Sec. 36. Application. That section of this Act that amends the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 5219-X applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2004.

SUMMARY

This bill makes the following changes to laws administered by the Department of Environmental Protection.

1. It repeals sections providing for issuance of permits by the Board of Environmental Protection for activities affecting coastal wetlands.

2. It redirects appeals of decisions by the Board of Underground Oil Storage Tank Installers from District Court to Superior Court.

3. It clarifies that a producer of biofuels must offer the biofuels for sale and must receive income derived from the sale of the biofuels in order to qualify for an income tax credit.

4. It amends the requirement that the department always hold a presubmission meeting if a preapplication meeting is held. The bill provides that the department may choose not to hold a presubmission meeting if the department determines that the presubmission meeting is unnecessary based upon factors such as the complexity and status of the application.

5. It makes the administrative appeals deadline consistent for all Department of Environmental Protection enforcement actions.

6. It changes a date in the definition of "Code of Federal Regulations" to include regulations effective on or before January 1, 2005.

7. It changes a date in the definition of "Federal Water Pollution Control Act" to include amendments effective on or before January 1, 2005.

8. It changes the review period for a storm water application proposing solely vegetative measures from 30 to 45 days.

9. It clarifies the classification of waters to indicate that the "Clifford Brook" currently listed in the Maine Revised