May 30, 2018

WEEKLY NOTICES OF STATE RULEMAKING
Public Input for Proposed and Adopted Rules

Notices are published each Wednesday to alert the public regarding state agency rulemaking. You may obtain a copy of any rule by notifying the agency contact person. You may also comment on the rule, and/or attend the public hearing. If no hearing is scheduled, you may request one -- the agency may then schedule a hearing, and must do so if 5 or more persons request it. If you are disabled or need special services to attend a hearing, please notify the agency contact person at least 7 days prior to it. Petitions: you can petition an agency to adopt, amend, or repeal any rule; the agency must provide you with petition forms, and must respond to your petition within 60 days. The agency must enter rulemaking if the petition is signed by 150 or more registered voters, and may begin rulemaking if there are fewer. You can also petition the Legislature to review a rule; the Executive Director of the Legislative Council (115 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, phone (207) 287-1615) will provide you with the necessary petition forms. The appropriate legislative committee will review a rule upon receipt of a petition from 100 or more registered voters, or from "...any person who may be directly, substantially and adversely affected by the application of a rule..." (Title 5 Section 11112). World-Wide Web: Copies of the weekly notices and the full texts of adopted rule chapters may be found on the internet at: http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules. There is also a list of rulemaking liaisons, who are single points of contact for each agency.

