The Bureau of Geology in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection, is authorized to conduct research and studies to determine recharge and cleansing rates of ground water in different sand and gravel and bedrock formations. [1979, c. 472, §12 (NEW).]
The Bureau of Geology and Natural Areas, Maine Geological Survey within the Department of Conservation in cooperation with other agencies as appropriate shall conduct a 3-year program to assess the impact of agricultural practices and chemicals on ground water quality in selected agricultural areas and selected aquifers. The program must evaluate the extent and level of contamination associated with pesticide use, the mechanisms by which pesticides move through the soil and into ground water supplies, the synergistic effects of these substances and their persistence in ground water. [1999, c. 556, §31 (AMD).]
The survey shall report annually its progress to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources. [1985, c. 465, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
1979, c. 472, §12 (NEW). 1985, c. 465, §2 (AMD). 1995, c. 502, §E32 (AMD). 1999, c. 556, §31 (AMD).
The Bureau of Geology in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection, is authorized to conduct research and studies to determine recharge and cleansing rates of ground water in different sand and gravel and bedrock formations. [1979, c. 472, §12 (NEW).]
The Bureau of Geology and Natural Areas, Maine Geological Survey within the Department of Conservation in cooperation with other agencies as appropriate shall conduct a 3-year program to assess the impact of agricultural practices and chemicals on ground water quality in selected agricultural areas and selected aquifers. The program must evaluate the extent and level of contamination associated with pesticide use, the mechanisms by which pesticides move through the soil and into ground water supplies, the synergistic effects of these substances and their persistence in ground water. [1999, c. 556, §31 (AMD).]
The survey shall report annually its progress to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources. [1985, c. 465, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
1979, c. 472, §12 (NEW). 1985, c. 465, §2 (AMD). 1995, c. 502, §E32 (AMD). 1999, c. 556, §31 (AMD).
The Bureau of Geology in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection, is authorized to conduct research and studies to determine recharge and cleansing rates of ground water in different sand and gravel and bedrock formations. [1979, c. 472, §12 (NEW).]
The Bureau of Geology and Natural Areas, Maine Geological Survey within the Department of Conservation in cooperation with other agencies as appropriate shall conduct a 3-year program to assess the impact of agricultural practices and chemicals on ground water quality in selected agricultural areas and selected aquifers. The program must evaluate the extent and level of contamination associated with pesticide use, the mechanisms by which pesticides move through the soil and into ground water supplies, the synergistic effects of these substances and their persistence in ground water. [1999, c. 556, §31 (AMD).]
The survey shall report annually its progress to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources. [1985, c. 465, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
1979, c. 472, §12 (NEW). 1985, c. 465, §2 (AMD). 1995, c. 502, §E32 (AMD). 1999, c. 556, §31 (AMD).
