central Office: 19 UNION ST, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0066
Mail Address: 66 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0066 FAX: (207) 624-6273
Established: 1907 Telephone: (207) 624-6250
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 27 Unit:244D Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000243
Average Counts-All Positions: 33.000 Legislative Count: 33.00
The purpose of the Departmental Bureau is to conduct financial and compliance audits including the State's Single Audit subject to the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, 31 United State Code, Section 7501 to 7507 (1998). Added audit responsibilities followed passage of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009. In addition the Department is authorized to conduct audits of all accounts and financial records of any organization, institution or other entity receiving or requesting an appropriation or grant from State Government and to issue reports on such audits at such times as the Legislature or the State Auditor may require.
The Departmental Bureau serves the Governor, Legislature and its committees by studying systems of internal control and department budgets for the purpose of safeguarding assets, verifying accounts and identifying costs savings or additional revenues to the General Fund.
The Departmental Bureau performs the State of Maine's annual Single Audit under the direction of the Director of Audits and Administration and the Single Audit Coordinator. The Department's auditors have in-depth knowledge of state governmental operations and many hold professional certifications including; Certified Public Accountants; Certified Internal Auditors; Certified Information System Auditors; and Certified Fraud Examiner. Several members of our staff hold dual degrees in addition to their professional certifications
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The primary goal of the Departmental Bureau is to conduct the Single Audit of the State of Maine in accordance with statutory requirements of Title 5, M.R.S.A., Chapter 11 and federal law implemented by U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133, "Audits of State, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations." This audit is conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the State of Maine's basic financial statements contained in the Office of State Controller's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. In addition, the Department will audit approximately 91 percent of the $3.9 billion received in federal financial assistance, during fiscal year 2011. These federal programs are reviewed to ensure that state and federal funds are expended properly and that they are administered in accordance with both State and federal laws and regulations.
DEPARTMENTAL BUREAU (AUDIT) TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 1,717,933 777,146 940,787
HEALTH BENEFITS 491,626 206,520 285,106
RETIREMENTS 329,260 154,842 174,418
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 31,660 14,200 17,460
COMPUTER SERVICES 53,858 4,673 49,185
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 83,111 6,224 76,887
RENTS 175 175
COMMODITIES 28,393 5,901 22,492
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 15,120 15,120
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,751,136 1,169,506 1,581,630
Central Office: 19 UNION ST, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0066
Mail Address: 66 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0066 FAX: (207) 624-6273
Established: 1985 Telephone: (207) 624-6250
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 27 Unit:244U Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000246
Average Counts-All Positions: 2.000 Legislative Count: 2.00
The Fiscal Administrator of the Unorganized Territory provides information and assistance to the Legislature, the unorganized territory taxpayers, and State and county offices which request funds for providing services in the Unorganized Territory Tax District.
The Fiscal Administrator's primary responsibilities include the review, analysis, and investigation of the budgets and expenditures of all county and state agencies requesting funds from the unorganized territory. This is to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the annual analysis submitted to the Legislature. In addition, the Fiscal Administrator drafts and submits the annual Municipal Cost Components legislation in order for taxes to be levied; attends and participates in public hearings on county budgets and legislative hearings relative to the unorganized territory; and publishes and distributes an annual financial report to interested taxpayers, Legislators, and County Commissioners. The Fiscal Administrator also serves as Chair of the State Commission on Municipal Deorganization.
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UNORGANIZED TERRITORY (AUDIT) TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 84,396 84,396
HEALTH BENEFITS 30,943 30,943
RETIREMENTS 14,245 14,245
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 1,363 1,363
COMPUTER SERVICES 2,143 2,143
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 26,100 26,100
COMMODITIES 3,202 3,202
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 11,027 11,027
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 1,567 1,567
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 174,986 174,986
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Central Office: 221 STATE STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 11 STATEHOUSE STA, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-3005
Established: 1939 Telephone: (207) 287-4223
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 14 Unit:191 Citation: T0034B M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001201
Average Counts-All Positions: 1025.600 Legislative Count: 1025.00
Units:
OFFICE OF ADVOCACY
BUREAU OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (BDS) DOROTHEA DIX PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH
DIVISION OF MENTAL RETARDATION RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Effective July 1, 2004, the former Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services merged with the Department of Human Services to form the Department of Health and Human Services. For more detail see Department of Human Services.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL
SALARIES & WAGES 44,634,522 32,678,756 11,537,686 418,080
HEALTH BENEFITS 14,993,342 6,299,720 8,560,867 132,755
RETIREMENTS 8,136,970 3,203,392 4,862,080 71,498
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 864,689 324,212 532,152 8,325
COMPUTER SERVICES 2,859,038 1,810,316 778,064 270,658
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 19,046,864 10,991,347 7,632,673 422,844
RENTS 1,035,051 879,424 96,018 59,609
COMMODITIES 3,611,152 2,558,414 1,048,587 4,151
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 217,301,497 172,801,377 28,619,428 15,880,692
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 320,310 315,454 4,856
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 312,803,435 231,546,958 63,983,009 17,273,468
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - FORMERLY BDS
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 1,954,135 1,954,135
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,954,135 1,954,135
Central Office: MARQUARDT BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX:
Established: 1975 Telephone: (207) 287-4228
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 14 Unit:207 Citation: T0034B M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000005005
Average Counts-All Positions: 7.500 Legislative Count: 7.50
The Office of Advocacy is established within the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate the claims and grievances of clients of the department and to monitor compliance with all laws, rules and policies relating to the rights and dignity of service recipients. The office advocates for compliance with all laws, administrative rules and regulations, and other policies relating to the rights and dignity of these clients, and acts as a monitor of restrictive and intrusive treatments. The Office of Advocacy is the designated investigatory agent for alleged violations of the rights of persons with mental retardation
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under 34-B MRSA Section 5606.
There are six and one half community advocate positions for persons with intellectual disabilities. One chief advocate supervises all of the advocates.
The community advocates: (1) investigate allegations of rights violations pertaining to persons with mental retardation; (2) approve and monitor the utilization of aversive behavior modification plans; (3) represent clients at person-centered planning team meetings at which programs for treatment, services, goals and habilitation are planned, developed and recorded; (4) represent applicants in the administrative and legal process that seeks to determine eligibility for services; (5) seek ways to implement and enforce the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities under state and federal law and the future compliance sections of the Community Consent Decree; (6) review policies and actions of the department's regional offices and suggest ways to deliver high quality care to persons with intellectual disabilities: and (7) provide training to providers and other interested parties in the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities.
The Office of Advocacy has provided assistance or information from over 5800 contacts with people with intellectual disabilities through investigations of alleged rights violations, review of aversive programming, and representation of clients at person centered plan meetings. A major goal of the office is to be able to provide to the department suggestions which will not only impact upon individual client's lives, but will also aid the department and clients in general, through helpful systematic changes.
OFFICE OF ADVOCACY TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 337,471 337,471
HEALTH BENEFITS 138,858 138,858
RETIREMENTS 60,187 60,187
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 4,881 4,881
COMPUTER SERVICES 12,348 12,348
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 18,382 18,382
COMMODITIES 67 67
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 572,194 572,194
Central Office: , ,
Mail Address: , , FAX:
Established: 1985 Telephone:
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 14 Unit:472 Citation: T0034B M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000006204
Average Counts-All Positions: 61.000 Legislative Count: 61.00
July 1, 2004 the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services and the Department of Human Services merged forming the Department of Health and Human Services. During the reorganization the Bureau of Children with Special Needs was renamed the Division of Children's Behavioral Health Services under the Bureau of Child and Family Services, now called the Office of Child and Family Services.
Detailed information about the former Bureau of Children with Special Needs can be found under the section titled Bureau of Child and Family Services.
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BUREAU OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (BDS)
SALARIES & WAGES 2,881,379 2,862,894 18,485
HEALTH BENEFITS 931,425 928,445 2,980
RETIREMENTS 492,995 488,943 4,052
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 52,499 52,072 427
COMPUTER SERVICES 249,059 198,515 50,544
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 466,106 272,348 193,758
RENTS 19,239 19,239
COMMODITIES 8,224 8,145 79
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 40,298,267 38,911,134 1,387,133
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 4,695 4,695
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 45,403,888 43,741,735 1,662,153
Central Office: 656 STATE STREET, BANGOR, ME 04401
Mail Address: PO BOX 926, BANGOR, ME 04401-0926 FAX:
Established: 1985 Telephone: (207) 941-4037
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 14 Unit:195 Citation: T0034B M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003201
Average Counts-All Positions: 287.240 Legislative Count: 287.00
Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) operates under laws established by the Maine Legislature to provide care and treatment for both voluntary and court committed patients as well as outpatients. The hospital has its own Advisory Board with by-laws covering organization, purpose, duties, appointment process, committees and relationship to the Medical Staff.
DDPC is part of a comprehensive mental health system of services in northern and eastern Maine which includes community mental health centers with multiple branch offices, private psychiatric and community hospitals and private providers. In addition to the inpatient services, DDPC provides outpatient services for clients who require such support in order to transition to the community.
The Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center was established in 1901 as the Eastern Maine Insane Hospital. In 1913, it was renamed the Bangor State Hospital, and in 1931, was placed within the Department of Health and Welfare. In 1939, the hospital was placed under the Department of Institutional Service, now the Department of Health and Human Services. In 1973, its name was changed to Bangor Mental Health Institute. Its present name was established by the Legislature in 2005.
The hospital received its first accreditation under the Joint Commission in 1976 and has continued to be accredited. It is fully licensed as a hospital of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide acute psychiatric care.
DDPC operates 51 beds with an additional 3 beds for patients ordered by the court to return to a treatment setting and patients in crisis needing urgent psychiatric hospital care. The hospital is organized into major clinical, administrative, and support service departments. DDPC has three inpatient treatment units, admitting approximately 300 people per year. All three coed units provide an acute level of care. The Outpatient Program includes a Dental Clinic and a DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) program for adults.
Coordinated Efforts
For the past two years the two state psychiatric hospitals have been working to create efficiencies by sharing and integrating administrative functions where
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feasible. To date the following have been implemented:
1. Chief Financial Officer shared between DDPC and RPC supervising business
office, facilities, safety and utilization management functions;
2. An Integrated Quality Director responsible for developing and implementing a unified performance improvement program and supervising medical records and information management functions at both hospitals;
3. An electronic medical record program and support shared between hospitals;
4. Shared business office functions;
5. Shared clinical risk management;
6. Shared survey readiness;
7. Director of Facilities and Safety shared between DDPC and RPC.
Evaluating processes in all aspects of hospital functions is ongoing to maximize efficiency and offer patients treatment that is evidenced based and focused on personal recovery.
DHHS
Joint Commission
Medicare/Medicaid
DOROTHEA DIX PSYCHIATRIC CENTER TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 12,891,333 7,125,568 5,765,765
HEALTH BENEFITS 4,301,970 13,106 4,288,864
RETIREMENTS 2,408,066 2,408,066
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 268,090 7 268,083
COMPUTER SERVICES 674,850 252,469 422,381
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,360,492 2,228,572 2,131,920
RENTS 150,844 126,321 24,523
COMMODITIES 1,509,365 1,378,579 130,786
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 24 24
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 99,697 99,697
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 26,664,731 11,124,622 15,540,109
Central Office: MARQUARDT BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-7571
Established: 1959 Telephone: (207) 287-4243
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 14 Unit:193 Citation: T0034B M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003001
Average Counts-All Positions: 90.000 Legislative Count: 90.00
The Office of Adult Mental Health Services (OAMHS) has primary responsibility for developing, maintaining, and improving a system of mental health services and supports, including community based mental health services and psychiatric inpatient services for persons age 18 years and older who have severe and persistent mental illness. Several primary functions are identified in statute:
1) Promotion and support of the development and implementation of comprehensive community support systems to ensure community integration and the maintenance of a decent quality of life for persons with severe and persistent mental illness;
2) Strengthening the capacity of families, natural networks and other community resources in order to improve the support for persons with severe and persistent mental illness; 3) Provision of technical assistance for program development and the promotion of effective coordination of services; 4) Observation, security, treatment and rehabilitation services for persons committed under criminal statutes; 5) Assessment of service needs, monitoring delivery of services, and the evaluation of programs.
OAMHS adopts and promulgates rules, regulations and standards relating to the
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administration of the services authorized, as well as assuring compliance with a wide range of state and federal requirements. There are many additional functions, including those related to the Consent Decree from the class action suit, Bates v. DHHS, 1990.
A Bureau of Mental Health was created in 1959 and reorganized as a division in
1993 to provide centralized direction and administration for mental health
programs in Maine. Currently, OAMHS is organized as an office with a central
team, which has a programmatic and a supervisory relationship with regionally
based staff, and with the two state psychiatric facilities, Riverview Psychiatric
Center and Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center, as well as the State Forensic
Services.
The mission of the office is to support, empower and enable individuals with mental illness to enjoy an improved quality of life. In this capacity, and guided by consumer-centered values and strategies, OAMHS acts as an advocate for the prevention of and recovery from mental illness and as an agent for the provision of individualized, flexible treatment and rehabilitative mental health services in the least restrictive settings that are the most appropriate to the needs of the individuals.
The OAMHS developed a nationally recognized Intentional Peer Support Specialist training curriculum and a certification process that includes ongoing supervision and training. The first class received its certification in 2008. Also in 2008 legislation was passed to create an independent statewide consumer council system. The Consumer Council System of Maine became fully operational in 2009 as a vehicle for consumers of mental health services to provide input on mental health public policy, services and funding decisions.
In 2010 OAMHS launched a major initiative to transform adult mental health services to a system of recovery-oriented care and support. This collaborative process specifically defines a recovery-oriented mental health system and provides a foundation to determine how policy, contracts, programs and evaluation procedures can support that system. The transformation effort includes a toolkit to measure individual change and program outcomes.
OAMHS continues its focus on meeting the requirements of the Bates vs. DHHS Consent Decree and on strategies to both review and improve services. Meeting compliance has four parts: certifications, unmet needs requirements, quality management requirements, and performance measures. OAMHS has had two of the six certifications approved and will submit at least another two certifications for review by the Court Master this calendar year.
N/A
Approved Adult Mental Health Services Consent Decree Plan Pursuant to Paragraphs
36, 37, 38 (October 13, 2006)
Community Mental Health Block Grant Application 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Department of Corrections/Department of Health and Human Services Joint Plan of
Action, 2005
Grievance Process Guide for Recipients of Mental Health Services
The Rights of Recipients of Mental Health Services
See website for more information: www.maine.gov/dhhs/mh/
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DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 3,859,573 3,859,573
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,272,748 1,272,748
RETIREMENTS 659,765 659,765
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 72,923 72,923
COMPUTER SERVICES 258,701 258,701
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,717,671 1,717,671
RENTS 173,806 173,806
COMMODITIES 22,431 22,431
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 49,501,942 36,461,771 5,331,603 7,708,568
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 57,539,560 44,499,389 5,331,603 7,708,568
Central Office: MARQUARDT BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-9915
Established: 1969 Telephone: (207) 287-4212
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 14 Unit:197 Citation: T0034B M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000005201
Average Counts-All Positions: 237.500 Legislative Count: 237.50
The Office of Adults with Cognitive and Physical Disability Services will provide leadership and be an active partner in Maine's comprehensive system of support to individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities. At the foundation of this system is the belief that all individuals can achieve a quality of life consistent with the community in which they live. Supports will be flexible and designed in a manner that recognizes people's changing needs throughout their lifetimes.
The Division of Mental Retardation was established in 1969. In 2004 the Legislature created a new DHHS by merging the former Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services and Department of Human Services. In doing so, the Division of Mental Retardation became Developmental Services as part of the Office of Adults with Cognitive and Physical Disability Services. The new office provides policy and direction for services to adults with Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism, Brain Injury, and Physical Disabilities.
Developmental Services is administratively divided into eight districts. District staff assist individuals through the intake process and in obtaining services, assist in developing programs, provide personal planning services, advocacy services, crisis services and monitor quality provided. A comprehensive array of community based services are provided through a network of provider agencies funded by MaineCare programs. Community programs are also supported through contracts and grants with individual families, medical professionals and provider agencies.
Brain Injury Services are administered centrally and services are provided through a network of providers funded by MaineCare programs. The Office supports the work of the Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Council who also oversees Brain Injury Services.
Physical Disability Services are administered centrally and services are provided through a network of providers funded by a combination of State funds and MaineCare programs.
The Office is responsible for funding oversight of a variety of Long Term Care Programs, including personal support, residential programs, day treatment/habilitation, supported employment, self directed personal care
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assistance services and neuro- rehab services. The majority of these services are funded by MaineCare programs and provided by a network of community service providers. Within the Office, Developmental Services directly provides case management, crisis services, advocacy and protective services through the district structure. Supports and services to all populations served by the Office are designed to promote self-advocacy and self-direction whenever possible.
The Office collaborates with self advocates, families, other DHHS offices, state agencies, legislature, advocacy groups and service providers in the development, provision and evaluation of supports and services.
Please refer to the DHHS website at www.maine.gov/dhhs/oacpds
DIVISION OF MENTAL RETARDATION TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 10,219,949 10,219,949
HEALTH BENEFITS 3,549,680 3,549,680
RETIREMENTS 1,814,021 1,814,021
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 169,382 169,382
COMPUTER SERVICES 429,230 429,230
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,463,904 1,451,983 11,921
RENTS 309,501 309,351 150
COMMODITIES 30,740 30,416 324
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 104,016,488 87,829,149 16,125,148 62,191
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 162 162
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 122,003,057 105,803,161 16,125,148 74,748
Central Office: 250 ARSENAL STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX:
Established: 1934 Telephone: (207) 287-7200
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 14 Unit:194 Citation: T0034B M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003201
Average Counts-All Positions: 311.360 Legislative Count: 311.00
Riverview Psychiatric Center (RPC) operates under laws established by the Maine Legislature to provide care and treatment for both voluntary and court committed patients as well as outpatients. The hospital has its own Advisory Board with by-laws covering organization, purpose, duties, appointment process, committees and relationship to the Medical Staff.
RPC is part of a comprehensive mental health system of services in Maine which includes community mental health centers with multiple branch offices, private psychiatric and community hospitals and private providers. In addition to the inpatient services, RPC provides outpatient services for clients who require such support in order to transition to, or remain in, the community.
Riverview Psychiatric Center was built in 2003 and occupied in June 2004. Prior to Riverview, state inpatient psychiatric care for the southern part of the state was provided by the Augusta Mental Health Institute (AMHI). AMHI was established in 1840 as the Maine Insane Hospital and was the only public mental hospital in Maine until the second hospital was built in Bangor in 1901. The name was changed in 1913 from Maine Insane Hospital to Augusta Mental Health Institute and then Riverview Psychiatric Center in 2004.
The hospital received its first accreditation under the Joint Commission in 1958
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and has continued to be accredited. It is fully licensed as a hospital of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide acute psychiatric care.
RPC is a 92-bed psychiatric hospital and is organized into major clinical, administrative, and support service departments. RPC has four inpatient treatment units, admitting approximately 300 people per year. All four coed units provide an acute level of care. The Outpatient Program includes a Dental Clinic and a Psychiatric Medication Clinic for both the adult and geriatric population. RPC is also the State of Maine's only forensic psychiatric hospital providing psychiatric services to clients from the Maine criminal justice system and the Maine courts.
Coordinated Efforts
For the past three years the two state psychiatric hospitals have been working to
create efficiencies by sharing and integrating services and functions where
feasible. To date the following have been implemented:
1. Chief Financial Officer shared between DDPC and RPC supervising business office, facilities, safety and utilization management functions;
2. An Integrated Quality Director responsible for developing and implementing a unified performance improvement program and supervising medical records and information management functions at both hospitals;
3. Facilities Director shared between DDPC and RPC
4. An electronic medical record program and support shared between hospitals;
5. Shared business office functions;
6. Shared clinical risk management
7. Shared survey readiness
8. Occupational Therapy consultation provided to RPC from DDPC staff
Evaluating processes in all aspects of hospital functions is ongoing to maximize efficiency and offer patients treatment that is evidenced based and focused on personal recovery.
RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 13,191,914 7,419,993 5,771,921
HEALTH BENEFITS 4,370,891 98,887 4,272,004
RETIREMENTS 2,505,622 51,608 2,454,014
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 269,533 5,464 264,069
COMPUTER SERVICES 680,342 537,297 143,045
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9,065,298 3,829,645 5,235,653
RENTS 168,702 97,292 71,410
COMMODITIES 2,017,965 1,100,323 917,642
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 1,085,812 986,479 99,333
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 215,756 215,756
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 33,571,835 14,126,988 19,444,847
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Central Office: 41 ANTHONY AVENUE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-4334
Established: 2002 Telephone: (207) 287-6344
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 14 Unit:118 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000020004
Average Counts-All Positions: 31.000 Legislative Count: 31.00
The Office of Substance Abuse was established by the 114th Maine Legislature to establish a single administrative unit responsible for creating an integrated approach to the problem of alcohol and other drug abuse and to focus all the varied resources of the State on developing a comprehensive and effective range of alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment activities and services.
The 117th Maine Legislature merged the Office of Substance Abuse with the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to form the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, subsequently called the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services and now the Department of Health and Human Services. The Office of Substance Abuse continues its responsibility for planning, developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating all of the State's alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment activities. The Office of Substance Abuse is composed of four divisions: Prevention/Information Resource Center, Intervention (including the Driver Education and Evaluation Program and the Prescription Monitoring Program), Data and Research, and Treatment.
The Office of Substance Abuse is responsible for developing a comprehensive plan for combating alcohol and drug abuse, administering services through contracts with community service providers, and establishing statewide standards for substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery. The Office of Substance Abuse regularly assesses the extent of substance use and abuse in Maine by collecting data from a number of sources, including required reporting from all providers and regular surveys of a variety of populations.
The Office of Substance Abuse serves as the primary liaison with other DHHS agencies, departments, the Legislature, citizen's groups and service providers on issues pertaining to substance abuse. The Office of Substance Abuse provides information, training, consultation, technical assistance and service delivery strategies to help schools and communities reduce tobacco, alcohol and other drug related problems.
Within the Intervention Services, the Driver Education Evaluation Program (DEEP) provides or oversees education, evaluation, and/or referral to treatment services for all operating under the influence offenders in the State of Maine in order to lessen the incidence of injury and fatalities which result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
The Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) is an intervention tool created to prevent, detect, and reduce prescription drug misuse and diversion. The PMP maintains a database of all transactions for controlled substances dispensed in the State of Maine. The database is available free online to prescribers and dispensers.
The Office of Substance Abuse assists the Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services, DHHS in promulgating regulations for substance abuse licensing that included integrated language for co-occurring disorders.
The Office of Substance Abuse works in conjunction with the Division of Licensing and Regulation, DHSS in the approval of methadone facility licensing
applications.
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OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 1,252,903 853,309 399,594
HEALTH BENEFITS 427,771 297,996 129,775
RETIREMENTS 196,312 128,866 67,446
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 27,382 19,484 7,898
COMPUTER SERVICES 554,510 121,757 212,638 220,115
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,955,012 1,472,746 265,100 217,166
RENTS 212,959 153,415 85 59,459
COMMODITIES 22,358 18,452 158 3,748
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 20,444,829 8,612,844 5,109,185 6,722,800
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 25,094,036 11,678,869 5,587,166 7,828,001
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Central Office: HARLOW BLDG, 18 ELKINS LANE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 22 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-2400
Established: 1973 Telephone: (207) 287-2211
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 04 Unit:056 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000005011
Average Counts-All Positions: 405.516 Legislative Count: 295.50
Units:
COASTAL ISLAND REGISTRY
DIVISION OF FOREST HEALTH AND MONITORING BUREAU OF FORESTRY (AKA MAINE FOREST SERVICE) DIVISION OF FOREST PROTECTION
DIVISION OF FOREST POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
BUREAU OF GEOLOGY AND NATURAL AREAS OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
MAINE LAND USE REGULATION COMMISSION BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS
The Department of Conservation was established to preserve, protect and enhance the land resources of the State of Maine. The purposes of the Department are: to educate the public and encourage sustainable use of the scenic, mineral, and forest resources of the State; to ensure that coordinated planning for the future allocation of lands for recreational, forest production, mining and other public and private uses is effectively accomplished; to provide coordinated land use planning in unorganized territories; to provide ongoing database information and mapping of natural resources; and to effectively manage public lands, state parks, and historic sites in Maine.
The Department of Conservation was created in 1973 by combining several independent natural resource departments. The Department consists of five major bureaus: Parks and Lands, Forest Service, Geology and Natural Areas, Land Use Regulation Commission, and the Office of the Commissioner. The Department is led by a Commissioner who is responsible for the overall executive management of the Department and whose staff oversee the information and education, safety, regulatory and legislative, and long range departmental planning efforts.
Department of Conservation's operational activities, goals, objectives and plans are reflected in the reports of the individual bureaus and programs.
Listed separately by the Department's organizational units.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL
SALARIES & WAGES 15,815,427 11,005,224 3,841,315 968,888
HEALTH BENEFITS 5,504,512 3,771,785 1,380,147 352,580
RETIREMENTS 2,961,266 2,143,070 659,596 158,600
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 305,461 213,758 75,038 16,665
COMPUTER SERVICES 782,856 679,744 99,558 3,554
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,381,906 2,001,000 2,881,778 499,128
RENTS 1,936,850 1,219,178 652,289 65,383
COMMODITIES 1,143,380 557,230 517,180 68,970
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 10,571,845 1,024 5,933,272 4,637,549
PURCHASE OF LAND 2,628,952 516,893 2,112,059
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 191,824 168,417 23,407
EQUIPMENT 1,011,430 834,372 9,174 167,884
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 398,097 356,048 42,049
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 48,633,806 21,592,013 17,915,903 8,934,599 191,291
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Central Office: HARLOW BLDG., 18 ELKINS LANE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 22 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0022 FAX: (207) 287-6170
Established: 1973 Telephone: (207) 287-3821
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 04 Unit:069 Citation: T0033 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001203
The Coastal Island Registry was established to identify and secure title to those coastal islands remaining within the State of Maine.
The 106th Legislature created the Coastal Island Registry in 1973, assigning it first to the Bureau of Forestry and then, in 1974, to the Bureau of Public Lands. It currently resides in the Bureau of Parks and Lands, 33 M.R.S.A., Chapter 25.
The Coastal Island Registry Act provides that all coastal islands within the State of Maine (having less than four residential structures thereon) shall be registered with the Bureau of Parks and Lands by their purported owners. Those islands for which such a determination discovers against a purported owner, as well as those islands for which no registration was submitted, fall to the care and custody of the State of Maine, until such time as a "true" owner comes forward to establish title. (See report for Bureau of Parks and Lands).
Central Office: HARLOW BLDG., 18 ELKINS LANE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 22 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0022 FAX: (207) 287-8422
Established: 1921 Telephone: (207) 287-2791
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 04 Unit:058E Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000008101
The Division of Forest Health & Monitoring within the Bureau of Forestry was originally established to protect the forest, shade and ornamental tree resources of the state from significant insect and disease damage and to provide pest management and damage prevention for homeowners, municipalities, and forest landowners and managers; thereby preserving Maine's forest resources in healthy condition so that they can continue to support Maine's forest-dependent industries and meet public expectations. By action of the 118th Legislature, responsibilities were expanded to incorporate conducting a permanent inventory of Maine's forest resources on a 5-year annualized cycle.
In accomplishing its mandate, the Division of Forest Health & Monitoring: gathers, analyzes, and reports pest levels and trends, and similar forest inventory-based information regarding forest extent, composition, and condition; evaluates actual and potential impacts of such forest pests; and develops integrated pest management techniques. Additional responsibilities include providing technical assistance, implementing control actions when justified, and administering existing state and federal laws pertaining to insect and disease quarantine. In those situations where quarantine regulations are necessary but are not preexisting, the director may, by rule, establish a quarantine to address the situation. The Division also analyzes its forest inventory data and generates reports regarding the extent, composition, and condition of Maine's forest resource; these data and analytical capabilities are also used to respond to landowner and industry requests for spatially specific information used to make management decisions.
The state entomologist is authorized to go onto any lands for the purpose of
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The Division of Forest Health & Monitoring (FHM) originated in 1921 as the Division of Entomology for the purpose of protecting Maine's forest land shade trees from insects and diseases. The Director of the Division of FHM is the State Entomologist, and reports to the Director of the Maine Forest Service. Operating within an administrative division of the Maine Forest Service, the State Entomologist is statutorily responsible for answering all calls for information on forest insects including their identification and control. The State Entomologist is also required to assist other departments working in this field.
To protect and enhance the health and sustainability of Maine's forest and shade tree resources across the 17.2 million acres of commercial timberland and 488 municipalities, so that they can continue to support Maine's forest-dependent industries and meet public expectations, requires that the FHM Division utilize its limited resources such that all operations be integrated and interactive. Although the Division is organized into two Work Units (Insect & Disease Management and Forest Inventory & Monitoring), which have primary responsibility for discrete functions, activities are coordinated and all staff are intersupporting.
Internal Division capability is augmented through collaboration with other agencies within the state, with neighboring jurisdictions and with the federal government to optimize efficiencies by sharing resources, analyses and information. At the local level, the Division is maintaining and expanding cooperative efforts and technology transfer through a network of client/cooperators to augment internal capacity and to address local problems.
Insect and Disease Management Work Unit- The IDM unit is centered at the IDM Lab in Augusta and is primarily responsible to: conduct localized and statewide surveys to detect and monitor current and potential insect, disease and other environmental stresses of the forest and shade tree resource; develop and provide predictive evaluations and both preventative and remedial prescriptions for known major stressors to landowners so as to allow managers to make timely and informed site specific pest management decisions; provide information, technical advice and assistance to individuals, municipalities, and other state and federal agencies on identification, significance and control of any forest and shade tree insects and diseases; and (if requested) provide, to the extent possible, similar information for non-forest insects on non-agricultural crops.
This unit is responsible for developing and promoting use of best management practices for pest management and forest resource damage prevention, and has responsibility to: provide technical advice and assistance, including design, oversight, administration and funding infrastructure (when justified) for large and small scale pest management and remediation projects; serve as lead agency and liaison for cooperative federal, state, municipal, neighborhood and private pest control efforts; and conduct applied research, designing pest control strategies and proactive managerial prescriptions.
This unit also has specific responsibility for managing and enforcing State and Federal quarantine laws for those quarantines directly relating to the forest resource (Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, Gypsy Moth, Pine Shoot Beetle, European Larch Canker, White Pine Blister Rust) in order to protect the resource base and minimize constraint of commerce. This unit also administers the insect and disease reference collection and library which serve FHM and other cooperating agencies.
Forest Inventory and Health Monitoring Work Unit- The FIM unit is primarily responsible to maintain the Maine Forest Service's statewide forest health and sustainability monitoring surveillance system; conducting the annualized 5-year cyclical inventory of the condition/extent of Maine's forest resources.
This unit generates periodic reports assessing the current levels and trends of Maine's forest resources, providing a sound basis for policy discussions and a foundation for modeling potential future forest conditions; and responds to requests from landowners and industry for spatially specific information regarding forest extent and condition to enable timely informed management decisions.
This unit also provides field staff support to conduct specific projects
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initiated in the IDM units.
Gypsy Moth Quarantine Permits - issued to meet Canadian requirements for transporting logs from Maine to Canada.
Gypsy Moth Compliance Agreements - issued to allow movement of regulated wood products to wood processing sites outside the generally infested area in Maine. European Larch Canker Permits and/or Compliance Agreements - issued to allow the movement in Maine of larch from infested locations to wood processing sites outside the generally infested area.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Quarantine Compliance Agreements - issued to allow movement of regulated hemlock to wood processing sites outside the generally infested area of Maine.
Pine Shoot Beetle Compliance Agreements - issued to allow movement of regulated pine to processing sites outside the generally infested area in Maine.
Asian Longhorn Beetle Compliance Agreements - issued to allow receipt of regulated wood chips from infested areas outside Maine at utilizing sites in Maine.
Field Book of Destructive Insects
The Ladybugs of Maine
Checklist of the Beetles of Maine
Planting and Care of Shade Trees
Insect and Disease Information and Control Sheets - various
Pest Alerts and brochures - various new or expanding pest species
Forest and Shade Tree Insect and Disease Conditions for Maine - Periodic reports
across the field season, and Annual Summary reports for 1986 to date.
Integrated Crop Management Schedule for Softwood Timber Plantations and Conifer
Seed Orchards.
Reports of the Annual Inventory of Maine's Forests: 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2006
Maine Forest Service Assessment of Sustainable Biomass Availability; 2008
Central Office: HARLOW BLDG., 18 ELKINS LANE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 22 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0022 FAX: (207) 287-8422
Established: 1979 Telephone: (207) 287-2791
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 04 Unit:058 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000008001
Average Counts-All Positions: 149.711 Legislative Count: 134.00
The Bureau of Forestry, also known as Maine Forest Service, was established to ensure for present and future generations of Maine citizens the greatest economic and social benefits from trees and the forest lands of the State.
The responsibilities of the Bureau are: to encourage and promote appropriate forest land management practices on public and private lands to provide maximum benefits from forest products, recreation and related resources such as soil, water and wildlife; to provide advice and assistance in forest management to woodland owners; to produce, aid in accomplishment of forest land management practices; to promote improved markets, utilization and manufacture of forest products, to maintain a thriving forest industry; to initiate and maintain up-to-date economic data, including a forest inventory for purposes of identifying current and future forest industry trends; and to promote productivity and current use as the basis for forest land taxation.
Responsibilities also include: to encourage long-term forest management objectives; to protect the forest resource from fire, insects, diseases and other natural enemies; to encourage and promote the planting, care and protection of
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shade trees, shrubs and forest growth by individuals, municipalities and State agencies; to maintain and improve the scenic beauty, wildlife habitat and recreational values of Maine; to determine, encourage and conduct needed research in forest resource and shade tree management; and to develop through information, education and formal publications a greater public awareness and appreciation of forests as Maine's basic economy and renewable resource, of the need to protect the forest resource, and of the economic and social benefits to be derived from multiple use of forest lands.
The Bureau is divided into 3 functional divisions: Forest Protection, Forest Policy and Management, and Forest Health and Monitoring. Each division is administered by a chief executive officer who is in charge of all division activities. Field operations are administered through functional regional supervisors.
The Bureau of Forestry's total program is reflected in the program statements of the various Divisions. In addition, the Director's office manages Maine State forestry related issues with the USDA Forest Service including all grants and other forestry related federal agency programs; directs the Maine Forest Service participation in the North East State Foresters Association (NEFA); is responsible for budget preparation and management; manages legislative proposals; and is responsible for overall administration of federally funded forestry programs including; landowner assistance, education, cost share and urban forestry grants programs.
BUREAU OF FORESTRY (AKA MAINE FOREST SERVICE)
SALARIES & WAGES 6,133,695 5,361,406 20,491 751,798
HEALTH BENEFITS 2,230,425 1,939,995 8,202 282,228
RETIREMENTS 1,326,893 1,200,711 3,465 122,717
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 135,595 123,132 407 12,056
COMPUTER SERVICES 25,607 12,747 10,480 2,380
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,329,361 970,378 14,029 344,954
RENTS 987,154 934,721 52,433
COMMODITIES 425,291 366,895 4,389 54,007
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 2,543,264 995 64,336 2,477,933
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 90,600 90,600
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 28,170 1,211 26,959
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 15,256,055 10,910,980 217,610 4,127,465
Central Office: HARLOW BLDG., 18 ELKINS LANE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 22 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0022 FAX: (207) 287-8422
Established: 1973 Telephone: (207) 287-4990
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 04 Unit:058F Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000008901
The Forest Protection Division's primary objective is to provide forest fire and forest resource protection at the least cost with minimum damage to Maine's 17.7 million acres of forest land. This objective is accomplished by: (1) prevention
- 25% to 30% of time and funds are expended in this effort; (2) detection utilizing Civil Air Patrol, Division and other state agency aircraft; (3) presuppression training of municipal, forest industry, and Division employees and maintenance and development of specialized equipment; (4) suppression containing and controlling fires that do occur; and, (5) law enforcement.
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In 1891, the Legislature established the Office of Forest Commissioner and a Forest Commission to oversee the protection of Maine's forests. Before then, this office was known as the Land Office and the Land Agent. In 1909, the Legislature created the Maine Forestry District to provide forest fire protection throughout the "unorganized Towns" and some plantations. The disastrous forest fires of 1947 led to statutory changes in 1949 that made the Forest Commissioner responsible for forest fire control across the entire state. The Department of Conservation was established in 1973, and the Maine Forestry Department, also called the Maine Forest Service, became the Bureau of Forestry within Conservation. Fire Control was assigned to the Bureau as the Division of Forest Fire Control with a subsequent name change to Forest Protection in 1999. The Division operates by staffing a state office that includes the Director, the Planning and Training coordinator, Fire Prevention Specialist, and Federal Excess Property Specialist. Operational units are divided into 3 regional offices, which are further broken down into 9 district field offices. The Division also operates an aircraft operations and maintenance unit.
The Division's primary goal is to keep annual acreage burned to less than .02% (3500 acres) of the total acreage of the State and hold annual fire occurrence to
59 fires per million acres protected (1,000 fires). The fire season of 2010 had significant fire potential early but summer rains prevented large fire growth. The spring fire season was relatively active but short in duration. Many small human caused fires kept fire crews around the state busy early in the season. During the 2010 fire season the Division recorded over 560 fires. Most fires occurred as a result of human activity, including a number of arson fires set in the Perry and Pembroke areas. The Division generally experiences an average of over 600 fires annually. Acreage burned varies but is generally less than 1000 acres, although as recently as 2006, over 1700 acres were lost to wildfire. Another major goal of the Division is to enforce all laws dealing with forest and forest preservation. These include fire laws, forest practices, timber theft and trespass, logging theft and vandalism, Christmas tree laws and all terrain vehicle and snowmobile laws. Forest fire prevention continues to play a very important role in meeting the Division's objectives. Fire Prevention consists of activities such as public service announcements, newspaper articles, Smokey Bear Programs in schools, the Wildland Urban Interface Program, law enforcement, and spark arrester inspections on chainsaws, skidders, and other forestry equipment.
Presuppression or preparedness is another key to a successful forest fire control program. Fire planning is a critical component in preparing for and executing forest fire suppression tactics. Many hours of training, both in-service and with volunteer and municipal groups, are conducted annually throughout the state, including advanced fire fighting courses at the Maine Wildfire Training Academy. In addition, special training programs are developed for hotshot crews, scouts and prison and industry personnel in forest fire suppression techniques. Specially trained and equipped incident management teams are trained and maintained.
All Forest Rangers are trained in Conservation Law Enforcement, a Code of Conduct is in place, entry level requirements for rangers reflect the present ranger job and require a 2 year degree including 15 credit hours of natural science courses; Physical Fitness requirements meet national standards. A Forest Ranger and Law Enforcement Academy is conducted for new hires. The National Interagency Management System is used to manage emergency incidents worldwide. The Forest Protection Division spends many hours training other agencies and fire departments in the use of this global incident management system.
Permits:
Burning Permits
Appointments:
Town Wardens
General Deputies
Forest Fire Prevention Materials - varies according to annual theme
Posters
Pamphlets including Wildland Urban Interface information
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Central Office: HARLOW BLDG., 18 ELKINS LANE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 22 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0022 FAX: (207) 287-8422
Established: 1947 Telephone: (207) 287-2791
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 04 Unit:058MCitation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000005012
The Forest Policy and Management Division promotes informed decisions about Maine's forests. Division staff provides technical assistance, information and education services to a wide variety of publics. Staff also provides outreach and enforcement services on timber harvesting rules. The division anticipates and responds to forest policy issues and reports on the state of Maine's forests.
The division provides assistance through education workshops, field demonstrations, media presentations, and one-on-one contact between District Foresters and landowners. Statute limits technical assistance to individual landowners.
The Division has four components: District Foresters who work directly with landowners and others; policy, planning and education specialists; program specialists who oversee water quality, stewardship and community forestry programs; and shared responsibility for enforcement of timber harvesting rules. The Division Director reports to the State Forester.
During FY 2011, staff provided assistance on forest management and conservation laws to over 7,000 private forest landowners and numerous municipalities, civic organizations, consultants, educational institutions, state and federal agencies. The successful "Be Woods Wise" outreach campaign to promote wise decisions by the owners of small woodland acreages continued. Project Canopy, a program to enhance community forestry in towns, continued to build support in Maine's communities.
The division's regulatory program focuses on preventing violations through educational outreach and field intervention. Regional Enforcement Coordinators continue to improve enforcement policy and procedures and deliver customized compliance training. All staff deliver educational programming, including water quality best management practices and participation in numerous education workshops and training sessions, including Envirothon, teacher tours, and Project Learning Tree. Staff continue to focus on reaching new audiences, including small woodland owners and non-traditional, underserved groups, such as women woodland owners.
Division staff have increased efforts to improve understanding of the Tree Growth Tax Law by landowners, foresters, and municipalities and provided significant amounts of technical assistance to towns over the last year. The division participates in the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Plan. The division's policy team acquires, analyzes, and publishes information about the forest resource to fulfill statutory requirements and report to the public information about trends in Maine's forests.
(Most current listed; free unless noted otherwise)
Forest Trees of Maine, Centennial Edition, 2008 ($11.00)
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Be Woods Wise! (video/brochure information kit for landowner)
Annual Reports: Stumpage Prices; Silvicultural Practices; Wood Processor report
MFS Chapter 20 Rule: Forest Regeneration and Clearcutting Standards
MFS Chapter 21 Rule: Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related
Activities in Shoreland Areas
MFS Chapter 23 Rule: Timber Harvesting Standards to Substantially Eliminate
Liquidation Harvesting
Best Management Practices for Forestry: Protecting Maine's Water Quality ($3.00)
What Do Trees Have To Do With It? A Forestry Guide for Communities
The Woods in Your Backyard: A Homeowners guide
Report of the 2003 Annual Inventory of Maine's Forests
Central Office: WILLIAMS PAVILLION, 17 ELKINS, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 22 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0022 FAX: (207) 287-2353
Established: 2000 Telephone: (207) 287-2801
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 04 Unit:060 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000541A
Average Counts-All Positions: 18.000 Legislative Count: 18.00
The Bureau of Geology and Natural Areas hosts the Maine Geological Survey and the Maine Natural Areas Program. The Bureau's mission is to provide the people of Maine with quality information to facilitate informed decision-making for natural resource management, economic development, conservation planning, and regulation. The Bureau assesses Maine's geology and ecology by conducting field inventories, mapping natural features, and providing data, maps, and reports to landowners, conservation groups, local officials, and state and federal agencies to guide land use decisions.
The Maine Geological Survey was originally established in 1957 in the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and moved to the Department of Conservation in 1973. In 1993, the Maine Natural Heritage Program (DECD) merged with the Maine Critical Areas Program in the State Planning Office (SPO) to form the Maine Natural Areas Program. The Maine Natural Areas Program moved from DECD to the Department of Conservation in 1995 and was combined with the Maine Geological Survey to form the current bureau, with the State Geologist as the Bureau Director.
The Bureau has 3 divisions:
1) Applied Geology:
Geologic Mapping Program provides geologic mapping and interpretation of
surficial materials, rock types and structures. Mapping provides the foundation
for the identification of aquifers, minerals and geologic hazards.
Hydrogeology Program assesses ground water resources, emphasizing ground water supply, aquifer delineation and ground water quality.
Marine Geology Program conducts research and mapping for shoreline stability, landslides, sea-level rise, beach nourishment, and dredge spoil disposal sites.
2) Resource Data Services Division publishes, in paper and digital form, the results of field investigations and research projects, using GIS.
3) Natural Areas Program serves as the most comprehensive source of information on rare plant and natural communities. With landowner permission, the Program inventories lands that support rare and endangered plants, rare natural communities and outstanding examples of common natural communities. The Program
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works with landowners, foresters, conservation groups and state/federal agencies to provide objective information to help make responsible conservation decisions.
2011 Accomplishments:
Ground water -Conducted groundwater investigations in the Branch Brook watershed,
as directed by the Water Resources Planning Committee.
Coastal geology -Mapped erosion hazard areas on southern Maine beaches. Worked with coastal communities on resiliency planning. Completed the State of Maine Beaches Report.
Geologic Mapping -Completed maps in the Augusta and Bangor areas. Publication sales -6000 digital geologic maps downloaded each month.
In Lieu Fee Wetlands Program -Used EPA funds to work with land trusts, state agencies, private landowners, and conservation commissions to identify wetlands that are a high priority for conservation and/or restoration.
Environmental Review -Reviewed over 400 development projects, 650 forest management plans and 100 Farm Bill applications to reduce impacts to at-risk species and habitats. Worked with state and federal agencies, power companies and consultants in pre-application reviews for proposed rail-trail, windpower and transmission line projects.
Natural Resource Inventory -Conducted ecological surveys of private lands within central and western mountain ecoregions and inventoried state-owned lands in the northern region.
Natural Landscapes of Maine, A Guide to Natural Communities and Ecosystems - Distributed book on the diversity of Maine's natural community and ecosystems and gave presentations on its material and use to natural resource professionals.
Forest Certification -Conducted training on managing biodiversity for foresters and landowners. Provided ecological services for FSC certification to several major landowners.
Mineral Activity on State Land:
1. Exploration Permit
2. Claim Recording Certificate
3. Land Use Ruling
4. Mining Leases on State Land
5. Machinery and Explosives for Exploration
The Bureau publishes technical reports concerning surficial, groundwater, bedrock, marine geology, and natural areas. More than 30 new maps and reports were published during FY 2011. For more information please request the following:
Publications List - a complete listing of Bureau publications (free) Bedrock Geologic Map of Maine, scale 1:500,000 - price $5.00
Surficial Geologic Map of Maine, scale 1:500,000 - price $4.50
Mineralogy of Maine, Vol. 1 - price $40.00
Mineralogy of Maine, Vol. 2 - price $40.00
Natural Landscapes of Maine - price $20.00
The Geology of Mt. Desert Island - price $8.00
Maine's Fossil Record - price $40.00
A Guide to the Geology of Baxter State Park and Katahdin - price $10.00
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BUREAU OF GEOLOGY AND NATURAL AREAS
SALARIES & WAGES 965,483 559,821 272,194 133,468
HEALTH BENEFITS 294,238 161,277 95,091 37,870
RETIREMENTS 167,900 100,174 45,955 21,771
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 15,265 6,711 5,887 2,667
COMPUTER SERVICES 409 409
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 205,275 23,281 99,138 82,856
RENTS 27,019 10,005 7,404 9,610
COMMODITIES 11,402 9,760 1,385 257
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 25,950 12,715 13,235
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 23,853 15,415 8,438
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,736,794 871,438 555,184 310,172
Central Office: HARLOW BLDG., 18 ELKINS LANE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 22 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0022 FAX: (207) 287-2400
Established: 1973 Telephone: (207) 287-2211
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 04 Unit:062 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000005012
Average Counts-All Positions: 7.000 Legislative Count: 7.00
The Office of the Commissioner provides executive level direction to the department and provides lawmakers and the public with information about Conservation programs.
The Office of the Commissioner is responsible for providing overall policy guidance to all bureaus within the department. The Office of the Commissioner also provides coordination and direction for the department's legislative program, the department's public information effort, and long range department planning.
The Office of the Commissioner sets the department's policy direction, and with the support of the Natural Resources Service Center, manages the department's budget and personnel. Working with the Office of Information Technology, the office provides field staff across the state with the tools to carry out their responsibilities.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 257,115 119,975 137,140
HEALTH BENEFITS 61,991 15,618 46,373
RETIREMENTS 42,275 14,248 28,027
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 4,177 2,110 2,067
COMPUTER SERVICES 715,041 661,466 53,575
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,261,084 665,336 595,748
RENTS 3,699 3,699
COMMODITIES 2,592 2,138 454
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 53,054 53,054
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,401,028 1,484,590 916,438
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Central Office: HARLOW BLDG, 18 ELKINS LANE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 22 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0022 FAX: (207) 287-7439
Established: 1969 Telephone: (207) 287-2631
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 04 Unit:061 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000683
Average Counts-All Positions: 24.500 Legislative Count: 24.50
The Maine Land Use Regulation Commission was established in 1971 to serve as the planning and zoning board for the State's unorganized areas that have no form of local government; for plantations, which have limited local government but have chosen not to administer local land use controls, and for some towns that choose not to administer such controls at the local level despite having the option to do so. The Commission is responsible for promoting public health, safety and general welfare by encouraging the appropriate well-planned use of the resources within its jurisdiction and by guiding land use activities.
The Commission's jurisdiction includes 10.4 million acres, consisting of 410 unorganized townships, 32 plantations, and 7 organized towns. Most of the area is within Aroostook, Penobscot, Somerset, Piscataquis, Washington, Hancock, Franklin, and Oxford Counties, with single plantations or townships located in Lincoln, Knox, Sagadahoc and Kennebec Counties. Often thought of as "The North Woods," the Commission's jurisdiction also includes 780 coastal islands including Monhegan and Matinicus.
The Commission's responsibilities are to prepare a comprehensive land use plan for its jurisdiction, to prepare land use standards for each zoning district, to review applications for development, to educate, and to enforce compliance with those standards.
