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Maine Pull Events Commission Meeting
Division / Program: Maine Pull Events Commission
Date: November 26, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Room 106, 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Augusta, ME
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Miles Greenleaf
Contact Phone: 207-287-3221
Contact Email: miles.d.greenleaf@maine.gov
Website: http://maine.gov/dacf/ard/fair_promotion/pull_events.shtml
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Maine RTP Advisory Committee Meeting
Division / Program: Maine RTP Advisory Committee
Date: March 31, 2021
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Via Zoom - Online Meeting
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Douglas Beck
Contact Phone: 207-624-6090
Contact Email: doug.beck@maine.gov
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Maine RTP Advisory Committee Meeting
Division / Program: Maine RTP Advisory Committee
Date: June 17, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Douglas S. Beck
Contact Phone: 2075940439
Contact Email: doug.beck@maine.gov
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Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Division / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: December 19, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Division / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: December 3, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams - Online Meeting
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Board of Pesticides Control Meeting
Division / Program: Board of Pesticides Control
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Online and Deering Building, Room 101, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Agenda and accompanying documents will be posted on Thursday, 11/28/2024. Deadline for submission of comments and information is Tuesday, 12/3/2024 by 8am.
Task Force to Support Maine Commercial Dairy Farms Meeting - Funding Subgroup
Division / Program: Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Task Force to Support Maine Commercial Dairy Farms
Date: November 25, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Mariam Taleb
Contact Email: mariam.taleb@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ag/dairytaskforce/
Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meeting
Division / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council, Animal Welfare
Date: December 18, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams - Online Meeting
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Please note, per the AWAC Remote meeting policy:
- To participate in public comment, each person must have their video on and provide a name and town of residence.
- For entry into the meeting, virtual or in person, members of the public will need to display their first and last name and town of residence.
The Animal Welfare Program will provide public access to a room with a computer that will stream the meeting so that members of the public can attend if needed at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME.
Contact Name: Ronda Steciuk
Contact Email: ronda.steciuk@maine.gov
Task Force to Support Maine Commercial Dairy Farms Meeting
Division / Program: Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Task Force to Support Maine Commercial Dairy Farms
Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Mariam Taleb
Contact Email: mariam.taleb@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ag/dairytaskforce/
LUPC Commission Meeting
Division / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Meetings
Date: November 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual Meeting and in person at, Jeff's Catering, 15 Littlefield Rd, Brewer
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The meeting agenda summarizes the administrative, planning, permitting and compliance matters that the Commission is scheduled to hear. The agenda is posted approximately one week before the meeting date. A record of the meeting, which includes audio files of Commission discussions and slide shows of staff presentations, is usually posted within two weeks of the meeting date. Meeting minutes, summarizing the outcomes of and Commission actions on scheduled items, are posted approximately six weeks after the meeting date.
Contact Name: Kiana Green
Contact Phone: 2072872631
Contact Email: kiana.green@maine.gov
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Proposed Rulemaking for Chapter 27: Standards for Timber Harvesting and Timber Harvesting Related Activities Within Unorganized and Deorganized Areas of The State
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: October 18, 2024 - November 23, 2024
Event Type: Public Comment
PRINCIPAL REASON(S) OR PURPOSE FOR PROPOSING THIS RULE
Pursuant to Title 38, section 438-B, Chapter 21 rules apply statewide beginning on the first day of January of the 2nd year following the year in which the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) determines that at least 252 of the 336 municipalities identified by the Commissioner of DACF as the municipalities with the highest acreage of timber harvesting activity on an annual basis for the period 1999-2003 have either accepted the statewide standards or have adopted an ordinance identical to the statewide standards. The Commissioner of DACF has determined that the 252-municipality threshold has been met, and has notified the Secretary of State in writing and advised of the effective date for the statewide standards. The amendments to Chapter 27 will remove duplication relating to shoreland areas and avoid inconsistencies with Chapter 21, Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in Shoreland Areas that would otherwise result when Chapter 21 takes effect in unorganized and deorganized areas of the state.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF RELEVANT INFORMATION CONSIDERED DURING DEVELOPMENT OF THE RULE:
Consistency of shoreland protection rules across jurisdictions creates predictability and simplification for landowners, timber harvesters, and foresters. The amendments to Chapter 27 will remove duplication relating to shoreland areas and avoid inconsistencies with Chapter 21, Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in Shoreland Areas that would otherwise result when Chapter 21 takes effect in unorganized and deorganized areas of the state. Once Chapter 21 takes effect, the result will be a statewide shoreland protection standard for timber harvesting. Portions of Chapter 27 rules that do not address shoreland areas will remain in effect.
