Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 575 – Lead-by-example initiative
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The department shall establish a lead-by-example initiative under which the department shall: [PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]
1. Greenhouse gas emissions inventory for state-owned facilities and state-funded programs. Create an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions associated with state-owned facilities and state-funded programs and create a plan for reducing those emissions to below 1990 levels by 2010;
[PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 575
- Greenhouse gas: includes , but is not limited to, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 574
2. Carbon emission reduction. By January 1, 2006, seek to establish carbon emission reduction agreements with at least 50 businesses and nonprofit organizations;
[PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]
3. New England greenhouse registry. Participate in a regional effort to develop and adopt a greenhouse gas registry that includes 3rd-party verification; and
[PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]
4. Statewide greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Create an annual statewide greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
[PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).