Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
672 - LAND USE PLANNING COMMISSION (formerly Land Use Regulation Commission)
Chapter 11 - ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR HYDROPOWER PROJECTS
Section 672-11-6 - Process and Time Limits for Decisions
Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 672-11-6
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Administering Agency Action. Once an application has been accepted as complete for processing, the Administering Agency shall either:
(1) approve the proposed project upon such
terms and conditions as are appropriate and reasonable to protect and preserve
the environment and the public's health, safety and general welfare, including
the public interest in replacing fossil fuel-derived energy with hydroelectric
energy;
(2) disapprove the proposed
project, setting forth in writing the reasons for the disapproval; or
(3) schedule a hearing on the proposed
project. Any hearing held under this subsection shall follow the notice
requirements and procedures for an adjudicatory hearing under
5 M.R.S. §§9051 -
9064. After any
hearing is held under this subsection, the Administering Agency shall make
findings of fact and issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed
project.
B. Water Quality Certification. The Administering Agency shall issue or deny water quality certification at the same time it approves or disapproves the proposed project.
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