F. The nature, size and location of proximate surface waters;

4. Propose any necessary changes to state law, including, but not limited to, a uniform regulatory threshold for the volume of the proposed groundwater withdrawal that would trigger state regulatory review of withdrawal of groundwater. The council shall recommend such changes that it considers appropriate and necessary to establish a consistent, integrated and scientifically sound state policy regarding groundwater management that ensures that withdrawal of groundwater does not have an undue adverse effect on waters of the State, as defined by Title 38, section 361-A, subsection 7; water-related natural resources; and existing uses, including, but not limited to, public or private wells within the anticipated zone of contribution to the withdrawal;

5. Assess the projected costs to the State of developing and implementing any changes in state law proposed pursuant to subsection 4 and the adequacy of existing departmental resources, including regulatory fees, to develop and implement those changes efficiently and effectively; and

6. Assess the projected costs to applicants for withdrawal of groundwater for complying with any changes in state law proposed in subsection 4.

Sec. C-5. Report. The work group shall provide updates or reports to the council as determined by the council. The council shall submit its final report and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters no later than January 15, 2007.

Sec. C-6. Rulemaking. By March 15, 2007, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Geological Survey shall coordinate the adoption of any major substantive rules, as defined in Title 5, section 375, subchapter 2-A, needed to implement the recommendations of the council pursuant to section 4 of this Part.

PART D

Sec. D-1. Legislative intent. The purpose of this Act is to promote development and implementation of consistent,