The BPC is conducting rulemaking to incorporate several amendments proposed in legislation from the first regular session of the 130th Maine Legislature. The bills that require BPC to amend its rules include LD 155 and LD 316. 

A public hearing is scheduled at the next public board meeting on Friday, June 17 at 9:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. This hearing will provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on proposed rule changes. The comment period for these amendments closes on June 27, 2022, at 8:00 AM. All written comments may be submitted by emailing the BPC at pesticides@maine.gov. Additional meeting details will soon be posted on the BPC website. 

Information regarding the specific changes that will be considered for rulemaking are posted on the BPC rulemaking webpage. If you need additional information, please contact the BPC Office at (207) 287-2731 and email at pesticides@maine.gov.