Public Hearing: November 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Comment Deadline: November 23, 2024
Contact Name: Morten Moesswilde
Contact Phone: 207-592-2239
Contact Email: morten.moesswilde@maine.gov
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Proposed MFS Ch27 Draft Rules - REDLINE (DOCX)
Proposed MFS Ch27 Draft Rules (DOCX)
Public Comment for Chapter 2 and Chapter 10: Activities in Flood Prone Areas
Division / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Comment
Date: October 24, 2024 - December 16, 2024
Event Type:
Contact Name: Tim Carr
Contact Phone: (207) 592-4129
Contact Email: Tim.Carr@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/laws_rules/proposed_rules/rules.shtml
Videoconference Hearing on Proposed Amended Bear Baiting Rule
Division / Program: Parks and Public Lands
Date: December 3, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Online via Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The Bureau of Parks and Lands invites you to a videoconference public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6:00-7:00 PM. During the hearing, the Bureau will present updates and take questions and comments on a proposed amended rule for bear baiting on Public Lands managed by the Bureau. The proposed amended rule is attached and may also be viewed at the Bureau's website https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/hunting_fishing/hunting.shtml
The rule was first adopted in 1991 and has been unchanged for 25 years. The amendments were made to replace the outdated fee structures and to respond to the public's interest in adjusting the bait site lottery process. Among other updates, the amended rule would result in the application process beginning several months sooner and permits being issued two weeks earlier than at present. In addition, the radius of bait sites is increased from 100 feet to 150 yards. Commercial sites may be renewed annually for up to six years instead of three years.
To participate via Teams in the videoconference, click on the link below to join the meeting. You may also participate by phone (without video) by calling the number below and entering the Conference ID when prompted.
Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device
Meeting ID: 291 369 228 787 Passcode: d4jFwm
Dial in by phone +1 207-209-4724, 480509605# United States, Portland Find a local number Phone conference ID: 480 509 605#
Thank you for your interest.
Jim Vogel Senior Planner Bureau of Parks and Lands
Contact Name: Jim Vogel
Contact Phone: (207) 287-2136
Contact Email: Jim.Vogel@Maine.gov
Public Comment on Chapter 3: Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: November 20, 2024 - December 27, 2024
Event Type: Public Comment
The amended rule replaces outdated terms and updates definitions as well as reorganizes for readability and clarity. Additionally, it adds language pertaining to The Emergency Food Assistance Program Fund, established as a nonlapsing fund to support the emergency food assistance program administered by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Money in the fund must be expended as allocated by the Legislature to support the emergency food assistance program administered by the department. The fund may receive money from any source, including grants, gifts, bequests and donations. The rule will establish the purpose and acceptable uses of the fund, as well as protocols for grant submission including content and timelines.
COMMENT DEADLINE: 12/27/2024, Send comments to contact below.
12/16/2024 Public Hearing Information
Contact Name: Gustav Nelson
Contact Phone: 207-287-7513
Contact Email: gustav.nelson@maine.gov
Related Documents
Proposed Draft Rules for Chapter 3 (DOCX)
Public Hearing on Proposed Draft Rulemaking for Chapter 3: Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: December 16, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Deering Building, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME 04330, Room 101 OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Comment, Public Meeting/Hearing
The amended rule replaces outdated terms and updates definitions as well as reorganizes for readability and clarity. Additionally, it adds language pertaining to The Emergency Food Assistance Program Fund, established as a nonlapsing fund to support the emergency food assistance program administered by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Money in the fund must be expended as allocated by the Legislature to support the emergency food assistance program administered by the department. The fund may receive money from any source, including grants, gifts, bequests and donations. The rule will establish the purpose and acceptable uses of the fund, as well as protocols for grant submission including content and timelines.
COMMENT DEADLINE: 12/27/2024, Send comments to contact below.
Contact Name: Gustav Nelson
Contact Phone: 207-287-7513
Contact Email: gustav.nelson@maine.gov