Section 792 - State Emergency Response Commission1.Composition and terms. The State Emergency Response Commission, referred to in this subchapter as the "commission," as established by Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 13-A, to implement effective emergency response to releases of hazardous chemicals. The commission is composed of 14 members as follows:A. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection or the commissioner's designee; [2023, c. 62, §1(AMD).]B. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the commissioner's designee; [2023, c. 62, §2(AMD).]C. The Director of Maine Emergency Medical Services, Department of Public Safety, or the director's designee; [2023, c. 62, §3(AMD).]D. The Commissioner of Labor or the commissioner's designee; [2023, c. 62, §4(AMD).]E. The Commissioner of Transportation or the commissioner's designee; [2023, c. 62, §5(AMD).]F. The Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency or the director's designee, who serves as chair; [2023, c. 62, §6(AMD).]G. The Chief of the State Police or the chief's designee; [2023, c. 62, §7(AMD).]H. A representative, appointed by the Governor, of municipal government; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]I. A representative, appointed by the Governor, of the Maine Fire Chiefs' Association; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]J. A representative, appointed by the Governor, of a professional firefighters' union; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]K. A representative, appointed by the Governor, of private commerce and industry; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]L. A representative, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, of volunteer firefighters; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]M. A representative, appointed by the President of the Senate, of an environmental organization representative of the general public; and [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]N. A representative, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, of organized labor. [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).] The Governor and legislative leadership shall request a list of 3 names from organizations covered under paragraphs H to N from which to make final appointments. All appointed members shall serve for a term of 4 years from the date appointed. Appointed members shall serve the following initial terms: one member for 1 year, 2 members for 2 years, 2 members for 3 years and 2 members for 4 years. Appointed members shall be allowed to serve for 2 consecutive terms.
[2023, c. 62, §§1-7(AMD).]
2.Powers and duties. The general duties of the commission are to oversee the implementation of a comprehensive program of planning and training for effective emergency response to releases of hazardous materials. Specifically, the commission shall: A. Advise the director on rules promulgated under this subchapter; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]B. Designate emergency planning districts to facilitate implementation of emergency response plans; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]C. Provide for the necessary appointment of local emergency planning committees; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]D. Supervise and coordinate local emergency planning committee activities; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]E. Review emergency response plans developed by the committees; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]F. Receive chemical spill notifications required pursuant to state law and the provisions of the United States Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, Public Law 99-499; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]G. Provide the public with information upon request, consistent with the provisions of state and federal law, on emergency response plans, potential chemical hazards and safety; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]H. Rule on trade secrets in cooperation with the United States Environmental Protection Agency; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]I. Monitor, observe, participate in and review certain emergency drills and exercises; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]J. Review and monitor hazardous materials training programs in the State; [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]K. Conduct joint emergency operations from the State Emergency Operations Center; and [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]L. Undertake any other actions necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter. [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).] [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]
3.Voting. All votes require a quorum with at least 8 members present. [1989, c. 464, §3(NEW).]
Amended by 2023SP1, c. 62,§ 7, eff. 10/25/2023.Amended by 2023SP1, c. 62,§ 6, eff. 10/25/2023.Amended by 2023SP1, c. 62,§ 5, eff. 10/25/2023.Amended by 2023SP1, c. 62,§ 4, eff. 10/25/2023.Amended by 2023SP1, c. 62,§ 3, eff. 10/25/2023.Amended by 2023SP1, c. 62,§ 2, eff. 10/25/2023.Amended by 2023SP1, c. 62,§ 1, eff. 10/25/2023.1989, c. 464, § 3 (NEW) . RR 1995, c. 2, § 96 (COR) . 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV) .