Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 375 - NO ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT STANDARDS OF THE SITE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT ACT
Section 096-375-2 - No Unreasonable Alteration of Climate

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-375-2

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Preamble. The Department recognizes the potential of large-scale, heavy industrial facilities, such as power generating plants, to affect the climate in the vicinity of their location by causing changes in climatic characteristics such as rainfall, fog, and relative humidity patterns.

B. Scope of Review. In determining whether the proposed development will cause an unreasonable alteration of climate, the Department shall consider all relevant evidence to that effect.

C. Submissions. Applications for approval of large-scale, heavy industrial developments, such as power generating plants, shall include evidence that affirmatively demonstrates that there will be no unreasonable alteration of climate, including information such as the following, when appropriate:

(1) Evidence that the proposed development will not unreasonably alter the existing cloud cover, fog, or rainfall characteristics of the area.

D. Terms and Conditions. The Department may, as a term or condition of approval, establish any reasonable requirement to ensure that the proposed development will not cause an unreasonable alteration of climate.

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