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38 M.R.S. § 574 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2003, c. 237, §1 (NEW).] 1. Greenhouse gas. "Greenhouse gas" means any chemical or physical substance that is emitted into the air and that the department determi…
38 M.R.S. § 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 s…
38 M.R.S. § 576-A Greenhouse gas emissions reductions
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1. 2030 annual emissions level. By January 1, 2030, the State shall reduce gross annual greenhouse gas emissions to at least 45% below the 1990 gross annual greenhouse gas emissions level. 2. Interim emissions level. By January 1, 2040, the gross annual greenhouse gas emissions l…
38 M.R.S. § 577 Climate action plan; update
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By July 1, 2004, the department, with input from stakeholders, shall adopt a state climate action plan to meet reduction goals for greenhouse gas emissions. The action plan must address reduction in each sector in cost-effective ways and must allow sustainably managed forestry, a…