Sec. D-1. Legislative intent. The purpose of this Act is to promote development and implementation of consistent, integrated and scientifically sound state policy regarding groundwater management through:
1. Establishment of a uniform standard for state regulatory review of the effects on groundwater withdrawal when such review is provided for under existing provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, chapter 206-A; Title 22, chapter 601; and Title 38, chapter 3, article 6;
2. Appropriate changes in administrative procedures and practices, including assessment of permit fees, under current law; and
3. Identification of proposed changes in state law appropriate and necessary to establish and implement a consistent, integrated and scientifically sound state policy regarding groundwater management for subsequent consideration by the Legislature.
Nothing in this Act expands or limits the activities currently subject to regulation under Title 12, chapter 206-A; Title 22, chapter 601; and Title 38, chapter 3, article 6.
Effective September 17, 2005.
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