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ME LD2266

An Act Regarding Restoration and Protection of Coastal Sand Dune Systems and Permitting of an Offshore Wind Terminal on Sears Island


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Introduced
03/14/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
04/15/2024
Passed
Dead
12/04/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
131st Legislature

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to grant a permit under the Natural Resources Protection Act for an offshore wind terminal located in a coastal sand dune system notwithstanding any provision of law regarding activities in coastal sand dune systems to the contrary as long as all other applicable permitting and licensing criteria are met.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to grant a permit under the Natural Resources Protection Act for an offshore wind terminal located in a coastal sand dune system, despite any provisions of law to the contrary, as long as all other applicable permitting and licensing criteria are met. The key provisions include defining "coastal sand dune system," "department," and "offshore wind terminal," and allowing the department to grant the permit for the offshore wind terminal in a coastal sand dune system, provided that all other relevant permitting and licensing requirements are satisfied.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died Upon Conclusion of the 131st, Dec 4, 2024 (on 12/04/2024)

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