Maine Administrative Code

Chapter 586: RULES PERTAINING TO DISCHARGES TO CLASS A WATERS SUMMARY: This rule establishes criteria to define what constitutes effluent quality necessary to ensure the standards for class A waters are met. 1. Scope. Under 38 MRSA section 464 discharges to class A waters must be…

Chapter 587: IN-STREAM FLOWS AND LAKE AND POND WATER LEVELS SUMMARY: This Chapter establishes river and stream flows and lake and pond water levels to protect natural aquatic life and other designated uses in Maine's waters. Instream flow requirements for Class AA, A, B, and C wa…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 590 DEFINITION OF TOTAL DISABILITY FOR PURPOSES OF EXTENSION OF BENEFITS 1. Purpose The purpose of this rule is to define the term "total disability" for purposes of the extension of benefits r…

06-096 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Chapter 592: THE SMALL COMMUNITY WASTEWATER PROGRAM SUMMARY: The Maine Small Community Program funds sewage treatment facilities for municipalities, quasi-municipalities and unorganized townships with water quality problems in freshwa…

Chapter 594: STATE CONTRIBUTION TO OVERBOARD DISCHARGE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS SUMMARY: This chapter implements 38 M.R.S.A. § 411-A. The intent of this chapter is to clarify how the State contribution for replacement projects to eliminate overboard discharges required by 38 M.R.S.A.…

Chapter 595: STATE REVOLVING FUND SUMMARY: The State Revolving Fund (SRF) provides funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of municipal wastewater treatment works and other water pollution control facilities or practices. The State Revolving Fund Rule, 06-096 CMR Ch…

Chapter 595: STATE REVOLVING FUND SUMMARY: The State Revolving Fund (SRF) provides funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of municipal wastewater treatment works and other water pollution control facilities or practices. The State Revolving Fund Rule, 06-096 CMR Ch…

Chapter 596: Overboard Discharges: Licensing and Abandonment SUMMARY: This chapter describes the criteria for issuing licenses for overboard discharges. Existing overboard discharge licenses may be renewed if there is no alternative way of disposing of the wastewater and the disc…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 029 BUREAU OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, Chapter 145 (Reg. 45) 030 BUREAU OF CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION, Chapter 600 STUDENT LOANS SECTION 1: Summary 1. This Chapter allows subject lenders to provide to student borrowers loans t…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 600: SCREENING MAMMOGRAMS Section 1. Authority This Rule is promulgated by the Superintendent pursuant to Title 24 M.R.S.A. §2320-A, and Title 24-A M.R.S.A. §§ 212, 2745-A, 2837-A, and §4237-A.…

Chapter 600: OIL DISCHARGE PREVENTION AND POLLUTION CONTROL RULES FOR MARINE OIL TERMINALS, TRANSPORTATION PIPELINES AND VESSELS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Preamble 1 2. Definitions 1 3. Applicability 8 A. Oil Terminal Facilities 8 B. Intrastate Pipelines 8 C. Vessels 8 4. Oil Discharg…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 29 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER CHAPTER 600 REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF CERTAIN VESSELS IN CASCO BAY Summary: Chapter 600 sets forth safety regulations for ferry vessels of the Casco Bay Island Transit District, and governs radar on vessel…

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 030 BUREAU OF CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION Chapter 601: ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES TO IMPLEMENT 9-A M.R.S. ARTICLE 14 AND REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSING OF STUDENT LOAN SERVICERS THROUGH THE NATIONWIDE MULTISTATE LICENSING SYSTEM (NMLS)…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER Chapter 601: RULES RELATING TO THE MAINE STATE FERRY SERVICE SUMMARY: This rule provides for the safe and secure transport of medical samples in a Lockbox on vessels owned by the Maine State Ferry Service (MSFS), in a…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 125 BUREAU OF REVENUE SERVICES Chapter 601: ESTATE TAX SUMMARY: This rule explains in further detail the estate tax laws of the State of Maine for estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2011 but before January 1, 2…

94-411 MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 601: GROUP LIFE INSURANCE SUMMARY: This Chapter sets forth the categories of employees eligible to participate in the Group Life Insurance Program administered by the Maine Public Employees Retirement System [“MainePERS”], a…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 601: THE MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM (MSGP)—Amendment 13 Summary: This rule defines criteria necessary to be met for student and institution eligibility for participation in the Maine State Grant Program and establishes a procedure for awar…

17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 229 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER Chapter 602: RULES RELATING TO MAINE STATE FERRY SERVICE TOLLS Section 1: SUMMARY This rule establishes tolls for the use of Maine State Ferry Service (MSFS) lines. Section 2: ESTABLISHMENT OF TOLLS Tolls for the use …

94-411 MAINE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Chapter 602 PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACT AWARDS SUMMARY: This Chapter outlines the procedures that may be used in selecting a contractor to provide deliverables to the Maine State Retirement System ("MSRS"). This Chapter also defines the procedures…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 602: MAINE GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS SUMMARY: This rule establishes Maine policy for the Federal Family Education Loan Programs. Federally mandated rules, policies and procedures are found in the Common Manual. Exceptions, clarific…

18 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 125 BUREAU OF REVENUE SERVICES Chapter 603: MAINE ESTATE TAX AFTER 2012 SUMMARY: This rule explains in further detail the estate tax laws of the State of Maine for estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2013. Outli…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE CHAPTER 603 RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE BLAINE HOUSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM Summary: This rule details the procedures to be utilized in the conduct of the Blaine House Scholars Program. 1. Definitions A. Academic Achievement. “Academic achievement” me…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 604: OSTEOPATHIC LOAN PROGRAM SUMMARY: This rule establishes the procedures used in implementing the Osteopathic Loan Program, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and the loan repayment process. I. Definitions A. Refer…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 605: THE ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Summary: Chapter 605 revises and supersedes former Chapter 152 of the Rules of the Department of Education and Cultural Services. The Chapter details the requirements and procedures used …

