Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 573 - SNOW DUMPS: BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR POLLUTION PREVENTION
Section 096-573-7 - Performance standard

A snow dump may not be operated in such a manner as to discharge pollutants to waters of the State or cause a violation of applicable state water quality standards. The Department may provide technical assistance to a snow dump owner or operator to modify or eliminate a snow dump to ensure discharges and violations of water quality standards do not occur. Notwithstanding compliance with the water body setbacks and BMPs established in sections 5 and 6 of this rule, a waste discharge permit pursuant to 38 M.R.S.A. §413(1) will be required for snow dumps that discharge pollutants to waters of the State or violate applicable state water quality standards.

Nothing in this rule prevents the Department from enforcing the State's pollution control laws against owners or operators of snow dumps that engage in activities that result in the discharge of pollutants to waters of the State or the violation of applicable state water quality standards.