Bill > LD1507

This bill requires owners and operators of oil terminal facilities to develop and implement a comprehensive community notification plan for oil transfer activities. The plan must include an electronic notification system, such as SMS (short message service or text messaging), that allows members of the public to request and receive daily notices about upcoming oil transfers. Each notice must provide specific details including the facility location, amount and type of oil being transferred, vessel name (if applicable), expected transfer time, and potential hazardous vapor releases. Oil terminal facilities must submit their notification plans to the Department of Environmental Protection and the local municipality for review and approval, and then post the approved plan on a publicly accessible website. The bill defines key terms like "transfer" (which includes onloading and offloading of oil between facilities, vessels, and vehicles) and requires facilities to update their plans annually by July 1st. Existing oil terminal facilities must submit their initial plans by January 1, 2026, and implement them by July 1, 2026. Facilities that fail to comply with these requirements may be subject to enforcement actions, including potential license revocation.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1507&snum=132