1. A description of the levels and locations of dioxin contamination that are known or suspected to exist in Maine's environment;

2. A survey of sources and quantities of dioxin discharged to or deposited into Maine's natural resources. This survey should include both in-state and out-of-state sources and estimates of relative contribution;

3. Recommendations for further data acquisition, if necessary; and

4. Recommendations for regulatory, legislative, pollution prevention or technical assistance actions to reduce dioxin contamination; and be it further

Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the evaluation and recommendations of the Land and Water Resources Council on dioxin be part of its annual report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resource matters. The council shall report its initial evaluation and recommendations as part of its January, 2000 annual report; and be it further

Sec. 3. Legislation. Resolved: That the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources may report out legislation regarding the reduction of dioxin emissions and discharges to the Second Regular Session of the 119th Legislature.

SUMMARY

This resolve requires the Land and Water Resources Council to develop a long-range strategy to evaluate and reduce levels of dioxin contamination in Maine's environment. The council shall submit its recommendations as part of its annual report beginning in January, 2000. The resolve also gives the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources authority to report out legislation regarding the reduction of dioxin emissions and discharges to the Second Regular Session of the 119th Legislature.