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Protection and Improvement of Air (Maine Revised Statutes: Title 38 - Waters and Navigation; Chapter 4)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Maine
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Emissions Public health Classification/declassification Environmental standards Ozone layer Hazardous substances Climate change Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Maine Revised Statutes concerns protection and improvement of air. It provides that the chapter is intended to exercise the police power of the State in a coordinated state-wide program to control present and future sources of emission of air contaminants to the end that air polluting activities of every type shall be regulated in a manner that reasonably insures the continued health, safety and general welfare of all of the citizens of the State; protects property values and protects plant and animal life. Further, the chapter provides for establishment of air quality regions; classification of air quality control regions; establishment of ambient air quality standards; ambient air quality standards; ozone health warnings; establishment of emission standards; hazardous air pollutant standards; greenhouse gas emission standards; safety precautions for children touring incinerator facilities; and outdoor wood boilers.

Full text
English
Website
legislature.maine.gov