An Act To Require General Public Notification Of Oil Terminal Facility Transfer Activities

LD 1507 requires owners and operators of oil terminal facilities in Maine to create and implement community notification plans. These plans must allow the public to sign up for electronic text message alerts (via SMS or similar technology) about oil transfers occurring at or near their facility. The alerts must include details like the transfer time, oil type, vessel name, and potential hazards, and must be sent once daily for upcoming transfers. Existing terminals must submit their plans for review by the Department of Environmental Protection and their local municipality by January 1, 2026, and implement them by July 1, 2026, with annual updates required thereafter.