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38 M.R.S. § 2321 Toxic chemical reduction policy; department duty
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It is the policy of the State, consistent with its duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens and the quality of the environment, to continually and as expeditiously as practicable reduce the use of toxic chemicals, particularly those identified by the State a…
38 M.R.S. § 2322 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 579, Pt. A, §3 (NEW).] 1. Alternative. "Alternative" means a substitute process, product, material, chemical, strategy or a combination of these that ser…
38 M.R.S. § 2323 Identification of priority toxic chemicals
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1. Identification of chemicals. By July 1, 2011, the department, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, shall establish by rule a list of no more than 10 priority toxic chemicals. A. A chemical may be inc…
38 M.R.S. § 2324 Reporting use of priority toxic chemicals
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Beginning July 1, 2013, a commercial and industrial facility that uses in excess of 1,000 pounds of a priority toxic chemical during any calendar year shall file a report with the department pursuant to this section. The department may establish a different reporting threshold fo…