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE CHAPTER 606: THE PAUL DOUGLAS TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (FORMERLY CONGRESSIONAL TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM) SUMMARY: Chapter 606 revises and supersedes Chapter 153 of the rules of the Department of Education. The rule details the eligibility a…

10-144 MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE CHAPTER 607 ASPIRE PROGRAM RULES Effective November 6, 2001 Last Amended: March 2, 2026 Section 1 Definitions 1-1 thru 1-8 Section 2 Authorization; Goals and 2-1 thru 2-5 Objectives; Administratio…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 607: ACCESS TO MEDICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS LOAN PROGRAMS, Amendment 10 Summary: This rule establishes the criteria to be met by students of medicine in obtaining a position at medical schools pursuant to a contract between th…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 608: TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the eligibility criteria to be met and procedures to be followed for participation in a tuition waiver program at state postsecondary educational institutions for spouses and chil…

10-144 MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE CHAPTER 609 SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (SNAP E&T) RULES SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS, AUTHORIZATION, and ADMINISTRATION 1 DEFINITIONS 1 AUTHORIZATION 3 ADMINISTRAT…

10-144 MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU OF INCOME MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 610: MAINE AT-RISK CHILD CARE PROGRAM RULES SUMMARY: This chapter describes the authorization, objective, administration and operating procedures for the Maine At-Risk Child Care (MARCC) program for lo…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 610: RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE EDUCATORS FOR MAINE PROGRAM Summary: This rule details the procedures to be utilized in the conduct of the Educators for Maine Program, which provides financial assistance for post-secondary education to …

95-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 611: MAINE EDUCATION SAVINGS PROGRAM Summary: The Maine Education Savings Program, formerly known as the Maine College Savings Program, is established as a qualified tuition program pursuant to Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of …

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 612: MAINE DENTAL EDUCATION LOAN AND LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS – Amendment 5 Summary: This rule establishes the criteria to be met by students to obtain a loan to pursue dental education or by dentists or certain dental auxiliary health pro…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 613: THE QUALITY CHILD CARE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Summary: This rule defines eligibility criteria for the Quality Child Care Education Scholarship Program, and establishes a procedure for awarding Scholarships. 1. Definitions A. A…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 614: THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Summary: This rule defines eligibility criteria and administrative procedures for the awarding of grants from the University of Maine System Scholarship Fund. 1. Definitions A. Acade…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 615: HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN PURCHASE PROGRAM Summary: This rule implements the Higher Education Loan Purchase Program whereby the authority may originate or purchase federally guaranteed student loans from eligible lenders that have entere…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 616: DOCTORS FOR MAINE’S FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Summary: This rule implements P.L. 2009, c.410, “An Act to Encourage Maine Residents to Attend Medical School and Practice in Maine” by defining eligibility criteria for the Doctors for …

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE CHAPTER 617: HEALTH PROFESSIONS LOAN PROGRAM, Amendment 2 Summary: This rule establishes the criteria to be met by students of allopathic, osteopathic and veterinary medicine or dentistry to obtain loans to defray the costs of such graduate educa…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 618: MAINE VETERINARY MEDICINE LOAN PROGRAM, Amendment 3 SUMMARY: This rule establishes the criteria to be met by eligible veterinary medicine students who seek forgivable loans to defray the costs of studying veterinary medicine. SECTION…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 619: FOREIGN CREDENTIALING AND SKILLS RECOGNITION GRANT PROGRAM -Amendment 2 SUMMARY: This rule establishes the criteria to be met and procedures to be followed by individuals seeking to participate in the Foreign Credentialing and Skills…

94-457 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Chapter 620: MAINE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER LOAN REPAYMENT PILOT PROGRAM Summary: This rule establishes the criteria to be met and procedures to be followed by individuals seeking to participate in the Maine Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Pilot …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 031 BUREAU OF INSURANCE Chapter 630: RURAL MEDICAL ACCESS PROGRAM Section 1. Purpose Section 2. Authority Section 3. Definitions Section 4. Assessments Section 5. Reporting, transfers Section 6. Premium assistance Section 7. …

90-590 MAINE HEALTH DATA ORGANIZATION Chapter 630: UNIFORM SYSTEM FOR REPORTING BASELINE INFORMATION AND RESTRUCTURING OCCURRENCES FOR MAINE HOSPITALS AND PARENT ENTITIES Summary: This Chapter contains the provisions for filing and specifies the information to be submitted to the…

90 - 590 MAINE HEALTH DATA ORGANIZATION Chapter 632: UNIFORM REPORTING SYSTEM FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DATA FROM PARENT ENTITIES, HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER ENTITIES. SUMMARY: This Chapter contains the provisions for: the identification of those entities required …

02 DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION 385 MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD Chapter 680: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY - ADMINISTRATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY: This rule is amended to reflect the administration and procedures to be followed for Federal (HUD) certifi…

Chapter 680 TANKER ANCHORAGE RULES SUMMARY: These rules provide that the Board has to be satisfied that the long term anchoring of tankers in Maine waters must be safe, environmentally sound and not interfere with existing uses before a tanker will be allowed to anchor for the so…

Chapter 685: PAYMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT OF OIL TRANSFER FEES SUMMARY: This rule describes how to pay the oil transfer fees imposed by Maine law. 1. Purpose. This chapter sets forth the procedure for paying the fees imposed on the transfer and transport of oil under 38 M.R.S. §551,…