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Department Proposed Rulemaking

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The Department has two paths for rulemaking.

A process for routine technical rulemaking which is performed by the department's Commissioner, and
A second which requires all major substantive rulemaking to be performed by the Board of Environmental Protection.

Note: Categorizing rules as routine technical or major substantive is a matter of legislative discretion. Major substantive rules are reviewed by the Legislature before final adoption by the agency.

For more information contact Jeff Crawford (207) 287-7647.

Meetings

The Department generally holds meetings for considering rulemaking actions and public hearings on proposed rulemaking the first and third Tuesdays of the month or as needed. Major substantive rule proceedings are conducted by the Board of Environmental Protection. See the BEP meeting calendar for information.

DEP is now live web streaming rulemaking meeting audio.

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Full meeting calendar

Pursuant to Maine law, interested parties are publicly notified of proposed rulemaking and are provided an opportunity for comment. Written comments may be submitted by mail, e-mail or fax to the contact person before the end of the comment period. To ensure the comments are considered, they must include your name and the organization you represent, if any.