How do I find out if my business or development activity requires a permit?
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection Office of Innovation and Assistance offers technical assistance to businesses and individuals navigating the state's environmental regulatory process as follows:
- Regulatory and permitting guidance;
- Pre-application meetings;
- On-site assistance; and
- Providing sustainable business concepts.
To contact the Office of Innovation and Assistance for permitting guidance or any other department related questions, please email Julie Churchill at julie.m.churchill@maine.gov (207) 881-9236 or visit the Office of Assistance website.
Additionally, an on-call DEP staffer at any of our four regional offices can provide you with an overview of the permitting process that may apply to your project. You can reach our regional office in Augusta at (207) 287-7688 or toll free (in-state only) at (800) 452-1942; in Bangor at (207)941-4570 or toll free (in-state only) at (888)769-1137; in Portland at (207)822-6300 or toll free (in-state only) at (888)769-1036 and in Presque Isle at (207)764-0477 or toll free (in-state only) (888)769-1053.