Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 2 - RULE CONCERNING THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Section 096-2-2 - Scope of Rule
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
A. General Scope. This rule applies to processing of license applications, appeals of Commissioner license decisions to the Board, petitions and motions to modify, revoke or suspend licenses, petitions for corrective action orders, and other determinations on specific matters as described in this rule, except as noted in section 2(B) or elsewhere in this rule. This rule applies in the absence of procedural requirements imposed by statute or rule. Where other specific procedural requirements apply, those requirements control.
NOTE: Examples of other specific procedural requirements in Department rules which control in the event of overlapping requirements include but are not limited to 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 115 for major and minor source air emission licenses, 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 140 for a part 70 air emission licenses, 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 400 for solid waste licenses, 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 450 for hydropower licenses, and 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 521 and 522 for waste discharge licenses.
B. Exceptions. Groundwater oil clean up fund claims; voluntary response action plans; applications for one-time disposal of special waste; asbestos and lead abatement licenses and certifications; third party damage claims; license or permit by rule; registrations or notifications; waste transporter licenses; reimbursement claims; closure plans; public benefit determinations; occupational licenses and minor revisions are not subject to this chapter, unless specifically included.
C. Effect. This rule applies to all license applications accepted as complete, appeals of Commissioner license decisions to the Board, and petitions to modify, revoke or suspend a license filed on or after the effective date of this rule, or any amendments to this rule.