The Maine Land Use Regulation Commission is governed by a 7-member independent decision-making body, with members appointed by the Governor subject to review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and approval by the Legislature. Appointees to the commission must be familiar with the needs and issues affecting the commission's jurisdiction. All appointees must reside in the commission's jurisdiction; work in the commission's jurisdiction; be a former resident or be retired after working within the commission's jurisdiction for a minimum of 5 years; or have expertise in commerce and industry, fisheries and wildlife, forestry or conservation issues as they affect the commission's jurisdiction. Three members must be residents of the Commission's Jurisdiction. Commissioners serve 4- year staggered terms. The Commission has a staff of 24.5, including an Executive Director. The Commission makes decisions on permit applications, enforcement actions, zoning boundaries and land use standards at regular meetings held monthly. The Commission also conducts Public Hearings and informational meetings at locations in or near its jurisdiction.
During the past year, the Commission approved a 695 acre expansion for a windpower expedited area, approved a grid scale wind energy development in Kibby Township, Franklin County, adopted a FEMA map for Unity Township, Kennebec County, adopted a guidance document on expanding a windpower expedited area, formatted a template for deliberations on expedited wind energy development proposals, adopted miscellaneous rules to its Chapter 10 Land Use Districts and Standards and developed an expedited building permit application. There were 152 permit applications pending at the end of the fiscal year, and 618 permit applications were processed during the fiscal year. Staff reached resolution on
42 enforcement cases within the fiscal year. 545 notifications were processed for forest management activities. Commission staff made numerous site inspections, including public assistance visits and compliance inspections. The Commission's staff is available in 5 regional field offices to assist customers firsthand for permitting, education, compliance, and enforcement needs.
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Bridge Construction Permits
Zoning Petitions
Forestry Operations Permits
Utility Line Permits
Hydropower Projects Permits
Advisory Rulings
Water Quality Certifications
Certificates of Compliance
Service Drops
Forestry Operations Notifications
No charge is assessed for the first two copies of any publication or rule. Nominal charges will be made for additional copies
Statutes Administered by LURC
Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the Unorganized Areas of the State of Maine
Prospective Zoning for the Rangeley Lakes Region
Land Use Districts and Standards
Subdividing in the Wildlands of Maine
A Guide to Creative Site Planning in the Unorganized Areas of Maine
Erosion Control on Logging Jobs
Guidance Document on Lake Concept Plans
Clarifying the Rezoning Criterion of "Demonstrated Need"
Guidance for Selecting Easement Holders Model Conservation Easement
Commission Enforcement and Response Policy Guidance on Receiving Public Comment
Wetland Compensation Guidelines
A Guide to Clearing Standards
Guidance for Expanding Wind Energy Permitting Areas
Guidance on Receiving Public Comment
Compliance and Enforcement Response Policy
MAINE LAND USE REGULATION COMMISSION
SALARIES & WAGES 1,080,727 1,026,236 54,491
HEALTH BENEFITS 374,314 368,345 5,969
RETIREMENTS 189,796 182,202 7,594
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 20,023 19,252 771
COMPUTER SERVICES 19,866 4,810 15,056
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 201,851 74,531 127,320
RENTS 32,827 27,363 5,464
COMMODITIES 15,536 15,071 465
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 9,098 9,098
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,944,038 1,717,810 226,228
Central Office: HARLOW BLDG., 18 ELKINS LANE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 22 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0022 FAX: (207) 287-6170
Established: 1935 Telephone: (207) 287-3821
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 04 Unit:059 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001802
Average Counts-All Positions: 206.305 Legislative Count: 112.00
The Bureau of Parks and Lands was established in 1995 by the consolidation of the
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Bureau of Parks and Recreation and the Bureau of Public Lands. The Bureau manages and administers programs on 591,254 acres of Public Reserved and Non-Reserved Lands, 348,950 in conservation easements including easements along the Appalachian Trail and the Penobscot River Corridor, 625,000 acres in public access easements including the West Branch easement in Somerset County and the Typhoon LLC easement in Washington County, 34 staffed state parks totaling 84,739 acres including the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, 22 staffed and unstaffed state historic sites, 2.3 million acres of submerged lands, 1,333 coastal islands, owns or manages 300 miles of abandoned rail bed managed as multi-use trails, and other public lands as provided by law. The Bureau also administers special programs related to boat access sites, navigational hazard marking, snowmobile and ATV trails, and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and Recreational Trail Program.
The Bureau acquires land, designs and constructs facilities for public outdoor recreational use, distributes information, develops and implements management plans, carries out appropriate land management, administers grants, and coordinates with other state and federal agencies that have related programs.
Bureau staff provide assistance including grants to other agencies and municipalities, and provide landowners assistance on land management and recreation issues, provide information to legislators and other individuals and organizations, conduct or supervise research within their area of expertise, and conduct workshops, seminars, and field trips for the public or special interest groups.
A director, who reports to the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation, heads the Bureau and is assisted by a deputy director and director of operations and maintenance. The Deputy Director's primary responsibility is to manage the Planning, Acquisition, and Special Services Division and the Grants and Community Recreation Division, which includes the Maine Conservation Corps. Six regional offices, three supervising the state park system and three supervising the Public Reserved Lands system, oversee operations and management activities. The six heads of these regions, and three central office programs: engineering and realty, silviculture, and admin services all report to the Director of Operations and Maintenance. The central office includes three divisions that report to the director including Off-Road Vehicles; Boating Facilities; and Submerged Lands divisions. Park system field staff provide direct services to park and historic site visitors, maintain and repair facilities, provide information and education programs, and ensure public safety. Public Reserved Lands field staff conduct multiple use land management activities including timber, wildlife, and recreation; plan and oversee the construction of roads, trails, and bridges; and maintain campsites and other visitor amenities. The Off-Road Vehicle Division administers motorized trails on public & private land, and provides extensive grants to clubs, municipalities and counties for the development and maintenance of snowmobile and ATV trails. The Division has also coordinated, funded and managed the acquisition of 215 miles of multi-use rail trails throughout the state. The Boating Facilities Div, through direct state involvement, grants and contracts, provides and maintains boat access sites. It also marks certain lakes to ensure navigational safety. The Submerged Lands Program is responsible for the management of the State's submerged lands. The Planning, Acquisition, and Special Services Division oversees the acquisition of land, secures grants, manages property records and provides GIS and mapping services, develops management plans for Bureau's public lands and provides technical assistance to Bureau land managers on wildlife, interpretation, recreation, historic sites and silviculture management. It also is responsible for monitoring and enforcement of the Bureau's conservation easements, and administers a leasing program for camp lots, telecommunications, utility right-of-ways, and agriculture on Bureau lands. The Grants & Community Recreation Div administers federal grants, manages a state-wide trail advisory committee, provides information on recreational facilities to municipalities, and provides technical assistance to local sponsors in trail construction and improvements. The Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) accomplishes conservation projects, creates conservation employment, provides conservation education, and engages conservation volunteers. The Engineering and Realty Division oversees the planning, design, development, disposal, appraisal, maintenance, and capital improvement of Bureau facilities. The Administrative Services Division provides clerical support, manages bureau finances, and operates the campsite reservation system.
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Parks & Historic sites provided recreation & education opportunities to more than
2,602,097 visitors, contributing $2,747,049 in user fees and other revenue to the
general fund and $270,925 to municipalities in fee sharing in calendar year (CY)
2010. The Bureau's camping reservations continued to work with the new web-based
reservation system for our state park campgrounds. The Bureau celebrated the 75th
Anniversary of State Parks through December 2010. The Bureau continued the Maine
State Parks Passport Program, which promotes visitation of the 48 Maine State
Parks & Historic Sites. The Bureau held special events at parks throughout the
year in conjunction with our Take It Outside Program designed to reconnect
families to the natural world. Events included Ice Fishing Derbys, Family Fun
Days, Birding Festival and interpretive programs. The First Time Campers program
and fall foliage hikes continued for the fourth successful year. Capital projects
continued in FY11 from the capital improvement bond for State Parks & Historic
Sites approved in FY08, initiating improvements at Reid State Park, Bradbury
Mountain State Park, and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Completed work on the
85 mile multi-use Downeast Sunrise Trail (with DOT) has been a huge success for
recreation opportunities down east and is expanding into Perry this year. In CY
2010, the 3 Reserved Lands regional offices conducted sustained yield forest
harvesting operations on 10,346 acres of the Bureau's 399,600 acres of operable
timberland yielding 121,734 cords of wood and constructed and maintained an
extensive network of roads, trails, and bridges to facilitate public access. In
FY 2011, the Planning, Acquisition, & Special Services Division worked with the
Public Reserved Lands regional staff on 4 regional management plans, covering
152,733 acres, completed 11 land acquisitions totaling 5,662 acres in fee and
2,849 acres in easement, administered 300 camplot and 51 other leases, and
monitored 30 conservation easements. In CY 2010 the Bureau's Grants & Community
Recreation Division administered $1,544,050 in federal grants for 65 Recreational
Trail Program projects statewide, managed $375,251 for 8 federal Land and Water
Conservation Fund projects and provided technical assistance to municipalities
and the Maine Trails Advisory Committee. The Boating Facilities Division improved
public boat access at 3 sites and has started renovation of 2 others. The
Navigational Aids Program has taken on the installation and maintenance of buoys
on an additional 10 waterbodies bringing their total marked to 37 and continued
to work with lake associations & municipalities to mark an additional 20 other
waterbodies to bring the total number of water bodies marked to 57. The Off-Road
Vehicle Division approved 428 snowmobile grants, totaling $3,675,527 and managed
5 snowmobile trail systems which total 13,880 miles. The ATV Program awarded 130
club & municipal grants totaling $909,120 and continued to develop abandoned
railroad rights-of-way for a total of 6,171 miles of ATV trail. The
Administrative Services Division provided clerical support, managed the Bureau's
finances and campsite reservation system. In CY 2010, the Submerged Lands
program processed 156 applications. 97 new leases and easements were granted
including 3 dredging leases.
Permits:
Allagash Wilderness Waterway Timber Harvesting Permits
Timber Stumpage
Gravel
Bear Baiting
Leases: Submerged Lands Right of Way Agricultural
Public Land (includes a variety of possible uses)
Outdoors in Maine (free); The Allagash Wilderness Waterway (free); Allagash Wilderness Waterway Management Plan; Allagash Wilderness Waterway Campsite Occupancy Study; An Inventory of State Park Natural Areas & Features; Maine Public Facilities for Boats Program (free); Maine Uniform State Waterway Marking System and Rules & Regulations (free); Statewide Snowmobile Trail Map and ATV Trail map (free); All Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Trail Marking Techniques (free); Brochures on Club & Municipal Grant Information (free); ATV Trail Best Management Practices Guide (free); Brochures on specific parks, historic sites,
public reserved and non-reserved lands, and the campsite reservation system; Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Booklet (free); Recreation and Open
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Space Planning Workbook (free); General Recreation and Management brochures (free); Management Plans for the Major Reserved Land Units; Submerged Lands Brochure; Wildlife Guidelines; Your Islands on the Coast Brochure, Integrated Resource Policy for Bureau Lands; MSCORP.
BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 7,378,406 3,937,786 3,356,999 83,621
HEALTH BENEFITS 2,543,545 1,286,550 1,224,512 32,483
RETIREMENTS 1,234,402 645,735 574,555 14,112
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 130,403 62,554 65,907 1,942
COMPUTER SERVICES 21,933 312 20,447 1,174
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,384,335 267,474 2,045,543 71,318
RENTS 886,152 243,390 639,422 3,340
COMMODITIES 688,559 163,366 510,487 14,706
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 8,002,631 29 5,856,220 2,146,382
PURCHASE OF LAND 2,628,952 516,893 2,112,059
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 101,224 77,817 23,407
EQUIPMENT 1,011,430 834,372 9,174 167,884
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 283,921 277,269 6,652
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 27,295,893 6,607,196 16,000,443 4,496,963 191,291
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Central Office: 25 TYSON DRIVE, AMHI COMPLEX, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0111
Mail Address: 111 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0111 FAX: (207) 287-4370
Established: 1981 Telephone: (207) 287-4360
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 03 Unit:201 Citation: T0034A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001202
Average Counts-All Positions: 1369.143 Legislative Count: 1363.50
Units:
CHARLESTON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY MAINE CORRECTIONAL CENTER DOWNEAST CORRECTIONAL FACILITY JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY GROUP JUVENILE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
LONG CREEK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER
MOUNTAIN VIEW YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER STATE PAROLE BOARD
STATE PRISON
DIVISION OF PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
The Department of Corrections is responsible for the planning, direction and management of adult and juvenile correctional facilities, community corrections and programs within the state. The department administers the state's correctional facilities, provides for the safety of staff and clients, undertakes appropriate programming for the classification, education, rehabilitation and maintenance of clients and assures an effective system for the supervision of parolees and probationers. The department is responsible for the direction and administration of the Maine State Prison, the Maine Correctional Center, the Charleston Correctional Facility, Long Creek Youth Development Center, Mountain View Youth Development Center, the Downeast Correctional Facility, Central Maine Pre-Release Center and the Women's Reentry Center. The department also administers community corrections programs for adult and juvenile probationers.
The department is authorized to establish and maintain programs, inside and outside of correctional facilities that provide rehabilitation services and opportunities for clients. The Department of Corrections may provide or assist in the provision of correctional services throughout the State as authorized by Maine law, and the department is responsible for setting standards and inspection of municipal and county jails.
The Department of Corrections was created by the Legislature in 1981 to improve the administration of correctional facilities, programs and services for committed offenders.
In 2008, the department reorganized internally to establish a division of juvenile services and a division of adult services. The institutional and community corrections functions are now included in the juvenile or adult divisions.
In 2007, in response to the increasing prisoner population and the lack of adequate housing capacity within the state's correctional facilities, the department opened the Women's Reentry Center in Bangor and contracted to house state prisoners in county jails. In the 2008, the Legislature created a Board of Corrections to oversee the adult correctional services administered by the department and the county jails with the goal of establishing a unified corrections system.
In 2011, the department reorganized itself again, establishing a division of quality assurance, a director of security and an industries director in order to provide more efficient and effective programs and services.
The program activities of the department are discussed in the individual reports of its program components except for the following:
JAIL INSPECTIONS - the department has the statutory responsibility to establish, inspect and enforce standards for county jails, municipal holding facilities, juvenile detention areas, correctional community residential and electronic monitoring. These standards are based on established and emerging professional
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practices and case law requirements. Additionally the department provides technical assistance to all entities in establishing and maintaining compliance programs.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES - the department is expanding its information management system for adult and juvenile offenders. Corrections Information System (CORIS) is a fully integrated, web based offender information system built from the ground up using Microsoft.NET technology. The result is an industry leading, enterprise class system that, being fully scalable, effectively supports the needs of all state correctional functions. CORIS also supports case management, offender financial management, restitution collection and central office information reports. The department has implemented a customized Inmate Phone System which is integrated with CORIS. The phone system uses Voice over Internet Protocol, voice recognition, CORIS's inmate trust accounts and the telecommunication industry's new prepaid flat rates.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL
SALARIES & WAGES 60,465,529 59,819,346 221,045 338,128 87,010
HEALTH BENEFITS 21,266,639 21,035,768 77,082 127,006 26,783
RETIREMENTS 13,977,376 13,841,492 52,250 67,733 15,901
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 1,186,887 1,175,974 2,700 6,760 1,453
COMPUTER SERVICES 2,507,622 2,468,595 1,673 35,593 1,761
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 33,515,901 32,074,187 368,507 411,314 661,893
RENTS 1,709,042 1,697,231 5,939 2,839 3,033
COMMODITIES 9,298,431 8,791,988 362,030 30,838 113,575
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 4,025,908 2,523,023 90,276 1,412,609
EQUIPMENT 41,531 17,436 24,095
INTEREST-DEBT RETIREMENT 87,106 87,106
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 32,187 14,685 11,771 5,731
COST OF GOODS SOLD
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 148,114,159 143,532,146 1,220,282 2,444,591 917,140
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 1,362,618 1,283,457 79,161
HEALTH BENEFITS 316,123 277,502 38,621
RETIREMENTS 248,481 233,956 14,525
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 22,078 20,478 1,600
COMPUTER SERVICES 2,489,267 2,463,354 25,913
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 24,231,376 23,683,612 199,124 348,640
RENTS 71,936 69,038 113 2,785
COMMODITIES 44,300 41,017 1,280 2,003
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 1,412,609 1,412,609
INTEREST-DEBT RETIREMENT 87,106 87,106
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 11,982 3,366 8,616
COST OF GOODS SOLD
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 30,297,876 28,159,520 203,883 1,934,473
Central Office: 1202 DOVER RD, CHARLESTON, ME 04422
Mail Address: 1182 DOVER RD, CHARLESTON, ME 04422 FAX: (207) 285-0825
Established: 1980 Telephone: (207) 285-0880
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 03 Unit:211 Citation: T0034A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003601
Average Counts-All Positions: 46.000 Legislative Count: 46.00
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The primary purpose of the Charleston Correctional Facility is to provide public safety through effective security operations and programming aimed at reducing the likelihood that offenders will re-offend when in the community through evidenced-based practices. All prisoners housed at the Charleston Correctional Facility are classified as minimum or community based security. The prisoners participate in education, treatment and vocational programs in addition to industries programs and work release.
The Charleston Correctional Facility is located on the site of the former Charleston Air Force Radar Station in Charleston, Maine. The facility opened under the administrative control of the Maine Correctional Center in 1980. In l985, the facility assumed primary responsibility for its own development and operation. During 2001, the facility was downsized through a major restructuring of the Maine Department of Corrections. This brought the facility under the administrative oversight of the Chief Administrative Officer of Mountain View Youth Development Center including all support services for fiscal, business, human resources, food service, maintenance, warehouse and supply. The Charleston Correctional Facility received American Correctional Association accreditation in January of 2007. The facility expanded in July 2007, opening another dormitory and taking on another 50 prisoners.
The Charleston Correctional Facility currently houses approximately 155 male prisoners. Prisoners are received from higher security level institutions, such as the Maine State Prison in Warren, the Maine Correctional Center in Windham and the Downeast Correctional Facility in Bucks Harbor. A comprehensive classification process reviews the prisoner's need for rehabilitative services such as educational and vocational training, psychological and substance abuse treatment. An educational learning center and library is located on facility grounds. Instruction is offered in GED preparation and testing, Adult Basic Education, PLATO program and basic computer skills. Substance abuse services are provided at an intensive level through the Differential Substance Abuse Treatment program known at DSAT. The facility has started a cognitive skills based program called Thinking for a Change which teaches prisoners new skills to deal with daily challenges. Parenting skills, life skills, and employment skills training are also available through collaboration with other community agencies. Vocational programs and industries programs are provided in wood harvesting and small saw mill operation.
Finished lumber is sold to other correctional and state agencies in addition to being utilized in our industry program to manufacture fine furniture, woodcrafts, prefab shelters, and construction products. This program is accomplished through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The cooperative agreement allows the Charleston Correctional Facility wood harvesting program to provide land management services to over 7,000 acres in the Bud Leavitt Wildlife Management Area that abuts the facility property. During Fiscal Year 2010-2011 the wood harvesting program produced over 1200 cord of fuel wood and slab wood for the facility's boiler plant to supplement the use of oil in order to provide heat and hot water for the entire facility. This has saved the facility considerable funds annually by reducing fuel oil costs. In addition, the industry program produced approximately 160,000 board feet of lumber.
The Charleston Correctional Facility's total progressive corrections program has a very strong public restitution element providing public restitution to communities, non-profit agencies and state agencies including the Maine Department of Transportation. Last year approximately 30,000 hours were expended on community restitution projects. There are over a dozen prisoners trained and ready to be utilized to fight forest fires and several prisoners that have earned that privilege are offered an opportunity to enter the facility's unique work release program. Prisoners in the program are required to contribute to their living expenses, provide family support, pay victim restitution, pay unpaid fines and save money to utilize upon their release.
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CHARLESTON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
SALARIES & WAGES 1,963,000 1,913,478 49,522
HEALTH BENEFITS 774,748 754,378 20,370
RETIREMENTS 459,011 447,176 11,835
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 39,142 38,666 476
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 252,746 231,832 20,914
RENTS 41,492 41,492
COMMODITIES 341,056 301,422 39,634
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 1,457 1,457
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,872,652 3,728,444 144,208
Central Office: 17 MALLISON FALLS ROAD, SO. WINDHAM, ME 04082
Mail Address: P. O. BOX 260, SO. WINDHAM, ME 04082 FAX: (207) 893-7001
Established: 1919 Telephone: (207) 893-7000
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 03 Unit:205 Citation: T0034A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003401
Average Counts-All Positions: 270.476 Legislative Count: 269.50
It is the mission of the Maine Correctional Center to improve public safety by decreasing the recidivism of both male and female prisoners by providing opportunities for correctional rehabilitation within a supervised and secure setting, while assuring the safety of the public, the staff, and the prisoners. While striving to complete this mission, the Maine Correctional Center recognizes the indispensable and valuable contributions of its security, program, and support staff and is committed to the ongoing development of a professional and skilled work force.
This mission is accomplished through the Maine Correctional Center's responsibility as the Department of Corrections' (DOC) primary reception center, and the utilization of professional correctional practices, objective risk assessment and research-based rehabilitation programs, which have been proven to reduce the likelihood that an offender will re-offend. Within this mission, the Maine Correctional Center recognizes its responsibility to educate prisoners as to the harm criminal conduct causes to the victim and to the community and to provide prisoners with opportunities to repay the community through participation in public service work and restitution.
Throughout their Maine Correctional Center commitment, prisoners are expected to accept increasing levels of personal responsibility for their conduct and for successful participation in rehabilitative programs. Acceptance of responsibility for their own behavior, for their family, and for their actions in the community is the basis of the Maine Correctional Center's mission. Maine Correctional Center is designated as a minimum, medium security institution with a maximum security capability for short duration confinement. The Women's Center is a separate, comprehensive housing and programming unit.
The Multi-Purpose Unit (MPU) is a high custody correctional setting, which provides Reception and Orientation, Administrative Segregation, Disciplinary Segregation and Protective Custody for both male and female prisoners. In addition, it holds a limited number of female prisoners awaiting trial in the Federal court. Unit One is primarily a medium custody housing area and includes the department's forty (40) bed Correctional Recovery Academy (CRA) which provides intensive residential substance abuse treatment and the Department of Corrections' RULE program, a 60 bed residential program for the treatment of sexual offenders. Unit Two is primarily a minimum custody housing area. Programs in Unit Two include public service work crews and a transition skills
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re-entry program for men. Unit Three is the Women's Center, which is a separate comprehensive housing and programming unit for females. It includes industries, education and substance abuse treatment. The Maine Correctional Center in Windham received re-accreditation in January 2009 by the American Correctional Association. The facility is expected to go through its recertification audit in October of 2011.
The Maine Correctional Center is the primary reception center for the DOC. Prisoners with sentences of five (5) years or less, and all female prisoners, enter the department through the Maine Correctional Center. At the completion of the intake and orientation process, prisoners may be placed in a unit at Maine Correctional Center or transferred to another facility.
Programs for prisoners confined at the Maine Correctional Center focus on teaching appropriate conduct, personal responsibility, and work skills. The center has specialized programs to assist prisoners re-entering the community. Prisoners work various jobs within the institution which include kitchen, laundry, grounds maintenance and landscaping. Public restitution crews work in the community under the supervision of correctional trades instructors completing public service projects. Industry programs in upholstery, wood construction and garments provide basic work skills. Education programs include General Educational Development (GED) preparation and testing. Vocational training offers graphic arts and computer repair. Medical, mental health and psychiatry services are available to all prisoners through a contract with Correctional Medical Services (CMS). Prisoners are assigned to a unit team which monitors prisoner adjustment to case management and transition/release planning. The substance abuse programs for both men and women are provided through a partnership with the State Office of Substance Abuse.
The Women's Center is designed as a secure correctional community with focus on personal development, trauma recovery, substance abuse treatment and community re-entry. Through these programs the Maine Correctional Center strives toward its mission to improve community safety by teaching personal responsibility, involving prisoners in rehabilitation programs and lowering recidivism.
MAINE CORRECTIONAL CENTER TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 12,545,576 12,446,847 71,480 27,249
HEALTH BENEFITS 4,310,385 4,283,389 23,148 3,848
RETIREMENTS 2,977,328 2,954,550 17,601 5,177
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 244,320 242,214 1,522 584
COMPUTER SERVICES 5,021 3,348 1,673
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,589,675 1,505,858 83,817
RENTS 202,211 196,413 5,798
COMMODITIES 2,394,225 2,144,839 248,769 617
EQUIPMENT 9,295 9,295
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 8,402 7,761 641
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 24,286,438 23,777,458 470,864 38,116
Central Office: 64 BASE ROAD, MACHIASPORT, ME 04655
Mail Address: 64 BASE ROAD, MACHIASPORT, ME 04655 FAX: (207) 255-1176
Established: 1984 Telephone: (207) 255-1100
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 03 Unit:220 Citation: T0034A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003901
Average Counts-All Positions: 68.000 Legislative Count: 68.00
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Downeast Correctional Facility was established for the confinement and rehabilitation of adult men who have been duly sentence to the department of corrections. Confinement focuses on providing responsible custody and control of prisoners to ensure the safety of the public, DOC employees and the prisoners themselves. Rehabilitation of prisoners focuses on following practices and providing programs and services which are evidence-based are proven to reduce recidivism and which hold the offenders accountable.
In 1956 the Bucks Harbor Air Force Station was built and remained a joint Air Force / Federal Aviation Administration Station until 1979 when it was deactivated by the Air Force and turned over to the FAA. The FAA continues to operate the facility as a joint surveillance system (Eastern Air Defense Sector J-54). In 1984 Downeast Correctional Facility was established by the Maine legislature and part of the Bucks Harbor Air Force Base was purchased and renovated into a medium security correctional facility for an average population of 143 to 150 prisoners. The facility began receiving prisoner in June of 1985. The correctional facility and FAA station continue to share a mutually beneficial relationship.
Prisoners at Downeast Correctional Facility are housed in three dorm units all within the perimeter of the facilities security fence. Dorm I houses medium security prisoners and prisoners who have recently been transferred to the facility. Dorm II houses the balance of the facilities medium security prisoners. Dorm III houses the facilities minimum security prisoner population. In addition to the dorms the facility has a Special Management Unit consisting of seven individual segregated cells. SMU cells are utilized to stabilize high risk prisoners, separate certain prisoners from the main prison population or for prisoners on administrative segregation or disciplinary status.
The correctional facility is located beside a rural coastal community which does not have public water services. In order to provide for its domestic water needs the facility operates a small water district with reservoir capacity and a chlorination system. The facility also operates its own water treatment facility. The facilities maintenance department operates these plants and is responsible for maintenance and repairs throughout the facility.
Medical services for the prisoners are provided by Correctional Medical Services. The facility utilizes three nurses to provide twelve hour coverage daily. A physician, dentist and ophthalmologist also visit the facility on regular schedules to provide appropriate medical care and treatment.
A Correctional Caseworker completes a needs assessment of each prisoner to determine program needs and individual goals. A Case Plan is developed to address all need areas including education, counseling, substance abuse training, mental health treatment/counseling, job training, family relationships etc. Case planning is a vital component in outlining and monitoring all need areas. Once the needs and goals are outlined the services and actions to address the needs are documented and monitored. Assessment tools are used to target high risk areas which contribute to criminogenic behaviors. Prisoners are engage in the case planning process and expectations are made clear. Case plans are monitored for progress or lack thereof and the plan is reviewed with the prisoner. Services available at Downeast Correctional Facility include AA and Differential Substance Abuse Treatment to address substance abuse issues. Prisoners with mental health issues are referred to the mental health counselor for individual counseling, medication and psychiatric services. Thinking for A Change is a 22 week cognitive/ behavioral program available at the facility which focuses on sound judgment and decision making. Prisoners are assessed for suitability for furloughs and Supervised Community Confinement. Family resources are assessed and in certain circumstances attempts are made to repair family relationships which may have deteriorated over time. Most if not all of the services, programs and casework focus on assisting prisoners with successful reentry into society. Prior to release prisoners work with case workers on housing and transportation arrangements, personal identification, case management referral, probation conditions and requirements, public assistance, family resources and employment.
Vocational and work programs offered at Downeast Correctional Facility are
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Automotive, Welding, Re-upholstery, Woodworking (two) and Public Restitution. In addition to the vocational and work programs the facility has a prison industries garment program. All of the programs focus on instilling personal responsibility, work ethic and basic job skills; tools necessary in aiding prisoners with successful reentry into society and the public work force. Learning good healthy work habits with special attention on safety in the work place are of the highest importance and are stress in all vocational and work programs.
The public restitution program at Downeast Correctional Facility provides assistance to other state agencies, local municipalities and not for profit organizations throughout much of Washington County. The program is a unique tool which benefits the prisoners and the agencies receiving the services.
The education program at Downeast Correctional Facility includes GED coursework and testing. Prisoners can also participate in a High School Diploma program which is administered through Machias High Schools Adult Education Department. Addtionally, a library utilizes an inter-library loan program with the Bangor Public Library which provides prisoners with a vast variety of reading material for education, research and pleasure.
DOWNEAST CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 2,952,322 2,952,322
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,080,065 1,080,065
RETIREMENTS 697,290 697,290
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 58,753 58,753
COMPUTER SERVICES 312 312
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 237,174 214,193 22,981
RENTS 30,653 30,653
COMMODITIES 534,275 486,242 48,033
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 592 592
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,591,436 5,519,830 71,606
Central Office: 25 TYSON DRIVE, AMHI COMPLEX, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0111
Mail Address: 111 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0111 FAX: (207) 287-4370
Established: 1979 Telephone: (207) 287-4371
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 03 Unit:201J Citation: GFY82 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000016
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG) was created in response to the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended (JJDPA). JJDPA creates a voluntary partnership between states and the federal government for the purpose of improving the administration of juvenile justice. In return for an annual formula grant, based on the state's juvenile population, each state undertakes to meet four congressionally defined standards ("Core" Requirements) for the management of juvenile offenders. These core requirements relate to; l) the handling of status offenders; 2) the separation of juvenile from adult prisoners; 3) the detention of juveniles in places other than adult jails; and 4) the protection of minority youth from discrimination in the juvenile justice system. Maine has participated in the Act since its inception. The JJAG operates as the supervisory board for all planning, administrative, and funding functions under the Act.
The JJAG was first established as a committee of the Maine Criminal Justice Planning and Assistance Agency. It was formalized by Executive Order 4FY80 on October 5, 1979, and authorized by statute in 1984 (34-A M.R.S.A., Section 1209).
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Since July 1, 1982, the Department of Corrections (DOC) has acted as the JJAG's administrative and fiscal agent.
As provided by the Act, the JJAG consists of not less than 15 and not more than
33 representatives of various constituencies concerned with juvenile justice and
related areas, including: units of local government; public agencies
responsible for law enforcement, juvenile justice, corrections, probation, and
the juvenile courts, and those responsible for delinquency prevention or
treatment, including welfare, social services, mental health, education, and
youth services; private organizations concerned with delinquency prevention or
treatment, neglected or dependent children, and the quality of juvenile justice,
education, and social services for children, public and private agencies that
utilize volunteers to work with delinquents or potential delinquents; businesses
and business groups employing youth; and persons with special experience and
competency in addressing the problem of school violence, vandalism, and learning
disabilities.
Neither a majority of members, nor the chairman, may be full-time employees of a governmental entity. At least one fifth of the members must be under the age of
24 at the time of appointment, and at least three members must have been or currently be under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.
The JJAG and its committees advocate for youth through recommendations for legislative and policy reform, monitor state compliance with federal requirements, and provide technical assistance to jurisdictions needing support for compliance or program development efforts.
The federal allocation for Maine Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program for federal fiscal year 2010 was $600,000. Up to 10% of the award is available for planning and program administration, determined by need and available state matching funds, and $30,000 is allocated for the activities of the JJAG. The remainder of the formula grant is allocated to a variety of programs to support improvement of the juvenile justice system. In accordance with their three-year plan, JJAG will support prevention and early intervention programs designed to keep at-risk youth out of the juvenile justice system, develop a comprehensive strategy to address delinquency among Native American youth, and monitor and provide technical assistance for jails and lock-ups to maintain compliance with the Federal JJDP Act.
The JJAG further supports community prevention efforts with the pass-through of federal funds from the Title V Local Delinquency Prevention Program. The FY 201 allocation of $84,945 was distributed by a competitive process with eligibility restricted to general units of local government and funds Collaborative Problem Solving in ten schools across the state.
The Juvenile Accountability Block Grant is administered by the JJAG. The Juvenile Accountability Block Grants (JABG) program is administered by the State Relations and Assistance Division of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Through the JABG program, funds are provided as block grants to states for programs promoting greater accountability in the juvenile justice system. Maine supports community-based diversion and alternative to detention programs and Performance-based Standards for our facilities, with the $354,800 2010 award.
PUBLICATIONS:
Copies of the following publications may be obtained free of charge from the JJAG
or their website, www.MAINEJJAG.org:
Maine Comprehensive Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Plan 2009 to 2011
Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group's 2010 Annual Report to the Governor and
The 125th Legislature
Disproportionate Minority Contact Report 2009
Gender Responsiveness in the Juvenile Justice System
A Survey of Maine Police Departments
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Copies of the following publications may be obtained free of charge from the JJAG
or their website, www.MAINEJJAG.org:
Maine Comprehensive Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Plan 2009 to 2011
Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group's 2008 Annual Report to the Governor and
The 123rd Legislature
Disproportionate Minority Contact Report
Central Office: 19 ELKINS LANE, AMHI COMPLEX, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0111
Mail Address: 111 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0111 FAX: (207) 287-4518
Established: 2001 Telephone: (207) 287-4365
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 03 Unit:237A Citation: 005401 M.R.S.A., Sect.: T00034A
Average Counts-All Positions: 73.000 Legislative Count: 73.00
Juvenile Community Corrections was established to provide effective supervision to youth under its jurisdiction who are residing in the community. Using a risk reduction case management model, staff assess risk domains and strengths presented by juveniles, develop case plans, access and advocate for appropriate resources to implement case plans, collaborate with other State agencies and public and private providers to ensure that appropriate interventions are provided and monitor progress of the case plan. This approach targets dynamic risk factors that lead to continued criminal behavior, provides and directs appropriate interventions that will mitigate those risk factors, which ultimately assists the juvenile to remain crime free. Concurrently, the Juvenile Community Corrections Officers (JCCO) will divert youth from the correctional system, supervise those on probation or aftercare status, and manage those youth detained or incarcerated to protect public safety. Juvenile Community Corrections is also responsible for the administration of the Interstate Compact for Juveniles.
Three regional offices provide services to juveniles across the state. A Regional Correctional Administrator, who reports directly to the Associate Commissioner for Juvenile Services, administers each region. JCCOs accept referrals from law enforcement officers and supervise and case manage juvenile offenders in the community. Regional Correctional Managers provide case management consultation and direct supervision to JCCOs and assist them to find appropriate resources for juveniles on their caseloads. Contract Managers, though the Division of Quality Assurance, enssure that all contracted services are provided in a manner consistent with the assessed needs of juvenile offenders. Outcome performance measures are incorporated into all contracts to ensure program effectiveness. Support staff assists in the overall management of the regional offices.
Regional offices receive referrals from law enforcement officers for detention decisions or to screen for possible diversion. The JCCOs, based on specified criteria, determine whether juveniles should be detained pending a court hearing. They also decide whether a youth can be safely diverted from the correctional system. In the latter case, youth are dealt with informally through a contract specifying conditions to which the youth and his/her family agree to comply in lieu of going to court. Using an evidence-based risk management and risk focused intervention approach, the JCCO's supervise and case manage youth placed on probation or on aftercare from one of the juvenile facilities. JCCOs also serve
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as the primary case managers for juveniles committed or detained at juvenile correctional facilities.
JUVENILE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 3,308,426 3,241,654 66,772
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,212,326 1,190,371 21,955
RETIREMENTS 781,140 766,531 14,609
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 68,678 68,678
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,249,423 1,229,699 19,724
RENTS 330,609 330,609
COMMODITIES 85,117 85,117
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 2,613,249 2,522,973 90,276
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 859 859
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 9,649,827 9,435,632 214,195
Central Office: 675 WESTBROOK STREET, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106
Mail Address: 675 WESTBROOK STREET, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106 FAX: (207) 822-2773
Established: 1853 Telephone: (207) 822-2617
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 03 Unit:204 Citation: T0034A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003801
Average Counts-All Positions: 191.467 Legislative Count: 188.00
The Long Creek Youth Development Center was established to rehabilitate clients committed to the Center as juvenile offenders so that they eventually return to the community as more responsible, productive, law-abiding citizens. The Center is responsible for the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders committed by Maine courts, applying the disciplines of education, casework, group work, psychology, psychiatry, medicine, nursing, vocational training, and religion, as they relate to human relations and personality development. Boys and girls between the ages of eleven and eighteen may be committed to the Center for the term of their minority, or, in some cases, until their 21st birthdays. The Superintendent acts as a guardian to all children committed and may place any such child on aftercare with any suitable person or persons or public or private child care agency. The Long Creek Youth Development Center is also required by law to detain juveniles pending their court appearances.
Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland was established in 1853 as the State Reform School, administered by a Board of Trustees. It was renamed State School for Boys in 1903. The Board of Trustees was abolished in 1911, and its duties were assumed by the Trustees of Juvenile Institutions. In 1931, the State School for Boys was placed under the Department of Health and Welfare and, in 1939, transferred to the Department of Institutional Services, which later (1959) became the Department of Mental Health and Corrections. In 1981, The Department of Corrections was established. In 1959, the School was renamed the Boys Training Center. In 1976, when the Stevens School for Girls closed and the girls were transferred to the Boys Training Center, the 107th Maine State Legislature, in special session, established the Maine Youth Center as the only coeducational institution for juvenile offenders. On July 1, 2001 the Maine Youth Center changed its name to Long Creek Youth Development Center.
Long Creek Youth Development Center functions as the correctional facility for the juveniles from the southern part of the state. The purpose of the center is to provide for the detention, diagnostic evaluation and confinement of juvenile
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offenders. In addition, the center promotes public safety by ensuring that juvenile offenders are provided with education, treatment, and other services that teach skills and competencies; strengthen pro-social behaviors and require accountability to victims and communities.
LONG CREEK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SALARIES & WAGES 8,052,557 8,005,847 46,710
HEALTH BENEFITS 2,833,279 2,819,026 14,253
RETIREMENTS 1,786,399 1,777,915 8,484
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 153,707 153,036 671
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,095,870 1,052,076 1,024 42,770
RENTS 46,190 46,190
COMMODITIES 768,957 751,699 2,717 14,541
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 890 25 865
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 14,737,849 14,605,789 3,766 128,294
Central Office: 1182 DOVER RD, CHARLESTON, ME 04422
Mail Address: 1182 DOVER RD, CHARLESTON, ME 04422 FAX: (207) 285-0825
Established: 1991 Telephone: (207) 285-0880
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 03 Unit:225 Citation: T0034A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000004101
Average Counts-All Positions: 168.200 Legislative Count: 167.00
The purposes of the Mountain View Youth Development Center are: 1. Detention. To detain juveniles prior to juvenile court appearances when a court orders that juveniles are to be securely detained; 2. Diagnostic evaluation. To administer court-ordered diagnostic evaluations pursuant to Title 15, section 3309-A and court-ordered examinations pursuant to Title 15, section 3318; and 3. Confinement. To confine juveniles ordered detained pursuant to Title 15, section
3314, subsection 1, paragraph F and H.
The Mountain View Youth Development Center in Charleston was established to provide juvenile correctional services for the fourteen Northern and Central counties of Aroostook, Franklin, Androscoggin, Oxford, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Kennebec, Knox, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo, Hancock and Washington. Formerly known as The Northern Maine Juvenile Detention Facility, the programs, services and physical plant were expanded and reorganized into the current Mountain View Youth Development Center in 2002.
The Center provides services to both a short term detention population as well as longer term committed youth. Detention services include short term secure detention, pending court disposition of youth accused of committing juvenile crimes and is placement for juveniles sentenced to brief periods of incarceration of less then 30 days, known as "Shock Sentences" or periods of less than seven days "Drug Court Sanction". Residents sentenced to indeterminate periods of confinement or committed to the Department of Corrections are also served by the facility.
The Mountain View Youth Development Center achieved national accreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA) in May 2006. The facility received its ACA Re-Accreditation in 2009 with a score of 100% and was recognized as "one" of the best
in the country.
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The facility offers numerous programs and services to provide all residents the opportunity to change inappropriate behaviors, attitudes and beliefs into those that are socially acceptable. These services focus on providing the youth with attainable skills and competencies that are effective and demonstrable. The primary method of achieving these changes is cognitive, behaviorally based and individualized to meet the specific needs of all youth and reduce targeted high risk behaviors.
A full array of mental health and substance abuse services, which include evaluation, diagnostics, appropriate counseling and therapy are available through licensed practitioners using individual and group processes. Other services provided include volunteer and religious services, leisure recreation and full medical and dental.
The facility provides all educational services including special education programs within the guidelines of the "Maine Learning Results" in a unique alternative, experiential approach through the facility's approved ( DOE ) school. The educational programs encourage individual success for residents to become life long learners. Available services range from GED preparation to college entry and college classes.
In August of 2007, the facility was recognized by the Council for Juvenile Correctional Administrators (CJCA) and the Performance-based Standards Learning Institute (PbS Li) as one of the top three facilities in the country earning the Barbara Allen-Hagen Award for outstanding and exemplary work in ensuring safety for youths and staff, holding youths accountable and providing effective rehabilitation services that prevent future crime.
MOUNTAIN VIEW YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SALARIES & WAGES 7,410,651 7,354,802 55,849
HEALTH BENEFITS 2,630,513 2,615,691 14,822
RETIREMENTS 1,662,197 1,652,589 9,608
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 148,161 147,007 1,154
COMPUTER SERVICES 10,954 2,006 8,948
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 738,107 718,497 19,610
RENTS 46,848 46,848
COMMODITIES 921,482 906,008 1,797 13,677
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 50 50
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 861 13 848
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 13,569,824 13,443,498 1,810 124,516
Central Office: 25 TYSON DRIVE, AMHI COMPLEX,, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0111
Mail Address: 111 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0111 FAX: (207) 287-4370
Established: 1931 Telephone: (207) 287-4360
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 03 Unit:208 Citation: T0034A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000005201
The State Parole Board was established to evaluate and adjudicate applications for parole as well as to provide oversight and management of offenders already admitted to parole. The two primary responsibilities of the Board are to determine the eligibility for access to parole or to sanction parolee's when warranted due to rule violations. The Board also determines the time of discharge of parolees from parole supervision, formulates policies, adopts regulations and establishes procedures.
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The State Parole Board, created in 1931 under the name of Parole Board, originally consisted of three members: the Commissioner of Health and Welfare and any two members of the Executive Council designated by the Governor. From 1931 to 1939, the Board was under the Department of Health and Welfare, and from 1939 to 1957 under the Department of Institutional Service. In 1957, the Parole Board's duties were assumed by the State Probation and Parole Board. In 1967, a Division of Probation and Parole was created within the Bureau of Corrections to administer probation and parole services in conjunction with the Board's parole duties. The Board was re-designated State Parole Board in 1971, to consist of five members appointed by the Governor, for terms of four years. In 1976 the State of Maine abolished Parole though the Board continues to serve in a limited capacity providing services to offenders placed on parole prior to its 1976 abolition.
In January 1984, the Board began to hear entrustment revocation proceedings for those juveniles alleged to have violated their conditions of release on entrustment from the state's juvenile correctional institutions. As of September
1990, the Board is no longer responsible for hearing juvenile entrustment revocation hearings. The Board elects its own chairman and meets at least bi-monthly. It may meet as often as necessary.
The State Parole Board hears cases at the Maine State Prison for those offenders who were sentenced prior to May 1976 (the abolition date for parole in Maine) to determine if or when inmates should be released on parole. If parolees have been accused of violating the terms of their parole the Board sits as an adjudicary body to determine if a violation has occurred and if they find that a violation has in fact occurred they impose sanctions as they see fit.
PUBLICATIONS:
Parole Board Rules and Policy-Free
Parole Board Rules and Policy--Free
STATE PAROLE BOARD TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 600 600
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,855 2,855
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,455 3,455
Central Office: 807 CUSHING ROAD, WARREN, ME 04864-4600
Mail Address: 807 CUSHING ROAD, WARREN, ME 04864-4600 FAX: (207) 273-5320
Established: 1823 Telephone: (207) 273-5310
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 03 Unit:206 Citation: T0034A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003201
Average Counts-All Positions: 425.000 Legislative Count: 425.00
The State Prison was established to confine convicted offenders and to provide correctional treatment and rehabilitation programs designed to prepare such offenders for eventual release. The institution is responsible for the custody, control, employment and government, as provided by law, of adult male offenders lawfully committed to the prison.
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The State Prison at Thomaston was opened officially in July of 1824, to serve as a penitentiary where convicts were sentenced to hard labor for life or for any term one year or longer. The prison has always been a maximum security facility for adult felons. Women were sentenced to the institution until 1935 when they were transferred to the Women's Correctional Center in Skowhegan. The prison was plagued by fires in 1837, 1841, 1851, 1873 and 1923. Renovations and additions took place throughout the years and in 1992 high risk prisoners were transferred from Thomaston to a new maximum security facility in Warren known as Maine Correctional Institution (MCI). It was built to house male prisoners who posed the highest risk to the public, safety of staff, other prisoners, and the security and orderly management of the Department's facilities. An increasing population and an antiquated prison resulted in the construction of a new facility in Warren, adjoined to MCI. On February 13, 2002 prisoners were transferred to the new prison and the former Thomaston facility was demolished in June 2002. Only a section of the wall remains at the site beside the prison cemetery.
The new facility was built to house 916 prisoners. It also houses a 6 bed infirmary for the adult population. In 2008, the first female prisoner from Maine Correctional Center was transferred to receive infirmary level medical care. Additionally, 200 minimum security prisoners are housed at the Bolduc Correctional Facility (BCF) in South Warren. In 1978 the official name of the minimum security unit became the Ronald P. Bolduc Unit in honor of Ronald P. Bolduc the first Director. The former barracks now serves as the Bolduc Correctional Facility. Prior to 1970 a fire destroyed the working farm at BCF which had previously supported the prison with beef, dairy and produce.
The prison is organized under the philosophy of unit management and direct supervision. It was designed to separate prisoners into three separate housing units: Special Management, Close and Medium units each with their own housing pods. The units operate semi-autonomously under the authority and guidance of the Warden. Staff are trained in the concepts of unit management which improves control and relationships by dividing a large population into smaller, more manageable groups. The Bolduc Correctional Facility also operates under the same philosophy.
A 32 bed Mental Health Unit operates in the Special Management Unit. Mental Health Services assure assessment and treatment planning for all prisoners with major mental illnesses or behavioral disorders. Treatment may include medication management, supportive counseling, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, group therapy, and discharge planning. Mental Health Workers collaborate with security and medical personnel, as well as community agencies to provide consistency and continuity of patient-prisoner care and treatment. Substance abuse services are provided by licensed alcohol and drug counselors. Services include the DSAT (Differential Substance Abuse Treatment), education programs and AA. Case management services are provided to all prisoners. Staff develop an Individual Case Plan and monitor compliance. They also act as advocates and serve on their unit's multi-disciplinary Unit Team. For prisoners nearing release, the workers focus on community resources and re-entry programs. They frequently play a role in defusing potentially disruptive situations and provide a more stable environment.
Educational programs at the prison include literacy and remedial reading with individual instruction. GED or High School diplomas are offered through the prison teachers and a "live" college program through a grant. ITV college courses are also available through the UMA Thomaston Center. Typing, computer, music, literature, writing, art, horticulture, a Long Distance Dad's program and languages provide additional choices. Religious services are provided by ordained clergy who support a varied faith group base. In addition, recreational programs available to all prisoners include basketball, softball, soccer, pool and physical fitness.
Industrial programs offer a variety of paying jobs which include wood working, upholstery, plate shop, machine shop and a prison showroom. These programs are designed to establish meaningful work programs for prisoners and to help reduce the financial burden of correctional programming to the general public.
Bolduc Correctional Facility supports a variety of programs and services similar
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to the prison. The Education Department offers GED or High School Diploma preparation work, college programs, literacy services through LVA and tutors, a New Books, New Readers program and life skills programs. Library services, recreation and legal research opportunities are also available to the population. Vocational education programs such as auto body, auto mechanics, electrical, plumbing, building trades and culinary arts are offered. Participants can learn a trade and develop marketable skills to earn a livable wage. In addition, a cooperative work arrangement with the Department of Transportation and selected prisoners work on DOT community projects. Community restitution is also supported and plays a major role in giving back to the community. The farm program continues to provide potatoes and in season fresh produce for the prison, other facilities and offers surplus to community food banks.
