Recently Adopted Rules
Chapter 125 Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaner Regulation-
This regulation establishes the control technology required for all dry cleaners which are area sources of perchloroethylene in the State of Maine.
Supplemental Basis Statement - Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaner Regulation
Board Memo - Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaner Regulation
Adoption Notice - Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaner Regulation
Adoption Date: May 21, 2009
Effective Date: June 24, 2009
Staff contact: Andrea Lani
Chapter 127 New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards - This regulation establishes motor vehicle emission standards for new passenger cars, light duty trucks, medium duty vehicles, and heavy-duty diesel vehicles.
Supplemental Basis Statement - New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards
Board Memo - New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards
Adoption Notice - New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards
Adoption Date: April 16, 2009
Effective Date: May 20, 2009
Staff Contact: Lynne Cayting
Chapter 131 Cutback Asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt - This regulation establishes requirements for the storage, use and application of cutback and emulsified asphalts.
Supplemental Basis Statement - Cutback Asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt
Board Memo - Cutback Asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt
Adoption Notice - Cutback Asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt
Adoption Date:
August 20, 2009
Effective Date:
September 15, 2009
Staff Contact: Carolyn Wheeler
Chapter 150 Control of Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers. This regulation establishes particulate emission standards, siting criteria and labeling requirements for outdoor wood boilers.
Supplemental Basis Statement - Control of Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers
Board Memo Control of Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers
Adoption Notice
Adopted: March 19, 2009
Effective Date: April 7, 2009
Staff contact: Carolyn Wheeler or Ron Severance
Chapter 159: Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Adhesives and Sealants - This regulation limits emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from adhesives, sealants and primers through two basic components: sale and manufacture restrictions that limit the VOC content of specified adhesives, sealants and primers sold in the state; and use restrictions that apply primarily to commercial/industrial applications.
Supplemental Basis Statement - Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Adhesives and Sealants
Board Memo - Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Adhesives and Sealants
Adoption Notice - Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Adhesives and Sealants
Adopted date: May 21, 2009
Effective date: June 24, 2009
Staff contact: Andrea Lani
Chapter 160
Outdoor Wood Boiler Replacement and Buy Back Program - This regulation establishes a replacement and buy back program that includes compensation criteria, eligibility for use of the fund, and procedures for certification and verification of removal of an eligible nuisance outdoor wood boiler.
Supplemental Basis Statement: Outdoor Wood Boiler Replacement and Buy Back Program
Board Memo Outdoor Wood Boiler Replacement and Buy Back Program
Adoption Notice Outdoor Wood Boiler Replacement and Buy Back Program
Adopted: February 5, 2009
Effective Date: February 25, 2009
Staff Contact: Carolyn Wheeler
