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Would have amended the State Energy Policy to ensure that environmental impact is one of the factors used in developing a least-cost energy plan. The Public Utilities Commission would be required to consider environmental costs of energy production.
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Allows gravel pits of up to 30 acres in size to be constructed without review under the Site Location of Development Law.
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Prohibits smoking in enclosed areas of buildings into which the public is invited or permitted. The only exceptions are for restaurants, lounges, and smoke shops.
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Sought to require state and local governments to compensate landowners for regulations that could reduce the value of their land. This would have undermined efforts to protect the environment and public health.
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Amends Maine's motor vehicle emission inspection program, which had been enacted by a previous legislature, to bring it into conformance with federal money.
Status: Not Enacted
Would have established a hierarchy for state purchases of paper products that favors chlorine-free and recycled paper products.
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Repeals Maine's ban on aseptic packaging (juice boxes). Removing the band will result in more packaging entering the waste stream.
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Would have allowed a Maine resident to initiate an enforcement action for a violation of environmental laws
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Would have required that retailers label all genetically engineered food to help consumers make informed choiced about the foods they eat.
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Sought to have the Governor, as Maine's representative on the Ozone Transport Commission, oppose the adoption of low emission vehicle standards by the Northeastern States.
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Makes a significant change to public utilities policy which could undermine future energy conservation efforts. Could encourage increased electricity sales and thereby discourage energy conservation.
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Would have required the Maine Pubic Utilities Commission to review and approve a major retrofit of a nuclear power plant to assure that it is in the ratepayer's interest.