STATE PRISON TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 18,508,037 18,387,757 33,270 87,010
HEALTH BENEFITS 6,519,241 6,480,848 11,610 26,783
RETIREMENTS 4,326,297 4,302,192 8,204 15,901
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 365,223 363,067 703 1,453
COMPUTER SERVICES 1,336 -425 1,761
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,583,466 2,904,032 17,541 661,893
RENTS 214,919 211,857 29 3,033
COMMODITIES 4,118,614 3,985,239 19,800 113,575
EQUIPMENT 32,236 17,436 14,800
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 6,301 570 5,731
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 37,675,670 36,652,003 106,527 917,140
Central Office: 25 TYSON DRIVE, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0111
Mail Address: 111 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0111 FAX: (207) 287-4370
Established: 1967 Telephone: (207) 287-4384
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 03 Unit:237 Citation: T0034A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000005401
Average Counts-All Positions: 96.000 Legislative Count: 96.00
The Division of Adult Community Services (formerly the Division of Adult Community Corrections though more commonly referred to as Probation and Parole) was established to provide community based supervision and related services to convicted offenders sentenced to probation or parole. The division's primary role is to motivate a change in the probationer's behavior in order to lessen the likelihood of the probationer to re-offend. The enhancement of public safety is achieved through the reduction of victimization. Over the years the role of the probation officer has changed dramatically. Thus while monitoring and supervision are still important activities performed by probation officers they are also actively involved in risk and needs assessment, interventions, case management, treatment and program referrals, etc. Traditional duties such as pardons and commutation investigations for the Governor's office, pre-sentence investigations for the courts, and post-sentence, pre-parole and other investigations for the state's correctional institutions remain a part of their assignment.
In addition, activities such as sex offender registration, restitution/fine collection, DNA and substance abuse testing, data collection, community notification and supervision of adult probationers under the interstate compact are also some of the newer duties that have had to be assumed by probation officers as new laws and court cases impact their duties and responsibilities. The demands on probation officers continue to escalate and therefore the need for ongoing training has never been greater in the history of this division.
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When the Division of Probation and Parole was created in 1967 it included adult and juvenile offenders. In 1976 Parole was abolished in the State of Maine and the only available post-release supervision was probation ordered by the Courts (that said, the State of Maine still maintains a parole supervision function for offenders sentenced to parole before 1976 and more importantly for all offenders on parole who come to Maine through the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision). In 1984 the juvenile intake function was developed and incorporated as part of the division's mission. In 1986 an Intensive Supervision statute was passed and in 1991 the Supervised Community Confinement Program was created through a legislative initiative. Both these programs were directed at providing responsible alternatives to incarceration.
In 1996 the division was reorganized and all adult services were consolidated into the newly formed Division of Adult Community Corrections headed by a newly authorized Associate Commissioner. At the same time juvenile services were similarly reorganized. Adult Community Corrections consisted of 4 regional offices, 20 sub offices and numerous reporting sites. Each regional office was administered by a Regional Correctional Administrator (RCA), and an Assistant RCA. The Assistant RCA positions were upgraded to Regional Correctional Managers in 2010. In early 2011, the division implemented a Coaching, Mentoring and Supervision model that provided more direct field supervision for the Probation Officers. Regional Managers provide direct and immediate feedback on performance, decision making and case management. This is critical to the full implementation of evidence based practices in the department. In order to maximize resources and improve continuity of practice, the division was reduced to three (3) regions each consisting of one (1) Regional Correctional Administrator, two (2) Regional Correctional Managers and approximately twenty five (25) Probation Officers. The majority of Probation Officers are assigned to a general caseload made up of offenders who have committed a wide variety of felony level offenses. A few Officers are selected to supervise a specialized caseload which consists solely of sex offenders, domestic violence offenders or severe substance abusers who are assigned to Drug court. These Probation Officers receive specialized training in their area of expertise.
The Division of Adult Community Services is dedicated to balancing the needs of public safety, victim and community restoration, offender accountability and using effective approaches to reduce re-offending and enhance effective reintegration into communities. Under community supervision, offenders receive services that include: increased personal contact with Probation Officers and dialogue that encourages and supports behavior change; monitoring of special court ordered conditions of probation through surveillance; referrals to services that are based on the assessed risk of re-offending; and treatment intervention that target specific identified needs.
PUBLICATIONS:
Division of Adult Services Policies and Procedures Manual-on location.
Division of Probation and Parole--Policies and Procedures Manual--on location.
DIVISION OF PROBATION AND PAROLE
SALARIES & WAGES 4,250,374 4,136,502 113,872
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,550,183 1,502,229 47,954
RETIREMENTS 1,019,316 991,946 27,370
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 83,521 81,093 2,428
COMPUTER SERVICES 733 733
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 480,642 480,043 305 294
RENTS 724,072 724,018 54
COMMODITIES 88,698 88,698
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 802 2 800
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 8,198,341 8,004,529 307 193,505
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Central Office: 25 TYSON DRIVE, AMHI COMPLEX, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0111
Mail Address: 111 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0111 FAX: (207) 287-4370
Established: 2001 Telephone: (207) 287-4385
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 03 Unit:615 Citation: T0034A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001214
Average Counts-All Positions: 2.000 Legislative Count: 2.00
The Office of Victim Services (M.R.S.A. 34-A Section 1214) advocates for compliance by the department, any correctional facility, any detention facility, community corrections or contract agency with all laws, administrative rules and other policies relating to the rights and dignity of victims. The Office of Victim Services provides services to victims whose offenders are in the custody of or under supervision by the Department of Corrections.
The Office of Victim Services (M.R.S.A. 34-A Section 1214) advocates for compliance by the department, any correctional facility, any detention facility, community corrections or contract agency with all laws, administrative rules and other policies relating to the rights and dignity of victims. The Office of Victim Services provides services to victims whose offenders are in the custody of or under supervision by the Department of Corrections.
The Office of Victim Services strives to ensure that victims who request notification are notified of the prisoner's release, victims receive the restitution to which they are entitled, and victims are free from harassment by offenders in the custody of or under the supervision of the department.
The Office of Victim Services provides a toll free number for victims to receive information regarding an offender's status. The Office of Victim Services encourages the participation of crime victims on the Department of Corrections Victim Advisory Group and Impact of Crime Panels. The Office of Victim Services offers assistance with victim impact statements, and promotes the inclusion of victim impact statements into decisions regarding prisoner release. The Office of Victim Services offers safety planning meetings to victims of sex offenders and other high risk offenders prior to the offender's release from incarceration.
The Office of Victim Services certifies and monitors Batterer Intervention Programs throughout the state. The Office of Victim Services provides training and technical assistance as requested throughout the state. The Office of Victim Services provides referrals to appropriate community based service providers.
After the Sentencing: A Handbook for Victims about Offenders Time in Prison
Victim Friendly Guide to Maine Court Ordered Restitution
Victim Services at the Department of Corrections (pamphlet)
Supervised Community Confinement (pamphlet)
Community Notification of Sex Offenders (pamphlet)
Daycare Notification of Juvenile Sex Offenders (pamphlet)
Sex Offender: Registration and Community Notification (pamphlet)
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OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 111,367 96,080 15,287
HEALTH BENEFITS 39,777 32,269 7,508
RETIREMENTS 19,917 17,349 2,568
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 3,306 2,984 322
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 54,565 51,489 3,076
RENTS 112 112
COMMODITIES 1,707 1,707
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 41 41
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 230,792 201,990 3,117 25,685
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Central Office: CAMP KEYES, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0033
Mail Address: 33 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0033 FAX: (207) 626-4509
Established: 1973 Telephone: (207) 430-6000
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 15 Unit:210 Citation: T0037B M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000001
Average Counts-All Positions: 175.500 Legislative Count: 174.00
Units:
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION (DEFENSE, VETS & EMERG MANA
MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
MILITARY BUREAU
BUREAU OF MAINE VETERANS' SERVICES
The Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management is responsible for all military, veterans and emergency management related operations within the State of Maine. National Guard personnel and units have recently transitioned from a strategic to an operational force mobilizing in support of Operations Iraqis and Enduring Freedom. Our Soldiers and Airmen are also readily available to respond to the Governor during emergencies or disasters in Maine. The Bureau of Veterans' Services provides numerous support services to Maine's 154,000 veterans and manages Maine's Veterans' Memorial Cemeteries. The Maine Emergency Management Association is charged with all disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and Homeland Security operations within the State of Maine.
The Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management was created by legislation in 1972 under the original name of Department of Military, Civil Defense and Veterans Services. In this legislation, the administrative offices of the Adjutant General became the Military Bureau; the former Civil Defense and Public Safety Agency became the Bureau of Civil Defense; and the former Department of Veterans Services became the Bureau of Veterans Services; with the Adjutant General designated as both Commissioner of the new department and Director of the Military Bureau.
Effective in June 1974, the 106th Legislature revised the law to direct the appointment of the Deputy Adjutant General as Director of the Military Bureau, thus freeing the Adjutant General to function solely as Commissioner of the Department. This revision also renamed the Bureau of Civil Defense as the Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness. Subsequently the Department was re-designated as the Department of Defense and Veterans Services.
During the 113th Legislature the Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness was renamed the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). At the direction of the
115th Legislature, the Bureau of Veterans Services was changed to the Division of Veterans Services. In 1995 the 117th Legislature added the requirement that the Adjutant General/Commissioner's appointment be subject to Legislative confirmation. In 1997 the 118th Legislature re-designated the department as the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, re-designated the Division of Veterans' Services as the Bureau of Maine Veterans Services and designated its leader as the Bureau Director. In October 2001, the Department was assigned responsibility for coordinating the homeland security activities of the State, to include interface in such matters with federal, county, and local government. The Commissioner was assigned the additional duty of directing these activities.
The programs of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management are outlined in the reports of its operating units.
The Adjutant General's Report is a biennial publication that highlights the significant events and accomplishments of the Department during the previous two years.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 21,759,189 2,408,243 201,586 5,452,553 13,696,807
HEALTH BENEFITS 7,920,997 950,174 61,703 1,656,759 5,252,361
RETIREMENTS 3,533,807 368,124 31,048 894,055 2,240,580
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 472,995 62,947 5,447 131,044 273,557
COMPUTER SERVICES 452,080 77,844 4,700 264,186 105,350
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 11,930,398 1,066,525 292,858 6,671,282 3,899,733
RENTS 1,082,640 35,479 2,149 368,370 676,642
COMMODITIES 3,546,583 426,176 84,919 1,761,280 1,274,208
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 19,699,897 2,112,648 1,194,010 16,393,239
PURCHASE OF LAND 1,178,122 1,178,122
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 4,737,959 4,737,959
EQUIPMENT 2,517,234 65,173 785,078 1,666,983
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 13,927,376 7,755 28,056 13,891,565
COST OF GOODS SOLD 56,628 12,689 1,121 42,818
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 92,815,905 7,520,849 1,952,469 40,364,801 42,977,786
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Central Office: CAMP KEYES, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0033
Mail Address: 33 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0033 FAX: (207) 626-4509
Established: 1973 Telephone: (207) 430-6000
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 15 Unit:210A Citation: T0037B M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000003
Average Counts-All Positions: 2.000 Legislative Count: 2.00
The Administrative Services Division provides for centralized control in planning, data processing, budgeting, accounting, purchasing authorization, auditing, personnel management, affirmative action, training, and other administrative resources necessary to the general operations of the Department's various major programs and activities.
The Administrative Services Division originated from a nucleus of the Adjutant General's Department in 1973 as a result of the reorganization and consolidation of State Agencies. Part of this action included the Bureaus of Veterans Services and Civil Defense.
Bureau/Agency Directors and Program Managers assist the Commissioner in the various daily operations of the department including the following tasks: developing biennial budget requests, annual work programs, and preparing financial and budget orders; initiating purchase requisitions/orders when appropriate; processing invoice and contract payments; participating in workers' compensation activities; billing for federal service contracts, and other funds due the State; maintaining revenue/expenditure ledgers, accounts receivable, and real property/capital equipment inventory control records; processing personnel actions, including labor related activities; maintaining Bureau/Agency personnel and time records; providing training and orientation sessions for supervisory personnel and new employees; conducting internal audit reviews and providing other administrative services as required.
Additionally, staff members offer a centrally coordinated information base to Program Managers to assist them in their daily operational decision-making process thereby enhancing management effectiveness through a much higher degree of control by those delegated that responsibility.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DMIAVNIASION (DEFENSE, VETS & EMERG
SALARIES & WAGES 148,462 148,463 -1
HEALTH BENEFITS 10,091 10,091
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 10,797 10,797
COMPUTER SERVICES 3,884 3,884
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 38,835 38,835
RENTS 15,000 15,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 227,069 227,070 -1
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Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CENTER, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 72 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-3180
Established: 1949 Telephone: (800) 452-8735
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 15 Unit:214 Citation: T0037B M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000701
Average Counts-All Positions: 28.000 Legislative Count: 28.00
The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) statutory mission is "to lessen the effects of disaster on the lives and property of the people of the State through leadership, coordination and support, in the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery." This Agency coordinates the mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery from disasters or catastrophes, such as forest fire, flood, earthquake, nuclear power accident, or hurricane. It also provides guidance and assistance to county and local governments in their efforts to provide protection to citizens and property. Since 2001, the Agency has been the focal point for the implementation of programs regarding Homeland Security, integrating these programs into its all-hazard mission. In 2005, statutory language was added to make MEMA the coordinating agency within State Government for homeland security operational preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
The Agency uses planning, training, exercising and public education to accomplish this mission. A five step planning process developed by the National Governor's Conference has been adopted: 1) hazards are identified; 2) mitigation actions are considered; 3) capabilities are identified; 4) procedures are developed to meet the threat; and 5) resources are identified to aid in preparedness, response and recovery. The Agency's commitment is to develop a comprehensive emergency management plan containing guidelines flexible enough to address the unforeseen, as well as the identified hazards. Emergency plans and all other related activities are coordinated to the maximum extent possible with other departments of the State, Federal agencies, county and local governments, as well as neighboring states and Canada.
MEMA was originally established under the Maine Civil Defense and Public Safety Act of 1949, which authorizes the Governor to establish, within the Executive Department, a Civil Defense and Public Safety Agency. A 1972 amendment, re-titled the Maine Civil Defense Act, caused the agency to be re-designated as the Bureau of Civil Defense within the Department of Military. In 1974 the Department of Military was re-designated as the Department of Defense and Veterans Services and the bureau name changed to the Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness. Public Law, Ch. 370, signed by the Governor on June 19, 1987, re-designated the Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness as the Maine Emergency Management Agency effective September 29, 1987.
The Emergency Management Assistance Compact was enacted in 1998 and provides for and facilitates the use of mutual aid between states to cope with a disaster regardless of cause. The Governor, through Executive Order, created the State Emergency Response Commission in April of 1987 to coordinate the state government's role in carrying out Maine's planning and preparedness responsibilities for hazardous materials in compliance with Title III of the Federal Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know. The Maine Emergency Management Agency carries out the planning and preparedness activities for the Commission.
The Agency coordinates state government operations with county and local governments for emergencies resulting from natural disaster, technological hazards or national security incidents. During an emergency, the Agency's effectiveness is dependent upon representatives from numerous state agencies staffing the State Emergency Operations Center. In addition, the Agency relies upon the county and local organizations throughout the state which are comprised of paid and volunteer personnel.
In one form or another, the Federal Government has been granting money to the
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states for civil emergency preparedness (emergency management) for more than 30 years. The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) has been the instrument of FEMA/State Agreement since 1998.
The Agency receives funding from FEMA for administration and administrative services. In addition, the Agency distributes EMPG funds to 16 counties to reimburse 50% of the daily operating costs of their emergency management agencies and also offers Local Capacity Grants to eligible local governments to support their emergency management programs. In addition to EMPG funding, the Agency also distributes the following grants; State Homeland Security Grants, Citizen Corps for Citizen Emergency Response Team training (CERT), Operation Stone Garden grants for border protection and Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program funds.
(Over 700 various types, all available at no cost) When You Return to a Storm Damaged Home
When the Rivers Rise: Flood Awareness for Maine Public Officials Questions and Answers on the National Flood Insurance Program Winter Storms
Handbook for Radiological Transportation
10 Independent Study Courses
Community Right-to-Know Handbook
10 Hazardous Materials "Workshops in Emergency Management"
State of Maine Local Officials Disaster Response Checklist
Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit, and Disaster Plan (separate)
Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Food & Water in an Emergency, Are you Ready?
Maine Prepares
MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
SALARIES & WAGES 1,268,717 247,218 134,968 886,531
HEALTH BENEFITS 413,928 83,952 44,545 285,431
RETIREMENTS 210,490 39,842 24,453 146,195
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 29,193 5,865 2,867 20,461
COMPUTER SERVICES 153,186 30,518 4,700 117,968
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 398,633 56,802 14,948 325,883 1,000
RENTS 180,309 1,475 178,834
COMMODITIES 112,324 9,163 6,191 96,970
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 19,588,425 2,098,404 1,096,782 16,393,239
EQUIPMENT 10,995 10,995
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 30,918 3,158 27,760
COST OF GOODS SOLD 56,628 12,689 1,121 42,818
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 22,453,746 2,584,453 1,335,208 18,533,085 1,000
Central Office: CAMP KEYES, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0033
Mail Address: 33 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0033 FAX: (207) 626-4509
Established: 1972 Telephone: (207) 430-6000
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 15 Unit:213 Citation: T0037B M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000002
Average Counts-All Positions: 114.000 Legislative Count: 114.00
The Military Bureau provides the Army and Air National Guard with units organized, equipped, and trained to function efficiently at authorized federal strength. Units muster on order of the Governor to perform disaster relief, control of civil disturbance or provide other support to civil authority as required. In the event of war or other national emergency, designated National
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Guard personnel will report for federal service on call of the President of the United States. Should the National Guard be federalized and moved out of State, other forces may be organized under the law (M.R.S.A., Title 37-B, Chapter 3), to be known as the Maine State Guard.
The Military Bureau was created in July, 1972, under State Government reorganization legislation. It previously had been the Office of the Adjutant General, established in 1921 by the Maine Constitution. In the reorganization, the Governor, as Commander in Chief of the Maine militia, appointed the Adjutant General as administrative head of the Department of Military, Civil Defense and Veterans Services and as Director of the Military Bureau. The law has been revised several times to more appropriately reflect and meet the needs and actual functions of the Department. The most recent revisions have eliminated the requirement that the Director of the Military Bureau be the Deputy Adjutant General and changed Civil Defense to the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
The Military Bureau's two components, the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard, both report to the Adjutant General. The Maine National Guard, as a professional military institution, performs a dual role. One role supports our State, and the other supports our Nation. In support of our State, the Maine National Guard provides the people of Maine with a highly skilled and disciplined military force. These soldiers and airmen, when called upon by the Governor, assist other State agencies during times of floods, hurricanes, forest fires, snow emergencies, and other civic needs. In its other role, the Maine National Guard acts as a supplement to the active military. In this capacity, units of the Maine National Guard can be called to Active Duty by the President of the United States in support of our national security.
The Maine Army National Guard's authorized strength is 2,186 soldiers. These soldiers are trained in a wide range of skills, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, maintenance, medical, heavy equipment operations, aviation, military police and combat arms.
The Directorate of Facilities Engineering under the Military Bureau is responsible for operating, constructing, maintaining, and repairing over 200
Maine Army National Guard facilities to include Armories, Field Maintenance Shops, Barracks, Dining Halls, Billets, Hangars, an Army Aviation Support Facility, Armed Forces Reserve Centers, Warehouses, Storage and Administrative buildings statewide. The Directorate is also responsible to ensure that 8
Training Centers are maintained to support troop training and to ensure all environmental impacts and safety requirements are properly managed.
The Maine Air National Guard's authorized strength is 1,129 airmen who are combat ready to serve in Federal missions of Air Refueling, Combat Communications and Engineering Installations. The 101st Air Refueling Wing is composed of 15 units including Groups, Squadrons and Flights and when called to active duty reports to the Air Mobility Command. The Wing provides world-wide air refueling in support of all major commands of the United States Air Force, United States Navy, United States Marines, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and all NATO countries. The 243rd Engineering Installation Squadron and the 265th Combat Communications Squadron train for mobility. The 243rd EIS and the 265th CBCS when called to active duty report to Air Force Space Command. Their high state of readiness enables them to deploy in support of the Department of Defense worldwide. The Air Guard deployed over 418 personnel worldwide; maintained three alert aircraft and crews 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and processed more jet fuel than any other Air Guard base in the country this past year.
Family Program Chain of Concern
Unit Newsletters
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MILITARY BUREAU TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 19,265,269 935,822 66,617 4,566,023 13,696,807
HEALTH BENEFITS 7,045,518 404,670 17,158 1,371,329 5,252,361
RETIREMENTS 3,152,713 157,679 6,595 747,859 2,240,580
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 405,844 19,125 2,580 110,582 273,557
COMPUTER SERVICES 252,111 958 145,803 105,350
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 11,108,453 634,398 257,602 6,317,720 3,898,733
RENTS 867,680 828 674 189,536 676,642
COMMODITIES 3,324,161 312,753 75,666 1,661,534 1,274,208
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 4,576,227 4,576,227
EQUIPMENT 2,234,724 567,741 1,666,983
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 13,895,944 4,379 13,891,565
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 66,128,644 2,466,233 431,271 20,254,354 42,976,786
Central Office: CAMP KEYES, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 33 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 626-4471
Established: 1947 Telephone: (207) 430-6034
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 15 Unit:215 Citation: T0037B M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000501
Average Counts-All Positions: 31.500 Legislative Count: 30.00
The Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services provides support services to Maine's
150,000 veterans and their dependents. These programs include, but are not
limited to, housing, medical and hospital care, educational aid and compensation,
vocational rehabilitation, burials and nursing homes. The seven regional offices
located throughout the State provide support to veterans statewide in addition to
supplementing the USDVA claims offices at Togus and Vet Centers at Lewiston and
Springvale. The Bureau's regional offices also provide support to bedridden
veterans. The State Claims Office, located at Togus, administers the claims
support and appeals advocate program.
The Central Office, located at Camp Keyes in Augusta, administers the Financial Aid program for needy veterans, awards educational benefits to dependents of totally disabled veterans, maintains records of military service, and provides for the burial and perpetual care of eligible veterans and their dependents at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, and issues certificates of eligibility for Veterans' Small Business Loans. The Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery System serves veterans throughout Maine with two cemeteries in Augusta and one in Caribou.
Additionally, the Director sits on the Board of Trustees for the Maine Veterans
Homes and serves as the primary public advocate for Maine veterans.
After the Civil War, service to veterans was provided through specific acts or laws. The earliest coordinated service to veterans was the Soldiers Board of
1919. Maine Veterans' Services was created by Council Order in 1945 as The Division of Veterans Affairs. The agency received authorization in 1947 and was established with a state office and seven local offices. In 1950, a claims office was established at the Veterans Administration Center at Togus. The Division was renamed the Department of Veterans Services in 1963. In the spring of 1970, the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery became operational. Under reorganization legislation of 1972, the agency was placed within the new Department of Military, Civil Defense and Veterans' Services which, in 1974, was redesignated the Department of Defense and Veterans' Services.
Major Programs: CLAIMS SERVICE. The seven regional offices represented 38,757
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clients during the past Fiscal Year. These offices also filed 2,135 claims with the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The Claims Office at Togus, acting as the veterans advocate, filed 1,149 new Powers of Attorney on the behalf of veterans or their dependents. Actions taken by Maine Veterans' Services have resulted in new awards of $48,783,064 by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Federal dollars totaling $743,795 were expended by the US Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits to Maine's veterans during the federal fiscal year 2010. Maine's population consists of 150,000 veterans. The federal dollars spent by the US Department of Veterans Affairs provided compensation and pension benefits to
25,000 veterans and medical care for 39,019 veterans. The Bureau also maintains the records of Maine veterans who were discharged from service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Approximately 507,051 such records are now on file in the main office.
VETERANS' DEPENDENTS EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS. Dependents of totally and permanently disabled veterans may be eligible for free tuition at a state supported institution. During the past year there were 642 students enrolled in the program at a value of $1,651,328.
MAINE VETERANS' MEMORIAL CEMETERY. During the year, 904 burials were made and a total of 20,018 persons have been buried in the cemetery since its inception. Three hundred and twenty nine reservations for burial were made. At the end of the year there were 5,420 reservations for future burial on file. There were 386
Certificates of Eligibility issued with a total of 12,225 certificates on file.
BUREAU OF MAINE VETERANS' SERVICES
SALARIES & WAGES 1,076,740 1,076,740
HEALTH BENEFITS 451,461 451,461
RETIREMENTS 170,604 170,604
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 27,161 27,161
COMPUTER SERVICES 42,899 42,484 415
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 384,476 336,490 20,308 27,678
RENTS 19,651 19,651
COMMODITIES 110,099 104,260 3,063 2,776
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 111,472 14,244 97,228
PURCHASE OF LAND 1,178,122 1,178,122
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 161,732 161,732
EQUIPMENT 271,515 65,173 206,342
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 514 218 296
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,006,446 2,243,095 185,990 1,577,361
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Central Office: CROSS OFFICE BLDG, 3RD FLOOR, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 59 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059 FAX: (207) 287-2861
Established: 1987 Telephone: (207) 624-9800
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 19 Unit:100 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000013053
Average Counts-All Positions: 32.000 Legislative Count: 32.00
Units:
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MAINE STATE FILM COMMISSION MAINE STATE FILM OFFICE
OFFICE OF INNOVATION
MAINE SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
COMMISSION
OFFICE OF TOURISM
MAINE TOURISM COMMISSION
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Economic & Community Development is responsible for administering Maine's programs related to business growth, community development, tourism and film promotion. These programs fall within five divisions: the Office of the Commissioner, the Office of Business Development, the Office of Tourism and Film, the Office of Community Development and the Office of Innovation. In most cases the department's programs require a significant amount of interaction with other organizations in the public and private sectors.
The Office of the Commissioner is responsible for policy development, including legislative activities and participation on numerous boards, commissions and task forces; financial management, including purchasing, contracting and human resources; facilities management; the administration of tax-based development incentives; the development and implementation of the State Economic Development Strategic Plan and several grant programs.
The department traces its roots back to the Maine Development Commission which was established in 1933. A reorganization in 1955 created the Department of Development of Industry and Commerce, and further reorganization in 1957 established the agency as the Department of Economic Development. In 1971 another reorganization reconstituted the department as the Department of Commerce and Industry, and shortly thereafter, in 1975, the department was abolished and many of its functions transferred to other agencies. As part of this process, the State Development Office was established within the Executive Department, and assumed resonsibility for Maine's general business development functions.
On October 1, 1987, the State Development Office was abolished to be replaced by the newly established Department of Economic and Community Development, which also assumed the development-related activities of the State Planning Office and the Department of Conservation. In 1995, the department transferred its Natural Areas, Growth Management, Coastal Zone Management and Code Enforcement programs to the State Planning Office and the Department of Conservation.
In 1996, the Department was reorganized for efficiency by consolidating the Energy Conservation Division within the Office of Business Development. This reorganization also shifted the department's primary accounting, personnel and information services functions to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services under a "clustering" arrangement, and established the Maine International Trade Center, which assumed the department's international commerce functions. In 1999, the Legislature established the Maine Technology Institute with the purpose of coordinating grants to businesses to commercialize new products and processes. The Directors of the Maine Technology Institute and the Maine International Trade Center are employees of the Department of Economic & Community Development. In 2004, the Energy Resource and Conservation programs were transferred to the Public Utilities Commission as a part of their energy office. DECD underwent a reorganization in 2003 when the Office of Innovation was established to support research and development throughout the State. In
2006, the Legislature created the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship in realigning the small business programs in the Office of Business Development but this office was left vacant by budget cuts in 2008.
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For more program information, see portions of this report dealing with specific divisions within the Department of Economic & Community Development or visit the department's web site at www.maine.gov/decd
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL
SALARIES & WAGES 1,820,810 1,054,640 449,996 316,174
HEALTH BENEFITS 467,490 245,688 123,235 98,567
RETIREMENTS 255,911 129,279 69,592 57,040
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 34,627 20,618 9,063 4,946
COMPUTER SERVICES 836,149 60,187 760,238 15,724
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,743,879 1,661,032 4,822,790 260,057
RENTS 105,565 13,691 91,222 652
COMMODITIES 26,059 14,499 8,757 2,803
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 53,720,241 8,128,344 1,738,553 20,984,470 22,868,874
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 47,291 13,853 33,438
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 64,058,022 11,327,978 8,087,299 21,773,871 22,868,874
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SALARIES & WAGES 426,470 422,403 4,067
HEALTH BENEFITS 74,370 72,803 1,567
RETIREMENTS 50,704 50,037 667
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 8,330 8,247 83
COMPUTER SERVICES 60 60
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 419,073 227,657 17,007 174,409
RENTS 6,039 5,037 790 212
COMMODITIES 4,109 3,803 306
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 1,526,578 1,414,974 8,330 103,274
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 6,105 555 5,550
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,521,838 2,205,021 18,658 194,885 103,274
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Central Office: 111 SEWALL STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059
Mail Address: STATE HOUSE STATION 59, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059 FAX: (207) 287-5701
Established: 1987 Telephone: (207) 624-7496
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 19 Unit:499 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000013061
Average Counts-All Positions: 7.000 Legislative Count: 7.00
The Office of Business Development's (OBD) mission is to foster business start-up, growth, expansion and retention, and to increase quality employment opportunities for Maine citizens. OBD works in partnership with the business community and a system of regional and local development agencies to provide resources, technical assistance and financial tools necessary to attract and encourage new investment, as well as create and retain quality jobs.
The Office of Business Development includes two major functional areas: business assistance and business development. These areas also include the administration of Tax Incentives Programs, Business Answers and the Regulatory Red Tape Hotline.
TAX INCENTIVES PROGRAMS:
The Tax Incentives program oversees three major tax incentives: the Pine Tree
Zone program (PTZ), which offers a variety of incentives for new or expanding
businesses to assist them in creating new, well-paying jobs; the Employment Tax
Increment Financing program (ETIF), by which employers are reimbursed a
percentage of qualified, net-new employee's state withholding taxes; and the Tax
Incremental Financing program (TIF), which is driven by municipalities choosing
to leverage new property taxes to drive economic growth, job creation and
infrastructure improvements.
SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE:
The Business Answers Program, responds to approximately 2,000 telephone and
e-mail inquiries per month regarding doing business in Maine. This includes a
One-Stop Business License Center, and the on-line Business Licensing Assistant at
www.maine.gov/businessanswers.
The Maine Small Business and Entrepreneurship Commission funds and oversees the
Maine Small Business Development Centers program.
The Maine Products Marketing Program promotes Maine made products with a variety of marketing activities that include a "Maine Made" branding program, the www.mainemade.com web site, and kiosk display opportunities.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: This office facilitates business and job growth through business attraction, expansion and retention activity. Staff provide information directly to businesses on incentives programs, technical assistance and information on labor, wages, taxes, transportation, utilities and environmental regulations. Assistance is also provided for site location; financial opportunities through federal, state and local financing programs; training opportunities through federal and state training programs; and marketing assistance by identifying specific foreign and domestic trade opportunities and reliable producers of Maine products.
1) Guide to Doing Business in Maine/Business Start-up Kit ($4.00)
2) Pocket Guide to Maine's Business Resources
3) State of Maine Business Resource Guide
4) Business Answers brochure
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OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 377,694 377,694
HEALTH BENEFITS 110,462 110,462
RETIREMENTS 59,032 59,032
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 7,239 7,239
COMPUTER SERVICES 59,325 59,325
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 646,362 646,362
RENTS 6,696 6,696
COMMODITIES 4,688 4,688
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 61,163 61,163
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,332,661 1,332,661
Central Office: 111 SEWALL STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059
Mail Address: STATE HOUSE STATION 59, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059 FAX:
Established: 1987 Telephone:
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 19 Unit:505 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000013090H
The Maine Film Commission is an eleven member advisory board appointed by the Governor, which supports and advises the Maine Film Office through legislative and community liaison activities. The Film Commission is a volunteer organization.
Central Office: , ,
Mail Address: , , FAX:
Established: 1996 Telephone:
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 19 Unit:588 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000013090I
The Maine Film Office was created by law to serve as the official liaison for the film and video production communities in the State of Maine. The Maine Film Office enhances our economy by facilitating and promoting film, television, photography and emerging media production in Maine.
The Maine Film Office is comprised of two professional staff and is part of the Department of Economic and Community Development. An eleven member commission appointed by the Governor serves an advisory capacity to the Film Office.
To accomplish its objectives, the Film Office manages a number of projects and programs. The Film Office conducts primary marketing and public relations programs that market Maine as a media production location. The Film Office provides numerous resources for production professionals including the Maine Online Production Guide, an extensive website of location photographs, production information and links to Maine based production professionals and companies. The
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Film Office administers the Maine Attraction Film Incentive Program, financial incentives designed to attract out-of-state production and help in-state production companies. The Film Office helps productions find needed locations, Maine-based production professionals, equipment and accommodations. Projects working with the Maine Film Office provide Maine with an average of at least $10 million in economic impact per year.
The Maine Film Office oversees an extensive online information service including a homepage, online production guide and locations website. The office also creates and disseminates The Maine Film News, a bimonthly e-mail news service.
Central Office: 111 SEWALL STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059
Mail Address: 59 SHS, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059 FAX: (207) 287-2861
Established: 2004 Telephone: (207) 582-4790
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 19 Unit:631 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000013105
Average Counts-All Positions: 2.000 Legislative Count: 2.00
The Office of Innovation encourages and coordinates the State's research and development activities to foster collaboration among the State's higher education and nonprofit research institutions and the business community. The office promotes, evaluates and supports research and development relevant to the State including:
o Technology transfer activities to increase the competitiveness of businesses and public institutions of higher education in the
State;
o The development of new commercial products and the fabrication of such products in the State through the Maine Technology
Institute and the Technology Centers;
o Research opportunities that create sustained, inter-institutional multidisciplinary efforts; and
o Coordinating cooperative efforts among government agencies, the private sector and universities and colleges on research
and development relevant to Maine.
The Office manages the Maine Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) (5 MRSA 13109), prepares the biennial science and technology plan (5 MRSA 13106), prepares an Innovation Index every year(5 MRSA 13106), coordinates the Technology Centers (5 MRSA 15321) and oversees the Comprehensive Research and Development Evaluation (5 MRSA 13107).
The Technology Centers are established to support the early-stage development of technology-based businesses. The goals of the Centers are to accelerate the development of these businesses through one-on-one technical assistance, peer networks, classroom or other training on subjects unique to technology commercialization and the management of high-growth enterprises, mentorship programs that link senior technology executives with entrepreneurs and other networking opportunities.
The Centers complement the State's other investments in research and development
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by providing a supportive environment for new technology-intensive businesses. The goals of the Centers include the retention of successful start-up businesses in the State, the improvement of opportunities for workers through the creation of technologically advanced jobs and the encouragement of private-sector initiatives.
The Office Director serves as the State Science Advisor, advising the Legislature, Governor and others on science and technology policy and research and development investments. The Director works with the Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board (7 MRSA 949) to coordinate the State's research and development activities and to foster collaboration among its higher education and nonprofit research institutions and members of the business community. In addition the Board will develop and implement the Science and Technology Plan.
The Maine Technology Institute (MTI), a separate nonprofit corporation, is funded through the Office of Innovation. MTI (5 MRSA 15302) stimulates and supports research and development activity leading to the commercialization of new products and services in the state's technology-intensive industrial sectors.
OFFICE OF INNOVATION TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 134,835 134,835
HEALTH BENEFITS 23,095 23,095
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 2,666 2,666
COMPUTER SERVICES 802 802
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 185,407 27,907 157,500
COMMODITIES 891 891
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 29,417,807 6,652,207 22,765,600
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 4,151 4,151
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 29,769,654 6,842,403 161,651 22,765,600
Central Office: 111 SEWALL STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059
Mail Address: 59 STATE HOUSE STATION, MAINE, ME 04333-0059 FAX: (207) 287-5701
Established: 1990 Telephone: (207) 624-9805
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 19 Unit:536 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000013032
The Maine Small Business and Entrepreneurship Commission negotiates, approves and oversees the annual contract with the US Small Business Administration's identified administrative unit, which administers the Maine Small Business Development Centers program. Additionally, the commission is responsible for the review and evaluation of State small business assistance programs, and for advising the Governor, Legislature and the Commissioner of the Department of Economic & Community Development with respect to these programs.
The commission consists of the Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development, the CEO of the Finance Authority of Maine, a designee of the administrative unit, three public members appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development, the chair of the Maine SBDC Advisory Council and the House and Senate chairs of the Joint Standing Committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over Business, Research and Economic Development matters.
The most comprehensive statewide program of small business assistance available in the State of Maine is delivered through the Maine Small Business Development
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Centers (Maine SBDC) network headquartered at the University of Southern Maine. The Maine SBDC program receives the majority of its funding through the Maine Small Business and Entrepreneurship Commission with the balance provided by the US SBA, the USM School of Business, and local hosting organizations. The Maine SBDC also generates income via registration fees for its training events.
Operating through a statewide network of certified business counselors, Maine SBDC services include one-to-one counseling, technical assistance, workshops on topics relevant to small business and business research resources.
The total Maine Small Business Development Centers' (Maine SBDC) program budget for CY2010 was $2,166,248, of which $690,478 was legislatively appropriated to the Maine Small Business and Entrepreneurship Commission program. During CY2010, the Maine Small Business Development Centers provided business counseling to
2,039 clients. In addition to its business counseling services, the Maine SBDC program conducted 127 live workshops and seminars covering a wide range of business topics to nearly 1,000 participants. Its online offerings had more than
1,800 registrants. For more information, contact the SBDC Maine Administrative
Office at (207) 780-4420.
MAINE SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMMISSION
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 690,478 690,478
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 690,478 690,478
Central Office: 111 SEWALL STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059
Mail Address: 59 SHS, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059 FAX: (207) 287-8070
Established: 2003 Telephone: (207) 624-9824
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 19 Unit:501 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 13090C
Average Counts-All Positions: 8.000 Legislative Count: 8.00
The Office of Tourism was created by law to serve as a single, official spokesperson on State tourism policy with the authority to implement marketing, management and research programs. The office's broad directive is to promote Maine as a four season destination to both consumers and the trade. The office includes the Maine Film Office which is responsible for the promotion of Maine as a location for film and video production.
To accomplish its mission, the office is authorized to: conduct research to determine market demand; implement public relations and promotional programs designed to market Maine's travel-product; print materials as needed to fulfill requests for information about Maine by consumers and the travel trade; encourage the development of travel-product facilities and attractions; operate tourist information centers; serve as a liaison between private industry groups and local, state, and federal agencies involved in tourism promotion and development; and provide basic support and discretionary grants to regional tourism agencies.
The office is supervised by the Director of Tourism, who oversees the activities of four professional and one support staff, and one staff person in the Maine Film Office. Overall supervision of the Office of Tourism is provided by the Commissioner of Economic & Community Development.
During the past year the office engaged in promotional efforts that included television, online, social, print and electronic media advertising, editorial promotion, participation in consumer travel and trade shows and presentations
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before professional, consumer and media groups, and fulfillment associated with the promotional efforts. Local outreach programs continue and include seminars, and conferences with elements of the Maine tourism industry. The office operated eight year-round State of Maine visitor information centers.
OFFICE OF TOURISM TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 449,996 449,996
HEALTH BENEFITS 123,235 123,235
RETIREMENTS 69,592 69,592
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 9,063 9,063
COMPUTER SERVICES 759,638 759,638
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,634,579 4,634,579
RENTS 90,432 90,432
COMMODITIES 8,451 8,451
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS | 1,049,303 | 1,049,303 |
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS | 8,369 | 8,369 |
TOTAL EXPENDITURES | 7,202,658 | 7,202,658 |
Central Office: 111 SEWALL STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059
Mail Address: STATE HOUSE STATION 59, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059 FAX: (207) 287-8070
Established: 1983 Telephone: (207) 624-9824
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 19 Unit:461 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000013090F
The purpose of the Maine Tourism Commission is to advise the Director of the Office of Tourism on matters relating to the marketing and management of the tourism industry. The commission also has the responsibility of recognizing and informing the Office of Tourism of immediate or long term opportunities and problems affecting this vital segment of the State's economy which warrant the Governor's attention. The commission monitors local, state, federal and international developments that affect the balanced growth and quality of this industry and its impact on life in Maine.
Commission members are appointed by the Governor for staggered four year terms. The commission consists of seventeen representatives of various segments of the tourism industry and the eight regions of Maine. Additional ex-officio members represent the Department of Transportation, the Bureau of Parks and Land, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the Department of Education, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources and the State Planning Office.
The Maine Tourism Commission has served as an advisory group to both the Department of Economic & Community Development and the Governor in the last year. In addition to its ongoing responsibility to monitor opportunities and problems relating to tourism, the commission undertook a number of specific projects to assist in promoting travel within Maine including sponsoring the Annual Governor's Conference on Tourism.
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Central Office: 111 SEWALL STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059
Mail Address: STATE HOUSE STATION 59, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0059 FAX: (207) 287-8070
Established: 1987 Telephone: (207) 624-7496
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 19 Unit:498 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000013090C
Average Counts-All Positions: 9.000 Legislative Count: 9.00
The Office of Community Development (OCD) provides financial assistance to municipalities for community revitalization, enhancing economic growth and planning. The OCD accomplishes this by providing technical assistance and grant funds (through a competitive application process) to municipalities to assist with economic development initiatives; develop, repair and establish public facilities, services and infrastructure; create and/or to rehabilitate affordable housing units and plan for future growth.
The Department of Economic and Community Development assumed responsibility for administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in October
1987, when it was transferred from the State Planning Office. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by a professional staff of six full-time employees.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program distributes funds to municipalities in three general areas; community development, economic development, and planning. The primary focus is to benefit low and moderate-income persons, but may also be used to address slums and/or blighting conditions, or for the purpose of addressing conditions having a particular urgency because of serious health/safety conditions affecting the community. CDBG funded programs include Public Infrastructure, Public Facility, Housing Assistance, Community Enterprise Program, Public Service, Downtown Revitalization, Economic Development, Urgent Need and the Community Planning Grant program. The OCD also offers technical assistance to communities that want to access the program and to provide information on other available funding resources. The state program is not available to the communities of Auburn, Bangor, Biddeford, Lewiston, Portland and all of Cumberland County except Brunswick and Frye Island. These are entitlement communities, which receive an annual allocation directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
CDBG Program materials may be obtained from the Office of Community Development or from our web site at www.meocd.org.
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 431,815 119,708 312,107
HEALTH BENEFITS 136,329 39,328 97,001
RETIREMENTS 76,583 20,210 56,373
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 7,330 2,467 4,863
COMPUTER SERVICES 16,324 600 15,724
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 167,981 68,628 13,705 85,648
RENTS 2,398 1,958 440
COMMODITIES 7,920 5,117 2,803
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 21,665,390 689,250 20,976,140
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 28,666 778 27,888
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 22,540,736 257,416 704,333 21,578,987
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Central Office: CROSS OFFICE BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023
Mail Address: 23 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023 FAX: (207) 624-6601
Established: 1931 Telephone: (207) 624-6600
Reference: Policy Area: 02 Umbrella: 05 Unit:071 Citation: T0020A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000201
Average Counts-All Positions: 194.349 Legislative Count: 164.50
Units:
LEADERSHIP TEAM MAGNET SCHOOLS
PK-20, ADULT EDUCATION AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS TEAM SCHOOL FINANCE AND OPERATIONS TEAM
SPECIAL SERVICES TEAM TEACHER RETIREMENT
LEARNING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY TEAM EDUCATION UNORGANIZED TERRITORY
To provide leadership, focus, support and information to assist Maine school systems and the greater community in achieving high performance for all students and in preparing all Maine students for college, career and citizenship.
The Maine Department of Education is dedicated to the principle that students must receive a world-class education in order to participate in the global economy and contribute to the democratic ideals of the nation, while reflecting the values of local communities. We recognize that quality education is the cornerstone that ensures all Maine students will be prepared for work, postsecondary education, citizenship and personal fulfillment. The way to accomplish these goals is through an integrated and seamless educational system from pre-school through college that ensures this outcome. This system must be founded on commonly agreed upon standards, diverse learning opportunities, comprehensive professional development, and a comprehensive assessment program that informs teaching and learning.
We continue to set high expectations for our public school system to provide all students an equitable opportunity to receive a world-class education and have established a blueprint for Maine education that will launch our students for careers, college and citizenship in the global economy.
The Department is organized in a team structure that includes the:
Leadership Team
School Finance and Operations Team
PK-Adult Education and Federal Programs Team
Learning Through Technology Team
Special Services Team
Education in the Unorganized Territories
All Department teams, and the programs, initiatives and activities they carry out, are aligned to and reflect a commitment to achieve this vision. The overall emphasis of the Department of Education is to ensure that each child in Maine has access to meeting the standards of Maine's Learning Results and the federal No Child Left Behind Act through comprehensive educational planning and leadership. The Department is authorized to supervise, guide and plan a coordinated system of public education for all Maine people; to interrelate public education to other social, economic, physical and governmental activities, programs and services; to encourage and stimulate public interest in the advancement of education; and to encourage training and development for educators in cooperation with local school officials.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 8,280,425 4,537,919 495,020 3,247,486
HEALTH BENEFITS 2,473,467 1,369,300 125,118 979,049
RETIREMENTS 1,451,705 796,097 102,580 553,028
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 148,665 81,620 8,597 58,448
COMPUTER SERVICES 5,310,812 4,333,644 179,133 798,035
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 32,805,792 22,566,376 1,300,104 8,939,312
RENTS 99,942 27,115 22,511 50,316
COMMODITIES 337,701 173,175 15,236 149,290
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 1,373,904,097 1,090,903,929 206,419 282,793,749
EQUIPMENT 297,328 158,100 139,228
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 14,115,794 6,690,744 6,706,432 718,618
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,439,225,728 1,131,638,019 9,161,150 298,426,559
Central Office: CROSS OFFICE BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023
Mail Address: 23 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023 FAX: (207) 624-6601
Established: 1996 Telephone: (207) 624-6600
Reference: Policy Area: 02 Umbrella: 05 Unit:071A Citation: T0020A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000202
Average Counts-All Positions: 12.500 Legislative Count: 12.50
This unit consists of Administrative Services which support the operations of the Department of Education in the areas of state-wide educational planning; the APA process; the Department's annual regulatory agenda; state and federal legislative activity, agency budgeting and finance, strategic planning, communications, personnel, and support for the State Board of Education. Each of the activities has broad responsibilities for both supporting the work of all other organizational units in the Department and representing the Department within these areas of responsibility.
This Unit reports directly to the Commissioner and includes administrative oversight of the Department and the implementation of Maine's Learning Results, personnel, finance and budget, state and federal legislative activities, and communications. The Unit was created through a restructuring which was approved by the Legislature in the First Regular Session of the 116th Legislature. This restructuring reduced the number of offices and divisions within the Department of Education and created organizational units which more clearly reflect the needs of the people both inside and outside of the Department who are served by these units.
This team also oversees the Maine Administrative Procedures Act including rulemaking, federal compliance matters, the Freedom of Information Act, school approval and provides technical support to the State Board of Education.
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LEADERSHIP TEAM TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 773,157 589,877 124,318 58,962
HEALTH BENEFITS 201,682 160,598 26,573 14,511
RETIREMENTS 154,966 117,730 27,200 10,036
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 11,965 8,762 1,900 1,303
COMPUTER SERVICES 7,969 1,098 6,871
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 990,763 426,562 499,166 65,035
RENTS 21,156 868 18,964 1,324
COMMODITIES 27,189 14,907 10,435 1,847
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 134,645 13,800 120,845
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 40,952 33,062 7,890
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,364,444 1,320,402 762,289 281,753
Central Office: 95 HIGH ST, LIMESTONE, ME 04750
Mail Address: 95 HIGH ST, LIMESTONE, ME 04750 FAX:
Established: 1996 Telephone: (207) 325-3303
Reference: Policy Area: 02 Umbrella: 05 Unit:071B Citation: T0020A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000202
The Board of Trustees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics operates a residential mathematics and sciences public school in Limestone with funding from the department that includes a summer program for middle school students and a school year program for high school students. Also the established plan of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics includes, but is not limited to, offering short courses, workshops, seminars, weekend instructional programs, distance learning and various other programs of short duration for teachers and students. The plan may include other innovative programs that meet the purpose of the school and assist in the professional development of the State's science and mathematics teachers.
The Maine School of Science and Mathematics is a public, chartered, residential school located in Limestone, Maine for the purpose of providing certain high-achieving high school students with a challenging educational experience. The school is a body politic and corporate and is an instrumentality and agency of the State. The Board of Trustees is the policy making authority and the governing body of the school.
Central Office: CROSS OFFICE BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023
Mail Address: 23 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023 FAX: (207) 624-6821
Established: 2008 Telephone: (207) 624-6820
Reference: Policy Area: 02 Umbrella: 05 Unit:071R Citation: M.R.S.A., Sect.:
Average Counts-All Positions: 32.000 Legislative Count: 32.00
The PK-20/Adult Education and Federal Programs Team is comprised of Regional Services, Curriculum Content Areas, Career and Technical Education, Reading First, Teacher Quality, Professional Development coordinator, Higher Education,
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state and local Assessment, Advanced Placement, Agriculture Education, related programs, and an Education Team/Policy Director. This team also administers a number of Federal programs including the Adult Basic Education Grant, Carl Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Grant, Even Start Family Literacy Program, Neglected, Delinquent and At-Risk Programs, George Briggs Grant, ESEA Schools Act, Title III - No Child Left Behind Act - Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students, Migrant Education, and Dropout Prevention. The PK-20/Adult Education and Federal Programs Team coordinates, manages, and supervises the services related to a wide array of instructional programs, activities, and requirements for all Maine learners and provides leadership to the field in its conduct of those functions. While its focus is on programs operated through Maine's public schools, its scope is pre-school through adult education. Its activities cover state, federal, private and foundation funded educational activities through the secondary level.
