An Act To Clarify Processes Of The Board Of Environmental Protection

LD 36 clarifies procedures for the Board of Environmental Protection by exempting permit by rule notifications, waste transporter applications, and occupational licenses from public notice and Board notification requirements. It revises appeal timelines for orders regarding uncontrolled hazardous substance sites, requiring applicants to file for a hearing within 10 working days after the order is served (instead of after receipt by a responsible party) and directing the Board to hold hearings "as expeditiously as possible" after receiving applications. The bill also maintains a two-working-day deadline for publishing Board decisions after they are made. These changes streamline processes for specific environmental permit types and appeal procedures.