Fact Sheet (PDF) Draft Rule (PDF) Chapter 81 Designation of Priority Toxic Chemicals (RULE EFFECTIVE - 08-06-12)
Concise Summary:
The Department held a public hearing on October 18, 2011 on the proposed amendments to rule Chapter 81; Designation of Priority Toxic Chemicals. The comment period closed on October 28, 2011. In response to evidence received at the hearing and written comments received from interested parties, the Department is proposing to adopt certain changes to the proposed rule that will result in a rule that differs considerably from the Department’s initial proposal. The Maine Administrative Procedure Act (MAPA), 5 MRS §8052(5) requires that "[if] an agency determines that a rule that the agency intends to adopt is substantially different from the proposed rule, the agency shall request comments from the public concerning the changes from the proposed rule." Chapter 81 required by Maine’s Priority Toxic Chemical Use Reduction laws, 38 M.R.S. §2321 to 2330. The rule defines a list of “priority toxic chemicals” that subjects entities using the substances to reporting and pollution prevention planning requirements regarding any of the listed chemicals being used. This rulemaking proposes to add: Cadmium; Formaldehyde; Hexavalent Chromium; Perchloroethylene; Styrene; and, Trichloroethylene as priority toxic chemicals
Agency contact:
Julie Churchill
17 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-7881
Public hearing: October 18, 2011, 1:00 pm
DEP Response Training Room
4 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME
Public noticed: February 22, 2012
Comment deadline: March 23, 2012
Effective Date: August 6, 2012