CHAPTER 782
H.P. 1768 - L.D. 2481
An Act to Establish the Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund and Reconstruct 2 Small Dams in Whiting
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §844 is enacted to read:
§844. Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund
1. Fund established. The Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund," is established. The department shall administer the fund and may make grants from the fund solely for the repair or reconstruction of a dam pursuant to this section.
2. Grant criteria. A dam is eligible for a grant from the fund if it:
A. Controls the flow of water;
B. Is breached and causes a lowering of the water level; and
C. Meets any other criterion the department may by rule require.
3. Rulemaking. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section, including criteria and procedures for the application for and award of grants from the fund. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.
Sec. 2. Appropriation. The following funds are appropriated from the General Fund to carry out the purposes of this Act.
2000-01
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund
All Other $400,000
Appropriates funds on a one-time basis to provide initial funding for the Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund as established by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 844. These funds must be transferred by the State Controller within 30 days of the effective date of this Act to the Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund.
Sec. 3. Allocation. The following funds are allocated from Other Special Revenue funds to carry out the purposes of this Act.
2000-01
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund
All Other $148,800
Allocates funds on a one-time basis for reconstruction of 2 dams that control the water level at Rocky Lake in Whiting.
Effective August 11, 2000, unless otherwise indicated.
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