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January 21, 2026 at 7:36 PM

New Restrictions on Mercury-Containing Fluorescent Light Bulbs in Maine

New Restrictions on Mercury-Containing Fluorescent Light Bulbs in Maine --- PRESS RELEASE --- For Immediate Release   New Restrictions on Mercury-Containing Fluorescent Light Bulbs in Maine   AUGUSTA, MAINE, January 21, 2026 — Beginning January 1, 2026, consumers and retailer…

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January 8, 2026 at 2:22 PM

Board of Environmental Protection - January 15, 2026

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December 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM

January 2026 O&M Newsletter

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December 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Board of Environmental Protection - December 18, 2025

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December 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Clean-Up and Response Fund Review Board Meeting - December 08, 2025

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December 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM

December 2025 O&M Newsletter

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November 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM

Board of Environmental Protection - December 4, 2025

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November 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM

Board of Environmental Protection - November 20, 2025

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October 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM

Board of Environmental Protection - November 6, 2025

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October 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM

November 2025 O&M Newsletter

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October 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Maine DEP Takes Further Action Against Mallinckrodt US LLC/Medtronic for Compliance Issues

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October 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Maine DEP Seeks Public Input on Maine Beverage Redemption Group's Operations Plan

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October 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM

Board of Environmental Protection - October 16, 2025

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September 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM

October 2025 O&M Newsletter

October 2025 O&M Newsletter OCTOBER 2025 In this issue: DEP Updates MEPDES Renewal Applications. DMR-QA Study 45. Certification and Training Update. For Practice. DEP Updates MEPDES Renewal Applications. When you are ready to renew your permit, you should be aware of chan…

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September 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM

Board of Environmental Protection - October 2, 2025

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September 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Clean-up and Response Fund Review Board Meeting

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September 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Board of Environmental Protection - September 18, 2025

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September 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Status Update on Appendix A – The Packaging Material Types List.

Status Update on Appendix A – The Packaging Material Types List. Status Update on Appendix A – The Packaging Material Types List. On December 5, 2024, the Maine Board of Environmental Protection adopted Stewardship Program for Packaging, 06-096 C.M.R. Ch. 428 (2024). According to 06-0…

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August 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM

September 2025 O&M Newsletter

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August 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM

Board of Environmental Protection - August 21, 2025

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August 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM

Maine DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, August 13

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August 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM

DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Southwest Coastal Region of Maine

DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Southwest Coastal Region of Maine --- PRESS RELEASE --- For Immediate Release   DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Southwest Coastal Region of Maine   AUGUSTA, August 12, 2025 — Ground-level ozone concentrations are expected to reach the ‘Unheal…

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August 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM

Impact of Canadian Wildfire Smoke on Air Quality Anticipated in Areas of Maine 

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July 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM

Board of Environmental Protection - August 7, 2025

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July 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM

DEP Initiates Second Comment Period for Updated Draft Packaging Material Types List.

DEP Initiates Second Comment Period for Updated Draft Packaging Material Types List. DEP Initiates Second Comment Period for Updated Draft Packaging Material Types List. On December 5, 2024, the Maine Board of Environmental Protection adopted Stewardship Program for Packaging, 06-096 …

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July 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM

August 2025 O&M Newsletter

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July 27, 2025 at 2:27 AM

DEP Issues Extension of Air Quality Alert Until Sunday, July 27

DEP Issues Extension of Air Quality Alert Until Sunday, July 27 --- PRESS RELEASE --- For Immediate Release   DEP Issues Extension of Air Quality Alert Until Sunday, July 27   AUGUSTA, July 26, 2025 — Ground-level particle pollution concentrations are expected to reach the ‘U…

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July 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM

DEP has Issued an Air Quality Alert for Maine This Weekend

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July 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Maine DEP Seeks Your Input: Participate in the Battery Management Plan Review Process.

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July 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Maine DEP Issues Extended Air Quality Alert for Northern Maine Until July 16

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July 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM

DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Northern Maine on July 15

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July 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Board of Environmental Protection - July 17, 2025

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July 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM

July 2025 O&M Newsletter "EXTRA"

July 2025 O&M Newsletter "EXTRA" JULY 2025 In this issue: EPA Issues Cyberattack Warning. EPA Issues Cyberattack Warning. The U.S. EPA is issuing this alert to inform water and wastewater system owners and operators of the need for increased vigilance for potential cyber activi…

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June 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM

July 2025 O&M Newsletter

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June 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM

What's Changed: A Breakdown of Ch. 305 and Ch. 310 Updates.

What's Changed: A Breakdown of Ch. 305 and Ch. 310 Updates. What's Changed: A Breakdown of Ch. 305 and Ch. 310 Updates. On May 1, 2025, the Board of Environmental Protection voted to adopt revisions to the Department’s Chapter 305, Natural Resources Protection Act – Permit by Rule Sta…

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June 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Maine DEP Seeks Public Input on Maine Beverage Redemption Group’s Operations Plan

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June 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Exemption for Polystyrene Foam Food Containers Prepackaged at Wholesale Extended until 2027

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June 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM

Air Quality Alert Issued for the Southwest Coast of Maine Amid Canadian Wildfires

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June 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM

Cleanup and Response Fund Review Board

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June 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Canadian Wildfire Smoke to Impact Maine's Air Quality on June 7 & 8 

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June 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM

Maine DEP to Host Informational Meeting on Proposed Herbicide Treatment for Sokokis Pond

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June 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Maine Department of Environmental Protection Issues Air Quality Alert for June 6

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June 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Maine DEP Issues Air Quality Alert: What You Need to Know for June 4-5

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May 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM

Board of Environmental Protection - June 5, 2025

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May 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM

June 2025 O&M Newsletter

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May 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Maine DEP Announces Increased Grant Funding for Upcoming Waste Division Grants

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May 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM

Postponed: Cleanup and Response Fund Review Board

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May 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM

Cleanup and Response Fund Review Board

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May 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM

The Department of Environmental Protection is Seeking Input on Stewardship Services.

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May 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM

Stay Air Aware: Maine DEP Observes Air Quality Awareness Week

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