[watershedmanagers] Inviting proposals for changes to Maine water quality standards

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Dear Maine Water Quality Partners,

The federal Clean Water Act requires that states periodically, but at least once every 3 years, hold public hearings for the purpose of reviewing water quality standards and, as appropriate, modifying and developing standards.  Maine Statute contains similar language in 38 M.R.S. § 464.3.B.<http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/38/title38sec464.html>  This process, known as the Triennial Review, requires consultation with the public and interested state and federal agencies.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is now embarking on a Triennial Review<https://www.maine.gov/dep/water/wqs/triennial-review.html>, which is expected to extend into 2026 for any required legislation.  You are invited to submit proposals to the Department for changes to existing water quality standards, including the water quality classification of specific surface waters.  Proposals for new standards may also be submitted.  Proposals are due by the close of business on Thursday, June 27, 2024 and should be submitted to TRComments.DEP at maine.gov<mailto:TRComments.DEP at maine.gov>.  Submission guidelines and a tentative timetable are attached to this e-mail.

Susanne Meidel
Water Quality Standards Coordinator
ME Department of Environmental Protection
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207 / 441-3612
TRComments.DEP at maine.gov<mailto:TRComments.DEP at maine.gov>
Web site: www.maine.gov/dep/water/wqs/triennial-review.html<https://www.maine.gov/dep/water/wqs/triennial-review.html>

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