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You are subscribed to Opportunity for Comment for Maine Department of Environmental Protection. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Public Notice of Maine Statewide Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution TMDL Addendum In accordance with Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act, and implementation regulations in 40 CFR Part 130, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is requesting public comment on an addendum to the Maine Statewide Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) report. This addendum adds to the 2016 NPS TMDL report 13 streams and rivers with dissolved oxygen and/or aquatic life impairments associated with NPS pollution. The TMDL report establishes the target nutrient and sediment loads for the watersheds of the impaired surface waters and outlines the reductions needed to meet water quality standards. The report is posted at the Maine DEP website: http://www.maine.gov/dep/ftp/water/statewide-nps-tmdl/ The public is invited to submit comments to Kristin Feindel either via email at kristin.b.feindel or by mail to Kristin Feindel, Maine DEP, 17 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0017. All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. September 2, 2021. |
