CHAPTER 318

S.P. 529 - L.D. 1570

An Act Concerning Storm Water Management

Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas, certain changes to state law are necessary for implementation of Maine's storm water program in early 2003; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §420-D, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1997, c. 502, §2 and affected by c. 603, §8, is further amended to read:

2. Review. If the applicant is able to meet the standards for storm water using solely vegetative means, the department shall review the application within 30 calendar days. If structural means are used to meet those standards, the department shall review the application within 60 90 calendar days. The review period begins upon receipt of a complete application and may be extended pursuant to section 344-B or if a joint order is required pursuant to subsection 5. The department may request