Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1368 – Emergency
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Whenever the commissioner determines that an emergency exists as the result of a threat or hazard posed by an uncontrolled site, the commissioner shall immediately notify the Governor. The Governor may declare an emergency and, in addition to whatever action is necessary and available to the Governor under law, may authorize the Commissioner of Environmental Protection in conjunction with the Commissioner of Public Safety to: [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §288 (COR).]
1. Take control. Take control of the uncontrolled site and threatened adjacent areas;
[PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1368
- Site: includes all structures, appurtenances, improvements, equipment, machinery, containers, tanks and conveyances on the site. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1362
- uncontrolled site: means an area or location, whether or not licensed, at which hazardous substances are or were handled or otherwise came to be located, if it is concluded by the commissioner that the site poses a threat or hazard to the health, safety or welfare of any person or to the natural environment and that action under this chapter is necessary to abate, clean up or mitigate that threat or hazard. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1362
2. Secure. Secure the uncontrolled site;
[PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]
3. Eject. Eject all persons from the uncontrolled site;
[PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]
4. Dispose, treat, store or handle. Dispose, treat, store or otherwise handle all hazardous substances located on the uncontrolled site, including soil and water contaminated by hazardous substances; and
[PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]
5. Take action. Take whatever other action is deemed necessary to abate, clean up or mitigate the threat or hazard posed by the uncontrolled site.
[PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 569, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §288 (COR).