Rulemaking Proposals Open to Public Comment

ADVERTISE: October 16, 2024

AGENCY: 09-137 Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 29 – Species of Special Concern

TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical

PROPOSED RULE NUMBER:

BRIEF SUMMARY: The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing changes to the list of Species of Special Concern. An update to the state Endangered Species list in 2023 requires the Special Concern List to be updated.

The proposed rule will make several modifications to MDIFW rule chapter 29, including: removal of 8 species from the special concern list because they have been added to Maine's Endangered Species List (effective 10/2023); removal of 1 species from the special concern list due to improved conservation status (dragonfly); update 3 species common names;
update 19 species scientific names or spelling; addition of 3 species to the special concern list due to improved conservation status assessments that indicate they qualify for special concern status (flower flies). A complete copy of the proposal may be requested by contacting the Agency Contact Person.

PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, November 4, 2024 @ 4:00pm – Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, 353 Water Street, 3rd fl conference room, Augusta, ME

COMMENT DEADLINE: November 14, 2024

CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Becky Orff, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 353 Water Street 41 SHS,
Augusta, ME 04333; phone: 207-287-5202; fax: 207-287-6395; e-mail: Becky.Orff@maine.gov

FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): No fiscal impact anticipated.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 12 MRS 10104, 10105

SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED: none

AGENCY WEBSITE: www.maine.gov/ifw

E-MAIL FOR OVERALL AGENCY RULE-MAKING LIAISON:Becky.Orff@maine.gov


ADVERTISE: October 16, 2024

AGENCY: 09-137 Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Chapter 16 – Hunting (Upland Game Seasons)

YPE OF RULE: X Routine Technical

PROPOSED RULE NUMBER:

BRIEF SUMMARY: In accordance with Public Law 2024 Chapter 530, the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing amendments to Chapter 16 rules. The amended language will bring the rule into compliance with the law which requires that the upland game season include the last Saturday in September but does not require it to run continuously from that day into the month of October. The proposed rule will set October 1st as the start date of upland game seasons, with an additional one-day season on the last Saturday in September. A complete copy of the proposal may be requested by contacting the Agency Contact Person.

PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, November 4, 2024 @ 4:00pm – Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, 353 Water Street, 3rd fl conference room, Augusta, ME

COMMENT DEADLINE: November 14, 2024

CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Becky Orff, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 353 Water Street 41 SHS,
Augusta, ME 04333; phone: 207-287-5202; fax: 207-287-6395; e-mail: Becky.Orff@maine.gov

FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): No fiscal impact anticipated.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 12 MRS 10104, 10954

SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED: none

AGENCY WEBSITE: www.maine.gov/ifw

E-MAIL FOR OVERALL AGENCY RULE-MAKING LIAISON: Becky.Orff@maine.gov