DEP to Hold Public Hearing on Train Layover Facility in Brunswick; November 13 Public Meeting Postponed

November 6, 2014

Contact: Karl Wilkins, karl.e.wilkins@maine.gov or (207) 287-5842

BRUNSWICK - Today Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Patricia Aho issued a determination to hold a public hearing on the Stormwater Management application filed by Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) for the Brunswick Train Layover Facility. In light of this determination, the public meeting scheduled for November 13, 2014 at the Brunswick High School cafeteria has been postponed and will be held on the night of the public hearing.

According to the Department?s Rules Concerning the Processing of Applications, the Commissioner may conduct a hearing on any application. ?Due to the unique circumstances of this case and the substantial public input, I am exercising my discretion to hold a public hearing relating to the stormwater issues on this project,? stated Commissioner Aho. A hearing will assist the Department in understanding the technical evidence submitted and allow further evaluation and consideration that cannot be effectively conducted in a ?comment/response to comment? forum typical of a public meeting only process.

The public will be able to provide comments at a public meeting setting that will be held the evening of the public hearing. The date, time and location of the public hearing and public meeting have not been determined, but will be provided when they are available.

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