Maine § 363-D. - Waiver or modification of protection and improvement laws
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 363-D. — Waiver or modification of protection and improvement laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 363-D.. Waiver or modification of protection and improvement laws
The commissioner or the commissioner's designee may waive or modify any of the provisions of this chapter if that waiver or modification promotes or assists any oil spill response activity conducted in accordance with the national contingency plan, a federal contingency plan, the state marine oil spill contingency plan, or as otherwise directed by the federal on-scene coordinator, the commissioner or commissioner's designee. A waiver issued by the commissioner under this section must be in writing. [PL 1993, c. 579, §1 (NEW).]
This section does not apply to state or federal water quality standards applicable to any waters of the State, including, but not limited to, designated uses, criteria to protect existing and designated uses and antidegradation policies. [PL 2021, c. 551, §2 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 363-D.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 363-D. cover?
Section 363-D. ("Waiver or modification of protection and improvement laws") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 363-D.?
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