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Under Maine's Site Location of Development Act, which of the following projects would require a permit from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)?

Correct Answer

B) A development covering 20 or more acres, or a structure exceeding 60,000 square feet of floor area

Maine's Site Location of Development Act (38 M.R.S. §§ 481–490) requires DEP review and permitting for large-scale developments that may significantly affect the environment. Key triggers include developments of 20 or more acres, structures with more than 60,000 square feet of floor area, and certain subdivisions in unorganized territories. The DEP evaluates environmental impact, traffic, stormwater management, and financial capacity of the developer. This is a state law, not a federal requirement.

Answer Options
A
A single-family home on a 2-acre lot in an organized municipality
B
A development covering 20 or more acres, or a structure exceeding 60,000 square feet of floor area
C
Any commercial development regardless of size or location
D
All real estate developments, as the Act is a federal requirement applied through the state

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Related Topics:

Maine Natural Resources Protection ActMaine Shoreland ZoningMaine Subdivision LawDEP permittingenvironmental impact review

Key Terms:

Site Location of Development ActMaine DEP20 acres60,000 square feetenvironmental permitting
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