Bill > LD103

This bill amends the Use Regulation Law to reorganize and simplify certain exceptions for development and land use in Maine's unorganized and deorganized territories. The bill primarily modifies definitions and permit requirements for various types of projects, including changing the term "campsite" to "minor campground" and clarifying its specific characteristics. The bill introduces new permit exemptions for certain types of developments, such as hydropower projects using tidal or wave action, environmental protection-approved projects, and specific types of developments like wind energy projects and mining operations. Additionally, the bill establishes new provisions that require developers to file notices with the commission when undertaking certain projects, even if a permit is not required. For projects in environmentally sensitive areas, the bill mandates that the Department of Environmental Protection must receive certification from the commission that a proposed development meets land use standards before issuing a permit. The changes aim to streamline regulatory processes while maintaining environmental oversight, particularly for developments in Maine's unorganized and deorganized territories.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=103&snum=132