Resolve, To Continue Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options for the State

Sec. 1. Continuation of stakeholder group; membership. Resolved: That the Department of Environmental Protection with a stakeholder group authorized pursuant to Resolve 2009, chapter 16 shall continue to evaluate the options and actions available to Maine people and businesses to prepare for and adapt to the most likely impacts of climate change in accordance with Resolve 2009, chapter 16; and be it further

Sec. 2. Reports. Resolved: That, by January 31, 2011, the Department of Environmental Protection shall submit a report on the progress on developing a plan for state climate change adaptation to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters. By January 31, 2012, the Department of Environmental Protection shall submit a final plan for state climate change adaptation to the Governor and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters.