An Act To Protect Natural Resources By Clarifying Hydropower Dam Removal Requirements

Summary

The bill changes Maine’s dam‑removal permitting rules so that anyone seeking to take down a hydropower dam must propose removing the entire structure, hold a pre‑application and public meeting, and secure municipal approval for any portion on government land. If the removal will change water levels, the applicant must set aside funds to reimburse affected landowners for lost property value. These steps aim to protect natural resources and ensure affected communities are compensated.

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