1. Excavation authorized before June 8, 2006. Unless a permit is required due to the presence of a protected natural resource other than a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat, an excavation or quarry that was authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8?A before June 8, 2006 is not required to obtain a permit pursuant to this article for excavation within the upland portion of a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat.
If a permit is required pursuant to this article due to the presence of a protected natural resource other than a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat, an excavation or quarry that was authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8?A before June 8, 2006 is not required to meet standards associated solely with the upland portion of a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat.

[PL 2007, c. 616, §1 (NEW).]

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 480-GG

  • Protected natural resource: means coastal sand dune systems, coastal wetlands, significant wildlife habitat, fragile mountain areas, freshwater wetlands, community public water system primary protection areas, great ponds or rivers, streams or brooks, as these terms are defined in this article. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 480-B
2. Permits not authorized. The department may not issue a permit pursuant to this article for an excavation or quarry authorized pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8?A and located in, on or over the wetland portion of a high and moderate value inland waterfowl and wading bird habitat.
The department may not issue a permit pursuant to this article for an excavation or quarry requiring authorization pursuant to article 6, 7 or 8?A after June 8, 2006 and located in the upland portion of a high and moderate value waterfowl and wading bird habitat.

[PL 2007, c. 616, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2007, c. 616, §1 (NEW).