PROPOSALS

AGENCY: 06-096 - Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 310, Wetlands and Waterbodies Protection
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P108
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department is proposing to amend Ch. 310 to limit the definition of certain Wetlands of Special Significance to include contiguous wetlands within a 250-foot radius unless the Department determines that the activity may unreasonably adversely affect the protected resource that created the WOSS designation. The proposed rulemaking would also add shoreline stabilization projects to the list of projects that may be considered in a WOSS subject to an alternatives analysis and clarifies the definitions of “Emergent Marsh Vegetation” and “Peatland”.
PUBLIC HEARING: June 19, 2018 - 1:00 p.m., Marquardt Building - Room 117, 32 Blossom Lane, Augusta, Maine
COMMENT DEADLINE: June 29, 2018
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Mark Margerum, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, 17 State House Station. Augusta, ME 04333-0017. Telephone: (207) 287-7842. Fax: (207) 287-7826. Email: Mark.T.Margerum@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: The proposed changes may reduce the expenses of application preparation for some applicants. No other fiscal impacts are anticipated.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 38 MRS §341-H
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED: 38 MRS §§ 480-A et seq.
DEP WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dep/
DEP RULEMAKING LIAISON: Jeff.S.Crawford@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 06-096 - Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 415, Reasonable Costs for Handling, Transportation, and Recycling of Electronic Wastes
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P109
BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed changes to Ch. 415 are in response to changes in statute resulting from the enactment of LD 1847 as PL 2018 ch. 391. The proposed changes include the addition of 3D printers as covered devices; changes to the method for calculating payment for the recycling of monitors and printers so that the cost of recycling is paid according to market share and no longer brand-sorted, with the result that historic manufacturers will no longer be billed for recycling; and moving the due date for annual manufacturer registrations to April 1. Other changes include incidental corrections to punctuation and grammar. No significant changes to Department operations relating to the program are anticipated.
PUBLIC HEARING: June 19, 2018 – 1 p.m., Marquardt Building - Room 117, 32 Blossom Lane, Augusta, Maine
COMMENT DEADLINE: July 2, 2018
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Elena Bertocci, MDEP, BRWM, 17 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0017. Telephone: (207) 287-8556. Email: Elena.Bertocci@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 38 MRS §§ 341-D(1-C), 1610(5)(D)(1)
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED: PL 2017 ch. 391
DEP WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dep/ .
DEP RULEMAKING LIAISON: Jeff.S.Crawford@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 06-096 - Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 166 (New), Industrial Cleaning Solvents
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P110
BRIEF SUMMARY: Section 184 of the Clean Air Act requires states to implement or update reasonably available control technology “RACT” controls on all major VOC and NOx emission sources and on source categories covered by a Control Technique Guideline “CTG” document. EPA defines RACT as the lowest emission limit that a particular source is capable of meeting by the application of control technology that is reasonably available considering technological and economic feasibility. In 2006 EPA published a CTG recommending VOC controls for industrial cleaning solvents; the Department is proposing to incorporate this CTG into a new rule, which will be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval in Maine's State Implementation Plan.
The Department’s proposal expands the types of VOC emissions controlled to include those from industrial cleaning solvents in a new rule, Ch. 166. The emission limits are achieved by using low-VOC solvents and work practices.
Copies of these rules are available upon request by contacting the agency contact person or on the DEP website at http://www.maine.gov/dep/rules/. Pursuant to Maine law, interested parties are publicly notified of the proposed rulemaking and are provided an opportunity for comment. Written comments may be submitted by mail, email or fax to the contact person before the end of the comment period. To ensure the comments are considered, they must include your name and the organization you represent, if any.
PUBLIC HEARING: 1 p.m. June 19, 2018, Marquardt Building, Room 118, 32 Blossom Lane, Augusta, Maine 04333
COMMENT DEADLINE: 5 p.m. June 29, 2018
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Tom Graham, DEP, 17 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0017. Telephone: (207) 287-7598. Email: Tom.Graham@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: There may be minor costs for facilities covered by the rule to convert to low VOC coatings or install add-on control technology and to comply with the required record keeping.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 38 MRS §585-A
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED: U.S. E.P.A.’s 2006 Control Technique Guideline for industrial cleaning solvents as required by Section 184 of the Clean Air Act.
DEP WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dep/ .
DEP RULEMAKING LIAISON: Jeff.S.Crawford@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 99-346 - Maine State Housing Authority (MaineHousing)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 33 (Repeal and replace), AccessAble Home Tax Credit Rule
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P111
BRIEF SUMMARY: The current Ch. 33, Home Modification Tax Credit Rule, is being repealed and replaced with a new AccessAble Home Tax Credit Rule. The replacement rule: (1) changes the name to AccessAble Home Tax Credit Rule; (2) corrects the statutory reference in paragraph 1.d. and paragraph 5; and (3) provides that the credit will be taken in the year MaineHousing issues a certificate rather than in the year the modification expenses are incurred. A copy of the proposed replacement rule may be found at www.mainehousing.org.
PUBLIC HEARING: To request a public hearing, please contact the contact person for this filing.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, June 29, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION / MAINEHOUSING RULEMAKING LIAISON: Linda Uhl, Chief Counsel, Maine State Housing Authority, 89 State House Station, 353 Water Street, Augusta, Maine 04330-4633. Telephone: (207) 626-4600; (800) 452-4668 (voice in state only). Maine Relay 711. Email: luhl@mainehousing.org .
Upon sufficient notice, this notice and the proposed rule will be made available in alternative formats for persons with disabilities and in alternative languages for persons with limited English proficiency.
IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 30-A MRS §4741.1; 36 MRS §5219.PP
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED: Same as above
MAINEHOUSING WEBSITE: http://mainehousing.org .

AGENCY: 99-346 - Maine State Housing Authority (MaineHousing)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 24 (Repeal and replace), Home Energy Assistance Program
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P112
BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed rule repeals and replaces the current Home Energy Assistance Program rule which establishes standards for the Fuel Assistance Program, the Energy Crisis Intervention Program, HEAP Weatherizaton, the Central-Heating Improvement Program, and Supplemental Benefits.
A copy of the proposed replacement rule may be found at www.mainehousing.org.
PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at Maine State Housing, 353 Water Street, Augusta, ME 04330-4633.
Maine State Housing Authority’s office and the hearing room are accessible to persons with disabilities and, upon sufficient notice, appropriate communications auxiliary aids and services will be provided to persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, June 29, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION / MAINEHOUSING RULEMAKING LIAISON: Linda Uhl, Chief Counsel, Maine State Housing Authority, 89 State House Station, 353 Water Street, Augusta, Maine 04330-4633. Telephone: (207) 626-4600; (800) 452-4668 (voice in state only). Maine Relay 711. Email: luhl@mainehousing.org .
Upon sufficient notice, this notice and the proposed rule will be made available in alternative formats for persons with disabilities and in alternative languages for persons with limited English proficiency.
IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 30-A MRS §§ 4722(1)(W), 4741(15), 4991 et seq.; 42 USCA §§ 8621 et seq.
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED: Same as above
MAINEHOUSING WEBSITE: http://mainehousing.org .

