In the event the agricultural compliance officer observes a potential threat to water quality posed by the handling, storage or utilization of animal waste, the agricultural compliance officer may initiate an investigation under 7 M.R.S.A.§17 with or without having received a complaint. Should the agricultural compliance officer determine that a threat to water quality exists due to the failure to implement appropriate best management practices, the agricultural compliance officer may implement any relevant actions or procedures provided in these Rules.
01-001 C.M.R. ch. 10, § 4