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Maine Construction General Permit (MCGP)
NOTE: The DEP recently issued a new Maine Construction General Permit (MCGP). Please see this slide deck (pdf) that provides an overview of the permit. Please see this webinar presentation for additional context and Q&A. The new MCGP became effective on January 14, 2025, and the appeal period closes on February 13, 2025. See the “General permit” section below for links to the new permit, and see the “Forms” section for the new NOI form.
Introduction
Contact
Statutory sections
Rules
Forms
General permit
Supplemental materials
Related page: Waste Discharge Program
Introduction
This general permit describes permit coverage and limitations, definitions, requirements, procedures, performance standards, and standard conditions.
Note: Construction activity may also require approval pursuant to other laws such as the Natural Resources Protection Act, Site Law, Stormwater Management Law, or other laws depending upon the location, type, and size of the activity.
Contact
- For general licensing questions, please use the ON-CALL system . Call one of the following numbers, and ask to speak with the "on-call" person in the Bureau of Land Resources. Augusta: 800-452-1942. Bangor: 888-769-1137. Portland: 888-769-1036. Presque Isle: 888-769-1053.
Statutory sections
- Waste discharge laws. 38 MRSA § § 413, et. seq. (off-site).
- Water classification laws. See the Classification page.
Rules
- General Permits for Certain Wastewater Discharges, Ch. 529, (off-site).
- See also the Waste Discharge Program Page.
Forms
General permit
- MCGP text and appendices (pdf files). Effective January 14, 2025. Expires January 13, 2030.
- Maine Construction General Permit with signature, cover letter, information sheet, and fact sheet (PDF)