This team reviews and testifies on legislation regarding education and develops rules as directed by legislation; collects and analyzes student performance data and summarizes that data for public reports and policy direction; provides technical assistance and staff development to school personnel on instructional items and program operations. This team provides support services, is responsible for grant processing and approvals for vocational and adult students, enters into contractual and inter-agency agreements where appropriate for the delivery of services.
This team also oversees the disbursement of funds to schools under a separate State subsidy for instruction in ESL or Bilingual Education. The team provides assistance to local school systems and Career and Technical Education Centers administrators, teachers, staff and communities across the State to implement and integrate standards-based initiatives including Learning Results, the knowledge and skills essential to prepare students for college, careers and citizenship; comprehensive state assessment systems to measure student achievement of the Accountability Standards and Learning Results; Parameters of Essential Instruction and Graduation Requirements, Industry standards, high school redesign and support services to assure students fair and appropriate opportunities to achieve the Learning Results through multiple pathways and opportunities, and approval and support of CTE programs.
Team members play a leadership role by providing a direct link from the field to the Department and in forging and supporting a variety of regional partnerships and collaborative efforts to enhance the ability of local school systems and CTE centers to undertake results-based systemic educational improvement efforts.
The current organizational structure was established by the commissioner in 2006 and 2007 and further consolidated in 2009, due to leadership staff reductions and as part of the Department reorganization. This organization brings together all the program areas of curriculum instruction and assessment across both Pk-12 programs and career and technical programs.
The PK-20/Adult Education and Federal Programs Team was created through the restructuring of the Department approved by the 116th Legislature. Eight team members are assigned to represent and serve the nine regions that are designated by the Maine School Superintendents' Association: York, Cumberland, Western Maine, Kennebec Valley, Midcoast Maine, Penquis Valley, Washington, Hancock, and Aroostook. The PK-20/Adult Education and Federal Programs Team was organized consists of educational support service functions that formerly cut across two educational bureaus and four divisions.
A number of advisory committees and task forces are integral components of this team's management, informational, and decision making structure.
The restructuring design combines previous duties and responsibilities and assigns new tasks to provide information, professional development, technical assistance and research and development in curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the content areas of the Learning Results: special and student support services, and comprehensive school improvement and reform.
The PK-20/Adult Education and Federal Programs Team staff work at the district level, across districts in a region, across regions and statewide or a variety of purposes. Team Members work collaboratively with external organizations,
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agencies and other internal teams to assure comprehensive, integrated and coordinated services to the field. Work at the national level is done to reduce state costs by sharing costs with other states.
Staff on this team provides a wide array of services to the school systems regionally and state wide. They provide technical assistance and support to superintendents, administrators, teachers and other education staff to coordinate local and regional efforts to implement the Learning Results; identify and broker professional development opportunities matched to the needs of educators and school systems; work with regional groups and organizations to establish or enhance partnerships and collaboratives; collaborate with a variety of agencies, educational institutions, organizations, and partners; provide expertise in curriculum content areas and other special areas of expertise statewide; provide expertise in the design and implementation of the state's content standards; the design and construction of Maine's statewide assessment system; in the development of assessment systems and the approval of Career and Technical Education programs and the administration of the Carl Perkins funds, NCLB Title's II and VI, Adult Education including the GED program, Federal Adult Basic Education, and Family Literacy Programs, Alternative Education and Maine's dropout office, Applied Technology Education through centers and regions, Jobs for Maine's Graduates, Migrant Education Program, Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students, and Refugee Children Federal Impact Grant.
The PK-20/Adult Education and Federal Programs develop and implements the Maine Educational Assessment, the Maine High School Assessment, scoring guide development of the state's content standards and the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Team members also implement initiatives of the Commissioner. The team is expanded in the actual work to include all of the content specialists in both regular and CTE programs.
The Higher Education Sub-Team provides the leadership and service necessary to respond to the broad postsecondary academic, technical, and training needs of Maine citizens and provides direct services to and collaboration with Maine's 35 degree-granting institutions, 53 proprietary schools, educational constituent groups and related local, state, and national agencies to: advance higher education and lifelong learning experiences, advocate for increased quality and diverse student entry into postsecondary education.
PK-20, ADULT EDUCATION AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS TEAM
SALARIES & WAGES 1,712,041 889,549 822,492
HEALTH BENEFITS 475,264 228,389 246,875
RETIREMENTS 291,402 153,725 137,677
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 32,831 17,622 15,209
COMPUTER SERVICES 95,834 24,122 71,712
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7,258,534 3,529,777 3,728,757
RENTS 32,503 22,645 9,858
COMMODITIES 74,829 20,861 53,968
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 26,232,133 5,775,541 25,000 20,431,592
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 262,278 262,278
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 36,467,649 10,662,231 25,000 25,780,418
Central Office: CROSS OFFICE BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023
Mail Address: 23 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023 FAX: (207) 624-6791
Established: 1993 Telephone: (207) 624-6790
Reference: Policy Area: 02 Umbrella: 05 Unit:071MCitation: T0020A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000202
Average Counts-All Positions: 58.076 Legislative Count: 57.50
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This Team is comprised of five sub-teams, the School Finance & Enrollment sub-team, the Maine Educational Data System (MEDMS) sub-team, the School Nutrition sub-team, the School Facilities & Transportation sub-team and the Certification sub-team and oversight of Title V support.
The School Finance & Enrollment sub-team administers the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act and controls distribution of state subsidies for all school administrative units. Local school unit reporting of staff, student, and financial data are coordinated to provide the basis for State support of local education and accountability of the program. This sub-team also oversees the Audit section which reviews all audits of school administrative units and other entities receiving educational funds and audits all State approved school construction projects.
The Maine Educational Data System (MEDMS) sub-team provides data management support including the collection, control, processing, programming, production, and dissemination of financial and statistical data in support of most departmental programs including Teacher Certification, Nutrition, Special Education, Career and Technical Education, and Local Staff Information as well as legislative, federal reporting, local school units, and public needs. This sub-team also oversees the Department's website and web-based communications and administers the State-wide Longitudinal Systems program.
The School Facilities & Transportation sub-team administers rules and regulations for elementary and secondary school facilities construction, renovations, and maintenance and provides oversight of all school bus purchases and related pupil transportation regulations.
The Child Nutrition sub-team provides nutrition education training, and technical and financial assistance for the provision of USDA breakfast, lunch, after school snack, and fresh fruits and vegetables programs to public and private school, charitable and residential child care institutions and summer camps.
The Certification sub-team certifies, authorizes, and approves educational personnel to be employed in Maine's schools. This sub-team evaluates applications for and issues certifications and approval to school personnel; administers the criminal history background checks on educational personnel under Title 20-A, Section 6103; and administers the fee structure for all certificates, authorizations, approvals, and evaluations.
The Team functions organizationally in five sub-teams: The School Finance & Enrollment sub-team consists of eight positions (six supported by General Purpose Aid for Local Schools). The Maine Educational Data System (MEDMS) sub-team consists of 4 positions. The School Facilities & Transportation sub-team consists of 5 positions (one supported by General Purpose Aid for Local Schools and four supported by special revenue funds). The Child Nutrition sub-team consists of seven positions (five supported by federal funds). The Certification sub-team consists of nine positions (one supported by federal funds).
The School Finance & Enrollment sub-team annual production goals were met with completion of all programs. In the General Purpose Aid Support Services, the actual distribution of the 2010-2011 State school subsidies of $872.4 million was processed and analysis and information were prepared and distributed for the
2011-201 subsidy program and legislative actions. The legislative program in school financing, including the submission of actual costs and the Commissioner's funding levels for the subsequent year, was prepared in accordance with the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act, Title 20-A M.R.S.A., Chapter 606-B. This team also works with the MEDMS sub-team to provide data to meet federal reporting requirements.
The Maine Educational Data System (MEDMS) sub-team provides management support and the collection, control, processing, programming, production of educational data in order to meet State and federal reporting requirements and funding allocations. This sub-team provides for the dissemination of financial and statistical data in support of most departmental programs including Teacher Certification, Nutrition, Special Education, Career and Education, and Local
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Staff Information as well as legislative, federal reporting, local school units, and public needs. This sub-team also oversees the administration of the State-wide Longitudinal Systems program for which federal funds will establish the necessary infrastructure to track students and their progress from early childhood to post-secondary and their jobs. This new system will allow policy-makers to make informed decisions on how to successfully provide programs to Maine's students.
The Child Nutrition sub-team reimbursed $42,653,700 in Federal and State funds to schools and other food service sponsors for serving nutritious meals to school children. Meals subsidized in whole or part during the 2011 School Year included
18,260,068 school lunches, 6,953,493 school breakfasts; 446,692 after school snacks, and 152,545 half pints of milk. The Summer Food Service Program made available $1,220,798 in meal and administrative reimbursement to schools, other sponsors, and government agencies. Total meals served in the summer were
437,799. USDA commodity foods valued for all programs at $4,441,238 were allocated and distributed.
The School Facilities & Transportation sub-team approves all State funded school construction projects and school renovations projects in cooperation with the State Board of Education. The sub-team deals with school maintenance programs and leased space. This sub-team also provides leadership to the State School Bus Purchase and Replacement program and provides oversight and support to pupil transportation training/program capacity development, vehicle inspection and clean school bus emissions reduction programs.
The Certification sub-team is responsible for issuance of certificates and authorizations by evaluating transcripts, analyzing files for approved program and interstate reciprocity status or transcript analysis, writing certificates and evaluation letters, distributing renewal applications and supplemental materials, analyzing administrator portfolio material, screening all applicants for criminal or immoral conduct, holding informal and formal hearings for possible adjudicatory hearing, issuing approvals to all educational school support personnel, approving exceptionality courses and working with colleges.
Available on the World Wide Web/Internet (http://www.maine.gov/education/): Accounting Handbook and Model Chart of Accounts
Administrative Calendar
Audit Guidance
Budget Guidance
Child Nutrition Data
Educational Staff Data
Educational Directory
Elementary and Secondary Tuition Rates
Essential Programs and Service Model
Expenditure by Budget Category
High School Graduation Rates
Dropout Rates
Student Demographics
Per Pupil Operating Costs, Resident
Pupil Transportation Statistics
School Budget Information
School District Organization and Cost Sharing
Statewide Financial Data
Subsidy Allocations including subsidy printouts FY 06 to FY 10
Teacher and Administrator Certification Guidance
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SCHOOL FINANCE AND OPERATIONS TEAM
SALARIES & WAGES 2,535,634 1,576,465 311,903 647,266
HEALTH BENEFITS 788,259 509,602 78,115 200,542
RETIREMENTS 458,649 281,549 65,455 111,645
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 47,198 30,205 5,499 11,494
COMPUTER SERVICES 4,480,979 3,823,355 172,080 485,544
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,996,467 2,748,397 364,422 2,883,648
RENTS 28,227 170 1,137 26,920
COMMODITIES 46,276 27,672 4,801 13,803
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 1,009,486,721 838,418,015 162,474 170,906,232
EQUIPMENT 139,228 139,228
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 249,693 51,739 197,954
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,024,257,331 847,415,430 1,217,625 175,624,276
Central Office: CROSS OFFICE BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023
Mail Address: 23 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023 FAX: (207) 624-6651
Established: 2008 Telephone: (207) 624-6650
Reference: Policy Area: 02 Umbrella: 05 Unit:071P Citation: M.R.S.A., Sect.:
Average Counts-All Positions: 37.000 Legislative Count: 37.00
The Special Services Team provides leadership, management, coordination and supervision of multiple programs and services for a wide array of instructional programs. Activities are directed at the goal of enhancing the performance of all Maine learners in the context of state and federal requirements. While its focus is on programs in Maine's public and private schools its scope is broad and includes pre-school to adult learners. It also works with contracted educational organizations, including Institutions of Higher Education as well as with private organizations and service providers to achieve that goal.
The Team proposes, reviews and participates in the legislative process regarding education and services for children, youth and their families. It develops, promulgates and enforces regulatory requirements in alignment with State statutes, federal laws and regulations. It is responsible for extensive student and school performance data that are analyzed and reported publically in conformance with federal and state obligations.
The Team provides consultative assistance and personnel development to improve instructional practices and program management in numerous areas. They include health education, physical education, HIV prevention, Coordinated School Health, a variety of programs that focus on nutrition and physical activity, school nurse services, special education, student assistance teams, pre-K programs, gifted and talented programs, services for children who are State Wards or State Agency clients who receive special education as well as early intervention services thru Child Development Services.
Responsibility includes administration of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, part B and part C as well as the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended (AT Act). This program includes an administrative relationship with the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Fund Board.
The Team pursues competitive federal and private funding which includes the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), 21st Century Learning Centers, Integration of Mental Health in the Schools, Accessible Instructional Materials Consortium, State Special Education Development Grant as well as the Coordinated School Health Program Cooperative Agreement.
The Special Services Team was realigned in 2006-2007 and further consolidated
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taking place in 2009. Special Services Team is now organized under the following Team structure: Health, Education and Prevention; Student Assistance; 21st Century Learning Centers and the Special Education including Due Process, General Supervision System, State Ward/State Agency Client, Personnel Development/Performance Indicator Improvement. The work is informed by several advisory groups including: the Maine Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, the Assistive Technology Advisory Council, the School Health Advisory Committee, Keeping Maine's Children Connected Advisory Committee, and Child Development Services Advisory Committee, and Special Purpose Private Schools.
Special Services Team personnel provide leadership and support for an array of services to schools, locally, regionally and statewide. Support is also provided to interdepartmental activities that include: the Governor's Children's Cabinet, Memoranda of Understanding with the Departments of Health and Human Services, Corrections, Public Safety and Labor. In addition The Special Services Team coordinates internal Department support for Certification, ARRA funds initiatives, School Approval, Four-Year Old Programs, and assessment. Maine's unified Special Education regulations birth to age 20, support alignment of services birth-2 years and 3-5 years of the Child Development Services statewide service delivery and implementation of the Assistive Technology Act Program in collaboration with the University of Maine System and a network of public and private entities.
Special Services coordinates and supports licensing of programs and service providers with other state agencies to ensure appropriateness of special education costs.
Maine Special Education Unified Regulations and guidance documents state and school IDEA performance indicator data and school health manual
SPECIAL SERVICES TEAM TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 1,677,424 58,800 1,618,624
HEALTH BENEFITS 511,811 20,430 491,381
RETIREMENTS 286,924 9,925 276,999
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 30,101 1,198 28,903
COMPUTER SERVICES 229,672 150 229,522
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,276,241 221,804 1,775 2,052,662
RENTS 12,215 12,215
COMMODITIES 51,273 3,545 47,728
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 116,106,915 26,268,031 89,838,884
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 243,855 4,750 239,105
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 121,426,431 26,493,530 96,878 94,836,023
Central Office: 96 SEWALL STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0046
Mail Address: 46 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0046 FAX: (207) 512-3101
Established: 1996 Telephone: (207) 512-3100
Reference: Policy Area: 02 Umbrella: 05 Unit:071T Citation: T0020A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000202
Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-239).
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School/Work 2000-Planned Uses of Federal Support for Applied Tech Ed;
Planning Instructions for Local Applications for Assistance Under Perkins Title
II, Part C; Uniform Guidelines for Local Applications for Assistance to Eligible
Recipients; Quality Control and Accountability in Applied Tech Ed; Education for
Work: Applied Tech Ed Handbook, State of Maine; Outlook '95-Occupational
Supply/Demand Analysis Notebook for the State of Maine.
Career Opportunities 2000-State of Maine Plan for a Statewide STWO System
Gender Equity in Education and the Workplace-A Competency Profile for Achieving
Equity
Maine's Challenge: An Action Agenda for Systemic Change, 3/26/93
TEACHER RETIREMENT TOTAL FOR ALL
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 219,061,198 219,061,198
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 219,061,198 219,061,198
Central Office: CROSS OFFICE BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023
Mail Address: 23 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023 FAX:
Established: 2009 Telephone: (207) 624-6746
Reference: Policy Area: 02 Umbrella: 05 Unit:071K Citation: M.R.S.A., Sect.:
This team is charged with oversight and implementation of State-led education technology programs and library/media services. These include the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI), The Maine School and Library Network (MSLN), Federal ESEA Title II-D Enhancing Education Through Technology grants, the Maine Online Learning Program (MOLP), Library/Media center support.
The MLTI distributes equipment, services, technical support, and professional development in support of Maine statute Title 20-A, Chapter 801, section 19101 which defines the program. Management of MLTI includes procurement, contract management, and on-going support for over 72,000 wireless laptop computers, wireless network infrastructure in each 373 secondary schools, and professional development activities in support of over 11,000 secondary educators, administrators, and technology support specialists.
The MSLN provides advanced broadband Internet connectivity to virtually all K12 public and private schools in Maine through a cooperative effort of the Maine Department of Education, Maine State Library, Maine Office of Information Technology, and the University of Maine System. Together, these agencies have formed NetworkMaine which serves as the entity that procures services, manages contract relationships with telecommunications providers, and coordinates with schools and public libraries to ensure that schools and libraries have sufficient broadband Internet connectivity to support their educational and public service needs. MSLN/NetworkMaine provides oversight and management of both the Maine Telecommunications Education Access Fund (Maine statute Title 35-A, section
7104-B) and Federal E-Rate funds which together provide funding to support all network operations and management.
The team provides management and distribution of Federal funds provided through the ESEA Title II-D Enhancing Education Through Technology program. In addition, the team oversees the approval of online learning providers through the Maine Online Learning Program (Maine statute Title 20-A, Chapter 802, section 19151). The team also provides technical assistance and support to school libraries to ensure schools meet approval guidelines (Maine statue Title 20-A, Chapter 206, section 4501 and Maine statute Title 27, Chapter 1, section 39).
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The Team is comprised of 7 positions (supported by General Purpose Aid for Local
Schools).
Staff on this team provide a wide array of services and technical support to school systems, teachers, and other organizations across the state and the world. This done by staff and through contracted services managed by the staff (ie Apple, Inc., Maine Distinguished Educators, CEPARE, etc.) They provide direct technical assistance to schools in for the form of professional development for teachers, administrators, and technology support specialists as well as project management support. The team coordinates with other professional development efforts within the Department of Education as well as with other organizations in Maine such as the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, Maine Council of Social Studies Educators, Association of Computer Educators of Maine, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, the University of Maine System, and many others. The team provides school and regional in-person professional development opportunities as well as online professional development opportunities (http://www.maine121.org). In addition, the team creates professional development content for online publication
(http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/education-maine.gov).
The team also coordinates and partners with organizations from outside of Maine to provide educational content and expertise that is not otherwise available in Maine. These partnerships include Common Sense Media, the United Nations World Food Program, Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation, World Bank, Korea Education Research and Information Service, and others.
The staff manage relationships and cooperative agreements with the University of Maine System in order to provide broadband Internet connectivity to schools and libraries in Maine. These efforts also include advocacy and collaborations with Maine's Federal congressional offices, the Federal Communications Commission, and other national organizations in support of continued Federal E-Rate funding and Federal Education Technology funding.
Through the distribution of Federal ESEA Title II-D funds to local schools, the team supports the creation and evaluation of Open Education Resources (OER). OER allow teachers to leverage, modify to local need, and distribute to students free, digital content in lieu of traditional media (textbooks). The team provides support to school library/media specialists with a goal of enhancing classroom instruction through the effective use of library and media services. In addition, through the approval of online providers, the team provides support to both providers and schools with making available high quality online instruction and learning opportunities to Maine students, helping to eliminate geographic isolation and local capacity issues.
LEARNING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY TEAM
COMPUTER SERVICES 474,671 474,488 183
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,582,373 6,103,654 434,795 43,924
RENTS 2,926 517 2,409
COMMODITIES 3,349 3,333 16
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 2,882,026 1,380,685 5,145 1,496,196
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 13,307,393 6,690,510 6,616,883
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 23,252,738 14,653,187 7,059,415 1,540,136
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Central Office: CROSS OFFICE BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023
Mail Address: 23 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0023 FAX: (207) 624-6891
Established: 1993 Telephone: (207) 624-6892
Reference: Policy Area: 02 Umbrella: 05 Unit:071U Citation: T0020A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000202
Average Counts-All Positions: 54.773 Legislative Count: 25.50
The mission of Education in the Unorganized Territories is to deliver a comprehensive range of educational services to all eligible pupils aged 3 to 20 who are legal residents of the Unorganized Territory of Maine.
Title 20-A, Chapter 119 establishes the Commissioner's statutory authority to provide elementary and secondary schooling through the operation of schools in the unorganized territory or to provide resident pupils with transportation services and tuition in order to attend school in the nearest public school system. A total of 1,047 pupils reside in the unorganized territory.
Education in the Unorganized Territories consists of a Director, an Education Specialist III who serves as the Director of Special Education for the unorganized territory, a Business Manager, a Secretary Associate, and a part-time Office Assistant II. All positions except the Director of Special Education are located at the central office in Augusta.
Education in the Unorganized Territory is responsible for the operation of three elementary schools with a total enrollment of approximately 126 pupils (Connor, Edmunds, and Kingman). Employees in these schools include principals, teachers, secretaries, teacher aides, janitors and cooks. Transportation for these schools is provided through the operation of 25 buses. In addition, 860 pupils are tuitioned to local school systems, with transportation provided through the operation of 25 buses and approx. 6 contracted conveyances. Pupils who reside in more remote locations are provided educational services through a variety of alternative methods such as room and board in lieu of transportation, tutors, and home schooling.
EDUCATION UNORGANIZED TERRITORY TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 1,582,171 1,482,029 100,142
HEALTH BENEFITS 496,449 470,710 25,739
RETIREMENTS 259,764 243,093 16,671
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 26,572 25,032 1,540
COMPUTER SERVICES 21,688 10,431 11,257
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9,701,508 9,536,222 165,286
RENTS 2,915 2,915
COMMODITIES 134,786 102,857 31,929
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 460 460
EQUIPMENT 158,100 158,100
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 11,625 234 11,391
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 12,396,038 12,032,083 363,955
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Central Office: AMHI RAY BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 17 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-2814
Established: 1972 Telephone: (207) 287-2812
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 06 Unit:096 Citation: T0038 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000341
Average Counts-All Positions: 411.020 Legislative Count: 406.50
Units:
BUREAU OF AIR QUALITY OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BUREAU OF LAND AND WATER QUALITY
BUREAU OF REMEDIATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSTALLERS
The Department of Environmental Protection is charged by statute with protecting and improving the quality of our natural environment and the resources which constitute it, and with enhancing the public's opportunity to enjoy the environment by directing growth and development in a sustainable fashion. The Department, through authority vested in the Commissioner and the Board of Environmental Protection, exercises the policy powers of the State to prevent the pollution of the natural environment. It recommends to the Legislature measures for elimination of environmental pollution, administers grants, issues licenses and initiates enforcement actions. Department staff negotiate agreements with federal, state and municipal agencies, administer laws relating to the environment and educate the public and regulated community on environmental issues and obligations
The Department of Environmental Protection descends from the Sanitary Water Board, created in 1941 to study, investigate and recommend means of eliminating pollution and to prevent pollution of waters used for recreational purposes in the state. On July 1, 1972, the Department was formally created with a broad mandate of responsibilities extending well beyond recreational waters.
The Department is organized by program responsibility. Three bureaus administer programs and laws according to environmental media: Air; Land and Water; and Remediation and Waste Management. In addition, the Office of the Commissioner provides day -to -day support for the chief executive and directs intra-agency programs and initiatives. The Office of the Commissioner coordinates legislation, department-wide initiatives, enforcement, education and outreach, environmental innovation, technical assistance and policy development and implementation.
The Department of Environmental Protection's activities, goals, objectives and plans are reflected in the reports of the individual bureaus.
The Bureau of Air Quality administers state air pollution laws and the Federal Clean Air Act. The bureau conducts air monitoring and modeling, licenses air emissions, enforces license conditions and manages technical data.
The Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management is responsible for managing hazardous wastes, hazardous substances, petroleum products and biomedical waste; administering the State's solid waste facility licensing program, the asbestos and lead abatement programs, and the sludge and residuals landspreading program; responding to discharges or spills of oil products or hazardous matter; and directing the cleanup or mitigation of adverse effects associated with uncontrolled hazardous substance sites.
The Bureau of Land and Water Quality is responsible for regulating large-scale land development, reviewing activities that affect critical resources of state significance, assessing the quality of Maine's waterways, licensing waste water discharges and reporting water body uses and recommended classifications to the Legislature.
(See Bureau entries for details)
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Licenses: Air Emission, Oil Terminal Facility, Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility
& Storage Facility, Hazardous Waste Transporter, Vessels at Anchorage, Waste Oil
Storage Facility, Waste Oil Dealer & Transporter, Hazardous Waste Disposal
Facility, Septage Sites, Solid Waste Facility, Maine Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System, Waste Water & Experimental Discharge, and Stormwater.
Permits: Log Storage, Mining Rehabilitation of Land, Site Location of
Development, Small Hydro, Sludge Utilization, and Natural Resources Protection.
Certifications: Underground Oil & Hazardous Substance Storage Tank Installer,
Asbestos Abatement Contractor, Design Consultant & Worker, Asbestos Evaluation
Specialist & Project Supervisor, Water Quality, Waste Water Treatment Facility
Operator, Servicing & Repairing Sanitary Waste Treatment Facilities, FAME, Water
Pollution Control Facilities, Tax Exemption for Pollution Control Facilities
(see www.Maine.gov/DEP for details)
DEP Issue Profiles: short documents on a variety of laws, programs and
environmental issues.
DEP Fact Sheets and DEP Information Sheets: periodic publications, on timely
topics of relatively narrow focus.
Study reports as directed by the Legislature.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL
SALARIES & WAGES 19,583,774 2,971,366 11,783,955 4,828,453
HEALTH BENEFITS 6,349,305 1,012,169 3,750,301 1,586,835
RETIREMENTS 3,492,340 519,416 2,138,422 834,502
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 382,802 53,552 235,530 93,720
COMPUTER SERVICES 1,053,239 369,442 592,219 922 90,656
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 13,612,932 559,549 10,444,644 17,643 2,479,812 111,284
RENTS 1,401,818 91,947 1,218,276 86,963 4,632
COMMODITIES 586,309 73,744 406,169 5,341 101,036 19
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 12,597,260 81,870 3,418,238 8,613 2,571,500 6,517,039
EQUIPMENT 172,545 159,113 13,215 217
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 1,167,813 903,578 710 263,525
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 60,400,137 5,733,055 35,050,445 33,229 12,950,217 6,633,191
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SALARIES & WAGES 6,555,497 3,173,384 3,382,113
HEALTH BENEFITS 2,185,346 1,080,566 1,104,780
RETIREMENTS 1,138,921 557,516 581,405
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 122,239 60,352 61,887
COMPUTER SERVICES 113,060 22,932 90,128
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,918,604 1,235,989 682,615
RENTS 283,247 206,027 77,220
COMMODITIES 117,457 31,433 86,024
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 4,037,559 2,870,827 1,166,732
EQUIPMENT 111,540 111,540
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 369,549 189,262 180,287
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 16,953,019 9,539,828 7,413,191
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Central Office: AMHI TYSON BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 17 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-7641
Established: 1972 Telephone: (207) 287-6104
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 06 Unit:096A Citation: T0038 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000581
Average Counts-All Positions: 19.000 Legislative Count: 19.00
The Bureau of Air Quality implements state air pollution laws and the federal
Clean Air Act.
There are three divisions in this bureau; the Division of Field Services, the
Division of Licensing and Enforcement, and the Division of Program Planning.
The Field Services Division is responsible for all ambient air monitoring activities in the state and for all field compliance activities associated with air emission sources. The Monitoring Section maintains the State's ambient monitoring networks, provides technical assistance to tribal monitoring programs, and assists with reports on air quality in the state. This section operates and maintains 30 monitoring sites, 26 of which require at least weekly visits. The Laboratory and Quality Assurance Section is responsible for providing analytical and QA support for all the various ambient air monitoring programs operated by the Monitoring Section. This section analyzes air toxics and ozone precursor samples for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), analyzes particulate matter samples for trace metals, certifies calibration standards, maintains and updates its Quality Assurance Project Plans, and during Fiscal Year 2011 conducted 161 performance audits of DEP and tribal monitors that collect air quality data statewide. The Compliance Section inspects air emission sources to determine their compliance status. In Fiscal Year 2011, the Compliance Section conducted or reviewed 620 compliance actions at 186 facilities. This Section also inspected approximately 36 gas stations.
The Licensing and Enforcement Division has three sections. The Licensing Section issues new, renewal, and amended air emission licenses within the state and federal licensing programs: in Fiscal Year 2011, the section processed 196 new licenses, renewals and/or transfers. The Meteorology Section is responsible for conducting air dispersion modeling analyses to demonstrate compliance with ambient air quality standards, issuing daily state-wide ozone and particle pollution forecasts and performing technical analyses. During this same time period, the Enforcement Section issued 12 notices of violations and resolved 10
Consent Agreements. The Enforcement Section also administers the Bureau's emission testing and monitoring program and, during Fiscal Year 2011, it observed or coordinated the observation of 82 emission tests and 42 relative accuracy audits of emission monitors.
The Program Planning Division develops and implements regulatory and public education strategies to reduce pollution from industrial, mobile, and area sources. The Division's ongoing responsibilities include policy and program development and implementation through rulemaking, legislation, and voluntary mechanisms for attainment and maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards; the Maine Air Toxics Initiative; statewide air emissions inventories; and evaluation of emerging national and regional air quality issues. The Division performed 86 inspections implementing the low emission vehicle program, observed 2,086 trucks under the statewide heavy-duty diesel-testing program, and performed 191 inspections for Cumberland County's enhanced motor vehicle inspection program. In FY 2011, this Division's focus was primarily on: the regulation of surface coating facilities and gasoline dispensing facilities, including the removal of Stage 2 controls; updating source surveillance requirements; incorporation of the federal Tailoring Rule; development of Maine's Regional Haze Implementation Plan; implementation of the Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) program; and roll-out of a web-based emissions inventory reporting tool ("MAIRIS").
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(Representative Sample)
Bureau of Air Quality Annual Report
Issue Profile and Fact Sheets on a variety of air issues
OFC Compliance Informational Resource Guide
State II Gasoline Vapor Recovery
Open Burning Guidelines
Global Energy Game
Climate Change Action Plan Brochure
Changing Earth Times (Mercury, Acid Rain)
Onboard Diagnostic Brochure
Drivers Guide to Env-Components of Maine's Safety Inspection Program
Maine's Bad Air Days Brochure
Air Quality Issues Brochure
Diesel Exhaust in NE
Truck Engine Idling
Drive Green, Save Money
Maine Green Schools
Burn Wood Efficiently
Env Resource Guide Air Quality (Curricula-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Low Emission Vehicle Program
Assessment of Forest Sensitivity To Nitrogen and Sulfur Deposition In Maine
BUREAU OF AIR QUALITY TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 803,233 675,808 127,425
HEALTH BENEFITS 258,446 229,074 29,372
RETIREMENTS 145,147 123,564 21,583
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 12,750 10,188 2,562
COMPUTER SERVICES 4,935 4,013 922
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 205,918 26,250 17,643 162,025
RENTS 2,458 2,458
COMMODITIES 42,106 27,162 5,341 9,603
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 1,074,795 8,613 1,066,182
EQUIPMENT 13,432 13,215 217
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 7,350 710 6,640
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,570,570 1,098,517 33,229 1,438,607 217
Central Office: AMHI RAY BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 17 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-2814
Established: 2004 Telephone: (207) 287-2812
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 06 Unit:096F Citation: T0038 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000341
Average Counts-All Positions: 30.000 Legislative Count: 30.00
The Office of the Commissioner provides coordination of management and planning efforts across the Department, develops and staffs intra-agency initiatives and provides overall strategic direction for the Department.
The Office of the Commissioner consists of the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Office of Policy Services, Office of Innovation and Assistance and Office of Education and Outreach.
The Office of Policy Services oversees rule making and agency licensing and enforcement activities, coordinates strategic planning and quality assurance and
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control, and provides support services to the Department. The Office also serves as primary liaison with the Office of Attorney General.
The Office of Innovation and Assistance reviews departmental initiatives and makes recommendations to the commissioner on how to integrate pollution prevention and technical assistance into programs. The Office administers the Toxic Use Reduction (TUR) Law, the Small Business Technical Assistance Program (SBTAP), and the state's Environmental Leader programs.
The Office of Education and Outreach develops and coordinates departmental communications and legislative initiatives. Staff provides the central point of contact for the media, state and federal agencies, the Legislature and the general public. The Office is responsible for delivery of proactive, integrated and professional quality educational initiatives and for execution of the agency's annual legislative agenda.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 1,451,704 1,451,704
HEALTH BENEFITS 405,223 405,223
RETIREMENTS 246,870 246,870
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 37,491 37,491
COMPUTER SERVICES 860,692 360,824 499,868
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,714,275 122,707 1,591,568
RENTS 117,641 117,641
COMMODITIES 51,974 51,974
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 130,838 130,838
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,016,708 483,531 4,533,177
Central Office: AMHI RAY BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 17 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-2814
Established: 1972 Telephone: (207) 287-2811
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 06 Unit:101 Citation: T0038 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000341C
Average Counts-All Positions: 2.000 Legislative Count: 2.00
The Board of Environmental Protection exists to provide informed, independent and timely decisions on the interpretation, administration and enforcement of the laws relating to environmental protection and to provide for credible, fair and responsible public participation in Department decisions. The Board fulfills its purpose through major substantive rulemaking, decisions on selected permit applications, decisions on appeals of the Commissioner's licensing and enforcement actions, and recommending changes in the law to the Legislature.
The Board of Environmental Protection consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resource matters and confirmation by the Legislature. Members are selected to represent a broad range of professional backgrounds and experiences. At least three members must have technical or scientific backgrounds in environmental issues and no more than four members may reside in the same Congressional District. Members serve four-year terms, and a member may not serve more than two consecutive four-year terms. The Governor appoints one member to serve as chair. The Board has a staff of two: an Executive Analyst and an Administrative Assistant who serves as the Clerk.
Members receive $55 per day for each meeting or hearing attended and
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reimbursement for travel expenses incurred while attending meetings, public hearings or participating in other official Board business.
Regular meetings are held twice monthly in Augusta; additional meeting and hearing times and places are scheduled by the Board as needed to address pending matters. Four members of the Board constitute a quorum for the purposes of opening a meeting and for a vote of the Board.
The Board holds regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month to consider appeals of Commissioner licensing or enforcement actions; petitions to modify a license; and special licensing matters that require Board approval. All Board meetings are open to the public. In addition, the Board holds public hearings on major substantive rules, applications of statewide significance, and contested enforcement orders. Board members receive material on all pending matters in advance of meetings. The Board's agenda and the documents presented for Board consideration are available on-line for public review prior to each Board meeting. [http://www.maine.gov/dep/bep/index.htm]
The majority of license applications are processed at the Department staff level and decided by the Commissioner; however, state law provides that certain license applications will be decided by the Board including applications for projects of statewide significance.
Fact Sheets and Information Sheets providing guidance on public participation in Board proceedings and periodic reports to the Legislature are available on-line at [http://www.maine.gov/dep/bep/index.htm].
BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SALARIES & WAGES 121,172 121,172
HEALTH BENEFITS 27,605 27,605
RETIREMENTS 24,449 24,449
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 1,398 1,398
COMPUTER SERVICES 365 365
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 38,893 38,893
RENTS 8,195 8,195
COMMODITIES 2,532 2,532
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 1,743 1,743
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 226,352 226,352
Central Office: AMHI RAY BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 17 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-7191
Established: 1994 Telephone: (207) 446-1611
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 06 Unit:096B Citation: T0038 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001301
Average Counts-All Positions: 65.308 Legislative Count: 65.00
The Bureau of Land and Water Quality is responsible for administering environmental laws designed to protect and improve the quality of Maine's surface and ground water and for reviewing land development projects that may have an adverse impact on the natural environment and resources of the state.
The state laws administered by the Bureau include: Site Location of Development
Act; Natural Resources Protection Act; Mandatory Shoreland Zoning Act
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(administered jointly with the Land Use Regulation Commission); Maine Waterway Development and Conservation Act; Stormwater Management Law; Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law; Performance Standards for Excavations for Borrow, Clay, Topsoil, or Silt; Performance Standards for Quarries; and state water quality laws as well as the delegated federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program that includes the Phase I and Phase II stormwater programs.
The Bureau receives federal funding under the Federal Clean Water Act and Coastal Zone Management Act in return for state-level administration of those core laws. The Bureau is also responsible for the completion of Federal Consistency reviews in conjunction with the Coastal Program at the State Planning Office.
There are four divisions in this bureau: the Division of Land Resource Regulation, the Division of Water Quality Management, the Division of Environmental Assessment, and the Division of Watershed Management.
The Land Resource Regulation Division reviews applications under the Site Location of Development Act, the Natural Resources Protection Act, and the Stormwater Management Law. The Division also oversees the regulation of borrow pits, quarries, and the implementation of the Shoreland Zoning Act. Division Field Services staff are responsible for licensing, complaint resolution, compliance inspections, education and outreach and enforcement actions.
The Water Quality Management Division regulates the discharge of pollutants to surface or ground waters of the State as authorized under the Protection and Improvement of Waters Law and the Federal Clean Water Act. Its activities include licensing, certification, compliance and enforcement. The Division also issues licenses and water quality certifications to hydropower facilities and oversees the operation of all wastewater treatment facilities, certifies wastewater treatment operators and provides technical assistance. Other activities include overseeing pollution prevention and innovative technologies.
In addition, the Water Quality Management Division administers funding programs for the planning, design and construction of wastewater treatment facilities. These include the State Revolving Fund (SRF) which funds rehabilitation and upgrade projects to maintain Maine's existing inventory of municipal wastewater treatment and collection facilities. They also include the Small Communities Grant program, which focuses on remediating failing septic systems throughout the state, and the Overboard Discharge Removal Program, which provides grants for the removal of certain systems as obligated under current law.
The Division of Environmental Assessment is responsible for monitoring and assessing ground/surface water quality to provide the scientific foundation for the land and water regulatory programs as well as for developing environmental indicators to evaluate program effectiveness. The Division oversees the Surface Water Ambient Toxics Monitoring Program, the Dioxin Monitoring Program, the Lakes Program, and the Invasive Aquatic Species Program, and does quality assurance and control of the Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program. Services include biological, toxicological and water quality computer modeling of wastewater impacts, complete ambient monitoring and investigative capabilities.
The Division of Watershed Management coordinates regulatory/nonregulatory approaches that are tailored to problems in specific watersheds and administers the Nonpoint Source Program under section 319 and section 604b of the Federal Clean Water Act. The Division undertakes education and outreach and public awareness campaigns to carry out its mission.
Waste Discharge Licenses; EPA NPDES permits; Certificates of Tax Exemptions; Site Location of Development Orders; Natural Resources Protection Act permits; Stormwater Management Law permits; Borrow, Clay, Topsoil, Silt and Quarry
notices; 401 Water Quality Certificates; Coastal Zone Management Consistency Determinations; Hydropower Permits; Shoreland Zoning Municipal Ordinance Approvals; IRS Certifications for five year amortization and for tax exempt bonding.
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(Representative list. More at www.maine.gov/dep/blwq/lwpub) Gravel Road Maintenance Manual (2010)
Maine Erosion and Sedimentation Control BMPs (2003) The Buffer Handbook (1998)
Maine Shoreland Zoning - A Handbook for Shoreland Owners (1999) Maine Stormwater BMP Manual (being revised in 2010)
Small Community Grant Program - Municipal Handbook (Revised 2004)
A Homeowner's Guide to Environmental Laws Affecting Shorefront Property (Revised
2003)
A Citizen's Guide to Lake Watershed Surveys (Revised 1998)
Safe Home Program - How Much Do You Know About Your Drinking Water?
Nonpoint Source Times (Newsletter)
Operations & Maintenance Newsletter
2010 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report
A Field Guide to Laws Pertaining to Timber Harvesting in Organized Areas of Maine
(Revised 2003)
BUREAU OF LAND AND WATER QUALITY
SALARIES & WAGES 3,022,907 2,115,149 617,161 290,597
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,013,095 712,771 190,824 109,500
RETIREMENTS 516,391 365,440 101,101 49,850
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 56,302 39,694 10,773 5,835
COMPUTER SERVICES 4,963 4,578 385
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 552,480 360,411 162,224 29,845
RENTS 90,836 86,574 4,262
COMMODITIES 51,702 42,069 9,613 20
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 6,333,843 81,870 360,887 338,587 5,552,499
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 47,017 32,583 14,434
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 11,689,536 3,808,556 1,489,813 838,668 5,552,499
Central Office: AMHI RAY BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 17 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-7826
Established: 1980 Telephone: (207) 287-7890
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 06 Unit:096D Citation: T0038 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000541
Average Counts-All Positions: 148.924 Legislative Count: 148.00
The Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management administers Maine's oil, hazardous material and solid waste management programs, including: emergency response for oil and hazardous materials spills; regulation of aboveground and underground oil storage facilities; certification of underground oil storage facility installers and inspectors; processing of third party damage claims arising from oil contamination; development of natural resource damage assessment claims resulting from oil and hazardous substances; licensing of waste facilities, waste transporters, oil terminals, and spreading sites for septage, sludge and other residuals; oversight of asbestos and lead management and disposal; investigation and cleanup of uncontrolled hazardous substances sites; coordination with EPA on investigation and clean-up of Superfund sites; implementation of the Brownfields and Voluntary Response Action Programs; and administration of mercury reduction and end of life product stewardship programs. The bureau also manages the Maine Coastal and Inland Surface Oil Clean-Up Fund, the Ground Water Oil Clean-Up Fund, the Hazardous Waste Fund, the Uncontrolled Sites Fund, and the Solid Waste Fund, as well as bond accounts for uncontrolled sites and landfill closure.
The bureau provides staff support to the Oil Spill Advisory Committee and the
Board of Underground Storage Tank Installers.
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The bureau consists of the Divisions of Remediation, Response Services, Technical Services, Oil and Hazardous Waste Facilities Regulation, and Solid Waste Management, as well as the Program Services unit. The bureau has staff in Department offices in Augusta, Bangor, Portland and Presque Isle.
The Division of Remediation investigates and mitigates risks posed by uncontrolled hazardous substance sites. The Division coordinates with EPA on the investigation and clean-up of federal Superfund sites and formerly used defense sites in Maine. This division is also responsible for reimbursing municipalities for the state share of closure costs at former solid waste landfills, and investigating & mitigating the risks posed by these closed landfills to adjacent landowners. The Division oversees private investigation and remediation under the Voluntary Response Action Program, and facilitates such action by administering the Brownfields Grant program. Finally, the Division coordinates with other Divisions on the remediation of oil contamination sites including the development of replacement drinking water supplies.
The Division of Response Services is the lead entity for response to oil spills in Maine, and is the co-lead, along with the appropriate public safety agency, for the assessment and remediation of hazardous materials releases in Maine. This division responds to reports of spills and threatened releases of petroleum products and hazardous materials, responds to reports of incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, coordinates emergency clean up, and provides training to local fire departments and to the state's hazardous materials teams.
The Division of Technical Services provides technical support to the Bureau's other divisions and programs in the areas of engineering, geology and chemistry. The division plans and implements the cleanup of long term petroleum remediation sites, provides technical assistance to the business community and the general public, and operates a program to replace home heating oil tanks that are at high risk of leaking.
The Division of Oil and Hazardous Waste Facilities Regulation oversees oil terminals, waste oil and hazardous waste facility licensing, and registration of biomedical waste facilities. In addition, the division conducts inspections and investigations, issues compliance determinations and requests for corrective action, provides technical assistance and educational training, processes damage claims arising from oil contamination, reviews requests by eligible applicants for reimbursement of oil spill clean-up costs, and oversees corrective actions, natural resource damage assessment and restoration planning activities, and site clean-ups.
The Division of Solid Waste Management is responsible for licensing, enforcement, education, outreach, and technical assistance activities related to landfills, waste-to-energy incinerators, transfer and storage sites, processing facilities, septage management, composting, agronomic use of sludge and residuals, other beneficial use of solid waste, and waste transportation. The division administers the asbestos and lead abatement programs, including certification of asbestos and lead abatement workers, and the tire stockpile abatement program. The division also administers various product stewardship and extended producer responsibility programs, including those related to electronic waste, cell phones, and mercury containing products such as thermostats, switches and lamps.
Program Services staff track and recover department expenditures incurred during the clean-up of oil and hazardous materials spills; manage bureau data operations; maintain bureau files and coordinate public access to those files.
Oil Terminal Facility Licenses; Hazardous Waste Facility Licenses; Waste Transporter Licenses; Registration of Used Oil Collection Centers; Waste Oil Facility Licenses; Biomedical Facility Licenses; Registration of Underground Oil and Hazardous Substance Storage Tanks; Certification of Underground Storage Tank Operators; Solid Waste Facility Licenses; Septage Spreading Site Licenses; Licenses for Land Application of Sludge and Other Residuals; Beneficial Use Licenses, Asbestos Abatement Certification; and Lead Abatement Certification.
Numerous publications are available to assist the general public and regulated
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community in understanding and achieving compliance with the requirements of the programs administered by the Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management. These publications are available on the Internet at http://www.maine.gov/dep/rwm/publications/index.htm.
BUREAU OF REMEDIATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
SALARIES & WAGES 7,629,261 180,410 6,420,533 1,028,318
HEALTH BENEFITS 2,459,589 70,324 2,046,083 343,182
RETIREMENTS 1,420,564 30,413 1,208,487 181,664
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 152,623 3,671 125,516 23,436
COMPUTER SERVICES 69,223 26 68,669 528
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9,182,761 50,181 7,415,969 1,605,327 111,284
RENTS 899,440 2,915 882,151 9,742 4,632
COMMODITIES 320,539 4,513 310,618 5,389 19
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 1,151,063 186,524 964,539
EQUIPMENT 47,573 47,573
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 611,317 549,152 62,165
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 23,943,953 342,453 19,261,275 3,259,751 1,080,474
Central Office: AMHI RAY BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 17 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-2651
Established: 1985 Telephone: (207) 287-2651
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 06 Unit:481 Citation: T0032 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000010003
The Board of Underground Storage Tank Installers was established to safeguard public health, safety and welfare by assuring the availability of high quality underground storage tank installations and inspections to persons in need of these services. See 32 MRSA 10001, et seq.
The Board consists of seven members appointed by the governor: one from the DEP; one from the Maine Energy Marketers' Association; one underground oil storage tank installer; one from the Maine Chamber of Commerce and Industry or an underground tank inspector or installer; one from the Fire Chiefs Association; and two public members. The DEP provides staff support to the Board. Current members are:
William Carver (certified installer, chair); Thomas Doe (Maine Fire Chiefs Association); Elwin Scott, (Maine Oil Dealers Association); George Seel (DEP);
Alison Smith (public member);
Aaron Thorndike (certified installer); and
Vacant (public member)
The Board offers initial and final examinations for underground oil tank installers and underground tank inspectors. A total of 464 certificates for underground oil storage tank installers or inspectors and 122 apprentices have been granted since the inception of the program. There are currently 82 certified underground oil tank installers and 60 inspectors in Maine.
The Board is also involved in continuing education for installers. In the past fiscal year, the Board sponsored a continuing education workshop totaling four available credit hours. The Board also approved four other programs offered by others that totaled 12 available credit hours.
A third responsibility of the Board is the investigation of complaints. No
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Underground Oil Storage Tank Installer Certificate
Underground Oil Storage Tank Inspector Certificate
Study Guides for various examinations, including the Initial Oil Tank Installer
Exam and the Final Installer Exam, and the Inspector Exam; Summary and
Assessments of Maine's Underground Storage Tank Installer Certification Program -
1989; Annual Reports to the Commissioner of Environmental Protection; and "Tanks
in Maine", a semi-annual newsletter available free to certified installers and
inspectors.
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Central Office: STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 1 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0001 FAX: (207) 287-1034
Established: 1920 Telephone: (207) 287-3531
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 07 Unit:102 Citation: T0002 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000001
Average Counts-All Positions: 85.815 Legislative Count: 84.50
Units:
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY
GOVERNOR'S BOARD ON EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY GOVERNOR'S SELECT COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS
LAND FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOARD
MAINE LAND AND WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL STATE PLANNING OFFICE
(OFFICE OF) PUBLIC ADVOCATE
The Governor serves to direct the affairs of the State according to law; to take care that the laws be faithfully executed; to give the Legislature information regarding the condition of the State and recommend measures for their consideration; to submit to the Legislature a biennial budget for the operation of State government; to act as Commander-in-Chief of the military forces of the State; to nominate and appoint all judicial, civil and military officers of the State except as otherwise provided by law; to require information from any officer in the Executive Branch upon any subject relating to the respective duties; to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons and remit, after conviction, forfeitures and penalties; and to accept for the State any and all gifts, bequests, grants or conveyances to the State of Maine.
