Battle over South Portland tank emissions moves to Augusta
Anearly decade-long fight to regulate oil and fuel storage tank emissions in South Portland could advance to the state Legislature next week.
State Rep. Victoria Morales, D-South Portland, is sponsoring LD 1532, An Act to Protect Maine’s Air Quality by Strengthening Requirements for Air Emissions Licensing, which will be heard May 3. The bill would require specific and ongoing testing for the 120 oil and fuel storage tanks around Portland Harbor.
There is also potential for a related bill during this session, which is being written by the Environmental and Natural Resources Committee.
The grassroots group Protect South Portland has spearheaded the push against tank emissions, along with several environmental campaigns including a pesticide-control ordinance and fertilizer ban.
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