Me. Stat. tit. 38 § 1316-B

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 1316-B - Abatement; cleanup; mitigation

If a responsible party does not comply immediately with all conditions of an administrative order issued pursuant to section 1316-A or an administrative consent agreement issued pursuant to section 347-A, subsection 4 or any court order, the commissioner may act to abate, clean up or mitigate the threat or hazard posed by an uncontrolled tire stockpile. The commissioner may: [1995, c. 579, §3(AMD).]

1.Assistance. Employ private consultants and other persons to evaluate, design or conduct tire removal or site remediation activities;

[1991, c. 517, Pt. A, §2(NEW).]

2.Process and remove. Cause the processing or removal of all stockpiled tires;

[1995, c. 579, §4(AMD).]

3.Secure. Have barriers constructed and sufficient security measures implemented to prohibit the access of unauthorized persons to the site, including the responsible party;

[1991, c. 517, Pt. A, §2(NEW).]

4.Equipment. Have fire-fighting or pollution abatement equipment purchased and stored either at or away from the tire stockpile;

[1991, c. 517, Pt. A, §2(NEW).]

5.Alter. Have the physical characteristics of the stockpile site altered, including the construction of fire lanes, fire or pollution barriers or other necessary site remediation activity;

[1995, c. 314, §3(AMD).]

6.Close. Permanently close the stockpile and prohibit the use of the site for the storage or disposal of used motor vehicle tires; or

[1995, c. 314, §3(AMD).]

7.Consultation. Consult with the Office of the State Fire Marshal regarding on-site fire abatement and control measures.

[1995, c. 314, §4(NEW).]

38 M.R.S. § 1316-B

1991, c. 517, §A2 (NEW) . 1995, c. 314, §§3,4 (AMD) . 1995, c. 579, §§3,4 (AMD) .