In addition to providing for its own staff support, the (Office of ) Governor serves to coordinate and develop the several planning responsibilities of State government; to improve the relationship between the State government and its employees; and to operate, maintain and display to the public the Blaine House, as the official residence of the Governor. Some programs are so closely allied to the (Office of) Governor as to be in reality a part of it. A brief description of each follows.
Governor's Office. The administrative office of the Governor serves to provide staff support to the Governor as he carries out the responsibilities of the Chief Executive of the State of Maine. This support includes functions of correspondence, policy development, legislative relations, national and regional Governors' associations and scheduling preparation of reports and addresses, public information, executive appointments, case work, and managing the operating budget of the Governor.
The Governor's Office of Health Policy and Finance serves as a clearinghouse to assure consistent health policy and finance for Maine. It is responsible for the effective implementation of the Dirigo Health Reform Act. Specifically, the office must produce the State Health Plan and assure its implementation. Additionally, the office is responsible for leading Maine's efforts to reduce prescription drug costs for Maine citizens.
Blaine House. The Blaine House, a National Historic Landmark, is the official residence of the Governor of the State of Maine. The Blaine House staff provides services for the Governor, the Governor's family and guests; to maintain House offices for the Governor; to display the mansion during public visiting hours; and to assist at official receptions and other gatherings at the Blaine House. The Governor is responsible for the operation of the building and general maintenance of its interior. The Bureau of General Services maintains the grounds, service buildings and exterior of the mansion, and is authorized to approve and execute any remodeling of the interior.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 4,568,226 2,408,508 1,131,473 1,028,245
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,165,394 534,141 347,007 284,246
RETIREMENTS 744,954 363,070 227,153 154,731
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 87,836 44,670 19,109 24,057
COMPUTER SERVICES 210,513 153,874 40,920 15,719
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,166,888 480,801 632,083 4,054,004
RENTS 111,692 25,896 77,406 8,390
COMMODITIES 126,889 86,876 26,253 13,760
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 15,860,017 325,056 619,120 14,915,841
PURCHASE OF LAND 6,912,755 137,445 6,775,310
EQUIPMENT 9,846 9,846
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 219,709 79,884 139,825
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 35,184,719 4,422,892 3,337,853 20,648,664 6,775,310
(OFFICE OF) GOVERNOR TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 1,770,146 1,583,897 186,249
HEALTH BENEFITS 362,392 323,591 38,801
RETIREMENTS 246,296 214,396 31,900
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 35,265 31,268 3,997
COMPUTER SERVICES 64,000 56,881 7,119
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,650,144 296,592 3,353,552
RENTS 22,545 22,345 200
COMMODITIES 57,752 57,281 471
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 220,277 167,889 52,388
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 20,089 20,089
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 6,448,906 2,754,140 3,694,766
Central Office: 184 STATE STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 38 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0038 FAX:
Established: 2008 Telephone:
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 07 Unit:647 Citation: T0002 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000009
The Governor's Office of Energy Independence and Security (OEIS) was created to facilitate and be a leader in the development of new energy policy initiatives focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy while promoting economic development and protecting the environment.
The office is established in the Executive Department and is directly responsible to the Governor.
By January 15th of each year, the director prepares and submits to the Governor and to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters the following reports:
OEIS Annual Report
Assessment and realization of state energy wind power goals and tangible
benefits.
Progress report on the State's Comprehensive Energy Plan.
Every two years the Office is responsible for submitting an updated State
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CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 19,646 19,646
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 13,373,758 13,373,758
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 13,393,404 13,393,404
Central Office: 1 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 1 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX:
Established: 1987 Telephone: (207) 287-3531
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 07 Unit:102J Citation: GFY95 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000008
As established by Executive Order 8 FY94/95 on January 27, 1995, the Governor's Board on Executive Clemency is charged with the responsibility of investigating, evaluating and providing advice to the Governor on all applications for gubernatorial clemency. The board meets at the call of the Chairman no less than once every three months.
The Governor's Board on Executive Clemency consists of three members who have demonstrated humanitarian concern as well as a thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system and who have demonstrated such qualities in their private and professional lives which assist them in evaluating the rehabilitation of persons convicted under our criminal justice laws.
The members of the board are appointed by the Governor to serve at the Governor's pleasure, and serve without compensation.
The Governor's Board on Executive Clemency reviews requests for pardons and commutations in order to determine a petitioner's eligibility for a hearing. After each hearing, the Board makes recommendations on each petition to the Governor.
Information on Executive Clemency and petition forms are available from the Pardon Clerk, Office of the Secretary of State, State House Station #101, Augusta, Maine 04333.
Central Office: STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 1 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX:
Established: 1988 Telephone: (207) 287-3531
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 07 Unit:102P Citation: GFY88 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000004
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As established by Executive Order 9 FY94/95 on February 10, 1995, the Governor's Select Committee on Judicial Appointments is charged with the responsibility of reviewing, evaluating and providing advice to the Governor on all applicants for judicial appointments. The Committee meets at the call of the Chair.
The Committee consists of five or more members who represent various interests in Maine's legal community. The members are appointed by the Governor and serve at the Governor's pleasure.
Central Office: STATE PLANNING OFFICE, ,
Mail Address: 38 SHS, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX:
Established: 1987 Telephone: (207) 624-6202
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 07 Unit:113 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000006202
Average Counts-All Positions: 1.000 Legislative Count: 1.00
The Land for Maine's Future program functions as the primary vehicle for funding public land acquisition in Maine. Originally established in November 1987 by referendum, when voters overwhelmingly approved a $35 million bond, the program administers funds to acquire land and interest in land for conservation, water access, outdoor recreation, fish and wildlife habitat protection, farmland preservation, archaeological sites, and access to working waterfronts.
Its legislative mandate is to acquire lands of state, regional, or local significance that "make a substantial and lasting contribution towards assuring all of Maine citizens, present and future, the traditional Maine heritage of public access to Maine's land and water resources or continued quality and availability of natural resources important to the interests and continued heritage of Maine people."
In 1998, based on the recommendations of the Land Acquisition Priorities Advisory Committee, the Legislature set aside funds for farmland protection. It also funded the Public Access to Maine Waters Fund for the first time in 1999. In
2005, the Legislature added protection of commercial marine fishery access points ("working water fronts") to the program's mandate in cooperation with the Maine Department of Marine Resources. In 2006, the Legislature added "significant undeveloped archeological sites" and "public water supply protection" to the types of projects LMF can fund.
Since the creation of the fund in 1987, over 530,000 acres have been acquired entirely from willing sellers, including about 285,000 acres in conservation easements. These acquisitions include mountain summits, working forests, farmland, river shore, lakes, ponds, coastal islands, pristine beaches, commercial marine fishing properties and wildlife habitat. Permanent protection has also been provided to many irreplaceable natural areas including eagle nesting sites, spotted turtle habitat, critical spawning habitat for Atlantic and landlocked salmon, and rare natural communities.
The Land for Maine's Future Board manages the Land for Maine Future's Fund and Water Access Fund; these together comprise the Land for Maine's Future Program. The board consists of eleven members, including the commissioners of the departments of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Conservation, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and Marine Resources and the Director of the State Planning Office. The remaining six are private citizens appointed by the Governor. The Governor also appoints the board's chairperson. The State Planning Office provides technical staff and financial management and clerical
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The board meets regularly to provide policy direction, oversee the funds, and pursue its land acquisition strategy under its legislative authority (5 MRSA section 6202). The board works with citizens, land trusts, municipalities, nonprofit conservation organizations, and federal and state agencies to identify special lands of statewide significance to accomplish the State's goals.
Funds come from voter-approved bonds. Since 1987, bonds have been authorized for a total of $126.75 million. By law, the LMF program seeks matching funds at a ratio of at least $1 of match for every $1 of public funds expended. Since 1999, the State's dollars have been matched by more than $147.7 million, largely from private and federal sources.
The Land for Maine's Future Board is responsible to receive and review funding requests for land acquisition projects, to ensure these funding requests meet state guidelines, and to authorize the distribution of bond proceeds to priority funding requests.
The board has established a process for the public to nominate lands and a scoring system to evaluate proposals based on criteria in keeping with the Legislature's directives. Scoring criteria include: naturalness and accessibility of land, regional benefits and proximity to other conserved lands, significance of the land values, need for and threat to the land, and economic benefits realized from the project.
The LMF Board administers the working waterfront program jointly with the
Department of Marine Resources.
In FY 2012, all funds for conservation, recreation, working waterfront and farmland protection have been committed. Limited funding remains for projects that create recreational public access to Maine rivers, lakes, and the coast.
Citizens can learn more about submitting proposals for funding by attending the Land for Maine's Future Program's regular board meetings or via the State Planning Office's web site at www.maine.gov/spo/lmf.
LAND FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOARD TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 46,968 46,968
HEALTH BENEFITS 12,729 12,729
RETIREMENTS 10,143 10,143
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 290 290
COMPUTER SERVICES 6,230 3,625 2,605
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 21,781 1,111 20,670
RENTS 161 124 37
COMMODITIES 487 140 347
PURCHASE OF LAND 6,912,755 137,445 6,775,310
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 3,096 3,096
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 7,014,640 75,130 164,200 6,775,310
Central Office: 19 UNION STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 38 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX:
Established: 1976 Telephone: (207) 624-7660
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 07 Unit:102H Citation: GFY81 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000009
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The purpose of the council is to advise the Governor, Legislature, and state agencies in the formulation of policies for management of the State's land and water resources to achieve state environmental, economic, and social goals. Originally established by Executive Order in 1976, the Legislature established the council by statute in 1993. This enabling legislation requires the council to: recommend coordinated state policy on major programs or proposals that may affect the natural environment and land use management issues that concern multiple state agencies; support integration of information useful for management of land and water resources; provide direction and coordination for state agency land and water use planning and management programs; periodically evaluate and recommend any needed changes to the State's environmental regulation and growth management programs; study specific land and water resources management issues of state concern as needed. The enabling legislation further requires the council to: develop sound and coordinated policies; seek cooperation with federal agencies responsible for the management of land and water resources; administer the Lakes Heritage Trust Fund; and prepare a biennial report on the state land use mediation program. In addition, the state growth management law requires the council to approve certain state, growth-related capital investments if located outside downtown or locally designated growth areas.
The council carries out studies and policy development on specific issues, as required by the Legislature or Governor.
The council is established by 5 MRSA Section 3331. The council's membership is as follows: the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Resources; the Commissioner of Conservation; the Commissioner of Environmental Protection; the Commissioner of Human Services; the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; the Commissioner of Marine Resources; the Commissioner of Transportation; the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development; or the Commissioner's designee; and the Director of the State Planning Office. The Governor appoints the Chair and has appointed the State Planning Office Director to chair the council.
In recent years, the Council's primary policy development-related assignments have involved oversight of agency implementation of select recommendations in the State's Bay Management Study and oversight of the State Water Resources Planning Committee.
Publications of the council include:
A Management Strategy for Maine's Groundwater Resources
Recommended Improvements in Computerized Management of Natural Resources
Information
Assessment of Ground Water Quality in Maine
Maine Wetlands Conservation Priority Plan
The Planning Process for Local Ground Water Protection
Maine Ground Water Management Strategy
Report on the Use of Incentives to Keep Land In Productive Farming, Fishing, and
Forestry Use
Large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs): A Report to the Maine
Legislature
Report on Education Strategy for Public Water Supply Protection
Annual Reports to the Governor and Legislature
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Central Office: 19 UNION STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 38 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0038 FAX: (207) 287-8059
Established: 1968 Telephone: (207) 624-6200
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 07 Unit:105 Citation: T0005 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003303
Average Counts-All Positions: 46.000 Legislative Count: 46.00
The State Planning Office has four core duties assigned to it by statute that include coordinating the development of the State's economy and energy resources with the conservation of its natural resources; providing technical assistance to the Governor and Legislature by undertaking special studies and plans and preparing policy alternatives; providing technical assistance to towns and regions; and conducting continuing economic analyses, including economic forecasting.
The State Planning Office is guided by a mission that is consistent with its statutory duties: To help build a sustainable future for Maine communities, businesses, and residents, the State Planning Office: 1) advises the Governor on developing and implementing policy; 2) assists the Legislature with information and analyses; and 3) provides local and regional financial and technical assistance.
The Legislature created the State Planning Office in 1968. It reports to the Governor, but is routinely called upon to assist the Legislature, other state agencies, and local and regional governments in a variety of policy, planning, and program areas.
The office is organized into three teams that carry out its program and policy responsibilities initiatives: 1) Community Assistance, 2) Economics and Policy Development, and 3) Natural Resources. The Maine Commission for Community Service is also housed at SPO.
The Legislature created the State Planning Office in 1968. It reports to the Governor, but is routinely called upon to assist the Legislature, other state agencies, and local and regional governments in a variety of policy, planning, and program areas.
The office is organized into three teams that carry out its program and policy responsibilities initiatives: 1) Community Assistance, 2) Economics and Policy Development, and 3) Natural Resources. The Maine Commission for Community Service is also housed at SPO.
Program:
The State Planning Office is delegated the following responsibilities via statute
or by the Governor to help carry out its public purpose:
Community Assistance: train and certify municipal code enforcement officers (30-A MRSA 4451); administer the National Flood Insurance Program and assist communities with floodplain management and mitigation; and assist municipalities with recycling to reduce reliance on land disposal of municipal solid waste (38
MRSA 2133).
Community Service: provide administration and staff support for the Commission for Community Service (5 MRSA 7504).
Economic Policy & Analysis: assist the Governor, Legislature, and other state agencies in monitoring the Maine economy, formulating and evaluating economic initiatives, analyzing policy alternatives, and pursuing sustainable economic growth (5 MRSA 3305). SPO also serves as the State's liaison to the US Census Bureau and operates the State Census Data Center.
Energy & Natural Resource Policy Assistance; liaison with FERC on hydropower and
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Liquefied Natural Gas licensing; develop policy options for the Governor and Legislature through the Land & Water Resources Council (5 MRSA 3331); manage the Maine Coastal Program (38 MRSA 1801); prepare the Waste Management & Recycling Plan (38 MRSA 2122) and capacity report (38 MRSA 2124-A); develop statewide landfill capacity at the direction of the Legislature (38 MRSA 2154); and work with towns to implement the Growth Management Program (30 MRSA 4312(s).
Technical Assistance to the Governor and Legislature: identify issues and problems of long-term significance to the State; conduct research, prepare plans and studies, prepare and analyze policy alternatives, and provide staff support for legislative and executive task forces, boards, and commissions; and coordinate state policy and its implementation on issues of interagency concern (5 MRSA 3303 and 3305).
For these and other publications, visit the SPO website at http://www.maine.gov/spo/publications/index.htm
Annual reports for the Land for Maine's Future Board, Land & Water Resources Council, Maine Commission for Community Service, Regulatory Fairness Board, Maine Quality of Place Council, Community Preservation Advisory Council, and Solid
Waste Management Advisory Council; state management plans for waste management and recyclingand coastal,; special reports and research for the Governor and Legislature; and a variety of technical assistance publications to assist communities with flood plain management, waste management and recycling, code enforcement administration, community planning and land use management, coastal resources management, and community service.
STATE PLANNING OFFICE TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 2,048,971 777,643 429,333 841,995
HEALTH BENEFITS 602,393 197,821 159,127 245,445
RETIREMENTS 340,146 138,531 78,784 122,831
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 40,868 13,111 7,696 20,061
COMPUTER SERVICES 135,883 93,368 33,915 8,600
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,161,871 183,099 297,966 680,806
RENTS 16,116 3,426 4,500 8,190
COMMODITIES 60,367 29,455 17,623 13,289
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 2,265,983 157,167 619,120 1,489,696
EQUIPMENT 9,846 9,846
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 189,928 70,193 119,735
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 6,872,372 1,593,621 1,718,257 3,560,494
Central Office: 103 WATER ST, 3RD FLOOR, HALLOWELL, ME 04347
Mail Address: 112 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-4317
Established: 1981 Telephone: (207) 287-2445
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 07 Unit:413 Citation: T0035A M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001701
Average Counts-All Positions: 9.000 Legislative Count: 9.00
The fundamental role of the Public Advocate is to represent and advocate for the interests of utility ratepayers in proceedings before the Maine Public Utilities Commission, the Maine Legislature, federal and regional regulatory bodies, and in relevant courts.
In 2011 the Office of Public Advocate completed its thirtieth year of advocacy on behalf of utility customers before the Public Utilities Commission. During the
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past thirty years the Public Advocate has saved ratepayers more than $623 million through its advocacy and negotiations.
The office was established by statute in 1981 as an agency of the Executive Department to represent the interests of utility consumers before regulatory bodies, the courts and the Legislature. Beginning in 1999 the office moved from a General Fund basis for its budget to a system of utility assessments. The office no longer receives any General Fund dollars. In 2009 the Legislature gave the Public Advocate a fixed term in order to provide the office greater independence from political influence.
In addition to the Public Advocate, Richard Davies, the office currently employs eight staff people, including three support staff, four attorneys, and the Director of Energy Independence and Security. The office also uses expert witness consultants in technically or financially complicated cases. Mr. Davies was appointed Public Advocate by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature in
2007.
Guidelines for Consumer Participation in Public Hearings Held by the Maine Public
Utilities Commission (no charge)
Annual Report to the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology of the Legislature - August 1, 2011 (no charge)
(OFFICE OF) PUBLIC ADVOCATE TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 702,140 702,140
HEALTH BENEFITS 187,879 187,879
RETIREMENTS 148,369 148,369
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 11,413 11,413
COMPUTER SERVICES 4,400 4,400
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 313,448 313,448
RENTS 72,869 72,869
COMMODITIES 8,283 8,283
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 6,595 6,595
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,455,396 1,455,396
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Central Office: 221 STATE STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (207) 287-3005
Established: 1975 Telephone: (207) 287-4223
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:144 Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000001
Average Counts-All Positions: 2600.500 Legislative Count: 2599.00
Units:
BUREAU OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY AND FAMILY (HUMAN SERVICES) DIVISION OF DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES DIVISION OF DISEASE CONTROL (HUMAN SERVICES) BUREAU OF ELDER AND ADULT SERVICES
OFFICE OF FAMILY INDEPENDENCE
OFFICE OF HEALTH DATA AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
MAINE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION DIVISION OF HEALTH ENGINEERING (HUMAN SERVICES) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
OFFICE OF MAINECARE SERVICES
MAINE PUBLIC DRINKING WATER COMMISSION DIVISION OF REGIONAL OPERATIONS
The mission of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is to provide integrated health and human services to the people of Maine, and to assist individuals in meeting their needs, while respecting the rights and preferences of the individuals and families it serves. All of the department's functions and activities are directed toward one or more of the following goals: a) to protect and enhance the health and well being of Maine people; b) to promote independence and self-sufficiency; c) to protect and care for those who are unable to care for themselves; and d) to provide effective stewardship for the resources entrusted to the department.
Effective July 1, 2004, the Governor and the Legislature created a new Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) by combining and reorganizing the former Department of Human Services (DHS) and the former Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services (BDS). The organizational framework for the new department was established the following year by Public Law 2005, Ch. 412. The creation of the new department provided an unprecedented opportunity to improve the health and well being of all Maine citizens through more coordinated and responsive systems.
In addition, the structure:
" Supports, strengthens, and integrates primary prevention efforts for all
programs across the department;
" Integrates mental health and physical health with social services throughout the entire department;
" Recognizes the value and importance of population-based public health efforts in making Maine people healthier and in reducing health-care costs; and
" Eliminates barriers to a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach to service delivery.
The department's statutory mandate requires it to provide the following programs and services to adults, children and families:
A. Economic assistance and employment support services;
B. Behavioral health services, including mental health and substance abuse
prevention and treatment services;
C. Developmental disability and brain injury services; D. Physical health services; and
E. Public health services.
Services targeted specifically for children, families, and adults include: A. Child welfare services;
B. Early childhood services including Head Start and child care services; C. Maternal and child health services, including home visiting programs; D. Paternity establishment and child support enforcement services;
E. Residential and community support services for children and adults with disabilities;
F. Adult protective services; and
G. Long-term care services for the elderly and adults with disabilities.
The department delivers programs and services through an integrated delivery The department administers the health 1i4n8surance program funded jointly by the More information about the Department of Health and Human Services may be found
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 98,325,744 50,879,733 22,369,125 25,076,886
HEALTH BENEFITS 36,462,057 18,445,192 8,885,661 9,131,204
RETIREMENTS 16,795,941 8,597,121 3,856,798 4,342,022
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 1,860,855 955,773 419,548 485,534
COMPUTER SERVICES 38,312,551 10,528,574 6,975,189 20,808,788
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 101,256,353 38,676,772 14,558,160 48,021,421
RENTS 11,629,108 6,127,084 3,569,526 1,932,498
COMMODITIES 6,397,675 2,784,004 2,313,097 1,300,574
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 2,727,894,495 491,361,484 313,095,917 1,920,037,094 3,400,000
EQUIPMENT 359,977 359,977
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 4,480,505 -1,120 1,681,908 2,799,717
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,043,775,261 628,354,617 377,724,929 2,034,295,715 3,400,000
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - FORMERLY DHS
SALARIES & WAGES 185,014 185,014
HEALTH BENEFITS 61,317 61,317
RETIREMENTS 40,483 40,483
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 3,748 3,748
COMPUTER SERVICES 53,084 53,084
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 917,399 917,399
RENTS 78,491 78,491
COMMODITIES 14,941 14,941
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 2,851,001 2,851,001
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,205,478 4,205,478
Central Office: 2 ANTHONY AVENUE, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (207) 287-5282
Established: 1974 Telephone: (207) 624-7957
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:148 Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000005308
Average Counts-All Positions: 87.000 Legislative Count: 87.00
The Office of Child and Family Services (previously known as the Bureau of Child and Family Services) was created in 2005 to assure integrated services for children in Maine. The Office is comprised of four divisions focusing on services to children: Child Welfare, Children's Behavioral Health, Early Childhood, and Public Service Management.
OCFS is organized by four divisions. The office staff are spread out throughout the State of Maine in 15 different office locations. Each division has a director and managers. The Early Childhood Division and Child Welfare Services Division have direct service staff. Overall, there are 632 employees and it has a budget of $247M.
Child Welfare Services Division: The major task through 8 district offices is to assess allegations of abuse and neglect to determine if children are in need of protection. Caseworkers assist parents to recognize and fulfill their responsibility so children may remain safely in their own homes. Children that are removed are provided coordinated services to promote personal growth and healing, and services to promote rehabilitation to safely return the child. Permanency for the child is assured through an adoptive placement or other permanent placement including relative placements if the custodial family cannot
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be preserved without serious harm to the child. Studies on child abuse and neglect have focused attention on the need to expand the department's capability to address safety, permanency and well-being for this vulnerable target population. A 24-hour capability for response has been operative since 1977.
Children's Behavioral Health Services Division: (CBHS) provides leadership in the development of a mental health system of care to ensure that each child develops to their fullest capacity. In FY'10, CBHS provided contracted services to over 24,000 children and their families. Services are geared to address three populations: Early Childhood Intervention for children ages birth-5; Mental Health/Behavioral Health Treatment for children & adolescents through their 20th year; and Rehabilitation for children and adolescents through their 20th year with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorders. CBHS oversees service provision to over 24,000 children with disabilities and their families. Clinical care & consultation, continuous quality improvement, contractual oversight, policy development and enhancing the availability of best practices & evidenced-based practices are some of our key areas of focus. Family Support Services such as respite care and flexible services are key to keeping families together and providing a safety net and achieving better overall health outcomes for children and their families.
Early Childhood Division: provides leadership to state government ensuring that Maine's early childhood services system addresses the needs of young children, shares common standards for quality, and respects the diversity and uniqueness of all Maine's children and their families. Current quality initiatives include: a quality rating system for child care providers, developing guidelines for early childhood learning, and the creation of an Early Care and Education Career Development Center. The division continues its work on initiatives to improve quality and service delivery of home visitation, parenting education, as well as revisions to the structure and work plan of the Maine Children's Growth Council.
Public Service Management Division: consists of three units which provide services to ensure the efficient operation and management of OCFS. The Community Services Unit is responsible for the administration of over 10 federal grants, as well as the management and oversight of over 130 contracts. The Information Services Unit provides financial, data, and communication services, and supports functionality of the Maine Automated Child Welfare Information System. The residential services unit is responsible for the administration and oversight of children's residential services, treatment foster care, transitional living, and infant mental health services.
Children's Homes: Family Foster Homes for Children and Specialized Children's
Homes
Annual Statewide Child Welfare Services Plan
A Guide to Child Protective Services
Thinking about Adoption, a Guide to Adoption Services in Maine
State Plan for Independent Living Initiatives
Child Death & Serious Injury Report
Community Services Block Grant Annual Report
Treatment Resource Guide
Bi-annual Child Care Development Fund Plan
The State of Early Education in Maine annual report
The State of Head Start in Maine annual report
The Bi-annual Child Care Market Rate Study
Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders; a Report of the Children's
Behavioral Health Services Evidence-Based Practice Advisory Committee
The Cost/Quality Study of Center-based and Family Child Care Services (every 3-5
years)
The Early Childhood Systems Planning Initiative Plan
Evidence-Based Treatments for Children and Adolescents with Disruptive Behaviors
Annual Children's Mental Health Federal Block Grant Application/Plan:
Transforming Mental Health Care in America
Rights of Recipients of Mental Health Services who are Children in Need of
Treatment
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BUREAU OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
SALARIES & WAGES 4,052,931 2,627,531 48,040 1,377,360
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,515,219 815,179 17,415 682,625
RETIREMENTS 722,918 400,819 10,511 311,588
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 79,238 45,390 938 32,910
COMPUTER SERVICES 1,926,667 213,883 727,586 985,198
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,688,188 3,513,670 1,030,326 1,144,192
RENTS 528,669 68,174 251,055 209,440
COMMODITIES 177,379 111,670 19,699 46,010
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 121,761,001 72,166,250 7,522,917 42,071,834
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 236,003 74,065 161,938
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 136,688,213 79,962,566 9,702,552 47,023,095
Central Office: 286 WATER STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (207) 287-5396
Established: 1937 Telephone: (207) 287-9917
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:144F Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001950
Average Counts-All Positions: 30.000 Legislative Count: 30.00
The Family Health and Chronic Disease Divisions (formerly the Division of Community and Family Health) promote health and prevent disease, injury and disability through a variety of public health interventions ranging from primary prevention through broad based community health promotion initiatives, early detection, health systems interventions, delivery of health services and the promotion of healthy public policies.
The Division of Community and Family Health was created in 1996 by the merger of several divisions, Public Health Nursing, Oral Health, Maternal and Child Health and Health Promotion. In 2000, a Bureau of Health reorganization created two distinct divisions, Family Health and Community Health. In 2005, the Community Health Division was renamed the Division of Chronic Disease.
The Division of Family Health (DFH) Director also serves as the State's Title V Director (Title V of the Social Security Act of 1935). Through the federal Title V statute, the state Title V agency is responsible for the development of systems of services and care for the maternal child health (MCH) population (women of reproductive age (15 to 44 years of age), children with special health needs, children prenatal through young adulthood and their families). Areas of focus for developing systems of care and services within the division include Children with Special Health Needs, Genetics, Newborn Screening, Public Health Nursing, Adolescent, Young Adult and Women's Health, Injury Prevention, MCH Epidemiology and the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The programs work collaboratively with other programs within the Maine CDC, DHHS and other departments such as Education, Corrections, Public Safety, and Labor, as well as with agencies and organizations external to state government.
Issues that are priority concerns for the MCH population include: improved birth outcomes; reduce suicide and self-inflicted injury in the MCH population, reduce the prevalence of domestic violence and sexual assault and associated health disparities, reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adults in Maine, improve reproductive health outcomes for Maine women, improve behavioral/mental health and trauma status of infants, children and adolescents by offering responsive support, services and educational information, ensure
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early identification and a comprehensive and coordinated family-centered system of care for children with autism spectrum disorder, reduce the incidence of unintentional injuries to Maine's MCH population, improve adolescent sexual health, improve women's mental health and access to mental health treatment for women suffering from a mental health condition, including postpartum depression, and reduce children's exposure to violence at home, in school and the community.
The Division of Chronic Disease works to reduce the rates of preventable chronic diseases and diseases, and to improve health outcomes for people living with chronic disease. There are four cross-program teams that contain eleven programs: Maine Cancer Registry, Comprehensive Cancer Control, Maine Breast and Cervical Health, Oral Health, Diabetes Prevention and Control, Asthma Prevention and Control, Cardiovascular Health, Coordinated School Health, Healthy Maine Partnerships, Physical Activity, Nutrition, Healthy Weight, and Partnership For a Tobacco-Free Maine. Issues that are primary concerns include: reducing risk for chronic disease through lifestyle changes and environments that support healthy behaviors (including cessation and prevention of tobacco use and obesity prevention and control through increased physical activity and improved nutrition); increasing access to effective dental care (prevention and treatment); recognizing signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke and improving timeliness of treatment for acute episodes; increasing effective self-management behaviors among people with chronic conditions; improving the quality of health care for chronic disease; strengthening early detection and treatment of cancer (especially breast and cervical, skin, colon); and training and technical assistance for Maine communities to address chronic disease through the nine public health districts.
A wide variety of publications are available from both divisions. These include educational materials such as newsletters, resource lists, fact sheets, and brochures related to topics such as nutrition, maternal child health, newborn screening, smoking cessation and prevention resources.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY AND FAMILY (HUMAN SERVICES)
SALARIES & WAGES 1,369,110 1,369,110
HEALTH BENEFITS 412,966 412,966
RETIREMENTS 235,592 235,592
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 27,544 27,544
COMPUTER SERVICES 2,141 2,141
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 349,451 349,451
RENTS 634 634
COMMODITIES 5,023 5,023
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 379,416 379,416
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 64,215 64,215
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,846,092 2,846,092
Central Office: CARLTON MILLS, 1705 US RTE 202, WINTHROP, ME 04364
Mail Address: 116 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (866) 652-7253
Established: 1956 Telephone: (207) 377-9500
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:144Z Citation: M.R.S.A., Sect.:
Average Counts-All Positions: 65.000 Legislative Count: 65.00
To provide timely, accurate, fair disability decision to Maine citizens filing under the Title II (coverage based) or Title XVI (low income based) sections of The Social Security Act. In 2005, the responsibility for Disability Determination Services was given to the Office for Family Independence (formerly known as the Office of of Integrated Access and Support).
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DIVISION OF DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES
SALARIES & WAGES 2,463,413 2,463,413
HEALTH BENEFITS 939,937 939,937
RETIREMENTS 416,632 416,632
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 47,089 47,089
COMPUTER SERVICES 50,283 50,283
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,779,195 1,779,195
RENTS 259,170 259,170
COMMODITIES 21,033 21,033
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 2,369,863 2,369,863
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 159,752 159,752
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 8,506,367 8,506,367
Central Office: 286 WATER STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (207) 287-6865
Established: 1972 Telephone: (207) 287-6448
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:144V Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001019
The Division of Infectious Disease, (formerly known as the Division of Disease Control) promotes and protects the health of the citizens of Maine through programs focusing on the prevention and control of infectious diseases.
Programs included are: Infectious Epidemiology; HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and Viral Hepatitis; Immunization; Healthcare Associated Infections and Medical Epidemiology.
We seek to carry out our mission by program activities in the following key areas:
The Infectious Epidemiology Program conducts surveillance for notifiable disease entities of potential public health significance, investigates outbreaks and clusters of disease, and recommends appropriate intervention strategies. In addition, the program consults with health care providers on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various infectious diseases.
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), and Viral Hepatitis Program works with community partners, health professionals, and individuals to prevent the transmission of HIV, STDs and Viral Hepatitis infection and assure the delivery of testing, medical and social services for to people living with HIV and AIDS.
The Maine Immunization Program strives to ensure protection of all Maine people from vaccine preventable disease. Through partnerships with public/private health practitioners and community members, the program provides vaccine, education, and technical assistance, vaccine-preventable disease tracking and outbreak control. Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment, providing outreach and follow-up case management services for children's Medicaid coverage to assure immunizations and well-child screenings and care.
The Healthcare Associated Infections Prevention Program works to reduce and prevent infections acquired in healthcare facilities. Through collaboration with hospitals and other State agencies, this program aims to establish best practices for the prevention of healthcare associated infections, using federal DHHS Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) guidelines and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Surgical Care Improvement
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Project guidelines, as well as guidelines from professional societies.
The Medical Epidemiology Program operates as a part of Division administration and provides leadership, direction and consultation on strategic, operational and clinical issues to all Division Programs.
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GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 135,677 135,677
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 135,677 135,677
Central Office: MARQUARDT BUILDING, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (207) 287-9229
Established: 1974 Telephone: (207) 287-9224
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:149 Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000005105
Average Counts-All Positions: 86.500 Legislative Count: 86.50
The primary goal of the Office of Elder Services (OES) is to promote independence for elders and adults with disabilities through the provision of services including evidence-based prevention programs and comprehensive home and community-based services. The office also acts as Public Guardian and/or conservator for incapacitated and dependent adults who have no friend or family member able to serve in those capacities.
The office, subject to the direction of the Commissioner of DHHS, establishes the overall policy objectives for functions and activities relating to Maine's older population. The office assists State Government in the coordination of efforts relating to older people. Pursuant to federal and state laws, it prepares and administers a comprehensive State Plan for older persons. The office also plans for, develops, and leverages resources; develops and enforces rules; and conducts training relating to aging, long term care, and adult protective services.
The Office of Elder Services originated in 1966 as the Services for Aging office in the Division of Family Services, Bureau of Social Welfare within the Department of Health and Welfare. In 1973, the office was established by statute as a separate and distinct organizational unit of the department, called the Bureau of Maine's Elderly.
Legislation was passed in 1989 to bring the Division of Adult Services into the bureau and it was renamed the Bureau of Elder and Adult Services. When the Legislature created the new Department of Health and Human Services in 2004, the agency was renamed the Office of Elder Services. The office operates from a central office in Augusta and district offices of the Department of Health and Human Services. It also has designated five private non-profit area agencies on aging across the State, under federal and state law, to receive and administer funds from the Older Americans Act programs for the elderly and state funds for these services.
The OES' programs assist older adults and adults with disabilities to maintain their independence. Services are provided directly by Office staff or through contracts with Agencies on Aging and other service providers. More than 120,000
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people are served annually.
Community programs include: home delivered meals; community dining sites; outreach information and assistance with benefits and services; senior employment; independent housing with services; adult day services; legal services; transportation; independent support services; evidence-based programs for healthy aging: family caregiver support program; health insurance information, counseling and assistance; and help from trained volunteers to identify errors, fraud and abuse regarding medicare benefits. There is also a respite program for caregivers of persons with dementia.
OES manages several home and community based long-term care programs aimed at preventing or delaying nursing home placement. These include Medicaid waiver and State plan services as well as State funded programs. The types of services provided include care coordination, nursing, personal care, homemaking, PERS, environmental modifications and other supportive services to help individuals remain as independent as possible in their own homes. OES is responsible for oversight of the statewide long term care assessment process for these programs as well as for nursing facility and PNMI Appendix C services. OES also provides funding for the provision of long-term care ombudsman services.
The office provides Adult Protective Services to incapacitated and dependent adults in danger of or at substantial risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation including public guardianship and/or conservatorship. The Adult Protective Services and Public Guardianship programs received 5,013 reports in FY 11. As required by law, the program receives reports, promptly investigates and determines the validity of reports alleging abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Protective services include social, medical and psychiatric services necessary to preserve the adult's rights and resources and to maintain the adult's mental well-being. . The office works closely with social services and medical professionals, banks, law enforcement, and various advocacy groups to protect vulnerable adults. The office is also responsible for the public guardianship and conservatorship of incapacitated adults under the Uniform Probate Code. When less restrictive arrangements are not possible, the office petitions the Probate Court for guardianship and/or conservatorship of individuals who are unable to make or communicate responsible decisions for themselves and no family member or private person is able, willing or suitable to assume these responsibilities. The intent is to protect and provide continuing care and supervision and to protect, preserve and manage the incapacitated person's estate.
The Policy, Planning, and Resource Development Unit is responsible for planning for the challenges and opportunities resulting from the dramatic increase in elders in Maine. The unit develops and implements the state plan on aging, develops evidence-based and cutting edge policies and programs; is involved in pursuing grant opportunities, writing rules and policies, and identifies, leverages, and coordinates resources to support services for older persons. This includes the continuum from home to nursing facility level of care.
BUREAU OF ELDER AND ADULT SERVICES
SALARIES & WAGES 3,989,569 3,570,000 419,569
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,356,543 1,232,876 123,667
RETIREMENTS 692,206 617,209 74,997
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 72,513 64,205 8,308
COMPUTER SERVICES 232,409 192,369 16,993 23,047
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,051,491 717,254 103,237 231,000
RENTS 98,824 98,223 601
COMMODITIES 29,104 23,047 6,057
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 13,716,283 4,136,062 103,055 9,477,166
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 10,896 1,300 9,596
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 21,249,838 10,651,245 224,585 10,374,008
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Central Office: 442 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (207) 287-5096
Established: 1913 Telephone: (207) 287-5083
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:144B Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003101
Average Counts-All Positions: 391.500 Legislative Count: 391.50
The Office for Family Independence (previously known as the Office of Integrated Access and Support) administers multiple State and Federal programs which provide temporary financial assistance to low-income individuals and families along with determination of Social Security Disability, enforcement of child support orders, establishment of paternity, collection of support for children regardless of whether or not they are receiving welfare and access to MaineCare. This Office has eighteen offices locations with staff providing direct public access to various programs.
The Office administers the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Parents as Scholars, Food Supplement Program (formerly Food Stamps), Additional Support for People in Re-training and Employment (ASPIRE), Refugee Cash Assistance, Alternative Aid, Emergency Assistance, State Supplemental Income, Transitional Services (Child Care and Transportation), General Assistance, Social Security Disability Determination and Medicaid/Cub Care eligibility programs and Child Support Enforcement programs. In addition to policy and program functions, the office also provides monitoring of recipients through quality assurance activities, investigations and recovery through audits of municipal welfare programs and investigations and recovery through staff for public assistance programs.
The Office for Family Independence originated in 1913 with the creation of the State Board of Charities and Corrections. In 1927, the Board was renamed the Department of Public Welfare and in a major reorganization of State government in
1931, the department became the Bureau of Social Welfare within the newly created Department of Health and Welfare. The Bureau of Social Welfare was renamed the Bureau of Income Maintenance by the 110th Maine State Legislature effective September 18, 1981. The 117th Legislature changed the name to the Bureau of Family Independence in October, 1995 to reflect its change in purpose. In 2011 the bureau was renamed the Office for Family Independence.
The central office units provide staff support to the department's eighteen local offices. The office is recognized by statute as an administrative unit of the Department of Health and Human Services. Its internal structure and functions are subject to the discretion of the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. Funding for all programs except General Assistance is provided by the federal and state government. General Assistance is funded by the state and municipal governments. All programs follow the regulations of their respective funding sources.
The public assistance programs administered by the office are:
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides a monthly cash benefit to
families in which the children are deprived of parental support and care due to
the absence from the home of a parent, incapacity of a parent or underemployment
of a parent; the Parents as Scholars program provides financial aid to parents
enrolled in a 2 or 4 year post secondary program who would be eligible for TANF;
Food Supplement Program (formerly Food Stamps), provides a monthly benefit to be used to supplement the food budget;
Additional Support for People in Re-training and Employment (ASPIRE) whose staff work with people receiving TANF or Food Supplement Program (formerly Food Stamps) to find employment which will make them self supporting;
Refugee Cash Assistance provides a monthly cash benefit to Refugees and their families for a period of eight months;
Alternative Aid, provides voucher payments for services to help parents retain or
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obtain employment and to help them remain self-supporting;
Emergency Assistance provides payment of services to children and their families who are threatened by destitution or homelessness because of emergency situations;
State Supplemental Income provides a monthly cash benefit to recipients of federal SSI;
Transitional Services provides post-TANF assistance (child care and transportation costs) to families who have become self-supporting.
Medicaid and Cub Care, eligibility determination which provides payment of medical expenses, including long term care, for persons of all ages; and
General Assistance oversees the municipal General Assistance programs required by state law and provides reimbursement to municipalities.
Child Support Enforcement and Recovery is responsible for the establishment and enforcement of child support obligations on behalf of children whose parent(s) are not meeting these responsibilities. Associated tasks involve the location of missing parents and the establishment of paternity of children born out-of-wedlock, as well as the initiation of collection/enforcement action to recover past-due support. Almost $110 million was collected in State Fiscal Year
2006; $90 million went to Maine families. Support enforcement services are available to all who need them irrespective of economic status.
Fraud Investigation and Recovery is responsible for the investigation of alleged individual program violations and intentional fraud cases and the recovery of overpayments of program funds.
Division of Disability Determination is responsible to provide timely, accurate, fair disability decision to Maine citizens filing under the Title II (coverage based) or Title XVI (low income based) sections of The Social Security Act. Responsibility for Disability Determination Services was given to the Bureau of Elder and Adult Services in 1996. In 2005 the responsibility for Disability Determination Services was given to the Office for Family Independence.
OFFICE OF FAMILY INDEPENDENCE TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 14,288,287 3,488,855 3,114,044 7,685,388
HEALTH BENEFITS 5,522,524 1,306,456 1,178,160 3,037,908
RETIREMENTS 2,424,254 608,952 525,369 1,289,933
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 266,974 64,429 55,684 146,861
COMPUTER SERVICES 9,613,741 1,917,454 4,640,578 3,055,709
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10,710,411 3,497,585 3,059,656 4,153,170
RENTS 387,799 94,539 120,814 172,446
COMMODITIES 187,601 64,657 16,745 106,199
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 247,905,929 52,955,694 94,462,170 100,488,065
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 780,325 336,299 444,026
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 292,087,845 63,998,621 107,509,519 120,579,705
Central Office: 286 WATER STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (207) 287-4612
Established: 1992 Telephone: (207) 287-3796
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:146 Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000002701
The Division of Public Health Systems (DPHS) (formerly the Office of Health Data and Program Management) provides oversight and management to four programs with CDC-wide scope: the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory, the Office of
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Public Health Emergency Preparedness, the Office of Performance Improvement, and the Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics. The purpose of the division is to ensure that services provided in its programs operate at the highest level of consistency with the Maine CDC mission and vision.
The Division of Public Health Systems was created in 2005 by an internal reorganization of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, with the purpose of uniting in one division, certain programs with agency-wide scope and service. The division has a director who reports directly to the Deputy Director of Maine CDC, and serves on the Maine CDC Senior Management Team. The directors of the four programs in DPHS report directly to the Director, DPHS. All of the programs in DPHS are located in Augusta.
The Division of Public Health Systems serves as the management umbrella organization for the four programs located in the division, for which a description follows:
Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory
The HETL is a state resource in the prevention, treatment, and control of hazards
that threaten the health of the community and environment. : Core functions
include:
(1) Monitoring public and private water supplies for chemical and microbiological
contaminates necessary for public health and regulatory compliance; (2)
Monitoring and diagnosing infectious diseases; (3) Performing a wide range of
environmental testing, including radiation and pesticides, and industrial
pollutants; (4) Detecting and preventing childhood lead poisoning; (5) Forensic
testing for the drug enforcement agency and highway safety; and (6) Providing key
alert data to support the state's emergency preparedness to chemical and
biological terrorism.
Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics
The Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics (ODRVS) administers Maine's
vital records system and provides quantitative information for surveillance,
planning, policy development, program management and evaluation. ODRVS produces
detailed population estimates for use within and outside the Department of Health
and Human Services and compiles data on health status and health resources.
The office provides technical assistance and consultation on survey procedures
and statistical analysis. It is an affiliate state census data center.
Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness
The Maine Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (OPHEP) is the lead
state program responsible for the planning, coordination, and response to
bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. OPHEP works in collaboration
with key federal, state and local public health and healthcare system agencies
and partners to protect the health and safety of all Maine people through
development and implementing of a coordinated, statewide system that assures the
early detection, containment and management of public health emergency events.
Office of Performance Improvement
The Office of Performance Improvement assures a coordinated and strategic
approach to implementation, utilization and management of informatics for public
health improvement; and public health performance management priorities including
the implementation of a comprehensive plan for a state and district level
performance improvement system. Program focus includes project design, planning,
implementation and programmatic capacity building across the Maine CDC.
Specific responsibilities of the DPHS Director as related to division programs include:
Assuring a strategic approach for the development and implementation of related operational plans and projects; managing a processes to ensure the efficient and effective financial management of DPHS programs; assuring that DPHS operations are conducted according to departmental and office rules and policies; setting program and staff performance standards and ensuring performance according to those standards; informing supervisors and staff regarding the programs and activities of Maine CDC and DHHS; and serving as an advocate for the division in order to enhance its ability to achieve its mission.
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Directory of Laboratory Services
Water Testing Guide
Maine Vital Statistics
Population Estimates
Fact Sheets on selected topics
Avian and Pandemic Influenza Newsline
Public Health Emergency Preparedness - Evaluation Report. July 2002 - June 2005
Assessment of Maine's Health System Capacity for Public Health Emergencies Report
Assessment Report Update. December 31, 2005
Appendix A: Survey Findings: Assessment of Regional Health System Capacity for
Public Health Emergency Response, Maine 2005
Appendix B: Central Regional Resource Center: Regional Health System Survey
Assessment
Appendix C: Eastern Regional Resource Center: Regional Health System Survey
Assessment
Appendix D: Southern Regional Resource Center: Regional Health System Survey
Assessment
Central Office: 286 WATER STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (207) 287-9058
Established: 1935 Telephone: (207) 287-8016
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:144A Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000251
Average Counts-All Positions: 355.000 Legislative Count: 353.50
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) serves as the State's public health agency. As such, its overall purpose is to preserve, protect, and promote the health of all Maine people. Key strategies include: monitoring the health of Maine's population and effectively communicating it; providing the leadership to assure healthy conditions where people live, work and play, educating the public on health issues; and preparing for and providing expert rapid response to public health threats and emergencies.
The Maine Board of Health was established in 1885 with the overall purpose of having "the general supervision of the interests of health and life of the citizens of the state." In 1917, the Board was redesigned into the Maine Department of Health, headed by a physician commissioner. In 1931 a major reorganization relocated the Department of Health as the Bureau of Health within the newly-created Department of Health and Welfare, which became the Department of Human Services in 1975 and the Department of Health and Human Services in
2004. The Bureau of Health became the Maine CDC in July, 2005.
Maine CDC has five divisions: Environmental Health; Public Health Systems; Infectious Disease; Chronic Disease; and Family Health. It has two offices as part of the administrative offices: Office of Minority Health and Office of Local Public Health which includes the Primary Care and Rural Health Program.
The Director of the Maine CDC also serves as the State's Health Officer. As such, the director is instrumental in furthering relationships with the medical and public health communities in the state and nation.
The Maine CDC's programs, about 45 in number, cover a wide area of topics,
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including: collecting and monitoring vital statistics (a function since 1892); providing laboratory tests which are in the best interests of the public's health such as rabies, drinking water, and lead poisoning tests (a function since 1903); ensuring safe drinking water and food safety in public eating places; working with communities to address health issues at the local level; and conducting surveillance and control measures of acute infectious diseases.
Some issues that are priority concerns include: preparing for a possible pandemic influenza or other public health emergency; monitoring and controlling emerging infectious diseases; addressing preventable chronic diseases related to tobacco and obesity; and improving public health capacity statewide by building a statewide public health infrastructure. Maine CDC also pursuing National Accreditation in Public Health and will be preparing for this over the upcoming year.
MAINE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
SALARIES & WAGES 15,084,310 3,897,933 3,867,236 7,319,141
HEALTH BENEFITS 4,950,156 1,185,137 1,332,166 2,432,853
RETIREMENTS 2,578,552 641,243 658,569 1,278,740
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 286,637 73,003 70,553 143,081
COMPUTER SERVICES 4,415,278 473,080 454,601 3,487,597
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 15,768,636 755,336 4,268,647 10,744,653
RENTS 1,246,382 241,685 257,453 747,244
COMMODITIES 4,867,151 1,784,292 2,028,041 1,054,818
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 55,714,874 754,248 18,845,053 32,715,573 3,400,000
EQUIPMENT 359,977 359,977
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 994,947 -1,319 347,860 648,406
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 106,266,900 9,804,638 32,130,179 60,932,083 3,400,000
Central Office: 286 WATER STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (207) 287-4172
Established: 1917 Telephone: (207) 287-5674
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:144E Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000002491
Average Counts-All Positions: 7.000 Legislative Count: 7.00
The Division of Health Engineering, now known as the Division of Environmental Health (Division) protects and promotes the health of Maine's population by insuring the safety of our public drinking water and food, and the proper disposal of subsurface wastewater; by minimizing exposure to contaminants including lead, radon and mercury; through the licensing and inspection of radiation sources and the oversight of high-level nuclear waste; and by conducting surveillance to minimize exposure to potentially harmful substances or events.
