An Act to Implement Recommendations for Improved Dam Safety

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This bill aims to improve dam safety in Maine by updating the duties of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management regarding dam inspection, review, and emergency planning. It requires more frequent inspections for high-hazard dams, mandates emergency action plans from dam owners, and establishes a comprehensive database for dam information. The bill also directs the department to hire more state dam inspectors and assess staffing needs for the dam safety program.

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Sponsorship · 5 Sponsors

Democrat3Republican2Independent0Other0

D · PrimeNina Milliken
D · CoArthur Bell
R · CoSteven Bishop
D · CoNicole Grohoski
R · CoDavid Haggan

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