Maine Governor Baldacci Signs Bill to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

April 15, 2008 -- AUGUSTA – Maine Governor John E. Baldacci today ceremonially signed LD 2126, An Act To Minimize Carbon Dioxide Emissions from New Coal-Powered Industrial and Electrical Generating Facilities in the State. Bill sponsor Rep. W. Bruce MacDonald (D-Boothbay) was in the Governor’s Office for the ceremony, as were other co-sponsors and supporters of the legislation.

A coal-fired power plant: Photo by Steev Hise (CC)

The bill requires the Board of Environmental Protection to develop greenhouse gas emission standards for coal gasification facilities. It also puts a moratorium in place on building any new coal gasification facilities until the standards are developed.

“Maine has been in the forefront in protecting our natural resources, our environment and our public health,” Governor Baldacci said. “This bill continues Maine’s leadership.”

The legislation will go into effect 90 days after the close of the legislative session.

Source: Maine Governor

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