AGENCY: 10-144 - Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 283, Rules and Regulations Relating to Testing Newborn Infants for Detection of Causes of Cognitive Disabilities and Selected Genetic Conditions
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P113
BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed rule contains updates to Maine’s newborn bloodspot screening (NBS) requirements, including (1) screening for additional conditions in conformity to recommendations by the U.S. DHHS; (2) protocols for collecting and storing NBS specimens; (3) reporting out-of-range-test results; and (4) releasing NBS samples for research purposes. The proposed rule includes additional terms and definitions, along with a revised construction of the rule format, for improved readability. Proposed changes are in conformity to the U.S. DHHS recommendations for newborn screening, supported by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for infants and children under the Public Health Service Act.
PUBLIC HEARING: June 20, 2018; 9 a.m. - Conference Room 16; Maine CDC/Key Plaza, 286 Water Street, Augusta, Maine 04333
COMMENT DEADLINE: June 30, 2018
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Bridget Bagley, 286 Water Street, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0011. Telephone: (207) 287-9394. Email: Bridget.Bagley@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None anticipated.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 22 MRS §§ 1532, 1533
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different):
MAINE CDC RULES WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/rules/ .
MAINE NEWBORN BLOODSPOT SCREENING PROGRAM: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/mch/cshn/bloodspot-screening/index.html .
MAINE CDC RULEMAKING LIAISON: Tera.Pare@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 01-672 - Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACF), Maine Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 10, Land Use Subdistricts and Standards
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P114
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Maine Land Use Planning Commission is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to Ch. 10, Land Use Districts and Standards, related to the Commission’s policy for locating new development – called the adjacency principle. Today, single family homes can locate in most places in the Commission’s service area, but new zones for subdivisions and commercial development are generally needed and generally must be located within one mile by road of existing compatible development. The proposed changes would replace the one mile rule-of-thumb with a new system for locating most new development near existing communities and public roads. The proposal also would allow commercial and residential development that is dependent on, or centered around, natural or recreational resources to locate near these resources in certain circumstances. The Commission anticipates that the proposed rule changes will be revised in response to public comments. A revised draft of the proposed rule changes will be published on the Commission’s website by August 29, 2018. Paper copies will be available by request.
PUBLIC HEARING: June 20, 2018 - 1:00 p.m., Jeff’s Catering, 15 Littlefield Way, Brewer, Maine
COMMENT DEADLINE: Written comments must be submitted on or prior to September 24, 2018; written rebuttal comments must be submitted on or prior to October 1, 2018.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Ben Godsoe; 22 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-2619. Email: Benjamin.Godsoe@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any):
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 12 MRS §685-A(1), (3), (7-A)
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different):
LUPC RULES WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/laws_rules/proposed_rules/rules.shtml .
LUPC WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/ .
DACF RULEMAKING LIAISON: Mari.Wells@Maine.gov

AGENCY: 02-298 - Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (PFR), Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR), Board of Real Estate Appraisers
CHAPTER NUMBERS AND TITLES:
Ch. 220, Educational Course Requirements
Ch. 240, Standards of Professional Practice
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2018-P115, P116
BRIEF SUMMARY: The amendments to Ch. 220 provide that a continuing education credit of up to 7 hours may be granted once during a continuing education cycle for participation, other than as a student, in appraisal education processes and programs. These amendments are proposed in response to a Federal audit conducted last spring.
The amendments to Ch. 240 update the Standards with which licensees must comply. Effective January 1, 2018 licensees will be expected to comply with the 2018-2019 edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (“USPAP”). Title 32 MRS §14012(3) authorizes the board to establish standards of practice for licensed real estate appraisers, and 32 MRS §14028 requires licensees to comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (“USPAP”), as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation. This amendment designates the 2018-19 edition of USPAP as the standards of practice in effect beginning January 1, 2018. Changes from the 2016-17 edition are discussed in detail in the Appraisal Standards Board’s “2017 Summary of Actions Related to USPAP Changes” (February 23, 2017). This document may be downloaded from the Appraisal Foundation website: www.appraisalfoundation.org.
These are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5 ch. 375 subchapter 2-A.
PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: July 2, 2018.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION: Karen L. Bivins, Board Administrator, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 624-8524. Email: Karen.L.Bivins@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 32 MRS §14012; 32 MRS §14027
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED: 32 MRS §14028; 12 USC §§ 3336, 3339 (Title XI of the Financial Institutions Recovery, Reform and Enforcement Act of 1989, as amended, “Real Estate Appraisal Reform Amendments”, Sections 1107, 1110).
PFR WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/pfr .
OPOR WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions.html .
BOARD WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/appraisers/index.html .
OPOR RULEMAKING LIAISON: Karissa.Davan@Maine.gov .

