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This bill amends the charter of the Lewiston-Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority by making several key modifications. First, the bill allows the authority to also operate under the assumed name of The Lewiston Auburn Clean Water Authority, providing flexibility in its branding. The legislation updates the composition and appointment process for the board of directors, which consists of 7 members, including key officials from Lewiston and Auburn, such as the Director of Public Works, City Administrator, Sewerage District superintendent and president, and City Manager. The bill clarifies the process for appointing and replacing board members, particularly in cases where a member ceases to be a resident or becomes incapacitated. Additionally, the bill revises administrative penalty provisions, allowing the board to assess administrative penalties of up to $1,000 per day for violations by industrial users of pretreatment standards, with specific procedures for assessment, notification, and judicial review aligned with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The changes also update several statutory references and section numbering throughout the existing charter to improve clarity and precision.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=114&snum=132