The Division of Sanitary Engineering was established in 1917 within the State Bureau of Health to carry out the Department of Health and Welfare's ongoing responsibility in the investigation of drinking water supplies following the great typhoid epidemic that occurred in 1902-1904. Later, the Division issued rules relating to the sanitary conditions of hotels and food handlers, plumbing, occupational health and the registration of x-ray machines and radioactive materials. In 1972, the name was changed to the Division of Health Engineering. The Division's responsibilities lie primarily in the areas of administration and enforcement of public health laws, and codes established through departmental regulations. In September 2005, the Division's name was changed to the Division of Environmental Health to more accurately reflect its broad responsibilities, and to add the Agency's Environmental and Occupational Health Unit.
The Division includes four major programs: the Drinking Water Program, including
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The Division performs its work in the following key areas:
The Health Inspection Program provides statewide emergency 24/7 response for public health events such as fires, floods and power failures, water and food borne disease outbreaks, and to approximately 400 public complaints each year. The program's Health Inspectors work throughout the state performing inspections of eating establishments such as restaurants, takeouts, and mobile food vending carts; public pools and spas; campgrounds; youth camps, sporting camps, day camps; mass gatherings and other large festivals; lodging places such as B&Bs, hotels, motels and cottages; and body artists including body piercing, tattooing, micropigmentation and electrology.
The program issues about 10,000 annual licenses including 2,000 retail tobacco vendor licenses.
The Radiation Control Program is responsible for providing radon education and the training and registration of radon testers and mitigators; minimizing unnecessary radiation exposure through the licensing and inspection of all sources of radiation including X-ray, mammography, radioactive materials and tanning facilities; oversight of low-level radioactive waste generators; radioactive emergency preparedness and response; and oversight of Maine's high-level nuclear waste storage facility.
The Drinking Water Program is responsible for insuring that public water systems provide safe and reliable supplies of drinking water. The program administers the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the State's Rules Relating to Drinking Water and regulates 1900 public water systems. The program provides education and outreach to the public and the water industry and provides funds for land acquisition to better protect drinking water sources. It also provides grants and low interest loans to eligible systems for infrastructure improvements through the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund. The program provides assistance to systems with security and emergency preparedness and provides training to water operators, well drillers and pump installers.
In 2009, the Subsurface Wastewater Program was integrated into the Water Resources Section of the Drinking Water Program. It is responsible for minimizing health and safety hazards associated with improperly installed subsurface wastewater disposal systems that includes the licensing of site evaluators, and promulgation of the Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules, Minimum Lot Size Rules, Seasonal Conversion Rules, and LPI Appointment Rules. The program provides oversight and technical advice to the State's 300 Local Plumbing Inspectors.
The Environmental and Occupational Health Programs (EOHP) is responsible for ensuring that threats of the health of the people of the State posed by natural phenomena or the introduction of potentially toxic substances into the environment are identified, appropriately considered, and responded to by those responsible for protecting the public's health and environment. The designated functions of the EOHP are to develop and maintain systems to monitor health status in Maine, identify and investigate health problems focusing on those which may be related to environmental factors, advise state agencies regarding potential health implications of their actions and provide the public with information and preventative and corrective actions in the area of environmental health. The EOHP includes the Healthy Homes/Childhood Lead Poisoning a
Licenses and Registrations Issued:
Eating Places, Catering, Senior Citizen Meals, School Kitchens, Eating and Lodging Places, Lodging Places, Cottages, Campgrounds & Recreational Camps, Youth Camps, Bed & Breakfasts, Mass Gatherings, Public Pools & Spas, Retail Tobacco Vendors, Vending Machines, Tattooing, Electrology, Body Piercing, Micropigmentation, Compressed Air Tanks, X-ray machines, Indoor Tanning
machines, Radioactive Materials, Radon Testers & Mitigators, Radon Testing Laboratories, Low-Level Waste Generators, Water Treatment Plants and Water Distribution System Operators, Well Drillers and Pump Installers, Site Evaluators, and Bulk Water Transport.
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DIVISION OF HEALTH ENGINEERING (HUMAN SERVICES)
SALARIES & WAGES 240,970 240,970
HEALTH BENEFITS 95,140 95,140
RETIREMENTS 40,673 40,673
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 3,395 3,395
COMPUTER SERVICES 9,101 9,101
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 40,158 40,158
RENTS 24,503 24,503
COMMODITIES 2,108 2,108
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 1,950 1,950
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 12,190 12,190
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 470,188 470,188
Central Office: 221 STATE STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (207) 287-3005
Established: 1975 Telephone: (207) 287-1921
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:144MCitation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000003
Average Counts-All Positions: 141.000 Legislative Count: 141.00
Financial Management Services links program operations with fiscal and audit activities to coordinate DHHS policies, procedures, budgets and strategies. Financial Management Services is responsible for managing the resources entrusted to the Department in an efficient and effective manner.
Financial Management Services is composed of the Division of Audit, Division of Program and Fiscal Coordination, Division of Purchased Services, and MaineCare Finance, with significant support from the DHHS Service Center (Department of Administrative and Financial Services).
The Division of Audit performs compliance and cost settlement audits on approximately 600 provider organizations and community agencies that receive over
$2.4 billion of state and federal funds, either through the MaineCare program or from contracted services.
MaineCare Finance is responsible for the financial management of the $2.1 billion Medicaid Program in Maine, including MaineCare, CHIP and each of their respective administrative services. The Medicaid/CHIP programs provide medical assistance to certain low-income individuals and families who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law. Medicaid does not pay money to consumers; instead, claims payments are made directly to health care providers.
MaineCare Finance is responsible for the budget, reporting and cash management of state and federal funds for medical claims paid through the Maine Integrated Health Management System (MIHMS), for fiscal oversight of the MaineCare administrative budget, and for compliance reporting to its federal oversight agency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The Division of Program and Fiscal Coordination is responsible for the financial analysis and coordination of fiscal management activities within the Department. The Division oversees the budget management of several major programs, including tracking expenditures and forecasting future obligations, and reporting budgeted and actual expenses to executive leadership, program managers, the Legislature, and others.
The Division of Purchased Services (DPS) provides for the effective administration of purchased services agreements and contracts. DPS reviews,
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approves, processes, and manages over 1200 legal agreements/contracts each year. It provides management tools for recording information, measuring results, and monitoring performance. DPS offers technical assistance regarding agreement development and RFP management, and promotes best business practices in contracting to ensure consistency, accountability, and cost effectiveness so that services delivered meet the needs of consumers, the public mission of the Department, and the requirements imposed by the various state, federal, and other granting organizations that provide funding.
The Financial Service Center establishes internal controls to ensure reliable financial reporting, effective and efficient operations, and compliance with applicable state and federal statutes, rules and regulations. The Service Center is responsible for budget preparation, federal grant program accounting, revenue forecasting, cash management, payment processing, and employee travel.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 6,595,129 4,090,835 2,409,194 95,100
HEALTH BENEFITS 2,125,637 1,295,412 808,327 21,898
RETIREMENTS 1,214,069 763,424 432,306 18,339
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 116,631 72,672 42,206 1,753
COMPUTER SERVICES 925,418 669,888 147,976 107,554
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9,552,670 5,156,097 3,788,638 607,935
RENTS 191,743 121,061 70,119 563
COMMODITIES 58,734 32,501 13,426 12,807
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 1,118,043 5,140 155,276 957,627
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 228,420 199 207,996 20,225
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 22,126,494 12,207,229 8,075,464 1,843,801
Central Office: 442 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (207) 287-2675
Established: 1978 Telephone: (207) 287-2093
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:144D Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000003470
Average Counts-All Positions: 286.000 Legislative Count: 286.00
The Office of MaineCare Services administers the Department's Medicaid Services in compliance with Federal and State Laws. The office manages some of the programs, assures that all operate according to federal policy and also keep with the Department's goals and mandates. The Office of MaineCare Services also works to ensure accountability, so that services are administered in an effective and efficient manner.
The office currently contains the following divisions: Operations (consisting of Provider and Member Services, Data & Reporting, Quality Management, and MMIS/MIHMS), Health Care Management, and Policy.
Health Care Management is responsible for implementing systems to assure continuing improvement in the health status of MaineCare members and the services they receive from health care providers. Health Care Management administers managed care services, primary care case management, pharmacy benefits, case mix, and all prior authorization activities. It also oversees operations related to member services and inquires as well as the pharmacy help desk.
The Operations division includes units for Claims/Adjustments, Provider Relations and Third Party Liability. The claims unity is responsible for processing non-Pharmacy claims for reimbursement submitted by health care providers. Claims examiners manually review and troubleshot claims if the computerized billing
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system cannot adjudicate automatically. Staff in the Adjustment unit work with providers to reconcile and process adjustments in response to a provider's Request for Review, related to overpayment or underpayment of claims. Operations staff work closely with MaineCare's fiscal agent, Molina, on all efforts related to MIHMS, the claims management system. The MIHMS unit works with the management in other units to ensure departmental operational needs are met by the Fiscal Agent.
Third Party Liability (TPL) secures reimbursement from other payers in situations where MaineCare enrollees or their family members have other insurance coverage. According to federal law, Medicaid is almost always the payer of last resort, with only Indian Health Services being secondary to Medicaid. TPL may seek reimbursement for medical costs already paid by the MaineCare program, in cases where the MaineCare member is covered for the services by: Private Health Insurance, Casualty Insurance (such as Auto or Homeowner's policies), or other entities. Additionally, pursuant to federal mandate, TPL may recoup expenditures upon an inheritance or settlement of a member's estate.
The Division of Policy develops rules and regulations, defines the scope of coverage, maintains and revises the State Medicaid Plan to incorporate administrative and legislative changes into the Medicaid program, and submits waiver requests to the federal government that support the State's desire to adopt innovative solutions to coverage issues. The Policy Division works closely with MaineCare's federal partner, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
OFFICE OF MAINECARE SERVICES TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 11,169,396 4,141,896 2,679,695 4,347,805
HEALTH BENEFITS 3,899,511 1,506,221 913,940 1,479,350
RETIREMENTS 1,895,181 730,925 448,053 716,203
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 204,827 78,765 48,074 77,988
COMPUTER SERVICES 18,976,997 5,679,579 200,158 13,097,260
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 51,398,049 20,788,044 1,598,181 29,011,824
RENTS 1,305,944 627,808 135,736 542,400
COMMODITIES 431,982 356,134 27,222 48,626
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 2,281,935,621 358,488,577 191,869,492 1,731,577,552
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 1,452,217 160,660 1,291,557
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,372,669,725 392,397,949 198,081,211 1,782,190,565
Central Office: 161 CAPITOL STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011
Mail Address: 10 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX:
Established: 1993 Telephone: (207) 287-5685
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:560 Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 00002660C
Average Counts-All Positions: 5.000 Legislative Count: 5.00
Commission duties include: determining proportion of Drinking Water Program effort dedicated to each type of public water system; evaluating Drinking Water Program workloads; evaluating staffing and resource needs; determining funding requirements, fee formula, fee assessments and collection schedules for each type of public water system.
The Maine Public Drinking Water Commission, created by the 116th Legislature, consists of nine members. Eight who represent the interest of the regulated community. The Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services, or the designee thereof is the ninth member. Commissioners are appointed by the Governor and serve for a term of four years. The first meeting of the commission
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was held September 29, 1993. The commission meets at least quarterly.
The Maine Drinking Water Program, under agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, is responsible for implementing, administering and enforcing federally mandated drinking water laws as applicable to all public water systems in Maine. Because deficient water systems can subject consumers to biological, chemical and physical hazards which may cause significant public health problems, the goal of the Maine Drinking Water Program is to ensure that the general public is provided with safe and reliable sources of public drinking water.
Federal regulation of public drinking water systems began in 1974 with passage of the Safe Drinking Water Act. In 1976, under authority of this act, the State of Maine entered into a formal primacy agreement with the federal government and was delegated primary enforcement authority for regulating public water systems in the State.
The 1986 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act greatly expanded the regulatory authority of the original act and required water testing for 83 known water contaminants. The 1996 Amendments further expanded regulatory requirements and rule complexity. More frequent water testing is required and the list of potential water contaminants has continued to increase. State rules relating to drinking water were adopted for the first time in 1977. These rules are updated at least once annually to remain current with newly promulgated federal requirements.
Legislation enacted in June 1993 created the Maine Public Drinking Water Commission to serve as an oversight board and to represent the interests of the regulated community. The annual drinking water fees currently support the salary and expenses of five full-time employees.
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Annual report to the Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner.
MAINE PUBLIC DRINKING WATER COMMISSION
SALARIES & WAGES 191,051 191,051
HEALTH BENEFITS 99,357 99,357
RETIREMENTS 47,271 47,271
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 5,403 5,403
COMPUTER SERVICES 11,938 11,938
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 16,096 16,096
RENTS 24,275 24,275
COMMODITIES 523 523
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 2,947 2,947
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 398,861 398,861
Central Office: 221 STATE STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 11 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0011 FAX: (207) 287-3005
Established: 1975 Telephone: (207) 287-5837
Reference: Policy Area: 05 Umbrella: 10 Unit:144R Citation: T0022 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000003
Average Counts-All Positions: 1140.500 Legislative Count: 1140.50
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This account provides funding for the facility-related costs of the department's office locations throughout the State and for the clerical and administrative support functions provided to the department's program operations housed in those offices.
The support functions funded by this account have been consolidated into the department's other organizational units. No separate organizational unit exists.
The department maintains 22 local offices throughout the State.
DIVISION OF REGIONAL OPERATIONS TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 38,518,859 28,877,670 9,641,189
HEALTH BENEFITS 15,397,828 11,042,593 4,355,235
RETIREMENTS 6,458,109 4,794,066 1,664,043
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 743,350 553,562 189,788
COMPUTER SERVICES 2,088,202 1,329,238 758,964
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,983,177 3,331,387 651,790
RENTS 7,480,967 4,797,101 2,683,866
COMMODITIES 602,097 396,763 205,334
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 4,839 4,511 328
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 538,590 538,590
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 75,816,018 55,126,891 20,689,127
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Central Office: 284 STATE ST, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041
Mail Address: 41 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041 FAX: (207) 287-6395
Established: 1980 Telephone: (207) 287-5202
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 09 Unit:137 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000010051
Average Counts-All Positions: 298.563 Legislative Count: 290.50
Units:
DIVISION OF LICENSING AND REGISTRATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE) DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE LICENSING OF GUIDES
MAINE OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND BOARD
DIVISION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION (IF&W) BUREAU OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (IF&W)
BUREAU OF WARDEN SERVICE (IF&W)
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife was established to preserve, protect and enhance the inland fisheries and wildlife; to encourage wise use of the resources; to ensure the resources are maintained and perpetuated for their intrinsic and ecological values, for their economic contribution and for their recreational, scientific and educational use by the people of the State. In addition, the Department is responsible for the establishment and enforcement of laws and regulations governing fishing, hunting and trapping; the registration and operation of snowmobiles, watercraft, and all-terrain vehicles; propagation and stocking of fish; acquisition of wildlife management areas; safety programs for hunters, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and watercraft, and the issuing of licenses and permits (hunting, fishing, trapping, guide, wildlife possession/importation, as well as many other miscellaneous permits).
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (formerly Game) traces back to
1830 when wardens were first appointed by the Governor to enforce the moose and
deer laws enacted that year. Two Commissioners of Fisheries were appointed in
1867. In 1880, the Commissioners were assigned responsibility for enforcing game
laws as well as fish laws, and in 1895, their title was changed to Commissioners
of Inland Fisheries and Game. The two Commissioners were later replaced by the
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game in 1917. Function Divisions were added
as the Department mandates and responsibilities were expanded, e.g. Warden
Service Aviation in 1937; Wildlife Division in 1938; Fisheries Division in 1951;
Information and Education in 1955; Program Development and Coordination in 1968;
Snowmobile Registration in 1969; Realty in 1970; Watercraft Registration and
Safety in 1974.
Effective October 1, 1975, the Department was renamed the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. In 1984, the Department underwent its first Sunset Review by the Legislative Committee on Audit and Program Review. As a result, the Department was reorganized into the following: 1. Bureau of Administrative Services; 2. Bureau of Resource Management; 3. Bureau of Warden Service; 4. Office of the Commissioner including the Division of Public Information and the Division of Program Development and Coordination.
In 2006, a statewide reorganization removed the financial and information technology functions of the agency and placed them within the newly-created Natural Resource Service Center and the Office of Information Technology. The Bureau of Administrative Services, as it was known prior to this reorganization became the Division of Licensing, Registration and Engineering in 2009 to more accurately reflect the duties of the Division. In 2011 the Division of Engineering was established as a separate Division to oversee maintenance, contracting and repair of Department facilities.
The Department's program focuses on the management of the State's inland fish and wildlife, enforcement, applied research studies, surveys and inventories, program development (planning), artificial propagation and stocking of fish and wildlife, coordination of Department interests between state and federal agencies and the private sector, environmental coordination, the search for lost persons, the registration of watercraft, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and hunter/trapper
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education programs, and hunter, snowmobile, boating and ATV safety programs.
The establishment of rules is an important part of the program carried out by the Department. The Commissioner provides copies of abstracts of the inland fisheries and wildlife laws and rules for distribution to the public (Six summaries are updated, printed and distributed, plus migratory bird regulations). The Open Water and Ice Fishing Regulations, upon filing with the Secretary of State, as printed and distributed to the public, are declared to be official consolidations of fishing rules.
A complete reporting of these programs will be included in the reports for the various Bureaus and Divisions.
Commercial Whitewater Rafting Allocations
See individual Bureaus for other licenses and permits
The Department has many varied publications including law summaries, books on various species or species groups and several colorful posters of fish and wildlife. Consult the Department's website for a complete list with pricing.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL
SALARIES & WAGES 13,920,841 10,315,501 719,630 2,885,710
HEALTH BENEFITS 4,876,592 3,604,578 277,932 994,082
RETIREMENTS 3,323,909 2,587,647 158,029 578,233
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 291,603 227,570 15,421 48,612
COMPUTER SERVICES 894,363 850,064 25,688 18,611
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,999,819 2,891,211 1,000,997 1,107,611
RENTS 2,157,430 1,285,121 504,612 367,697
COMMODITIES 1,626,952 1,190,286 190,708 245,958
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 854,394 4,602 431,171 418,621
PURCHASE OF LAND 618,451 82,849 535,602
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 198,459 54,491 143,968
EQUIPMENT 1,559,933 277,837 655,851 626,245
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 194,848 1,966 127,716 65,166
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 35,517,594 22,958,546 3,867,081 7,921,754 770,213
DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
SALARIES & WAGES 255,870 253,819 2,051
HEALTH BENEFITS 59,454 59,057 397
RETIREMENTS 47,702 47,375 327
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 3,347 3,317 30
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 194,313 119,977 74,336
RENTS 7,914 5,811 2,103
COMMODITIES 21,434 13,522 7,912
EQUIPMENT 7,893 7,893
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 28,270 28,270
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 626,197 502,878 123,319
Central Office: 284 STATE ST, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 41 STATEHOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041 FAX:
Established: 1965 Telephone: (207) 287-5202
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 09 Unit:167 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000010052
Average Counts-All Positions: 22.000 Legislative Count: 22.00
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The purpose of the Division is to administer the issuance of department licenses, stamps and permits and the registration of snowmobiles, watercraft and all-terrain vehicles.
In 1984, the 111th Legislature reorganized the Department, thus creating the Bureau of Administrative Services as one of the major Bureaus. This Bureau was structured in the following manner: Accounting Section-headed by a Chief Accountant; Division of Engineering and Realty-headed by a Supervisor; Division of Licensing and Registration-headed by a Director; Personnel Section-headed by a Personnel Officer; Central Purchasing and Supply Section-headed by a Property Officer.
During FY 2006 a statewide reorganization of administrative functions substantially changed the make-up of Administrative Services. A new entity, the Natural Resources Service Center under the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, was established to provide budget, accounting, human resources and payroll services to all of the Natural Resource Departments within State government. These functions were removed from the Department during that consolidation. In addition, the Office of Information Technology centralized the Department's IT functions under a consolidated Natural Resources IT cluster. The licensing and registration, engineering and land acquisition functions were left in Administrative Services. In 2009, legislation was passed to change the name from the Bureau of Administrative Services, to the Division of Licensing, Registration and Engineering to more accurately reflect the responsibilities and duties of the Division. In 2011, the Engineering Division was separated from Licensing and Registration to become its own Division. The Natural Resource Service Center coordinates the purchase of capital equipment and supplies and disperses these items on a Department-wide basis. Adequate inventories of vehicle, snowmobile, and outboard motor parts, clothing, footwear and miscellaneous items are held in stock to be issued to all field personnel.
The Division of Licensing and Registration provides the public with hunting and fishing licenses and miscellaneous permits through the Department's main office and designated license agents. The Division also registers all watercraft, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles. The operation of these machines is regulated in cooperation with all law enforcement agencies and information is provided as required.
DIVISION OF LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
SALARIES & WAGES 726,038 726,038
HEALTH BENEFITS 295,393 295,393
RETIREMENTS 128,720 128,720
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 14,998 14,998
COMPUTER SERVICES 855,415 836,638 18,777
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,695,460 1,424,536 270,924
RENTS 762,062 318,545 443,517
COMMODITIES 251,385 223,749 27,636
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 9,745 9,745
EQUIPMENT 224,910 157,119 67,791
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 14,781 14,781
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,978,907 3,968,617 942,499 67,791
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Central Office: 284 STATE ST, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 41 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041 FAX:
Established: 1945 Telephone: (207) 287-5202
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 09 Unit:140 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000010151
To provide advice and consent to the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on regulation changes necessary for the proper implementation, enforcement and interpretation of any provision of law that the commissioner is charged with the duty of administering.
The Advisory Council also renders information and advice concerning the administration of the Department to the Commissioner.
The Advisory Council is appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the Joint Standing Committee on Fisheries and Wildlife and to confirmation by the Legislature, and consists of ten members representing one or more counties of the State on fish and wildlife related issues. The commissioner is a nonvoting member of the Council ex officio but may vote to break a tie. Appointments are for 3 years or until successors are appointed and qualified. No person shall serve more than 2 consecutive 3-year terms. Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of any person so appointed, the Governor shall appoint a member to serve for the unexpired term.
The members of the Advisory Council receive $50 per day for their services and actual expenses for each fiscal year. The Council holds regular meetings with the commissioner or his deputy in December and May of each year, and special meetings at such other times and places within the State as would seem advisable. At the meeting held in May of each year, the Council may elect one of its members as chair and one as vice-chair.
The Advisory Council met with the Commissioner to review regulation changes and other department matters 9 times during FY 11.
Central Office: , ,
Mail Address: , , FAX:
Established: 2011 Telephone: (207) 287-5218
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 09 Unit:661 Citation: T00012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 00010052-A
The purpose of the Division is to administer contracts for work or services performed for the department; and to coordinate the design, maintenance and report of all Department-owned facilities by utilization of Department staff and/or outside contractors. The Division also prepares the capital improvement plan to be printed in the budget document.
In 1984, the 111th Legislature reorganized the Department, thus creating the Bureau of Administrative Services as one of the major Bureaus. This Bureau was structured in the following manner: Accounting Section-headed by a Chief Accountant; Division of Engineering and Realty-headed by a Supervisor; Division
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of Licensing and Registration-headed by a Director; Personnel Section-headed by a Personnel Officer; Central Purchasing and Supply Section-headed by a Property Officer.
During FY 2006 a statewide reorganization of administrative functions substantially changed the make-up of Administrative Services. A new entity, the Natural Resources Service Center under the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, was established to provide budget, accounting, human resources and payroll services to all of the Natural Resource Departments within State government. The licensing and registration, engineering and land acquisition functions were left in Administrative Services. In 2009, legislation was passed to change the name from the Bureau of Administrative Services, to the Division of Licensing, Registration and Engineering to more accurately reflect the responsibilities and duties of the Division. In 2011, the Engineering Division was separated from Licensing and Registration to become its own Division. The Natural Resource Service Center coordinates the purchase of capital equipment and supplies and disperses these items on a Department-wide basis. Adequate inventories of vehicle, snowmobile, and outboard motor parts, clothing, footwear and miscellaneous items are held in stock to be issued to all field personnel.
The Division of Engineering oversees the design, maintenance and repair of department-owned facilities, including the preparation of a capital improvement plan to be printed in the budget document.
Central Office: 284 STATE ST, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041
Mail Address: 41 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041 FAX: (207) 287-8094
Established: 1975 Telephone: (207) 287-5202
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 09 Unit:142 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000010153
The Advisory Board for the Licensing of Guides was established:
A. To provide advice and consent regarding rules proposed by the Commissioner;
B. At the request of the Commissioner, to conduct oral examinations of
applicants for guide licenses; and
C. To advise the Commissioner on granting and revoking guide licenses.
The Advisory Board for the Licensing of Guides, established by Title 5, section
12004, subsection 10, shall consist of the following 7 members:
A. One subordinate officer of the department designated by the Commissioner; B. Two wardens of the department; and
C. Four representatives of the public, with no more than 3 holding license under
this subchapter, to be appointed by the Governor for a term of 3 years to reflect
a wide diversity of guiding experience. At least 2 members shall be chosen for
their expertise in outdoor recreation. The public members shall be compensated
as provided in Title 5, Chapter 379.
The categories of licenses granted by the Advisory Board for the Licensing of
Guides are as follows:
Master Hunting Fishing Recreation
Hunting/Fishing Hunting/Recreation Fishing/Recreation Sea Kayaking Tidewater Fish
Recreation/Sea Kayaking
Fish/Tidewater
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Master Guides License Hunting Guides License Fishing Guides License Recreational Guides License Tidewater Guides License
Sea Kayaking Guides License
Central Office: 284 STATE ST., AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041
Mail Address: 41 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041 FAX: (207) 287-8094
Established: 1995 Telephone: (207) 688-4191
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 09 Unit:585 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000010308
The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund was established by the Legislature in 1995 after it became clear there was insufficient funding for worthwhile projects that would perpetuate Maine's outdoor heritage -- the state's endangered species, wildlife habitat and pristine lands for outdoor recreation. By funding the program solely with revenue from the sale of special Outdoor Heritage lottery tickets, the legislature was able to support financially worthwhile projects without using revenue from the General Fund.
The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund is governed by a board of seven members. The Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and the Coordinator of the Natural Areas Program are permanent members. With approval from the Legislature, the Governor appoints four citizen members to staggered 4-year terms. One citizen member must represent a state sportsman's organization, one must represent a state wildlife conservation organization and one must work in a field related to natural resources. The Board has hired an executive director on a contractual basis to perform the duties of administering the grants once they are awarded, organizing the application process for grants and coordinating with the Lottery Commission and other state and private organizations.
The Board awards grants semi-annually to natural resource agencies for conservation and recreation projects that meet the guidelines stated in the Outdoor Heritage Fund's Strategic Plan.
The grants are awarded in four categories:
- fisheries and wildlife, and habitat conservation projects;
- acquisition and management of public lands, parks, wildlife conservation areas,
public access and outdoor recreation sites and facilities;
- endangered and threatened species conservation projects;
- natural resources law enforcement.
Revenue is raised from the sale of instant lottery tickets, which are available at most outlets that sell other Maine State Lottery tickets. The Outdoor Heritage ticket design changes every six months.
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MAINE OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND BOARD
SALARIES & WAGES 7,054 7,054
HEALTH BENEFITS 2,305 2,305
RETIREMENTS 2,331 2,331
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 114 114
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 132,824 132,824
RENTS 5,376 5,376
COMMODITIES 13,854 13,854
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 244,137 244,137
EQUIPMENT 1,674 1,674
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 13 13
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 409,682 409,682
Central Office: 284 STATE ST, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 41 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041 FAX:
Established: 1952 Telephone: (207) 287-5244
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 09 Unit:236 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000010056
Average Counts-All Positions: 17.841 Legislative Count: 13.00
The main function of the Public Information and Education Division is to create and maintain public understanding and support for Department objectives and programs, including safety in the outdoors and ethical hunting and fishing practices.
The Division was created in 1952, as the Information and Education Division, under authorization granted by the 96th Legislature in 1951. It was reorganized into the Public Information Division, effective July 1, 1980; it was again reorganized, as the Division of Public Information and Education under the Office of the Commissioner, effective April 24, 1984. Another reorganization, effective July 1, 1993, established the Division of Public Information and Education as its own unit.
The major programs of the Public Information and Education Division are the Information Center, media relations, public relations, educational outreach, law book publications, youth activities, the Safety Division, the Maine Wildlife Park and Swan Island.
The Information Center provides a knowledgeable staff responding to telephone inquiries and directing calls to appropriate Department Divisions, as well as e-mail requests. The Information Center also maintains the Department's website. The Information Center handles an average of 1,000 phone calls and 500 emails per week.
Media and public relations provides press releases about the Department, its programs and the work of the Maine Warden Service to newspapers, radio and television in both written and electronic formats as well as through a media contact person. The Division publishes the "Weekly Report" each Tuesday, sent electronically to a wide email distribution list. It also provides feature articles for magazines and periodicals, and utilizes social networking to expand our outreach capabilities. The Division currently maintains four facebook pages on a daily basis.
The Safety Division provides a number of programs that inform and instruct the public on how to fish, hunt, trap and operate recreational vehicles safely. The Recreational Safety Program reaches more than 9,000 participants each year using
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a cadre of more than 500 volunteers and 11 part-time staff.
The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, Maine hosted over 90,000 visitors last year. A variety of wildlife and conservation school programs and tours are offered at the Park, reaching well over 3,000 Maine school children annually. Teacher workshops are offered statewide using Project WILD to assist classroom teachers and other educators to become more informed about Maine wildlife and conservation. The Division provides support for the popular Maine Conservation Camp scholarship program and the "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" workshops.
Swan Island, located in the Kennebec River off the shore of Richmond, Maine provides another location for educational and outdoor recreation opportunities. An island steeped in Maine history, the buildings and land are favorite spots and the island is busy year round, with the emphasis on spring, summer and fall programs.
The Division represents the Department at sportsman shows (instate, out of state and Canada) and produces and distributes a variety of advertising to promote outdoor recreation in the state, including our safety instruction programs, and our landowner relations program. The Division organizes the Maine Migratory Waterfowl Stamp art contest, Governor's Cup Charity Bass Tournament, and the annual Open House at the Maine Wildlife Park.
The youth activities programs are designed to expose young people to a variety of outdoor activities. Programs such as "Hooked on Fishing" are held statewide, both open water and ice fishing. The Division annually produces multiple law books covering the laws, rules and regulations for hunting and trapping, snowmobiling, ice fishing, open water fishing, boating and ATV's.
Information and Education also provides support to other DIF&W divisions for video, photography, displays, presentations, and the design, development, and distribution of printed material.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION (IF&W)
SALARIES & WAGES 657,704 402,749 164,396 90,559
HEALTH BENEFITS 242,772 143,175 73,182 26,415
RETIREMENTS 109,348 66,985 27,513 14,850
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 10,889 7,543 1,915 1,431
COMPUTER SERVICES 3,532 3,375 157
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 426,464 161,662 161,714 103,088
RENTS 43,713 25,998 14,379 3,336
COMMODITIES 163,785 46,941 65,701 51,143
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 100,000 100,000
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 76,261 1,966 70,597 3,698
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,834,468 860,394 679,554 294,520
Central Office: 284 STATE ST, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041
Mail Address: 41 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041 FAX: (207) 287-6395
Established: 1965 Telephone: (207) 287-5261
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 09 Unit:189 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000010053
Average Counts-All Positions: 122.222 Legislative Count: 119.50
The Bureau of Resource Management is responsible for the management of the State's inland fisheries and wildlife resources and the development of rules governing the effective management of these resources.
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The Bureau of Resource Management was established by the 111th Legislature as a result of recommendations made by the Legislative Program Audit and Review Committee. The Bureau presently consists of the following:
Division of Wildlife Management Division of Fisheries and Hatcheries Computer Services Section Environmental Coordination Section
Division of Wildlife Management.
Wildlife Management - The abundance and use of the major wildlife species are
monitored utilizing the latest tools, techniques, and information available.
Periodic assessments are made to identify supply and demand imbalances,
associated problems and management needs. Wildlife management programs are
implemented to accomplish the long-term goals and objectives of species
management plans. Habitat improvement work is actively carried out in the
Department's Wildlife Management Areas. These include approximately 100,000
acres of upland and wetland habitat strategically located throughout the State,
as well as nearly 300 coastal seabird nesting islands.
Division of Fisheries and Hatcheries.
Fisheries Management - Field studies designed to monitor the status of the major
game species are routinely carried out. These include habitat and fisheries
inventories of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams that are undertaken to obtain
basic information regarding the abundance and condition of fish populations in
specific waters. Creel surveys and aerial angler counts provide important
information on fishing pressure and quality. From this work, management
recommendations, including rulemaking proposals are developed. Some of the
biologists' time has been utilized in tracking illegal, invasive species
introductions. They also continue to work with biologists from the hydro industry
in assessing needs of fish in the project areas. The regions have also been
involved in comprehensive species management plans which are formulated every
five years and guide the overall statewide fisheries management programs. Much
work has been conducted on many of the state's bass waters. Additionally,
biologists are involved in reclamation efforts to restore quality fishing
opportunities for anglers.
Fisheries Research - Research work focuses on the development of biological principles and management techniques needed to support fisheries management programs. Some of these projects have included statewide hydro-acoustic surveys to evaluate smelt populations, habitat improvement projects on streams, radio telemetry studies associated with wild brook trout and landlocked salmon, as well lake trout spawning and northern pike spawning. The Division is also engaged in the restoration of arctic charr populations in northern Maine. We are involved in a large scale survey of more than 2000 reaches of wild brook trout streams, as well as studies on lake whitefish and sea run brook trout.
Propagation of Fish - The fish needed to support statewide fisheries management programs are produced and reared in the Department's fish hatcheries and rearing stations. Approximately 1.3 million salmon and trout are stocked annually. Fish culturists continue to work with DEP staff in order to comply with wastewater discharge licenses.
Habitat Management - In conjunction with the Department's environmental permit review responsibilities, Division biologists assessed environmental impacts of more than 1,500 project applications submitted to State agencies and this Department. They included Natural Resource Protection Act applications, LURC applications, Highway Project and Hydroelectric Projects. Recommendations pertaining to the impact to the State's fisheries and wildlife resources for each project were forwarded to the permitting agencies.
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BUREAU OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (IF&W)
SALARIES & WAGES 5,144,854 2,596,932 293,858 2,254,064
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,884,690 975,800 110,929 797,961
RETIREMENTS 877,888 439,997 50,705 387,186
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 87,207 44,518 6,968 35,721
COMPUTER SERVICES 18,853 3,881 603 14,369
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,585,654 468,644 277,744 839,266
RENTS 394,617 137,943 26,994 229,680
COMMODITIES 776,437 598,584 60,534 117,319
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 485,987 4,602 62,764 418,621
PURCHASE OF LAND 618,451 82,849 535,602
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 198,459 54,491 143,968
EQUIPMENT 867,365 21,516 287,395 558,454
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 65,028 9,797 55,231
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 13,005,490 5,270,901 1,059,752 5,972,415 702,422
Central Office: 284 STATE ST, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041
Mail Address: 41 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0041 FAX: (207) 287-8094
Established: 1965 Telephone: (207) 287-2766
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 09 Unit:218 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000010054
Average Counts-All Positions: 132.500 Legislative Count: 132.00
The primary function of the Maine Warden Service is to enforce Title 12, Chapters
901-939, to enforce all rules promulgated by the Commissioner, and to enforce the
U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act. In addition to these duties, the Maine Warden
Service enforces the Maine boat laws and recreational vehicle laws (snowmobile
and ATV). The Maine Warden Service is, by statute, responsible for searches for
persons presumed lost or drowned in the fields, forests and inland waters of the
State of Maine. Game Wardens of the Maine Warden Service are uniformed law
enforcement officers with full police powers and statewide jurisdiction.
The Maine Warden Service was formally established on March 9, 1880, and was renamed the Bureau of Warden Service in 1984 as a part of the reorganization statute enacted by the 111th Legislature. The Bureau of Warden Service currently consists of a Game Warden Colonel (Chief Warden), a Game Warden Major (Deputy Chief Warden), a Game Warden Captain, 4 Game Warden Lieutenants, 16 Game Warden Sergeants, 4 Game Warden Investigators, 1 Chief Warden Pilot, 2 Game Warden Pilots, 91 District Game Wardens, 4 Game Warden Specialists, and 4 Deputy Game Wardens. Support services within the Maine Warden Service include a Dive Team, Incident Management Team (for Search and Rescue & Natural Disasters), K-9 Team, Special Investigations Team, Aviation Division, Evidence Response Team, Forensic Mapping Team.
Conservation Law Enforcement: In FY 2011, the Maine Warden Service responded to
19,119 complaints on matters of conservation law enforcement, search and rescue,
and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife rules and regulations. During 2011, 2,692
persons were prosecuted and 2,420 were warned for violation of laws and rules
pertaining to fish, wildlife, boating, and recreational vehicles. To accomplish
the Conservation Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue mission of the Bureau, in
2011 Game Wardens drove 2,740,064 miles.
Search and Rescue: During 2011, the Maine Warden Service responded to 513 searches for persons lost in the fields and forests of Maine or presumed to be drowned on the inland waters of the State.
Data Collection: During 2011, Maine Warden Service was responsible for assisting
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Special dog training area license
License to hold field trials for sporting dogs
Snowmobile race permit
Import permit (fish and wildlife)
Eel permit for licensed trappers (20 lbs. of eels)
Permit to stock rabbit
BUREAU OF WARDEN SERVICE (IF&W) TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 7,129,324 6,335,964 252,272 541,088
HEALTH BENEFITS 2,391,980 2,131,153 91,120 169,707
RETIREMENTS 2,157,919 1,904,570 77,152 176,197
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 175,048 157,194 6,394 11,460
COMPUTER SERVICES 16,564 6,170 6,152 4,242
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 965,105 716,393 83,455 165,257
RENTS 943,749 796,825 12,243 134,681
COMMODITIES 400,057 307,490 15,071 77,496
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 14,525 14,525
EQUIPMENT 458,092 89,635 368,457
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 10,494 4,258 6,236
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 14,662,857 12,355,759 652,277 1,654,821
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Central Office: ADMIN OFFICE OF THE COURTS, PORTLAND, ME 04112-4820
Mail Address: BOX 4820, PORTLAND, ME 04112-4820 FAX:
Established: 1820 Telephone: (207) 822-0792
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 40 Unit:274 Citation: T0004 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000001
Average Counts-All Positions: 506.500 Legislative Count: 506.50
Units:
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS
STATE COURT LIBRARY COMMITTEE
COURT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE STATE OF MAINE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DISABILITY BOARD OF OVERSEERS OF THE BAR
SUPERIOR COURT
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
The purpose of the Judicial Branch is to administer justice by providing a safe, accessible, efficient and impartial system that serves the public interest, protects individual rights, and instills respect for the law.
Until the signing of the Articles of Agreement for Separation in 1820, Maine was part of Massachusetts and included in the Massachusetts court system. In 1820, Article VI, Section 1, of the new Maine Constitution established the Judicial Branch of government stating: "The judicial power of the State shall be vested in a Supreme Judicial Court, and such other courts as the Legislature shall from time to time establish". From the start of statehood, the Supreme Judicial Court was both a trial court and an appellate court or "Law Court." The new State of Maine also adopted the same lower court structure as existed in Massachusetts, and the court system remained unchanged until 1852. The Court Reorganization Act of 1852 increased the jurisdiction of the Supreme Judicial Court to encompass virtually every type of case, increased the number of justices and authorized the justices to travel in circuits. The Probate Courts were created in 1820 as county-based courts and have remained so.
The next major change in the system came in 1929, when the Legislature created the statewide Superior Court as a trial court to relieve the overburdened Supreme Judicial Court. Meanwhile, the lower courts continued to operate much as they always had until 1961 when the municipal courts and the trial justices system was abolished and the new District Court created. The Administrative Court, which was created in 1978, was abolished on March 15, 2001.
The administrative structure of the Maine Judicial Branch is similar to a corporation. The Supreme Judicial Court serves as the Branch "board of directors" and by statute has general administrative and supervisory authority over the Branch. This authority is exercised by promulgating rules, issuing administrative orders, establishing policies and procedures, and generally advising the chief justice. The chief justice is designated as head of the Judicial Branch and is assisted by the state court administrator. Each of the two trial courts has a chief justice or judge, appointed by and responsible to the chief justice, who also heads the Law Court. The Administrative Office of the Courts under the direction of the state court administrator, assists in meeting the operational needs of the courts.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 24,118,650 22,465,456 410,237 1,242,957
HEALTH BENEFITS 7,426,279 6,685,341 147,693 593,245
RETIREMENTS 3,907,062 3,788,563 75,705 42,794
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 443,560 404,972 8,337 30,251
COMPUTER SERVICES 3,892,903 2,233,935 383,703 1,275,265
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 12,717,302 10,919,245 1,078,032 720,025
RENTS 1,738,793 1,723,238 15,555
COMMODITIES 1,024,218 948,126 34,987 41,105
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 1,753,791 14,575 1,739,216
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 365,505 365,505
EQUIPMENT 259,481 156,277 103,204
INTEREST-DEBT RETIREMENT 6,656,294 6,656,294
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 42,667 -144,615 15,602 171,680
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 64,346,505 55,695,130 4,415,294 4,236,081
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 24,118,650 22,465,456 410,237 1,242,957
HEALTH BENEFITS 7,426,279 6,685,341 147,693 593,245
RETIREMENTS 3,907,062 3,788,563 75,705 42,794
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 443,560 404,972 8,337 30,251
COMPUTER SERVICES 3,892,903 2,233,935 383,703 1,275,265
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 12,717,302 10,919,245 1,078,032 720,025
RENTS 1,738,793 1,723,238 15,555
COMMODITIES 1,024,218 948,126 34,987 41,105
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 1,753,791 14,575 1,739,216
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 365,505 365,505
EQUIPMENT 259,481 156,277 103,204
INTEREST-DEBT RETIREMENT 6,656,294 6,656,294
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 42,667 -144,615 15,602 171,680
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 64,346,505 55,695,130 4,415,294 4,236,081
Central Office: ADMIN OFFICE OF THE COURTS, PORTLAND, ME 04112-4820
Mail Address: BOX 4820, PORTLAND, ME 04112 FAX: (207) 822-0781
Established: 1975 Telephone: (207) 822-0792
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 40 Unit:425 Citation: T0004 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000015
The State Court Administrator, under the supervision of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, is required by statute to: survey and study Judicial Branch operations to improve administration and management of the court system; develop and recommend long-range plans for the Judicial Branch; examine the status of all court dockets and make recommendations concerning the assignment of personnel; investigate complaints about the operation of the courts; examine and maintain court statistical systems, and collect and analyze statistical data relating to court operations; prescribe uniform policies and business methods to be used in all courts; implement standards and policies set by the Chief Justice; act as fiscal officer of the courts including the oversight of all budgetary and accounting functions; and examine and supervise arrangements for court facilities, equipment and supplies.
In addition, the State Court Administrator is required to submit an Annual Report to the Chief Justice, Legislature and Governor reporting the activities of the preceding fiscal year; maintain liaison with the other branches and agencies of government; prepare and plan for the operation of District and Superior Court clerks' offices; develop and implement educational and training programs for nonjudicial personnel; plan and implement arrangements for court security; report
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on out-of-state travel; and prepare impact statements for executive orders and proposed legislation; perform other duties consistent with the powers delegated and assigned by the Chief Justice and the Supreme Judicial Court.
The Administrative Office of the Courts was created in 1975. The office is directed by the State Court Administrator, who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Chief Justice. The Administrative Office staff is appointed by the State Court Administrator with the approval of the Chief Justice. The staff administers the accounting, technology, fiscal, legislative, personnel, purchasing, planning, research, court operations, facility and security related functions for the court system.
Under the direction of the State Court Administrator, the Administrative Office of the Courts continued its involvement in ongoing areas of court automation, fiscal administration, court security, facilities management and personnel administration. Initiatives were undertaken to improve court security, enhance case processing technology, increase the availability and quality of interpretation services, and adapt court operations to meet the needs of Maine's citizens.
All publications, along with Court statistics information and helpful links, are available on-line at www.courts.state.me.us
Central Office: 40 WATER STREET, 2ND FLOOR, HALLOWELL, ME 04347
Mail Address: PO BOX 140, AUGUSTA, ME 04332-0140 FAX: (207) 622-0059
Established: 1899 Telephone: (207) 623-2464
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 40 Unit:291 Citation: T0004 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000801
The purpose of the Board of Bar Examiners is to examine all applicants for admission to the Bar, as to their legal learning and general qualifications to practice as attorneys in the several courts of the State. After passing the examination and compliance with the statutes has been accomplished, the Board issues a certificate of qualification which states the standing of the applicant, and recommends his/her admission to the bar.
The Board is composed of seven lawyers of the State and two representatives of the public appointed by the Governor. As the terms of the members expire, members of the Board are appointed annually by the Governor on the recommendation of the Supreme Judicial Court, and hold office for terms of 5 years, beginning on the first day of January of the year of appointment and ending on the last day of December of the year of expiration of the appointment.
The Board holds two examination sessions annually at such times and places in the State as the Board determines and the Supreme Judicial Court approves. The members of the Board elect a chair and a secretary who may, but need not be, the same person, and a treasurer. The Board makes rules and regulations relative to the performance and duties of the Board and to the examinations which the Board conducts. Five members of said Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
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In its efforts to discharge its statutory duties, the Board must review its policies and practices in such matters as:
1. the necessity of examining applicants who already have been admitted by examination in other jurisdictions;
2. the eligibility of graduates of foreign law schools to take the bar exam;
3. the fairness and validity of examination procedures and standards;
4. the relationship of a law school education to the bar examination; and,
5. the effectiveness of procedures to determine the moral character of
applicants to practice law.
The Board works closely with the National Conference of Bar Examiners and the American Bar Association to receive the benefit of the experience of the other jurisdictions in bar examination matters.
Certificate:
Certificate of Qualification for Admission to the Bar
"Rules of the Board" - (Maine Bar Admission Rules) Available online at www.mainebarexaminers.org
Central Office: , ,
Mail Address: PO BOX 4820, PORTLAND, ME 04112 FAX:
Established: 1981 Telephone: (207) 822-0718
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 40 Unit:447 Citation: T0004 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000191
The State Court Library Committee serves as the governing body for Maine's 17 county law libraries, to assure access to basic legal materials for the bench, the bar and the public.
The Committee is made up of nine voting members - three members of the public, two of the judiciary and four attorneys, all of whom are appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, who also appoints the chairperson. The State Court Administrator, the State Law Librarian, and the University of Maine School of Law Librarian are ad hoc members, and one member of the judiciary serves as judicial liaison.
Cumberland and Penobscot serve as regional court library centers. All other law libraries receive equal services and have access to the regional court library centers for resources not available locally.
Under the direction of the State Court Library Committee, the State Court Library Coordinator is charged with overseeing the professional functions of the county law libraries. These duties include periodic visits to the libraries and meetings with the local bar association library committees; budgeting and the allocation of state monies for collection development; and the utilization of computer-assisted legal research.
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Central Office: , ,
Mail Address: PO BOX 4820, PORTLAND, ME 04112 FAX: (207) 822-0781
Established: 1996 Telephone: (207) 822-0721
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 40 Unit:589 Citation: T0004 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000018B
The purpose and objective of the Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (CADRES) is to provide an administrative structure that oversees and provides court-connected Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services in Maine.
The operation and policies of the Service are overseen by the Court Alternative Resolution Service Committee. Members of the Committee are appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court pursuant to 4 MRS Section 18-B. The Director administers statewide rosters and supervises the work of mediators and other ADR neutrals. The neutrals provide services as required in each of the State's District and Superior Court locations.
CADRES provides ADR services - including mediation, arbitration and early neutral evaluation - to the parties in court cases in Maine courts in all counties. CADRES selects and maintains statewide rosters of neutrals in various types of cases: small claims, family matters, evictions, land use/environmental and civil litigation. More than 150 neutrals are available statewide to provide ADR services under the auspices of the courts.
In District Court, referral to mediation is mandatory in most contested family matters and is available in other types of cases. In Superior Court, pursuant to Rule 16B of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, ADR is required in many types of civil cases. Parties are permitted to choose the type of ADR process, i.e., mediation, arbitration or early neutral evaluation, in which they will participate.
Central Office: 65 STONE STREET, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 163 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0163 FAX:
Established: 1961 Telephone: (207) 287-6950
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 40 Unit:279 Citation: T0004 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000151
The purpose of the District Court is to serve as a court of general jurisdiction in law and equity for the State, excluding jury trials.
The District Court was originally created by the Legislature in 1961 as Maine's court of limited jurisdiction. The Court's jurisdiction has expanded substantially. In criminal matters, it has original jurisdiction in non-felony cases and may conduct initial appearance, probable cause, and bail hearings in felony cases. The District Court also has original jurisdiction over civil
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violations. Until March 15, 2001, the Court had concurrent jurisdiction with the
Superior Court in divorce and non-equitable civil cases involving not more than
$30,000. As of March 15, 2001, the monetary claim limit for civil cases was
eliminated, creating concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Court. The
District Court now has exclusive jurisdiction of divorce and family cases. The
District Court also may grant equitable relief in a wide variety of cases
including unfair trade practices and cases involving environmental law
violations. The District Court hears all child protection cases, and protections
from abuse and harassment cases.
The District Court is the small claims court (for cases involving not more than
$6,000) and the juvenile court. In addition, the Court hears mental health,
forcible entry and detainer, quiet title and foreclosure cases. It is the only
court available for the enforcement of money judgments. The District Court also
has exclusive jurisdiction over violations bureau matters.
There are 36 judges in the District Court, including the Chief Judge, who is designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. In March 2001, the Administrative Court was abolished, and the last remaining judge of the Administrative Court was transferred to the District Court. All District Court judges are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature for seven year terms. Pursuant to Administrative Order, District Court judges may also sit in the Superior Court. In the District Court, judges are assigned by the Chief Judge to sit in any District Court in the State.
Within the District Court, there are administrative units and systems designed to enable the Court to achieve its purposes.
The Family Division of the District Court was established by the Second Session of the 118th Legislature, which enacted 4 M.R.S.A. section 183 as follows: "There is established within the District Court a Family Division that has jurisdiction over family matters filed in District Court. The Family Division shall provide a system of justice that is responsive to the needs of families and the support of their children." In May of 1998, Family Case Management Officers, renamed Family Law Magistrates in 2005, began to hear and dispose of the following matters as allowed by statute:
(1) Interim orders in actions involving the establishment, modification or enforcement of child support; (2) Interim actions involving divorce, legal separation, paternity or parental rights; (3) Final orders in matters when the proceeding is uncontested; (4) Final orders in a contested proceeding when child support is the only contested issue and (5) Other actions as assigned by the Chief Judge of the District Court.
The District Court Judges, along with Superior Court Justices, preside over Adult Drug Treatment Court proceedings. The Adult Drug Treatment Courts operate in York, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Penobscot, Hancock, and Washington Counties. Adult Drug Treatment Courts hold criminal offenders accountable and increase the likelihood of successful rehabilitation of offenders through early, continuous and intensive judicially supervised substance abuse treatment and other appropriate rehabilitation services.
The Family Treatment Drug Court is operating within the Maine District Court in the Lewiston-Auburn area, the Bangor area and in Central Maine. This federally funded docket works with families in child protection proceedings when substance abuse is a major problem in the family. The family treatment drug court combines frequent judicial supervision of participants with intensive substance abuse treatment and other rehabilitative services.
The District Court also operates Domestic Violence Monitoring Courts in eleven locations throughout the State. This grant funded docket provides ongoing court monitoring of individuals that have admitted to criminal acts of domestic violence.
The Chief Judge of the District Court rosters all Guardians ad Litem (GAL), who are appointed by the Court in part to provide children with a voice in family and child protection matters in the District Court. GAL's must attend a core training program, be a member of the legal or other recognized profession and meet continuing education requirements. Complaints regarding GAL's are processed through the Office of the Chief Judge in completed cases. They are referred to
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the presiding judge in pending cases.
The Chief Judge of the District Court also appoints all Bail Commissioners and
Justices of the Peace.
Central Office: P.O. BOX 8058, PORTLAND, ME 04104-8058
Mail Address: PO BOX 8058, PORTLAND, ME 04104-8058 FAX:
Established: 1978 Telephone:
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 40 Unit:276J Citation: J1978 M.R.S.A., Sect.: SJC-00109
The Committee on Judicial Responsibility and Disability was created by the Supreme Judicial Court by court order in 1978. The Committee is empowered to receive and investigate complaints of judicial misconduct and disability. Judicial misconduct is defined by the Maine Code of Judicial Conduct, which was promulgated by the Supreme Judicial Court. By order of the Court, the Code of Judicial Conduct is binding on all state judges, as set forth in the Code and the Court's order.
The Committee on Judicial Responsibility consists of seven members appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court. One member is either an active or active retired justice of the Superior Court, and one is an active or active retired judge of the District Court. Two members are attorneys at law admitted to practice in the State of Maine, and three public members are appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court upon the recommendation of the Governor. Four alternate members are also appointed to serve with respect to any matter from which a regular member is excused or otherwise unavailable.
Proceedings before the Committee are typically begun upon receipt of a complaint concerning the conduct of a judge. If the Committee members decide that the facts involved in the complaint appear to come within its authority, a copy of the complaint is submitted to the judge for a response, unless the allegations or facts available to the Committee show that no disciplinary misconduct is involved. At the time a complaint is submitted to the judge, an investigation is conducted appropriate to the circumstances of the complaint. Based upon its investigation and the judge's response, the Committee determines whether the complaint should be dismissed or whether an evidentiary hearing is necessary.
The Committee cannot itself impose disciplinary sanctions. Unless the complaint is dismissed, the Committee's findings and conclusions, together with recommendations, are reported to the Supreme Judicial Court in any matter in which the Committee finds misconduct warranting formal disciplinary action. Thereafter, the matter is in the hands of the Court. The Committee may also seek informal correction of any judicial conduct or practice that may create an appearance of judicial misconduct.
Upon written request of the Governor, the Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary, or an appropriate federal agency or official, in connection with consideration of the appointment of a person who has been a judge, the Committee is directed to provide information on any complaints made against that person and the Committee's disposition thereof. The Committee reports annually to the Supreme Judicial Court a summary of each year's activities.
The Committee has available for distribution material describing the Committee's
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operation and function, as well as the rules that govern the Committee's jurisdiction and procedure. Copies are available upon request. Copies of the available Annual Reports of the Committee are also distributed upon request. All of this information is also available on the Committee's website: www.jrd.maine.gov
Central Office: 97 WINTHROP STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: PO BOX 527, AUGUSTA, ME 04332-0527 FAX: (207) 623-4175
Established: 1978 Telephone: (207) 623-1121
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 40 Unit:276B Citation: J1978 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000004890
The purpose of this Board is to act on behalf of the Supreme Judicial Court, and by its appointment and order, to supervise attorneys admitted to the practice of law in this state, and to assist the Supreme Judicial Court in disciplining of attorneys who may violate the Court-mandated ethical or other rules of practice.
The Board of Overseers of the Bar was created by order of the Supreme Judicial Court, effective November 1, 1978 (Maine Bar Rules). The Board consists of nine (9) members selected by the Court, three (3) of whom are lay persons and six (6) of whom are members of the Bar of the State of Maine.
This unit's activities are limited to the performance of its duties as provided in the Maine Bar Rules. and the Maine Rules of Professional Conduct (See Maine Rules of Court.) In general, it supervises and administers the registration of all attorneys admitted to practice in this state; investigates and processes claims and reports of violations by attorneys of the rules of practice set forth in the Maine Bar Rules and the Maine Rules of Professional Conduct; provides a procedure for the arbitration of disputes between clients and attorneys with respect to legal fees; maintains limited consulting and advisory services with respect to the interpretation and application of Maine Rules of Professional Conduct and engages in a continuing review and study of the Bar in relation to the public and the Courts for the purpose of making recommendations to the Supreme Judicial Court with respect to the Maine Bar Rules .
"Legal Fee Arbitration: Rules and Steps to follow in the Fee Arbitration Process" (Free)
"Board of Overseers of the Bar Annual Report." Posted on Boards website at www.mebaroverseers.org
"The Grievance Process: Rules and Steps to Follow in the Grievance Process" (Free)
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Central Office: 205 NEWBURY STREET, PORTLAND, ME
Mail Address: PO BOX 412, PORTLAND, ME 04112 FAX:
Established: 1930 Telephone: (207) 822-4174
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 40 Unit:278 Citation: T0004 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000101
The Superior Court was created by the Legislature in 1929 as Maine's trial court of general jurisdiction. However, since 2001, the Court no longer has jurisdiction over divorce, family matters, child protection, and protection from abuse and harassment family matters.The Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over all felony-level criminal proceedings, medical malpractice cases, civil and criminal jury trials, and administrative appeals from most State and local agencies and boards. It also has limited appellate jurisdiction regarding questions of law and de novo proceedings in certain District Court cases, and it has limited concurrent original jurisdiction with the Supreme Judicial Court over certain proceedings.
There are 17 justices of the Superior Court who hold sessions of the court in each of the State's 16 counties. The justices are appointed by the Governor for seven year terms, with the consent of the Legislature. A single justice is designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to serve as the Chief Justice of the Superior Court.
The Chief Justice of the Superior Court is responsible for establishing the regular and special assignments of the justices, for specifying when the Grand Jury shall be summonsed in each county, and for assigning justices to the Single-Justice program and to other matters throughout the State. The Chief Justice also supervises the Medical Malpractice Pre-Litigation Screening Panel program for all medical malpractice cases in the Superior Court.
In 2004, the Superior Court established a statewide Single-Justice system in which an individual justice is assigned for all purposes to each civil and criminal homicide case filed in the State. As a result, only one justice is responsible for all decisions and matters in each of those cases.
The Superior Court also conducts several types of problem-solving courts throughout the State, including the Business and Consumer Docket (aka The Business Court), the Adult Drug Treatment Court and the Co-occurring Disorders Court. The Court also has pioneered the use of judicially assisted settlement conferences, a highly successful form of mediation in which a judge not involved with the case being mediated serves as the neutral. This system is now used throughout the trial court system.
Central Office: 205 NEWBURY STREET, PORTLAND, ME
Mail Address: , PORTLAND, ME 04101-4125 FAX:
Established: 1920 Telephone: (207) 822-4146
Reference: Policy Area: 06 Umbrella: 40 Unit:276 Citation: T0004 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000001
The purpose of the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the Law Court is to serve as the final appellate tribunal for the State. The Supreme Judicial Court also has
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general administrative and supervisory authority over the Judicial Department and shall make and promulgate rules, regulations, and orders governing the administration of the Judicial Department.
The Supreme Judicial Court is the highest court in Maine, and as the Law Court is the court of final appeal. As of January 1, 2001, the Law Court hears appeals of civil and criminal cases from District and Superior Courts; appeals from all final judgments, orders and decrees of the Probate Court; appeals of decisions of the Public Utilities Commission and the Workers Compensation Board. A justice of the Supreme Judicial Court may be assigned by the Chief Justice to sit in the Superior Court or the District Court to hear cases of any type, including post-conviction matters and jury trials.
In addition, the Supreme Judicial Court defines and regulates the practice of law and the conduct of attorneys in Maine by the promulgation of Maine Bar Rules, published in the annual Maine Rules of Court. It also is the ultimate authority for admitting lawyers to the bar, and for administering lawyer discipline including disbarment. The justices of the Supreme Judicial Court may be called upon to make decisions regarding legislative apportionment and render advisory opinions concerning important questions of law on solemn occasions when requested by the Governor, Senate, or House of Representatives. Three members of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court serve as the Sentence Review Panel for the review of sentences of one year or more.
The Supreme Judicial Court has seven members: the Chief Justice and six Associate Justices. The justices must be trained in the law and are appointed by the Governor for seven year terms, with the consent of the Legislature. By statute, the Chief Justice is head of the Judicial Branch, and the Supreme Judicial Court has general administrative and supervisory authority over the Judicial Branch. Upon retirement, a Supreme Judicial Court Justice may be appointed an Active Retired Justice by the Governor, for a seven year term, with the consent of the Legislature. On assignment by the Chief Justice, an Active Retired Justice has the same authority as an active justice.
Admission to Practice - Attorney At Law, 4 M.R.S.A. Sec. 801
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Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CTR DR, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 54 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0054 FAX:
Established: 1971 Telephone: (207) 621-5095
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:158 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001401A
Average Counts-All Positions: 561.615 Legislative Count: 560.00
Units:
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
STATE BOARD OF ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION DIVISION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED DIVISION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND LATE DEAFENED
COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING & LATE DEAFENED
BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION MAINE JOBS COUNCIL
BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS MAINE LABOR RELATIONS BOARD PANEL OF MEDIATORS
BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH BUREAU OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
MAINE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION CENTER FOR WORKFORCE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
The Department of Labor strives to improve business and employment in Maine.
The Department of Labor is comprised of the units listed above. These units are organized around six core agencies: Employment Services; Labor Relations; Labor Standards; Rehabilitation Services; Unemployment Compensation; and, Workforce Research and Information.
The Department seeks to support Maine businesses in their growth and job creation, and to assist Maine workers in their search for sustainable and fulfilling employment. Maine's CareerCenters help match businesses with potential employees, and help workers improve their skills so that they can achieve their employment goals. As part of the CareerCenter network, people with disabilities can also find additional supports to assist in their employment search. To help facilitate growth in Maine, the Department also provides information on subjects such as wages, industries and workforce demographics to aide decision-makers in business, government, as well as to the public.
Strengthening safety and fairness is also an important role of the Department. Improved safety has a positive impact on both business and workers; reducing costs for the former, and supporting the physical well-being of the latter. Supporting a fair work environment provides for a level playing field in which all parties have the same opportunity for growth, advancement and earnings.
During times of unemployment, the Department provides benefits to those who have lost their job for reasons beyond their control. In addition to financial support, the Department also provides reemployment services to help people return to work as quickly as possible.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 22,325,658 2,185,507 1,260,019 18,841,421 38,711
HEALTH BENEFITS 7,657,617 738,860 443,195 6,464,195 11,367
RETIREMENTS 3,787,650 382,805 197,153 3,202,130 5,562
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 398,452 38,812 21,704 337,227 709
COMPUTER SERVICES 4,565,142 325,823 151,676 4,087,625 18
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 11,393,392 1,017,909 671,539 9,673,057 30,887
RENTS 3,130,531 108,629 148,691 2,873,211
COMMODITIES 534,997 12,087 60,152 462,116 642
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 432,246,208 5,486,826 286,092 220,085,955 206,387,335
EQUIPMENT 80,943 80,943
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 633,083 44,930 586,680 1,473
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 486,753,673 10,297,258 3,285,151 266,694,560 206,476,704
Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CTR DR, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 54 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0054 FAX: (207) 287-5292
Established: 1983 Telephone: (207) 621-5095
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:168 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001401A
Average Counts-All Positions: 10.000 Legislative Count: 10.00
The Office of the Commissioner provides leadership and overall direction for the
Department, and is the primary liaison with the Legislature and the public.
The Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, along with their support staff, comprise the Office.
The Commissioner and his staff work closely with program directors and with both federal and state government administrators. Coordination with these entities is crucial to delivering effective services that are in line with federal and state policy decisions.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 482,845 39,814 32,878 410,153
HEALTH BENEFITS 102,530 7,007 5,336 90,187
RETIREMENTS 68,609 4,844 3,453 60,312
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 11,571 918 498 10,155
COMPUTER SERVICES 75,525 75,525
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 409,909 128,441 46,496 234,972
RENTS 127,516 127,516
COMMODITIES 56,129 998 55,131
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 66,255 5,149 61,106
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,400,889 181,024 94,808 1,125,057
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Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CENTER DR, AUGUSTA, ME 04330-9477
Mail Address: 54 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04330-9477 FAX: (207) 624-5903
Established: 1988 Telephone: (207) 287-5953
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:183 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001082
The Division of Administrative Hearings conducts hearings on appeals of unemployment benefit eligibility determinations.
Administrative Hearings, which is led by the Chief Administrative Hearings
Officer, is a division within the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation.
The Division conducts hearings, either by phone or in person, on benefit eligibility decisions in which one or more of the parties involved disagree with the initial adjudicatory decision. All information is presented de novo, or from the beginning, and is intended to allow all parties to the case a second opportunity to present their concerns. Hearings are held in accordance with Maine's Administrative Procedures Act
None.
The Division provides an informational pamphlet to all parties involved in a hearing. Information in the pamphlet can also be found at www.maine.gov/labor/appeals. Click on the link for "Preparing for a Hearing".
Central Office: 2ND FLOOR, ELKINS BLDG, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 90 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0090 FAX: (207) 287-4416
Established: 1909 Telephone: (207) 287-2015
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:186 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000931
The Maine Board of Arbitration and Conciliation was established to further harmonious labor-management relations in the State of Maine by endeavoring to settle disputes, strikes and lockouts between employers and employees. It serves as a Board of Inquiry, as a Board of Conciliation in the private sector, or as a Board of Arbitration with power to inquire and to investigate labor-management disputes in the public or private sector.
A new law enacted last year requires that employers who file for certification with the U.S. Department of Labor to hire a bond worker in a logging occupation must be members and "active participants" in a recruitment clearinghouse that assists in evaluating and referring potential logging occupation workers. The law provides that the Maine Department of Labor must maintain a list of logging contractors who are in compliance with these requirements and must, after notice and hearing, remove from the list any employer found to have violated the requirements of the law or the applicable federal regulations. One may appeal to
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the board the placement or removal of an employer on the approved list.
The Maine Board of Arbitration and Conciliation originally was created in 1909, and experienced major reorganization in 1955 and procedural reform in 1985. The board consists of three primary members representing labor, management and the public. There are six alternates, two for each of the primary positions. All primary and alternate members of the board are appointed by the Governor for terms of three years. Appropriations for the board are included in the budget of the Maine Labor Relations Board.
In FY 2011, requests for board services were higher than in FY 2010. In FY 2011,
23 requests for services were received, compared with 22 requests in FY 2010.
The variety of employee and employer units requesting service in the past few
years reflects the growing perception in the public sector labor relations
community of the board's stature in providing quality and professional
arbitration and conciliation services.
In addition to the new matters filed in FY 2011, there were 10 cases carried over from the prior year which required hearing and disposition by the board or other action. Of the 23 filings in FY 2011, 21 were grievance arbitration requests; there were two requests for fact finding services. Under the statutes governing public employee collective bargaining, the board is given authority to hear fact finding and interest arbitration matters when there is a mutual submission for such services. In all, the board issued 8 formal Decisions and Awards during FY
2011.
In addition to the matters proceeding to hearing and formal Decision and Award, 1 other dispute was conciliated with the assistance of board panel members and was settled at the hearing. The board convened to hear 18 matters, 8 concluded by formal Decision and Award and 1 resolved at hearing, 4 less than the number of cases disposed of through the hearing process in FY 2010. Several matters were withdrawn or are scheduled for withdrawal. Withdrawals usually indicate settlement on the issues by the parties, often after a hearing has been scheduled.
None.
Statute Establishing the Procedures of the State Board of Arbitration and
Conciliation Uniform Arbitration Act.
Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CTR DR, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 150 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0150 FAX: (207) 287-5292
Established: 1994 Telephone: (207) 623-7949
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:150 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001418A
Average Counts-All Positions: 36.500 Legislative Count: 36.50
The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired was established to provide a broad spectrum of services to people who are blind or visually impaired. These services include: the prevention of blindness; the location and registration of people who are blind or visually impaired; the provisions of certain education services to children who are blind
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or visually impaired from birth to age 21; provision of vocational rehabilitation services to accomplish job placement; provision of instruction in blindness specific skills in the area of independent living; and the provision of other social services.
The division was established in 1941 as the Division for the Blind in the Department of Health and Welfare. Since 1996, the division has been part of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services in the Department of Labor. The division provides services in Career Centers throughout the State.
The Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired administers four programs specific to persons in Maine who are blind or visually impaired. The Education Program provides specific instructional services to blind children in assisting local school units to meet their responsibilities for a free appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These services (braille instruction, travel training, direct teaching, special materials, personal and family counseling) are provided in part by DBVI staff and in part through contracted Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI). This program currently serves up to 300 children per year.
The Independent Living Program provides direct blindness-specific skill instruction and training activities to assist older people in achieving or maintaining independence in their homes and communities and to avoid costly institutionalization. Services are provided in part by DBVI staff and in part by contracted Vision Rehabilitation Therapists. This program serves about 400 adults each year.
The Vocational Rehabilitation Program provides blindness-specific training and other services to enable people who are blind or visually impaired to acquire or retain employment. Through vocational counseling, application of technology, direct blindness-specific instruction and skill training activities and a variety of purchased and contracted services, the Vocational Rehabilitation program currently serves approximately 800 transitioning youth and adult clients. In addition, the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) places individuals in self-employment within the food-service industry in state and federal installations.
None.
1. Comprehensive Services for Visually Impaired and Blind Individuals of All
Ages (free)
2. Independent Living Services for Older People with Visual Impairments (free)
3. What Do You Do When You See a Blind Person
4. Facts About Blindness and Visual Impairment
5. The Eye And How We See
6. Understanding Eye Language
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DIVISION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
SALARIES & WAGES 1,333,019 350,678 40,613 941,728
HEALTH BENEFITS 477,643 109,660 18,175 349,808
RETIREMENTS 224,972 58,286 6,855 159,831
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 24,067 6,688 813 16,566
COMPUTER SERVICES 119,850 40,722 1,980 77,148
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 626,650 184,352 36,911 405,387
RENTS 259,336 21,060 65 238,211
COMMODITIES 86,061 3,676 18,422 63,963
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 3,655,560 1,935,011 24,369 1,696,180
EQUIPMENT 33,984 33,984
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 27,427 1,509 25,918
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 6,868,569 2,710,133 149,712 4,008,724
Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CTR DR, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 150 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0108 FAX: (207) 287-5292
Established: 1994 Telephone: (207) 623-7957
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:160 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001413
Also under the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. The purpose of the Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened (DDHHLD) is to ensure equal opportunity for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or late deafened to fully participate in, contribute to, and benefit from Maine's community. This is accomplished through contracts that provide individual and systemic advocacy, as well as the provision of telecommunications equipment. The DDHHLD consults with and offers training to state agencies to assist in making state services fully accessible. The DDHHLD also provides information and referral services and periodicals in support to consumers and providers.
The Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened was established on November 1, 1982, and was known as the Office of Deafness. In 1985, Governor Joseph E. Brennan signed Public Law Chapter 160 (22 MRSA c. 714) establishing the division as a statutory unit of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. The Director of the Division reports directly to the Director of the Bureau of Rehabilitation, and is a member of the bureau leadership team. The division received its present name in July of 2009 as the result of a five year plan goal to make the division more inclusive.
The Division maintains a toll-free number and responds to approximately 100-150 calls per month concerning information, referral, training, advocacy and other related services for people who are deaf, hard-of hearing or late deafened. The division also administers the state's telecommunication device program, which provides telecommunications equipment for people with any disability on either a cost-share or loan basis depending on the individual's income. This program was expanded by Public Law Chapter 553 (26 MRSA subsect. 1419) to include equipment that provides or assists in providing emergency alert notification to deaf and hard of hearing persons.
The division administers a state-created fund to provide for American Sign Language interpretation services for deaf persons who are subject to legal proceedings when meeting with an attorney or advocate. Also, the division provides voluntary identification cards for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
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1. Resources, A Guide to Deaf Services.
2. Using Your TTY Comfortably.
3. Interpreting Licensure Brochures.
4. Maine-Lines Quarterly Newsletter.
Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CTR DR, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 150 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0150 FAX: (207) 287-5292
Established: 1994 Telephone: (207) 624-5963
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:161 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001413C
The Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened advises the governor on the development and coordination of services to people who are deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened. The commission evaluates the progress toward goals and recommendations and advises the division on implementation plans.
The commission has 24 members and 3 member-at-large positions. One third of the members are people who are deaf, hard of hearing or late deafened. The commission meets quarterly in Augusta on the second Thursday of January, April, June, and October. The chairperson is elected by the commission and serves a two-year term.
Commission activities this past year focused on services for senior citizens, adult education, employment, youth leadership, support for low cost hearing aids and public accessibility for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or late deafened.
None.
Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CENTER DR, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Mail Address: 55 SHS HALLOWELL ANNEX, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-5933
Established: 1996 Telephone: (207) 623-7981
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:597 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001401A
Average Counts-All Positions: 135.000 Legislative Count: 135.00
The Bureau of Employment Services (BES) is the state administrative and oversight
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entity responsible for Maine Department of Labor employment and training services. BES also is responsible for developing policies, programs and services for the purpose of enhancing economic success through workforce development. The BES provides services to workers and employers through the CareerCenter network statewide, in conjunction with partner organizations; services are accessible in person and through the www.mainecareercenter.com website.
The BES works closely with other MDOL bureaus and divisions, the Maine Jobs Council, four Local Workforce Investment Boards, education and economic development entities, and employer and community groups to ensure that responsive and high quality services are delivered through Maine's CareerCenters. The Bureau's work includes employment and training services to help provide a skilled workforce and increased employment opportunities for workers. This is accomplished through self directed and consultative worker services including job placement, career guidance, education and training, and layoff assistance. Workforce consultation, worker recruitment, direct referral to business resources, layoff assistance, and access to training resources are among services available to businesses. The Bureau offers an internet job bank that matches employers with job openings to job seekers. Occupational information and training are provided to educators, employment training program managers, and policy makers. These services are available through the statewide network of CareerCenters.
As a bureau within the Maine Department of Labor, services are funded through State General Fund, Federal Workforce Investment Act, Federal Wagner-Peyser, and Trade Act, and other federal funds. The BES, in consultation with the four local workforce boards, the Center for Workforce Research and Information, Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, the Bureau of Labor Standards and other community based service providers including education and economic development partners ensures that workforce services are provided through Maine's CareerCenter network.
The Bureau of Employment Services, in consultation with several other organizations, oversees and administers the design and delivery of services aimed at building the workforce of the state and connecting workers with employers. Through the CareerCenter network and on the internet, individuals have access to a library of resources designed to help individuals explore career options, learn about the labor market, search for employment, interview for jobs, explore self employment possibilities, and much more. They may use a variety of electronic equipment to write, copy, e-mail and fax résumés and cover letters, search Maine's Job Bank and other internet resources, and pursue training opportunities. A variety of workshops related to employment and training topics are available to interested parties. For individuals meeting eligibility criteria, assessment services, job counseling, employability enhancement, and occupational skills training are available.
Businesses have access to a library of resources on topics relating to human resources, safety, business incentives, ADA, labor laws, labor market information, licensing, and more. Businesses can list their job openings on the Maine's Job Bank 24 hours a day. CareerCenter rooms are available at no charge for businesses to use for recruiting and interviewing. CareerCenter staff are available for on-site services including developing service strategies, packaging of services, referral, development of job descriptions, and writing job orders. Training assistance is available in the form of apprenticeships as well as new hire worker training resources.
The Rapid Response Team of the bureau provides special on-site information services to laid-off workers. The team gives employees information about training, job opportunities, unemployment benefits, health care, and emergency services.
None.
The Bureau publishes state policy and operational guidelines for the One-Stop
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CareerCenter system. Planning instructions for the operation of programs are issued to Maine's four Local Workforce Investment Areas and other contracted providers. Various fiscal reports required for the Maine Legislature and U.S. Department of Labor are routinely published. All publications are public domain and may be obtained by contacting the Bureau.
BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 4,942,407 434,231 143,607 4,325,858 38,711
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,649,213 152,445 40,275 1,445,126 11,367
RETIREMENTS 843,530 79,004 19,707 739,257 5,562
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 87,954 8,939 1,979 76,327 709
COMPUTER SERVICES 1,224,776 2 55,478 1,169,278 18
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,134,718 51,984 89,361 962,486 30,887
RENTS 1,094,655 377 75,980 1,018,298
COMMODITIES 94,931 424 3,598 90,267 642
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 25,306,905 1,786,417 255,396 21,230,527 2,034,565
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 151,880 7,208 143,199 1,473
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 36,530,969 2,513,823 692,589 31,200,623 2,123,934
Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CENTER DR, AUGUSTA, ME 04332-0259
Mail Address: 54 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0054 FAX: (207) 287-2305
Established: 1980 Telephone: (207) 621-5156
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:169 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001082
Average Counts-All Positions: 211.115 Legislative Count: 209.50
The Bureau of Unemployment Compensation administers a benefit program that provides an economic safety net for individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own.
The Bureau of Unemployment Compensation is organized into four divisions. The largest division is the Unemployment Claims Centers, which is responsible for making determinations on benefits eligibility and processing benefit claims. The Program Integrity and Compliance Division houses the bureau's quality control unit and unemployment fraud investigation units. This Division also includes the field tax unit that ensures Maine workers are properly classified for unemployment insurance coverage and provides technical assistance to employers on unemployment laws and regulations. The Internal Operations Division is responsible for all processes associated with banking and the issuance of benefit payments, records management functions, employer account maintenance, and collections activities. The final division, the Division of Administrative Hearings, is described separately in this report.
The Bureau administers a number of unemployment programs with varying eligibility requirements, but all surrounding the loss of employment that was not caused by the individual. The following programs were in effect during the fiscal year: State Unemployment Insurance (UI); Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE); Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Members (UCX); the Dislocated Workers Benefit (DWB) program; and, the federal Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA) program. Additionally, as a result of severe economic downturn experienced over the last three years, the Bureau also administered two temporary
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federal benefit programs: Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and a fully federally funded Extended Benefit program.
None.
BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
SALARIES & WAGES 8,798,186 47,837 8,750,349
HEALTH BENEFITS 3,035,522 12,058 3,023,464
RETIREMENTS 1,495,283 5,610 1,489,673
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 155,810 650 155,160
COMPUTER SERVICES 2,212,113 14,150 2,197,963
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,846,397 11,680 6,834,717
RENTS 880,256 4,917 875,339
COMMODITIES 181,919 1,301 180,618
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 395,322,912 136 190,970,006 204,352,770
EQUIPMENT 10,392 10,392
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 265,263 1,178 264,085
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 419,204,053 99,517 214,751,766 204,352,770
Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CENTER DR, AUGUSTA, ME 04332-0259
Mail Address: 120 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0120 FAX:
Established: 1998 Telephone: (207) 612-5087
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:605 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000002006
The Maine Jobs Council was created in 1997 out of the recognition that a more strategic, coordinated approach was needed to cultivate an educated and skilled workforce.
The council is comprised of representatives from business, labor, education, community organization, and the public. Additionally, seven subcommittees are established to address the workforce development issues related to: people with disabilities, women, apprenticeship, older workers, business & industry, school to work initiatives and CareerCenter service delivery. The Department of Labor and the Department of Education jointly administer the Maine Jobs Council.
The council's strategies are to encourage and assist the people of Maine to upgrade their education and skills; encourage employers to invest in the education and training of their workers; ensure cooperation among the State public education and training institutions; and ensure that public resources are targeted to high quality outcomes.
Investment in the education and training of Maine workers is one of the most important issues affecting the quality of economic development. This investment will have long-term impact on the quality of jobs and level of earnings that will be achieved by people living in Maine for years to come.
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Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CTR DR, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 45 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0045 FAX: (207) 623-7934
Established: 1973 Telephone: (207) 623-7925
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:170 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000041
Average Counts-All Positions: 47.000 Legislative Count: 47.00
The Bureau of Labor Standards enforces State laws regulating the employment of minors and the payment of wages; State laws established for the protection of the health and safety of workers; and those enacted for the protection of working people in general. This includes the review and approval of employer substance abuse testing policies. The bureau also has significant resources to encourage and support employers in compliance with state and federal labor laws.
The Bureau was established in 1873 as an activity under the Secretary of State to collect and print statistics on manufacturing, mining, commercial and industrial interests, together with the valuation and appropriations of municipalities. In
1887, the Bureau of Industrial and Labor Statistics was established by the Legislature. In 1911, this was changed to the Department of Labor and Industry with added responsibilities for enforcing laws regulating employment of children and women, the protection of the physical well-being of factory workers and the payment of wages. The department remained as a separate entity until 1972, when in the reorganization of State government; it became the Bureau of Labor and Industry within the new Department of Manpower Affairs. In 1975, the Bureau's name was changed to the Bureau of Labor. In 1981, when the name of the Department of Manpower Affairs was changed to the Department of Labor, the bureau's name changed to the Bureau of Labor Standards.
The Technical Services Division includes two units. The Research and Statistics Unit collects and publishes statistical data concerning labor and industry, and it collects and analyzes data on the prevalence and causes of occupational injuries and illnesses and to evaluate interventions towards lessening their number and effect. Regular data series prepared by this unit include the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in Maine, Report on the Substance Abuse Testing Law, the Construction Wage Rate Survey, the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, the OSHA Data Initiative, and the Census of Case Characteristics.
The Customer Service Unit, which functions as the bureau's and department's
information center, assists callers, distributes brochures, maintains the video
library, registers customers for classes, and processes work permits, labor
complaints, and statistical surveys.
The Wage and Hour Division enforces State laws relating to employment including, but not limited to, child labor, equal pay, minimum wage, overtime, nonpayment of wages, and severance pay. It investigates all complaints alleging violations of these laws. In addition, the division approves employer drug-testing policies and work permits for minors.
The Workplace Safety and Health Division conducts a variety of programs to assist employers in improving their occupational safety and health performance. Training and on-site consultation are offered through the SafetyWorks! program. State-funded activities are augmented by two federal grants. Under a grant with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration the division provides free consultation services to employers whereby they can receive recommendations without penalties. A grant with the Mine Safety and Health Administration supports training in mine safety. The division also has a public sector enforcement program that enforces rules adopted by the Board of Occupational
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Characteristics of Work-Related Injuries & Illnesses in Maine, annual, free. Occupational Injuries & Illnesses in Maine, annual, free.
Maine Construction Wage Rates, annual, free.
The Report of Fatal Occupational Injuries in Maine, annual, free.
Report on activities under the Substance Abuse Testing Act, annual, free. Schedule of SafetyWorks! classes, twice yearly, free.
BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 1,725,852 430,422 957,433 337,997
HEALTH BENEFITS 610,323 135,348 367,351 107,624
RETIREMENTS 291,545 72,537 161,529 57,479
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 29,774 5,754 17,765 6,255
COMPUTER SERVICES 125,630 22,316 80,069 23,245
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 436,022 45,762 298,005 92,255
RENTS 135,374 43,398 67,729 24,247
COMMODITIES 40,819 1,966 35,834 3,019
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 13,377 13,377
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 25,953 19,537 6,416
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,434,669 757,503 2,018,629 658,537
Central Office: 2ND FL, ELKINS BLDG, 19 ELKINS, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 90 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 287-4416
Established: 1972 Telephone: (207) 287-2015
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:180 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000968
Average Counts-All Positions: 5.000 Legislative Count: 5.00
The Maine Labor Relations Board was established to improve the relationship between public employers and their employees by providing a uniform basis for recognizing the right of public employees to join labor organizations of their choosing, and to be represented by such organizations in collective bargaining. State, county, municipal, school department, university, community college, judicial, legislative, and certain agricultural employees come within the board's
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If employers and employee organizations are unable to agree on appropriate bargaining units, they are created through the unit determination process. Once an appropriate unit is constituted, and absent voluntary recognition by the public employer, the board conducts a representation election to determine whether a majority of unit employees wish to be represented by an employee organization for purposes of collective bargaining.
Established bargaining units may be modified by agreement of the public employer and the bargaining agent or through the unit clarification process. Unit employees seeking to change or decertify their bargaining agent may petition the board to conduct a secret ballot election. Board staff conduct unit proceedings and representation elections, subject to review by the board. The board also adjudicates alleged unfair labor practices, referred to as "prohibited acts" under the five labor relations statutes.
The various labor relations statutes administered by the board prohibit public and agricultural employees from engaging in work stoppages, strikes or slowdowns and provide dispute resolution procedures in lieu of the self-help options available to employees and employers in the private sector. The dispute resolution procedures include mediation, fact finding, interest arbitration, and, in the case of judicial employees, an option for mediation-arbitration.
The Maine Labor Relations Board consists of three primary members, one representing each of the elements of public sector labor, public sector management and the general public interest, with the member representing the general public interest serving as chair. These members, and their alternates (two for each of the primary positions), are appointed by the Governor and serve for terms of four years.
The municipal sector continues to be the most diversified and most active of all sectors utilizing the services of the Maine Labor Relations Board. During FY
2011, 36 voluntary or joint agreements relative to bargaining units were received, up from 31 in the prior year. During FY 2011, 16 unit determination or clarification petitions were filed, compared with 12 such filings in FY 2010.
There were 11 election requests received by the board in FY 2011. In addition to this, the board received 19 decertification/certification requests and 2 straight decertification election requests. With respect to election activities, there were 35 election requests in all requiring attention during the fiscal year; this compares with 19 requests in FY 2010 and 22 in FY 2009. In all, board officials conducted 19 elections pursuant to the various petitions filed.
The activities of the Panel of Mediators, regarding the first step of the statutory dispute resolution process, are reported in the Annual Report of the Panel of Mediators. Fact-finding is the second step in the three-tiered process of statutory dispute resolution. Twelve (12) fact-finding requests were filed in FY 2011, down from 14 in FY 2010. The range in fiscal years 2005-2010 has been a low of 2 filings in FY 2008 to a high of 14 in FY 2010.
The Board received 18 prohibited practice complaints in FY 2011. This compares to 15 in FY 2010. The administration and processing of these complaints involves both the board and its staff in the details of docketing, arranging hearings before the board members, processing prehearing conferences, scheduling post-hearing memoranda, meeting for deliberation of cases, research, and preparation involved with the decisions themselves.
INTERNET SITE: The board's site may be found at the State of Maine web site and contains a search engine and a substantial data base of the board's decisions. (http://www.maine.gov/mlrb)
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The Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Law
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The State Employees Labor Relations Act
The University of Maine System Labor Relations Act
The Judicial Employees Labor Relations Act
The Rules and Procedures of the Maine Labor Relations Board
Index and Abstracts of MLRB Prohibited Practice and Representation
Appeals Decisions, 1973-88
MAINE LABOR RELATIONS BOARD TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 296,397 258,747 37,650
HEALTH BENEFITS 82,080 82,080
RETIREMENTS 56,417 56,417
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 3,068 3,068
COMPUTER SERVICES 8,035 8,035
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 27,220 9,305 17,915
COMMODITIES 3,142 3,142
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 8,389 8,389
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 484,748 420,794 63,954
Central Office: 2ND FL, ELKINS BLDG, 19 ELKINS, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 90 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0090 FAX: (207) 287-4416
Established: 1976 Telephone: (207) 287-2015
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:187 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000892
The Panel of Mediators was established to implement the public policy of the State of Maine of providing a full and adequate facility for the settlement of disputes between employers and employees or their representatives and other disputes subject to settlement through mediation. By law, mediation procedures are mandatory, whenever either party to a controversy requests such services and the Maine Labor Relations Board or its Executive Director finds that the dispute is subject to settlement through mediation and that it is in the public interest to mediate.
The Panel of Mediators was established in 1951 and came under the administrative auspices of the Maine Labor Relations Board in 1973. The law provides that there be no fewer than five nor more than ten impartial mediators nominated by the Maine Labor Relations Board and appointed by the Governor for terms of three years. There are currently ten State Mediators.
This fiscal year, the number of new requests for mediation services decreased from the level experienced last year. New mediation requests received during FY
2011 numbered 54 (64 last year). In addition, there were 36 matters carried over from FY 2010 that required mediation activity this year. Thus, the number of matters filed, pending, and requiring attention in FY 2011 reached a total of 90, up from 80 the previous year. The panel achieved a settlement rate of 72.6% for matters concluded this year, including those carried forward from FY 2010. The settlement rate for the past several fiscal years has exceeded 70% of the matters
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This year, 2 requests for preventive mediation services were received. Upon the joint request of the parties, members of the panel train bargaining team members at the outset of negotiations and then facilitate collaborative, problem-solving bargaining for our client community.
26 MRSA, Sec. 965, Sub-section 2, paragraph C provides that expenditures of this unit are borne by the Maine Labor Relations Board and are included in its financial display.
None.
Central Office: 45 COMMERCE DR, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 45 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0045 FAX:
Established: 1975 Telephone: (207) 623-7922
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:179 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000564
The board was established to formulate and adopt reasonable rules for safe and healthful working conditions in places of public employment provided by the State, county, municipal corporation, school district or other public corporation or political subdivision. The rules must conform as far as practicable with nationally recognized standards of occupational safety and health. The board also hears appeals of Bureau of Labor Standards enforcement actions by regulated parties.
The Board of Occupational Safety and Health was created in 1976. It consists of ten members, nine appointed by the Governor and one being the Director of the Bureau of Labor Standards. Appointed members include management and labor representatives from the state, county, and local levels, two public members, and one member from the insurance industry. The Bureau of Labor Standards enforces the rules adopted by the board.
The board meets four times to review and propose regulations for adoption and otherwise assist the bureau's enforcement activities. The board held no formal appeal hearings.
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Safety and Health Standards (free)
The expenditures of this unit are, by administrative decision, included with those of the Bureau of Labor Standards.
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Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CTR DR, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 150 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0150 FAX: (207) 287-5292
Established: 1994 Telephone: (207) 623-7942
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:152 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001412C
Average Counts-All Positions: 117.000 Legislative Count: 117.00
The purpose of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) is to help Maine people with disabilities find or maintain employment and achieve full participation in the community.
Working in partnership with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Education, as well as other rehabilitation providers, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services administers state and federal rehabilitation services for people (including students transitioning from High School) with disabilities.
State administered rehabilitation services originated in 1921 with the creation of the Vocational Rehabilitation Division under the supervision of the State Board of Education. In 1969, the Legislature directed that a functional unit of rehabilitation services be created within the then Department of Health and Welfare to consolidate rehabilitation programs and to administer services under the federal Rehabilitation Act.
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services was created under this legislation. The administration of the Vocational Rehabilitation Division, the Division of Eye Care and Special Services, and the Division of Disability Determination Services were consolidated under this legislation. The Legislature created the Division for the Deaf within the Bureau in 1982. In 1994, the Legislature moved the Division of Rehabilitation Services to the Department of Education, and in 1996, moved the Division to the Department of Labor.
The Maine Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive program of vocational rehabilitation and works to bring about full access to employment, independence and community integration for people with disabilities. DVR assists eligible individuals with physical or mental disabilities to prepare for and achieve an employment outcome. "Employment outcome" means entering or retaining full-time employment, or, if appropriate, part-time competitive employment in the integrated labor market, supported-employment, or any other type of employment in an integrated setting, including self-employment, telecommuting, or business ownership, that is consistent with an individual's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice.
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BUREAU OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
SALARIES & WAGES 4,746,952 671,616 4,075,336
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,700,306 252,320 1,447,986
RETIREMENTS 807,295 111,717 695,578
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 86,210 13,446 72,764
COMPUTER SERVICES 799,213 254,748 544,465
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,912,475 598,065 171,170 1,143,240
RENTS 633,395 43,795 589,600
COMMODITIES 71,994 2,878 69,116
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 7,947,455 1,765,398 -7,185 6,189,242
EQUIPMENT 36,567 36,567
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 87,915 1,960 85,955
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 18,829,777 3,713,983 165,945 14,949,849
Central Office: 45 COMMERCE DRIVE, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 57 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04332-0057 FAX:
Established: 1936 Telephone: (207) 623-6787
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:172 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001081
The Maine Unemployment Insurance Commission conducts appeal hearings or administrative reviews on determinations made by the Division of Administrative Hearings on benefit eligibility disputes and provides initial hearings on appeals of unemployment tax liability determinations.
The Maine Unemployment Insurance Commission consists of three Commission members and their support staff. The three members are: a Representative of Labor, a Representative of Employers, and a Representative of the General Public. The General Public member serves as the Chair of the Commission, and by statute, must be an attorney admitted to practice law in Maine. The Chair must remain an impartial member. The Governor appoints the members, subject to review by the joint standing Labor, Commerce, Research & Economic Development Committee and confirmation by the Senate. Each member holds office for a term of six years, or until a successor has been duly appointed and confirmed.
While the Finances for the Commission are included in those of the Bureau of
Unemployment Compensation, the Commission and the Bureau are separate entities.
The Unemployment Insurance Commission hears initial appeals on employer tax liability decisions and second-level appeals on benefit eligibility decisions. Hearings are conducted either by telephone or in person, depending on the complexity of the case. In addition, the Commission also considers requests for waiver of benefit overpayments, for tax setoffs, and for approval of eligible training programs. The Commission also reviews the Rules Governing the Administration of the Employment Security Law for possible revision
None.
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Central Office: 45 COMMERCE CENTER DR, AUGUSTA, ME 04332-0259
Mail Address: 54 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0054 FAX:
Established: 1996 Telephone: (207) 621-5179
Reference: Policy Area: 01 Umbrella: 12 Unit:594 Citation: T0026 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000001401A
The Center for Workforce Research and Information collects, analyzes and reports on the state and direction of the labor market to assist Maine jobseekers, employers, policymakers, economic developers, education, training planners, and career guidance experts in making key decisions and plans for the future. We provide the department with economic, management, actuarial, and strategic analysis to guide program planning and delivery for unemployment insurance systems and employment and training programs.
The program activities involve data collection, sophisticated research techniques and detailed analysis. Demographic and economic research activities are conducted using social science disciplines. Results of this research are disseminated to a wide array of users in both the public and private sectors. Data is published and used in functional analyses and studies that support decisions of Maine workers, students, and employers.
Labor Force, Industry Employment Statistics: Survey results are processed and estimates developed monthly regarding employment for all workers in manufacturing and non-manufacturing by industry for Maine and the Portland and Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Areas. Wages by industry are estimated for production workers in manufacturing for Maine. Civilian Labor Force estimates, including the number of people employed and unemployed, are developed by month on a current basis for Maine statewide, 31 labor market areas, 16 counties, and over 500 minor civil divisions.
Occupational Statistics: Occupational employment and wage estimates are provided annually for nearly 800 occupations covering the state, five metropolitan areas , two other sub-state regions and 16 counties. Every two years, occupational employment projections are made for the state and seven sub-state areas. In addition, wage surveys are conducted in pulpwood and logging and for selected fruit and vegetables.
Labor Market Information Services: Information is provided concerning Maine labor markets for the state and sub-state areas. Staff provide data and analysis to cover the specific labor market information needs of the department, other public agencies, and a variety of user groups in Maine's 31 labor market areas. Maine employers are assisted with information for affirmative action, labor availability, wage settlements, federal procurement preference eligibility, and business planning. Workforce Information is provided to assist the work search efforts of Maine job seekers. Economic analyses highlighting industry trends and outlook are prepared for Maine educational communities and local workforce investment areas.
Management Information: Analyses and reports are provided to department managers and staff regarding activities within the Bureau of Employment Services and the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. Economic projections and analyses are made for workload planning and trust fund monitoring. Actuarial research is conducted for various legislative proposals and study commissions. Consumer information regarding training providers is made available to assist individuals receiving federally funded training services.
None.
Monthly Publication and Website: The website www.maine.gov/labor/cwri contains
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article and interactive data sets to provide CWRI's customers with data and analysis about Maine's Labormarkets_ Our primary publication is the Maine Workforce Review http://www.maine.gov/labor/cwri/mwr.htm and it contains a
monthly roundup of articles about Maine and National workforce issues authored by both CWRI staff and external economic journals_
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Central Office: STATE HOUSE, FLOOR 2, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 43 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0043 FAX: (207) 287-6467
Established: 1971 Telephone: (207) 287-1600
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 31 Unit:556 Citation: 3MRSA M.R.S.A., Sect.: 0000000171
Average Counts-All Positions: 14.000 Legislative Count: 14.00
The Law and Legislative Reference Library provides comprehensive legislative reference service and a substantial collection of legal materials for use by the Legislature and its committees, all agencies of state government, the judiciary, attorneys and citizens of Maine. As State Law Librarian, the Director coordinates records management activities within the Legislature, and is an ex officio member of the State Court Library Committee.
The Library was created by action of the Legislature, with the transfer of functions formerly performed by the law section of the Maine State Library. The nonpartisan Director is appointed by the Legislative Council for a term of 3 years.
The Library provides reference, interlibrary loan and circulation services by telephone and TTY, via e-mail, through the postal service and in person. The shared URSUS Internet catalog (http://ursus.maine.edu) gives access to the Library's collection and supports circulation functions. A computer network in the Library gives public access to Maine statutes and cases, citators, legislative bill status, the Internet and a comprehensive legal research service. The Library Internet site includes historical tables and lists, as well as legal research links and a guide to frequently-requested Maine laws. To support research the library staff search a variety of print and electronic resources.
The Library collects all state statutes, selected legal treatises, and resources for non-lawyers. The Library's special resources include biographical information on legislators and members of Maine's legal community and an extensive collection of newspaper clippings on topics of legislative interest. The Library also has the most complete collection of Maine legislative materials available anywhere, including committee files that contain copies of written testimony. The Library staff prepares legislative histories on request and lends compiled histories. The Library participates in state and federal depository programs, receiving documents and providing access to online government information. The Library also participates in the digitization of Maine legal and legislative materials, both directly and through cooperative endeavors with other institutions.
The URSUS system also supports new acquisitions and serials control. The Internet catalog shows items that are on order and issues that have been received for serials such as court reports, codes, journals and updates to topical works. The Library also contributes information about journals and newspapers in the collection to a state-wide online listing.