ADOPTIONS

AGENCY: 13-188 - Department of Marine Resources (DMR)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 32, Eel Regulations: 32.65, Closure of 2018 Elver Season
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER: 2018-083 (Emergency)
CONCISE SUMMARY: The Commissioner adopts this emergency rulemaking to implement the closure of the 2018 elver season, effective at 6 a.m., May 24. The holder of an elver fishing license may not fish for or take elvers after 6 a.m. on May 24, but may possess and sell elvers until noon on May 24. The Department is aware of significant illegal sales of elvers for cash that were not recorded through the swipe card system as required. The Department believes that if these sales had been recorded, the 2018 elver quota would have already been reached or exceeded. For this reason, an immediate closure of the fishery is necessary to prevent unusual damage and imminent depletion of the elver resource, caused by exceeding the 2018 elver fishing quota. The Commissioner hereby adopts an emergency closure of Maine's elver fishery as authorized by 12 MRS §6171(3)(A}.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 24, 2018
DMR CONTACT PERSON / RULEMAKING LIAISON: Deirdre Gilbert (207-624-6576), Department of Marine Resources, 21 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0021. Telephone: (207) 624-6024. TTY: (888) 577-6690 (Deaf/Hard of Hearing). Email: Deirdre.Gilbert@Maine.gov .
DMR RULEMAKING EMAIL: http://www.maine.gov/dmr/rulemaking/ .
DMR WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dmr/ .

AGENCY: 16-633 – Department of Public Safety (DPS), Gambling Control Board
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 28 (New), Advanced Deposit Wagering
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER: 2018-084 (Final adoption, major substantive)
CONCISE SUMMARY: Establishes rules for Advance Deposit Wagering to include who is eligible for a license, who is eligible for opening an account, how the accounts will be set up and monitored, and what will be the process for the company to report transactions to the patrons and the State.
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 23, 2018
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON: Milton Champion, Executive Director, Gambling Control Board, 45 Commerce Drive - Suite 3, Augusta ME 04333-0087. Telephone: (207) 626-3901. Email: Milton.F.Champion@Maine.gov .
AGENCY WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dps/GambBoard/index.html .

AGENCY: 10-149 - Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS)
CHAPTER NUMBERS AND TITLES:
10-149: Ch. 1 (New), Adult Protective Services System; Ch. 5, Policy Manual (Sections 11, 12, 14 deleted)
ADOPTED RULE NUMBERS: 2018-085, 086
CONCISE SUMMARY: 10-149 CMR ch. 1 (the “APS Rule”) is an entirely new rule and it consolidates the two systems for conducting APS investigations and provides clarification to ensure a uniform Adult Protective Services system for all incapacitated and dependent adults. The APS rule addresses Adult Protective Services reporting requirements, the Central Intake (referral) process, the investigation process, Adult Protective Services casework functions, investigation findings requirements, and substantiations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of persons with IDD/A who are recipients of Department services. The APS rule replaces Sections 11, 12, and 14 in 10-149 CMR ch. 5, and Sections 6.04 and 6.05 in 14-197 CMR ch. 12. 10-149 CMR ch. 5 is amended by deleting Sections 11, 12, and 14, which are not replaced as a part of this rulemaking.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 28, 2018
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON: Erin Salvo, Associate Director of Adult Protective Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services, 41 Anthony Avenue - 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-9200. Fax: (207) 287-9229. TTY users call Maine relay 711. Email: Erin.Salvo@Maine.gov .
OADS WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/index.html .
DHHS RULEMAKING LIAISON: Kevin.Wells@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 14-197 - Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 12, Reportable Events System
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER: 2018-087
CONCISE SUMMARY: In this rule adoption, the Department repeals 14-197 CMR ch. 12 (Regulations Governing Reportable Events, Adult Protective Investigations and Substantiation Hearings Regarding Persons with Mental Retardation or Autism), and replaces it with the adopted 14-197 CMR ch. 12 (Reportable Events System) (the “Reportable Events Rule”). The Department is adopting this rule to outline requirements for providers in reporting and responding to Reportable Events affecting the safety or welfare of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder (“IDD/A”) or Acquired Brain Injury (“ABI”) who have been determined to be eligible for and who are receiving services from a provider of services licensed, funded, or regulated in whole or in part by the Department (“Individuals Receiving Services”).
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 28, 2018
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON: Erin Salvo, Associate Director of Adult Protective Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services, 41 Anthony Avenue - 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-9200. Fax: (207) 287-9229. TTY users call Maine relay 711. Email: Erin.Salvo@Maine.gov .
OADS WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/index.html .
DHHS RULEMAKING LIAISON: Kevin.Wells@Maine.gov .

AGENCY: 09-137 – Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 4, Hunting and Trapping: 4.05, Moose Hunting Season
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER: 2018-088
CONCISE SUMMARY: The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has allocated the number of moose hunting permits to be issued for the 2018 moose hunting season. Permits will be issued for bulls, antlerless and any-moose. The Department has also opened WMDs 10, 18, 27 and 28 to the September season. Bull only permits allocated will be split evenly between the September and October season in those WMDs. The Department has also amended the rule to allow those selected in WMDs 27 or 28 to hunt in either WMD during the designated open season. Permit allocations according to Wildlife Management District are as follows:
WMD 1 - 300 bulls / 100 antlerless
WMD 2 - 250 bulls / 100 antlerless
WMD 3 - 150 bulls / 75 antlerless
WMD 4 - 250 bulls / 100 antlerless
WMD 5 - 150 bulls / 50 antlerless
WMD 6 - 150 bulls / 25 antlerless
WMD 7 - 125 bulls
WMD 8 - 175 bulls
WMD 9 - 75 bulls
WMD 10 - 60 bulls
WMD 11 - 50 bulls
WMD 12 - 35 bulls
WMD 13 - 35 bulls
WMD 14 - 35 bulls
WMD 15 - 25 any-moose
WMD 16 - 20 any-moose
WMD 17 - 20 bulls
WMD 18 - 40 bulls
WMD 19 - 75 bulls
WMD 27 & 28 (combined) - 30 bulls
TOTAL: 2,005 bulls / 450 antlerless / 45 any-moose
A complete copy of the rule can be obtained from the rulemaking contact person listed below.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 29. 2018
IFW CONTACT PERSON / RULEMAKING LIAISON: Becky Orff, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 284 State Street - 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-5202. Email: Becky.Orff@Maine.gov .
IFW WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/ .

AGENCY: 13-188 - Department of Marine Resources (DMR)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 11, Scallops; 11.14, Atlantic Sea Scallop Limited Entry Program
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER: 2018-089 (Final adoption, major substantive)
CONCISE SUMMARY: This regulation establishes two annual lotteries (one for drag licenses, one for dive licenses) for the issuance of new scallop licenses. The number of new licenses available is calculated by applying an exit ratio to the number of licenses retired by each gear sector in the previous calendar year. The regulation also establishes the eligibility criteria to enter the lottery and factors that would give an individual additional chances in the lottery.
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 24, 2018
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Ellis (207) 624-6573, Department of Marine Resources, 21 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333. Telephone: (207) 624-6573. Fax: (207) 624-6024. TTY: (207) 633-9500 (Deaf/Hard of Hearing).
DMR RULEMAKING EMAIL: dmr.rulemaking@maine.gov .
DMR RULEMAKING WEBSITE: http://www.maine.gov/dmr/rulemaking/ .