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| 3. An assessment of the impacts aquaculture has on tourism, | recreation, conserved lands and surrounding fisheries and the | ecological health of any bay where aquaculture is located; |
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| | 4. An assessment of how the external impact of aquaculture | farms can best be mitigated in an equitable and effective | fashion; |
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| | 5. An assessment of present decision-making criteria for | granting leases; |
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| | 6. An assessment of the role of municipal government in the | leasing application and approval process; |
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| | 7. An assessment of the economic impacts aquaculture has on | the State; and |
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| | 8. A review and assessment of all state and federal law | relating to submerged property and riparian rights and whether | such law is adequate to address current issues relating to the | use of Maine's coastal waters; and be it further |
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| | Sec. 7. Public meetings. Resolved: That, in examining these issues, the | task force shall meet to the extent necessary to fulfill its | duties, as well as hold at least 4 public meetings held in | different regions of the coast expressly for the purpose of | receiving public comment and testimony on its work; and be it | further |
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| | Sec. 8. Stakeholder Advisory Panel established. Resolved: That the | Stakeholder Advisory Panel, referred to in this resolve as "the | advisory panel," is established to provide information to the | task force at the solicitation of the task force and to review | and comment upon the draft report of the task force as provided | in this resolve. The task force shall periodically consult with | the advisory panel regarding issues identified in this resolve. | The advisory panel consists of 11 members, appointed within 30 | days following the effective date of this resolve, as follows: |
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| | 1. Two members of the finfish aquaculture industry, with one | member representing a large finfish company and one member | representing a small finfish company, appointed by the Speaker of | the House of Representatives; |
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| | 2. Two members of the shellfish aquaculture industry, with | one member representing a small shellfish company and one member | representing a large shellfish company, appointed by the | President of the Senate; |
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