*INTERNET SITE - http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib/
*Library Briefs (newsletter)
*Legisbrief Cumulative Index
*Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library (pamphlet)
*Where to Find Our Library Online (pamphlet)
*How to Find Law Review Articles (pamphlet)
*Resource Sharing (pamphlet)
*How to Find Newspapers and Clippings (pamphlet)
*How to Find Books (pamphlet)
*Maine Education Finance Studies (bibliography)
*Maine Economic Development and Policy: Studies and Reports 1929-2008
(bibliography)
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*Legal Resources for Non-Lawyers: Disabilities, Discrimination and Rights In the
Workplace (bibliography)
*Legal Sources for Non-Lawyers: Divorce and Domestic Relations (bibliography)
*Consolidation and Regionalization Studies and Reports on Maine Schools
(bibliography)
*Maine Tax Studies and Reports (bibliography)
*Compiled Legislative Histories (on major issues)
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL
SALARIES & WAGES 721,762 721,762
HEALTH BENEFITS 196,224 196,224
RETIREMENTS 121,822 121,822
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 12,348 12,348
COMPUTER SERVICES 3,330 3,330
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 335,187 335,187
COMMODITIES 19,853 19,853
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,410,526 1,410,526
LAW AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY
SALARIES & WAGES 721,762 721,762
HEALTH BENEFITS 196,224 196,224
RETIREMENTS 121,822 121,822
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 12,348 12,348
COMPUTER SERVICES 3,330 3,330
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 335,187 335,187
COMMODITIES 19,853 19,853
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,410,526 1,410,526
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Central Office: STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 3 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0003 FAX:
Established: 1820 Telephone: (207) 287-1615
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:260 Citation: C0004 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 001-00001
Average Counts-All Positions: 183.873 Legislative Count: 146.50
Units:
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND PROGRAM REVIEW OFFICE OF POLICY AND LEGAL ANALYSIS OFFICE OF THE REVISOR OF STATUTES
MAINE-CANADIAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION STATE HOUSE AND CAPITOL PARK COMMISSION COMMISSION ON INTERSTATE COOPERATION COMMISSION ON UNIFORM STATE LAWS
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENATE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
(OFFICE OF) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
"To make and establish all reasonable laws and regulations for the defense and benefit of the people of this State, not repugnant to this Constitution, nor to that of the United States." (Maine Constitution, Article IV, Part Third, Section
1.)
The organization of the Legislature of Maine is determined by the Constitution of Maine, by Maine Statutes, and by legislative rules. The Senate consists of 35 members, and the House of Representatives consists of 151 members. All members of both chambers are elected from single member districts. The House has two additional non-voting members who are elected by the Penobscot Indian Nation and the Passamaquoddy Tribe, respectively, to represent their tribes at the Legislature. Beginning with the Second Regular Session of the 125th Legislature, a third tribal representative, a member of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, will be elected to represent that Band at the Legislature.
The 125th Legislature is organized into 16 Joint Standing Committees by joint rule. The Joint Standing Committees established by the 125th Legislature are: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; Appropriations and Financial Affairs; Criminal Justice and Public Safety; Education and Cultural Affairs; Energy, Utilities and Technology; Environment and Natural Resources; Health and Human Services; Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; Insurance and Financial Services; Judiciary; Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development; Marine Resources; State and Local Government; Taxation; Transportation; and Veterans and Legal Affairs. Also, by Joint Rule, the Legislature established the Joint Select Committee on Joint Rules, the Joint Select Committee on Regulatory Fairness and Reform and the Government Oversight Committee.
The First Regular Session of the 125th Legislature was convened on December 1,
2010 and adjourned sine die on June 29, 2011.
In the First Regular Session, the Legislature considered 1,588 legislative instruments, including bills, resolves, constitutional resolutions and initiated bills. 482 bills, 113 Resolves and 1 Constitutional Resolution were chaptered into law. Twelve bills were vetoed by the Governor and all 12 vetoes were sustained by the Legislature. 134 items before the First Regular Session of the
125th Legislature were held over to the Second Regular Session.
*INTERNET SITE - http://www.maine.gov/legis
*SENATE AND HOUSE REGISTERS - (published biennially). Lists all
legislators with key biographical information, photos, addresses, license
plate numbers, districts, etc. Includes Maine Constitution, Joint Rules,
House and Senate rules and Committee Rosters.
*HOUSE AND SENATE ROSTER and Seating Arrangement - (published biennially).
Edited by the Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate.
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*LEGISLATIVE RECORD - Complete record of legislative action, including floor debates. Available in proof form by mail subscription through Legislative Document Service. Bound copies on loan through the State Library.
*MAINE'S PATH OF LEGISLATION - (Free of charge. Available on location.)
*HISTORY AND FINAL DISPOSIITON OF LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENTS - Summary of the
Legislature's action on all legislative documents considered during
legislative session. Compiled by the Legislative Information Office.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL
SALARIES & WAGES 11,707,234 11,706,134 1,100
HEALTH BENEFITS 4,563,561 4,563,561
RETIREMENTS 1,522,669 1,522,669
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 191,522 191,522
COMPUTER SERVICES 432,765 432,765
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,086,646 3,059,430 27,216
RENTS 38,354 38,354
COMMODITIES 97,647 97,647
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 199,265 199,265
EQUIPMENT 7,386 7,386
INTEREST-DEBT RETIREMENT 30 30
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 1,062 1,062
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 21,848,141 21,818,763 29,378
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Central Office: STATE HOUSE - ROOM 226, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0005
Mail Address: 5 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0005 FAX: (207) 287-6469
Established: 1962 Telephone: (207) 287-1635
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:263F Citation: T0003 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000161
The Office of Fiscal and Program Review collects, researches and analyzes fiscal and program information related to the finances and operation of State Government for legislators, legislative committees and commissions. As part of this role the Office analyzes the Governor's budget and other appropriation requests, reviews all bills and amendments for their fiscal impacts to provide projections of revenue and expenditures and monitors agency financial activities.
The Office also provides staff support to the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation, the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation (for fiscal matters only), the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services (for fiscal matters only) and other legislative committees as assigned. The Director of the Office and one of the Office's Principal Analysts represent the Legislature on the Revenue Forecasting Committee, which was established in law (5 MRSA, section 1710-E) to provide policy makers with revenue projections.
The Office of Fiscal and Program Review is one of several nonpartisan offices operating under the direction of the Legislative Council and its Executive Director. It is led by a director who is appointed by the Legislative Council for a 3-year term and is staffed by eight other professional staff and two administrative positions.
*INTERNET SITE - http://www.legislature.maine.gov/ofpr/
"Compendium of State Fiscal Information" (Updated annually; free; available upon
request)
"Summary of Major State Funding Disbursed to Municipalities and Counties"
(Updated annually; free; available upon request)
"The Budget Process" (Updated biennially; free; available upon request)
"The Fiscal Note Process: An Overview" (Updated biennially; free; available
upon request)
*Fiscal News (Posted monthly; free; available upon request)
Central Office: 2ND FLOOR, CROSS BLDG, RM 215, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0013
Mail Address: 13 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0013 FAX: (207) 287-1275
Established: 1973 Telephone: (207) 287-1670
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:263P Citation: T0003 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000161
The Office of Policy and Legal Analysis provides the Maine State Legislature with information, nonpartisan policy and legal analysis, and assistance in formulating and drafting legislative proposals, reports and recommendations.
The Office provides nonpartisan research, analysis and support services to 15 joint standing committees of the Legislature, select committees, legislative study commissions and individual legislators. Major functions include: analysis of legislation, preparation of research documents, facilitation of committee
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decision-making and drafting of committee amendments. The Office also assists the Office of the Revisor of Statutes in drafting initial bills for introduction into each legislative session.
When the Legislature is not in session, the Office provides staff support for legislative studies authorized by the Legislative Council or established by law or joint order. This support to study committees and commissions includes providing policy and legal research and analysis, and preparing final reports and accompanying legislation. The Office also assists the joint standing committees in fulfilling their legislative responsibilities relating to oversight of agency rule-making and the periodic review of agency programs and operations.
The Office of Policy and Legal Analysis is one of several nonpartisan offices operating under the direction of the Legislative Council and its executive director. The office has a staff of 23, including an office director who is appointed by the Legislative Council for a 3-year term.
The following general reference publications are available for no or nominal charge and are available on the office website:
"Legislators' Handbook; A Guide for Maine Legislators," updated at the beginning of each legislative biennium.
"Legislative Digest of Bill Summaries and Enacted Laws", published within 30 days after adjournment of each regular session of the Legislature.
*Legislative Study Reports on various topics, published each year
*INTERNET SITE - http://www.maine.gov/legis/opla
Central Office: STATE HOUSE - FIRST FLOOR, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 7 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0007 FAX:
Established: 1928 Telephone: (207) 287-1650
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:263R Citation: T0003 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000161
The Office of the Revisor of Statutes was originally created in 1928 and later established as the Office of Legislative Research in 1947. The Office reassumed its original name in 1986. The Office is nonpartisan and performs four primary functions: legislative drafting and editing, engrossing, publication of laws, and maintenance of the statutes and the Constitution of Maine. The Office is the point where legislative instruments, including original bills and floor amendments, are initially filed and then produced in final form for introduction; the office reviews, edits and processes committee amendments and new drafts; it serves as clerk of the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading for both the House and Senate; and it is responsible for examining all bills in Second Reading for both the House and Senate, and for engrossing all bills prior to their enactment. The Office tracks legislation by title and section number to detect potential duplication and conflicts.
The Office publishes all laws enacted during each legislative session as the Laws of Maine and assists the commercial publishers of the Maine Revised Statutes by providing materials for the supplementary pamphlets and pocket parts.
The office may be contacted via e-mail: revisor.office@legislature.maine.gov
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*INTERNET SITE - http://legislature.maine.gov/ros/publications.htm
"Maine Revised Statutes Annotated" - Available to the public from Thomson/West,
610 Opperman Drive, Eagan, MN 55123, at current price.
"Maine Revised Statutes" - Available at the office's website, http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/
"Laws of Maine" - Contains all session laws and related documents of each Legislative session. Available at the office's website. Limited hard copies are available from the Revisor's Office at time of publication and through the Law
and Legislative Reference Library thereafter. http://legislature.maine.gov/ros/lom/lomdirectory.htm
Chaptered Laws - Individual hard copies of laws enacted in the current biennium available from the Engrossing Division at (207) 287-1324.
Maine Legislative Drafting Manual - A guide for drafting legislative instruments, the manual is periodically updated by the Office. Available at the office's publications website and hard copies are available to the public for a nominal fee.
Central Office: STATEHOUSE, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 2 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0002 FAX:
Established: 1978 Telephone: (207) 287-1300
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:300 Citation: T0003 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000227
The purpose of the Commission is to advise the Legislature in identifying ways to encourage increased cooperation between Maine and Canada; and, specifically, between the Maine Legislature and the legislative bodies of Canada, and to promote economic, cultural and educational exchanges between Maine and the Canadian provinces.
Created by statute in February, 1978, the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission consists of 8 members, 4 of whom are appointed by the Speaker of the House and 4 of whom are appointed by the President of the Senate. At least one member appointed by the President of the Senate and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House must be fluent in the French language.
Members serve without compensation.
The Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission continues to encourage and support economic, cultural and educational exchanges between Maine and the Canadian provinces, including Franco-American Day activities.
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Central Office: 115 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0115
Mail Address: 115 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0115 FAX: (207) 287-1621
Established: 1988 Telephone: (207) 287-1615
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:519 Citation: T0003 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000901A
The State House and Capitol Park Commission was created in 1988 (Chapter 816, P.L. 1987) to develop and recommend a plan for the preservation and development of the aesthetic and historical integrity of the State House and its immediate grounds and to work in cooperation with the Capitol Planning Commission to coordinate planning and specific projects. The Commission's jurisdiction was extended in 1989 to include Capitol Park.
The State House and Capitol Park Commission comprises 11 voting members and 5 ex officio members as follows: voting members include the Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission; six members of the public (4 of whom are appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, and 2 by the Governor); the Governor, Speaker of the House, President of the Senate or their representatives; and the Director of the State House and Capitol Park Commission.
Ex officio, non-voting members include the Director of the Maine State Museum; the Director of the Maine Arts Commission, the Director of the Bureau of General Services; the Chair of the Capitol Planning Commission; and the Executive Director of the Legislative Council.
The Commission continues to oversee the implementation of the master plan for renovation, repair and restoration projects in the State House and in Capitol Park.
The complete project has involved a general upgrade of all systems including: replacement of all exterior windows and reconditioning of wood frames; installation of mechanical and electrical systems including a sprinkler system; upgrade of electrical systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning in a manner that both achieves compliance with all relevant codes and preserves the historical and architectural character of the building; renovation of all bathrooms and relocation of the women's bathroom on the first floor; and installation of security devices in selected locations.
Selected areas, including the Senate and House Chambers, have been refinished and refurnished in a manner that is consistent with U.S. Department of Interior Standards for Historic Restoration. Some areas have been retrofitted for new uses in an effort to improve the use of space in the building overall, all rooms have been completely refurbished in a manner that is consistent with their assigned use. This work has been funded primarily through the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority.
STATE HOUSE AND CAPITOL PARK COMMISSION
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 40,837 15,787 25,050
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 939 939
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 41,776 15,787 25,989
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Central Office: STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 115 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0115 FAX: (207) 287-1621
Established: 1939 Telephone: (207) 287-1615
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:272 Citation: T0003 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000201
The Commission on Interstate Cooperation was established in 1939 to carry forward Maine's participation in the Council of State Governments and to advance cooperation between the State of Maine and other units of government. The Commission itself was repealed by Public Law 2001, Chapter 352, effective September 21, 2001.
This program includes Maine's annual dues to two national organizations that serve as clearinghouses for information on State programs of national and international interest and provide support to state legislatures: the Council of State Governments and the National Conference of State Legislatures. The Council of State Governments/Eastern Regional Council is a bipartisan organization serving all 3 branches of government and provides a regional network for identifying and sharing ideas with state leaders and monitors activities in the federal government and their impact on state issues and programs. The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization which serves the legislators and legislative staff of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories with the objectives of improving the quality and effectiveness of state legislatures, fostering interstate communication and cooperation, and ensuring states a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system.
COMMISSION ON INTERSTATE COOPERATION
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 219,557 219,557
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 219,557 219,557
Central Office: ONE MONUMENT SQUARE, PORTLAND, ME 04101-1110
Mail Address: ONE MONUMENT SQUARE, PORTLAND, ME 04101-1110 FAX: (207) 791-1350
Established: 1955 Telephone: (207) 791-1100
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:271 Citation: T0003 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000241
The Commission on Uniform State Laws was established to examine subjects on which uniformity of legislation among the states is desirable and to bring to the State of Maine the benefit of the sustained study and research of judges, lawyers and legal scholars through the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
The Maine Commission on Uniform State Laws is an active participant in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in its work as a Committee of the whole and on its drafting and review subcommittees. Uniform Commercial Code, Uniform Probate Code, Uniform Anatomical Gift Act as amended, Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act, Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (Advance Directives), Uniform Interstate Family Support Act and Uniform Unclaimed Property Act are just some of the Acts
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developed and adopted by the Conference which have great value to the several states, and are among the 59 Uniform Acts adopted by the State of Maine in the last century.
The Commission, like its counterparts in other states, works through appropriate legislative committees, the Maine State Bar Association and others having an interest in the particular uniform act.
Copies of any of the Uniform or Model Acts are available upon request or at
NCCUSL.ORG.
Central Office: STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 115 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-115 FAX: (207) 287-2557
Established: 1996 Telephone: (207) 287-1625
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:263I Citation: T0003 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000162
The Legislative Council's Office of Legislative Information Technology provides support services to all legislative offices in the areas of information technology.
The Office is responsible for the operation and support of legislative computer systems, as well as for coordinating the design of the major applications that support the legislative process and the operations of individual legislative offices.
During Fiscal Year 2011, the Office of Legislative Information Technology (LIT) completed the second phase of server consolidation into a virtual environment. Additional file services, as well as many applications and databases, have been migrated from servers to virtual servers.
Software enhancements and upgrades were made to the Bill Drafting and Bill Status systems. A Fiscal Analysis system was upgraded to provide more detail and better access to fiscal information.
Database changes were designed to allow for the integration of several independent systems and ultimately improve the work flow process of bills and related information. The application changes are expected next fiscal year.
The Office of Information Technology also supported production offices, the House of Representatives, the Senate and individual members, resolving problems and providing instruction in the use of technology throughout the fiscal year.
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Central Office: STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0003
Mail Address: 3 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0003 FAX:
Established: 1820 Telephone: (207) 287-1540
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:261 Citation: C0004 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 002-00001
The Senate is the upper chamber of the Maine Legislature, and serves as the final confirming body of all bills passed before they are sent to the Governor. Under Article IV, Part Third, Section 9 of the Constitution of Maine, the Senate may originate all bills except those proposed for the purpose of raising revenue. It may, however, amend bills for the raising of revenue, provided that the amendment is not in fact used to introduce new raising of revenue.
The Senate is the sole judge of the qualifications of its members. It maintains sole authority to punish or censure its own members; it has the power to imprison persons who are not Senators for contempt; it determines its own rules for Senate proceedings; and it maintains a permanent journal of its proceedings.
By Constitutional Resolution, passed during the First Regular Session of the
107th Legislature and adopted by the voters in November, 1975, the Senate is
empowered to confirm all gubernatorial nominations requiring Legislative approval
(formerly confirmed by the Executive Council). Article IV, Part Second, Section
7, empowers the Senate to try all impeachments.
The Senate has remained constant in its form of organization as a Constitutional body since its establishment in 1820. As defined under Article IV, Part Second, Section 1 of the Constitution, the Senate currently consists of 35 Senators. Each Senator is elected for a term of two years, and limited to four consecutive terms. A Senator must be a citizen of Maine for at least one year, be a resident of the district for at least 3 months prior to the election and continue to reside within the district during the term of office, and be at least 25 years of age at the time of election.
The Constitution requires that the Senate be reapportioned every 10 years, by the Senate itself or, if the Senate fails to do so within the required time, by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. In 2003, the Maine Supreme Judical Court apportioned the Senate.
The Senate elects a President, who presides over all its proceedings; a Secretary and Assistant Secretary, who serve as chief administrative officers. The major political parties in the Senate each elect their own leaders and assistant leaders who, by statute (3 MRSA, Section 168), are permitted to hire their own staff assistants, with the approval of the presiding officer.
The Second Confirmation Session of the 124th Maine Legislature convened on
Wednesday, August 25, 2010. During this session, the Senate considered 75
Gubernatorial Nominations. The Third Confirmation Session of the 124th Maine
Legislature convened on Friday, November 19, 2010. During this session, the
Senate considered 2 Gubernatorial Nominations. Under Article IV, Part Third,
Section 1 of the Constitution of Maine, the First Regular Session of the 125th
Maine Legislature convened on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 and met for 66
legislative days.
During this session, the Senate considered 462 Legislative Documents, 58
Senate-sponsored Joint Resolutions/Orders, and 37 Gubernatorial Nominations. The
Senators submitted 137 proposed Amendments to the Secretary of the Senate for
reproduction prior to consideration by the Senate. After compleeting all of its
business, the Senate adjourned sine die at 7:46 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011.
The Second Regular Session of the 125th Maine Legislature will convene on
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LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
*SENATE INTERNET SITE - http://www.legislature.maine.gov/senate (most information below is also available at the Legislature web site).
*SENATE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - http://www.legislature.maine.gov/senate/Documents/calendar/htframe.htm (available daily, free of charge, when the Senate is in session).
*LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULES - http://www.maine.gov/legis/senate/Hearings.html (available weekly, free of charge, during regular sessions).
*SENATE AND HOUSE REGISTER - (also see listing under "Legislature").
*HOUSE AND SENATE ROSTER AND SEATING ARRANGEMENT - (also see listing under
"Legislature").
*LEGISLATIVE RECORD - http://www.maine.gov/legis/senate/125th-Records.html (also
see listing under "Legislature").
Central Office: STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, ME 04333
Mail Address: 2 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0002 FAX:
Established: 1820 Telephone: (207) 287-1300
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:262 Citation: C0004 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 001-00002
The House of Representatives has by Article IV, Part Third, Section 9 of the Maine Constitution, the sole power to originate bills for the raising of revenue and, by Article IV, Part First, Section 8 of the Maine Constitution, the sole power to impeach, although impeachments are tried in the Senate.
The House is the sole judge of the qualifications of its own members, determines its own rules for House proceedings, may alone punish its own members, keeps a journal of its proceedings, and has the power to imprison persons who are not House members for contempt.
The basic constitutional organization and functions of the House of Representatives have remained constant since its establishment in 1820. The House of Representatives consists of 151 members elected from single member districts for terms of 2 years. Members are limited to four consecutive terms.
A Representative must be a citizen of the United States for at least 5 years prior to the election, have been a resident of Maine for at least one year, be a resident of the election district at the time of the nomination for placement on a primary, general or special election ballot, have been a resident of the election district for 3 months prior to the election and continue to be a resident of that district during the term, and be 21 years of age when seated as a member.
The Constitution of Maine requires that the House of Representatives be reapportioned by the Legislature itself, or, if this is not done within the required period of time, by the Supreme Judicial Court. The Legislature's reapportionment plan must be enacted by a vote of 2/3 of the Members of each House and such action is subject to the Governor's approval.
The House elects a Speaker who presides over the proceedings, a Clerk and Assistant Clerk. The individual political parties in the House elect their own leaders and assistant leaders. By House Rules (Rule 104) the leadership of the House is permitted to hire its own assistants.
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The House convened its First Regular Session of the 125th Maine Legislature on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 and adjourned from its First Regular Session on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 7:47 p.m. During the First Regular Session there were 1,135 House-sponsored Legislative Documents, 28 House Orders, 28
House-sponsored Joint Orders, and 22 House-sponsored Joint Resolutions considered. House members submitted 137 House Floor Amendments and 540 Committee Amendments to the Clerk for reproduction.
Pursuant to Article IV, Part Third, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, the Second Regular Session of the 125th Maine Legislature will convene on Wednesday, January 4, 2012.
*HOUSE INTERNET SITE - http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/
*HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR-Available at the Clerk's Office; or by mail
subscription through Legislative Document Service.
*WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE REPORT - (published weekly during sessions). Edited by the
Clerk of the House. Lists all bills printed and enacted, and resolves finally
passed. Available at the Clerk's Office, and by mail subscription through
Legislative Document Service.
*WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR (published weekly). Edited by the Clerk of the
House. Lists legislative committee meetings and the subjects committees are
considering when not in regular session; meetings of commissions that include
legislators as members; and, scheduled meetings of public bodies of interest to
legislators. Available at the Clerk's Office or by mail subscription through
Legislative Document Service.
*SENATE AND HOUSE REGISTERS; HOUSE AND SENATE ROSTER and Seating Arrangement and
LEGISLATIVE RECORD (See "Legislature")
Central Office: 115 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0115
Mail Address: 115 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0115 FAX: (207) 287-1621
Established: 1973 Telephone: (207) 287-1615
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:263 Citation: T0003 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000161
Average Counts-All Positions: 183.873 Legislative Count: 146.50
The Legislative Council is responsible for overall administration and management of the Legislative Branch. Its general powers and duties are set out in statute (3 MRSA Section 162) and the Joint Rules adopted by the Legislature at the beginning of each biennium. They include approval of all legislative budgets and provision for financial oversight of legislative funds; establishing salary and benefit schedules for all legislative employees, except as otherwise provided by law; planning and overseeing projects designed to improve the organization, operation, and physical facilities of the Legislature; and allocation of work to legislative committees when the Legislature is not in session.
The Council also appoints the directors of the nonpartisan offices, including the Executive Director of the Legislative Council, the State Law Librarian, the Revisor of Statutes, and the Directors of the Offices of Fiscal and Program Review, Policy and Legal Analysis and Legislative Information Technology. In addition, the Council appoints the nonpartisan director of the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability. The Council has the authority to adjust the salaries of the Constitutional Officers within the salary ranges specified in 3 MRSA Section 162-B.
The Legislative Council consists of the ten elected members of leadership: the
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President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the Majority and Minority Floor Leaders and Majority and Minority Assistant Floor Leaders for the House and the Democratic and Republican Floor Leaders and Democratic and Republican Assistant Floor Leaders for the Senate. The Council Chair and Vice-Chair are elected by the Legislative Council at the beginning of each legislative biennium and serve for the entire biennium. By tradition, the Council chair alternates every two years between the House and the Senate. Any action by the Legislative Council requires the affirmative votes of a majority of the members.
The Council is supported by an executive director and 6 nonpartisan staff offices.
The Legislative Council is responsible by law for providing professional, nonpartisan staff support services to the Legislature and its officers, members, committees and commissions. These services include bill drafting; general policy, legal and fiscal research and analysis; fiscal note preparation; committee staffing; computer support services; public information; library and reference services and support; and general administrative services.
Further responsibilities of the Council include consideration of all bills submitted after cloture (after deadline bills) during any legislative session. In addition, the Council screens all bill requests prior to their introduction in the Legislature's Second Regular Session and all Special Sessions.
See Publications listing for each office.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 11,707,234 11,706,134 1,100
HEALTH BENEFITS 4,563,561 4,563,561
RETIREMENTS 1,522,669 1,522,669
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 191,522 191,522
COMPUTER SERVICES 432,765 432,765
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,826,252 2,824,086 2,166
RENTS 38,354 38,354
COMMODITIES 97,647 97,647
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 199,265 199,265
EQUIPMENT 7,386 7,386
INTEREST-DEBT RETIREMENT 30 30
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 122 122
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 21,586,807 21,583,419 3,388
Central Office: STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, ME
Mail Address: 115 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0115 FAX: (207) 287-1621
Established: 1973 Telephone: (207) 287-1615
Reference: Policy Area: 00 Umbrella: 30 Unit:264 Citation: T0003 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000162
The Executive Director is the executive officer of the Legislature and directs the activities and services of the nonpartisan staff offices consistent with policies established by the Legislative Council. Statutory functions of the office include: agenda preparation and meeting management for the Legislative Council; implementing policy decisions of the council, providing administrative support to the Legislature, including all legislative payroll and benefits administration, legislators' expense reimbursements, accounting and budgeting,
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and human resource management. The Executive Director has overall responsibility for improvements, renovations and maintenance of the State House, other legislative facilities and grounds, and is an ex officio member of the State House and Capitol Park Commission.
Within the Office of the Executive Director is the Legislative Information Office which is responsible for providing information to the public and legislators on legislation and other legislative matters, maintaining a computerized database of information relating to legislation considered each biennium, producing the history and final disposition of bills, scheduling committee hearings on gubernatorial nominations, and coordinating the scheduling and work of committee clerks each legislative session.
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Central Office: BAKER BLDG, 2 BEECH STREET, HALLOWELL, ME 04347
Mail Address: 21 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0021 FAX: (207) 624-6024
Established: 1967 Telephone: (207) 624-6550
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 13 Unit:188 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000006021
Average Counts-All Positions: 179.250 Legislative Count: 169.50
Units:
ADVISORY COUNCIL (TO MARINE RESOURCES) DIVISION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
BUREAU OF MARINE PATROL
BUREAU OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BUREAU OF SEA RUN FISHERIES AND HABITAT
The Department of Marine Resources was established to conserve and develop marine and estuarine resources of the State of Maine by conducting and sponsoring scientific research, promoting and developing the Maine commercial fishing industry, and by advising agencies of government concerned with development or activity in coastal waters.
Through the authority vested in its Commissioner, the Department of Marine Resources is empowered to conserve and develop the marine resources of the State, and to enforce the laws relating to marine resources. The department has the authority to enter into reciprocal enforcement agreement with other states, interstate regional authorities and the Federal Government; to cooperate, consult and advise with other appropriate state agencies on all interrelated matters involving the coast and its marine resources; to assist the industry in the promotion and marketing of its products; to close contaminated shores, waters and flats; to make regulations to assure the conservation of renewable marine resources in any coastal waters or flats of the State; and to hold hearings and to publish notices as may be required by law.
The Department of Marine Resources originated in 1867 with the establishment of Commissioners of Fisheries. In 1895, the Commissioners were renamed Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game and a new Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries was authorized, representing the first clear distinction between inland and coastal natural resources. In 1917, the Commissioner was replaced by a Commission of Sea and Shore Fisheries, and in 1931, the Commission became the Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries and the post of Commissioner was reestablished. Both the Advisory Council of the Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries and The Atlantic Sea Run Salmon Commission were created in 1947.
In State Government reorganization legislation of 1973, the 106th Legislature established the Department of Marine Resources, along with an expanded Marine Resources Advisory Council. Additional duties and responsibilities were assigned to the agency and its Council, along with those which previously were the responsibility of the Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries and its Advisory Council. Advisory councils are established by statute for the Lobster, Scallop, Sea Urchin, Shellfish and Recreational Fisheries, as well as Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety and Aquaculture. In addition, seven lobster policy management councils (Zones) are established with authority to hold referendum regarding lobster fishing regulations.
There has been significant effort to put needed management programs in place to assure sustainable fisheries. As management constraints are placed in traditional fisheries, participants in the fishing industry look to find other fisheries to move into; this places additional strain on those fisheries. The department continues to focus on conservation and management of marine resources, on seafood safety, boating safety, and marine education.
Significant fisheries management issues have occupied large amounts of time by the commissioner and staff involving both the New England Fisheries Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. The fisheries involved include: lobster, herring, groundfish, shrimp, striped bass, menhaden,
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herring, scallops, mahogany quahogs, and others. The scallop and groundfish plans as put forth by the New England council have caused significant concern with regard to the impact they would have on Maine's fishing fleet. Much energy has gone into guiding the process so that both fisheries management objectives and maintenance of the fleet could be attained. There will be continued demands on agency time to participate in development of federal and interjurisdictional fisheries management plans. The Department has specific regulation authority to place immediate restrictions on emerging new fisheries. The Department gathers both commercial and recreational fishery landings statistics.
Aquaculture is a significant component of the fisheries contribution to the state's economy. Most of the finfish development is concentrated in the eastern portion of the state in the Cobscook Bay area. Shellfish is more evenly distributed with significant concentration in the Damariscotta River area. As the industry develops new techniques, opportunities for economic growth of the industry will continue.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY TOTAL
SALARIES & WAGES 8,245,893 4,133,365 2,072,191 2,040,337
HEALTH BENEFITS 2,887,600 1,348,147 800,221 739,232
RETIREMENTS 1,723,045 954,201 391,420 377,424
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 166,130 89,625 37,327 39,178
COMPUTER SERVICES 439,622 378,870 19,010 41,742
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,013,791 1,147,090 897,120 969,581
RENTS 827,135 616,850 48,903 161,382
COMMODITIES 1,083,374 355,027 425,513 302,834
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 2,742,468 17,100 2,725,368
EQUIPMENT 233,668 44,844 37,139 151,685
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 294,394 159,863 134,531
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 21,657,120 9,068,019 4,905,807 7,683,294
Central Office: BAKER BLDG, 2 BEECH STREET, HALLOWELL, ME
Mail Address: 21 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0021 FAX: (207) 624-6024
Established: 1947 Telephone: (207) 624-6550
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 13 Unit:190 Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000006024
The Marine Resources Advisory Council, established by Title 5, section 12004-G, consists of sixteen members and provides advice to the commissioner on policy matters affecting the fishing industry, and outlines the problems and needs of the segments of the industry they represent.
The Advisory Council of the Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries was created in
1947. In the State Government reorganization legislation of 1973, the 106th
Legislature established the Department of Marine Resources, along with an
expanded Marine Resources Advisory Council. Additional duties and
responsibilities were assigned to the agency and its Council, along with those
which previously were the responsibility of the Department of Sea and Shore
Fisheries and its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council is appointed by the
Governor and confirmed by the Legislature. It consists of commercial harvesters
and dealers, a public member, a recreational fisherman, an aquaculture member and
the chairs of the Lobster, Sea Urchin, Shellfish, and Scallop Advisory Councils.
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The Council meets monthly to provide advice to the Commissioner on policy matters affecting the industry and to outline the problems and needs of the Maine fishing industry.
Central Office: 2 BEECH STREET, BAKER BLDG, HALLOWELL, ME 04347
Mail Address: 21 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0021 FAX: (207) 624-6024
Established: 1957 Telephone: (207) 624-6550
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 13 Unit:188D Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000006051
Average Counts-All Positions: 5.000 Legislative Count: 5.00
The purpose of the Division is establish and maintain communication with constituent communities to include harvesters, processors and municipalities with regard to anticipating problems and opportunities which may be addressed by the agency.
The Division is staffed with Resource Management Coordinators (who work closely with the fishing industry), and an aquaculture policy advisor.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COORDINATORS: The Resource Management Coordinators work very closely with fishing organizations, individuals and companies to identify problems and opportunities in the fisheries. The objective is to deal with both in a timely manner, to prevent problems from becoming conflicts and to take advantage of the opportunities. The coordinators are poised to get department assistance in the form of expertise from throughout the agency in order to deal with any particular issue.
AQUACULTURE POLICY: The coordinator manages the aquaculture leasing and pathology programs for both shellfish and finfish. The coordinator also works closely with industry groups, federal and state officials, and the public, and anticipates and responds to policy issues, legislation, and requests for information or public presentations.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
SALARIES & WAGES 217,720 52,569 165,151
HEALTH BENEFITS 70,733 14,487 56,246
RETIREMENTS 36,733 8,879 27,854
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 4,827 1,855 2,972
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,242 2,640 602
RENTS 558 558
COMMODITIES 57 53 4
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 7,281 7,281
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 341,151 81,041 260,110
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Central Office: BAKER BLDG, 2 BEECH STREET, HALLOWELL, ME
Mail Address: 21 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0021 FAX: (207) 624-6024
Established: 1978 Telephone: (207) 624-6550
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 13 Unit:188A Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000006021
Average Counts-All Positions: 18.000 Legislative Count: 18.00
The Office of the Commissioner performs the administrative functions of the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) and advises other governmental agencies concerned with development or activity in coastal waters. Its responsibilities include receiving fees from approximately thirty-seven types of licenses and permits. Detailed records are maintained on all licenses, statistics on landings, management, special information and federal/state programs.
Duties include coordination of public hearings for regulation changes, and aquaculture leases following APA procedures; statistics; and contact with central service agencies.
The Office of the Commissioner provides service to the Department in equipment, purchasing, processing of license applications and revenues, and assists in the administration of federal and other revenue contracts and projects, department contracts for special services, and coordination of public hearings & aquaculture leases. Liaison with the New England Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is provided by Division personnel. The Licensing section handles license sales and eligibility, statistics, information processing, and inquiries from the public. The Division administers the department's financial records and provides liaison with the Legislature and various types of communications for the marine fishing industry.
The Office carries out directives of the Commissioner of Marine Resources in performing his/her statutory responsibilities. The Office provides data needed for departmental decisions, represents the Commissioner in matters concerning administration, and assists in preparing strategic plans, licensure, and processes of the Department.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 885,059 371,268 451,631 62,160
HEALTH BENEFITS 281,823 91,597 180,530 9,696
RETIREMENTS 132,532 52,653 79,879
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 19,652 10,168 8,130 1,354
COMPUTER SERVICES 387,847 376,553 11,294
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 990,725 671,062 331,895 -12,232
RENTS 10,221 10,626 -405
COMMODITIES 14,316 12,735 1,581
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 32,410 30,654 1,756
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,754,585 1,596,662 1,095,189 62,734
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Central Office: 2 BEECH ST., BAKER BLDG, HALLOWELL, ME 04347
Mail Address: 21 STATE HOUSE STATION, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX: (207) 624-6024
Established: 1978 Telephone: (207) 624-6550
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 13 Unit:188P Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000006025
Average Counts-All Positions: 58.000 Legislative Count: 57.00
The Bureau of Marine Patrol (BMP) is the enforcement arm of the Department of Marine Resources. Marine Patrol Officers are responsible to enforce all marine commercial and recreational fishing laws and rules. This includes the enforcement of all shellfish harvesting, closed areas, processing, and interstate shipment laws and rules that are required by the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP). Under the NSSP Model Ordinance, the BMP is required to record and monitor over 230 closed areas, not to mention Red Tide and Flood Closures up and down the coast of Maine. The enforcement and monitoring of public safety and health laws have always been a high priority within patrol. Recently the Bureau has been given additional authority from the Maine Legislature to assist the United States Coast Guard with homeland security as warranted. Maine has 5,337 miles of coastline with some of the most productive fishing grounds in the world. Industry voluntary compliance and stringent enforcement of Marine Resources laws help to protect all natural resources. BMP enforces recreational fishing and boating laws. Maine has 125,000 state registered vessels.
The Warden Service, so named in 1947, was originally established as Fish Wardens in 1843, and was appointed by the Governor and Council. In 1917 the appointment authority was transferred to the Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries (renamed Commissioner of Marine Resources in 1973). The Bureau has been an integral segment of the department throughout its existence. Division offices are located in Boothbay Harbor and Lamoine
The Bureau enforces the state's marine fisheries laws, federal regulations under a joint enforcement agreement, boating registration and safety laws, and environmental laws in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection; assist the United States Coast Guard with search and rescue operations on coastal waters; enforces all marine-related criminal laws; and, serves as a general service agency to coastal residents and visitors. The BMP partners with the Maine Emergency Management Agency for emergencies resulting from natural disasters, technological hazards and national security incidents.
A pamphlet containing marine resource laws is published biannually following adjournment of the first regular session of each legislature.
BUREAU OF MARINE PATROL TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 2,677,890 2,034,681 372,130 271,079
HEALTH BENEFITS 872,561 629,914 136,861 105,786
RETIREMENTS 794,304 601,750 103,202 89,352
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 64,142 46,906 9,599 7,637
COMPUTER SERVICES 12,184 316 1,333 10,535
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 568,849 48,495 222,658 297,696
RENTS 415,011 397,552 4,642 12,817
COMMODITIES 491,865 45,531 387,395 58,939
EQUIPMENT 104,082 15,315 88,767
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 60,233 35,645 24,588
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 6,061,121 3,805,145 1,288,780 967,196
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Central Office: MCKOWN POINT, WEST BOOTHBAY, ME 04575
Mail Address: PO BOX 8, WEST BOOTHBAY, ME 04575 FAX: (207) 633-9579
Established: 1946 Telephone: (207) 633-9500
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 13 Unit:188S Citation: T0012 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000006021
Average Counts-All Positions: 68.500 Legislative Count: 65.50
The Bureau of Resource Management conducts scientific research and monitoring to conserve, restore, and manage the marine and estuarine fishery resources of the State of Maine; assures public health through sanitation of shellfish harvesting areas, harvesting, and processing, and distribution under the National Shellfish Sanitation Program standards; and conducts educational programs on marine resources. Long-term fishery monitoring programs and research are conducted to provide information on stock levels and environments of commercially and recreationally valuable marine organisms, and to provide scientific information, services and assistance to the public, industry and governments. The Bureau conducts water quality monitoring and pollution source identification for the classification of shellfish growing areas and biotoxin monitoring to ensure shellfish are safe for human consumption, and works with municipalities that are involved in municipal shellfish management programs. Approximately 71 towns of the 90 along the coast participate in shellfish management. The Bureau also assesses the impacts of construction and dredging projects proposed by individuals, municipal and federal governments, conducts oil spill response activities, and marine education programs for students and the general public.
The Bureau of Resource Management is engaged in interstate management of commercially and recreationally important species including American lobster, northern shrimp, Atlantic herring, striped bass, Atlantic menhaden, bluefish, horseshoe crab, and winter flounder through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. The Bureau participates in the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program, a coast wide initiative to improve the collection of commercial and recreational statistics. Scientific staff participates in data collection, stock assessment, and management plan development for species including groundfish, monkfish, sea scallops, ocean quahogs, and Atlantic herring that are managed by the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils and National Marine Fisheries Service.
The Bureau of Resource Management was established administratively in 1946 and is the oldest continuously operating marine research agency in the Gulf of Maine with a laboratory at McKown Point in Boothbay Harbor that includes fishery, microbiology and biotoxin laboratories; GIS mapping facilities; wet lab; scientific and fishermen's library; and the Maine State Aquarium. A microbiology and biotoxin laboratory located at Lamoine State Park serves the eastern section of the coast. The Bureau is comprised of four divisions: Biological Monitoring and Assessment, Ecology, Public Health, and Marine Education.
The Biological Monitoring and Assessment Division collects detailed catch, effort, and biological data from the fisheries for American lobster, Atlantic herring, northern shrimp, green sea urchin, groundfish, sea scallop, and sea cucumber. Samples are processed for length, weight, sex, state of maturity, gonad weight, and age composition for use in stock assessments and management. Fishery-independent surveys are conducted for sea urchin, juvenile lobster, ocean quahog, shrimp and sea scallop for assessment and management decisions. Commercial landings data are collected from seafood dealers and fishermen, and provided to the National Marine Fisheries Service and Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program. Tagging studies are conducted on selected species such as Atlantic halibut and winter flounder. Scientists participate in stock assessments and fishery management plan development through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and New England Fishery Management Councils.
The Ecology Division conducts spring and fall surveys of marine resources along
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the coasts of Maine and New Hampshire; monitors the distribution of juvenile fish and their habitats in shallow coastal waters; surveys rainbow smelt spawning areas and develops conservation programs for finfish species of concern; reviews aquaculture lease applications; coordinates volunteer-assisted horseshoe crab spawning area survey; monitors fisheries for rockweed, blue mussels, and periwinkles; and conducts submerged aquatic vegetation mapping. Saltwater angler catches are sampled along the coast for the National Marine Fisheries Service Marine Recreational Fishery Statistics and Large Pelagics surveys. Long-term monitoring of atmospheric and oceanographic conditions in Boothbay Harbor is conducted. Bay management plan development and implementation is conducted with a focus on Taunton Bay in collaboration with local stakeholders.
The Public Health Division evaluates shellfish growing areas and conducts a wholesale dealer evaluation and certification program to protect public health under the National Shellfish Sanitation Program. Staff and volunteers conduct water quality monitoring of shellfish growing areas and shoreline surveys to identify pollution sources with the goal of increasing the amount of shellfish-producing areas open to harvesting. Biotoxin sampling is conducted to monitor the occurrence of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning from "Red Tides" and close shellfish harvest areas as necessary to protect public health. Volunteers monitor phytoplankton in coastal waters to determine the presence of harmful algae. Area biologists work with municipalities with shellfish management programs.
The Marine Education Program operates the Maine State Aquarium from May through September and provides education programs for numerous school groups and others throughout the year. Educational and living history programs are conducted at the Burnt Island Lighthouse Station Resource Center. Educational materials are provided to schools throughout the year and presentations of living marine organisms are made at sportsman shows and other events throughout the year.
BUREAU OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TOTAL FOR ALL
SALARIES & WAGES 3,251,234 1,409,824 881,429 959,981
HEALTH BENEFITS 1,237,519 528,476 354,006 355,037
RETIREMENTS 553,153 242,478 148,117 162,558
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 56,138 24,910 14,433 16,795
COMPUTER SERVICES 39,396 1,806 6,384 31,206
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,243,498 396,799 311,555 535,144
RENTS 292,382 148,737 42,412 101,233
COMMODITIES 546,298 290,373 30,574 225,351
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 2,545,268 17,100 2,528,168
EQUIPMENT 71,744 44,844 26,900
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 145,019 76,272 68,747
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 9,981,649 3,088,247 1,882,282 5,011,120
Central Office: 6 BEECH STREET, HALLOWELL, ME 04347
Mail Address: 172 SHS, AUGUSTA, ME 04333 FAX:
Established: 2007 Telephone: (207) 287-9973
Reference: Policy Area: 04 Umbrella: 13 Unit:188R Citation: M.R.S.A., Sect.:
Average Counts-All Positions: 29.750 Legislative Count: 24.00
The Bureau of Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat was created in 2007 when the Maine Atlantic Salmon Commission (Commission) was consolidated with DMR's Division of Stock Enhancement. The Bureau has the management responsibility for twelve diadromous species and is engaged in interstate management as it relates to their commercial and recreational importance.
The Bureau's overall mission is to conserve, manage restore and enhance Until 2010 the Maine Atlantic Salmon Commission remained as a policy board for The Bureau remains very active in the m2a2n9agement of Atlantic salmon. Because this There are eleven other species of native diadromous fishes, each of which has
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The Bureau's main office is in Hallowell with a field office in Bangor and another in Jonesboro. Because of Maine's larger river systems and the nature of diadromous fishes life cycle, staff work in all counties of the state.
The Bureau Director with the oversight of the Commissioner and Deputy
Commissioner oversees management activities.
The Bureau has several major recovery areas:
Atlantic salmon focus areas are historic salmon rivers including the Aroostook, Penobscot, Kennebec, Androscoggin, Saco River, Dennys, East Machias, Machias, Pleasant, Narraguagus, Cove Brook, Duck Trap, and Sheepscot. This program involves stocking salmon at various life stages, enumerating and tagging wild salmon parr, identifying and restoring salmon habitat and access to the habitat, and water quality monitoring studies.
The Kennebec and Androscoggin Rivers are the focus of the most intense shad and river herring restoration on the east coast. This program is funded by the hydropower owners on the river who settled with the State and many NGOs at the time the Edwards Dam was removed. Beginning in 2010 the Bureau has begun a new effort on the Penobscot to restore river herring and shad. This effort is made possible by the success of the Penobscot River Restoration Program and the State of Maine's Penobscot River Multi Species Management Plan developed by DMR, IF&W, federal fisheries agencies and other NGO partners.
A major focus for diadromous fish restoration is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) licensing process for hydropower dams. This provides the best opportunity for state agencies to obtain fish passage. The re-licensing process often leads to comprehensive settlement agreements that encompass multiple projects, provide for sequential fish passage, eliminate the need for extensive litigation, and sometimes provide funding for restoration programs. State fisheries agencies expend considerable time and effort in the development of these agreements. Obtaining passage at hydropower projects within historic diadromous fish habitat remains a priority for DMR, because these dams are located on the mainstem of large rivers and impact the greatest number of diadromous fishes.
Habitat restoration and access to historic habitat remains has become a higher priority focus over the past 3 years. Aside from FERC re-licensing the Bureau has also refocused on the connectivity of smaller rivers and streams. Non hydro dams as well as road crossings continue to impact the passage of fish to historic habitat. The Bureau has organized a Stream Connectivity Working Group to prioritize barriers state wide and to secure funding to address passage needs.
BUREAU OF SEA RUN FISHERIES AND HABITAT
SALARIES & WAGES 1,213,991 265,023 201,851 747,117
HEALTH BENEFITS 424,964 83,673 72,578 268,713
RETIREMENTS 206,324 48,442 32,368 125,514
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS 21,371 5,786 2,192 13,393
COMPUTER SERVICES 195 194 1
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 207,476 28,094 30,410 148,972
RENTS 108,963 59,377 2,254 47,332
COMMODITIES 30,838 6,335 5,959 18,544
GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, PENSIONS 197,200 197,200
EQUIPMENT 57,842 21,824 36,018
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 49,450 10,010 39,440
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,518,614 496,924 379,446 1,642,244
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Central Office: , CASTINE, ME 04420
Mail Address: , CASTINE, ME 04420 FAX: (207) 326-2218
Established: 1941 Telephone: (207) 326-4311
Reference: Policy Area: 02 Umbrella: 75 Unit:370 Citation: S1941 M.R.S.A., Sect.: 000000037
Maine Maritime Academy is a college specializing in ocean and marine oriented programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, with emphasis on engineering, transportation, management, and ocean studies, as well as preparing officers for the merchant marine and the uniformed services of the United States. The mission of the college is to provide an educational environment which stimulates intellectual curiosity, fosters professional competency, encourages rigorous self-discipline, and develops leadership potential through a learning environment which emphasizes active student involvement in both the curricular and co-curricular educational process. The college provides public service to the state while perpetuating Maine's heritage of the sea.
The administrative organization of Maine Maritime Academy is structured to fulfill the mission set forth in its charter. This is accomplished through the following four divisions: Academic Affairs; Administrative, Advancement; and Student Services. Under the policy guidance furnished by the Board of Trustees, the President of the Academy is the principal executive, being assisted by four division heads, each of whom oversees the respective operating departments. The operation of the Academy is subject to review by the Federal Government through the Maritime Administration, under regulations prescribed in 46 CFR, 310A. Fiscally, the Academy is supported by state appropriations, student fees and a subsidy from the Maritime Administration. The training ship 'State of Maine' is made available to the Academy by the Maritime Administration, which funds major repairs. The Academy pays the cost of operating the ship on training cruises and while in port in Castine from its operating budget.
The Academy, through its Board of Trustees, is empowered to provide facilities and support services; to hire instructors and other employees; to determine compensation and dispose of property; arrange for actual experience for its students; to borrow money not in excess of $10,000,000 in aggregate at any time outstanding for the construction of any buildings, improvement, or equipment; and to mortgage its property and pledge its revenues.
Academy headcount enrollment continues to average approximately 900 students. Students from the State of Maine typically represent about two thirds of this total. Over 95 percent of the year's graduating class is now professionally employed in a wide range of marine and non-marine related professions.
At the Bachelor of Science degree level, Power Engineering Technology supplements the traditional marine engineering majors. This course of study prepares graduates for positions as plant engineers, operating engineers, and plant managers in the shoreside power production industry. Additional majors are Marine Transportation Operations, Small Vessel Operations, International Business and Logistics and Marine Sciences. The Academy has also instituted a program which will enable graduates in certain majors to earn certification as teachers of science and mathematics in Maine.
The Academy also owns and operates the historic Arctic schooner Bowdoin. She provides training for students leading to an auxilliary sail license, aids in student recruitment and public information, and serves as an enduring symbol of Maine's seafaring heritage. The Corning School of Ocean Studies at Maine Maritime Academy prepares students for careers in resource management, aquaculture, and environmental protection.
Bachelor of Science