Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 214-4-1 - Definitions1. "Agency" means the Maine Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management.2. "Bond Bank" means the Maine Municipal Bond Bank.3. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management.4. "Department" means the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management.5. "Director" means the Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency, within the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management.6. "Dam" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 37-B MRSA §1111, sub-§ 1. 7. "Emergency action plan" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 37-B MRSA §1111, sub-§ 5. 8. "Fund" means the Dam Repair and Reconstruction Fund established by Title 37-B MRSA §1130.9. "Hazard potential" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 37-B MRSA §1111, sub-§ 6. 10. "Professional engineer" means an individual who is licensed as an engineer under Title 32 MRSA chapter 19 and who is experienced in the inspection and design of dams.11. "Management Plan" means a plan or written set of procedures to: operate and maintain the dam; adjust water flow during normal and emergency conditions; operate the spillways; operate the gates or water level controls; repair and maintain the structure; control security and vandalism; maintain access, ensure spillways are not blocked; test mechanical equipment; keep records; and report dam incidents to the relevant authorities.12. "Municipality" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 30-A MRSA §5903, sub-§ 7. 13. "Program" means the Maine Dam Repair and Reconstruction Revolving Loan Program.14. "Public safety" or "safety of the public" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 37-B MRSA §1111, sub-§ 9. 15. "Quasi-municipal corporation or district" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 30-A MRSA §2351, sub-§ 4. 16. "State Dam Inspector" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 37-B MRSA §1111, sub-§ 10.