Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §480-Q, sub-§22 is enacted to read:

22.__Archaeological excavation.__Archaeological excavation adjacent to a great pond, freshwater wetland, coastal wetland, sand dune system, river, stream or brook as long as the excavation is conducted by an archaeologist listed on the Maine Historic Preservation Commission level 1 or level 2 approved list, and that unreasonable erosion and sedimentation is prevented by means of adequate and timely temporary and permanent stabilization measures.

SUMMARY

This bill adds professional archaeological excavation to the list of shoreland activities that do not need a permit under the natural resources protection laws from the Department of Environmental Protection or the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission.