Mills Administration Announces Update to Restarting Maine’s Economy Plan
From the Office of Governor Janet Mills. May 27, 2020 Administration restricts reopening of restaurants in Androscoggin, Cumberland and York Counties to outside service only Governor Janet Mills today announced an update to her Administration’s plan to restart Maine’s...
Governor Mills Extends State of Civil Emergency As Maine Continues to Combat COVID-19
As the State continues to respond to COVID-19, Governor Janet Mills today signed a proclamation extending Maine’s state of civil emergency for thirty days through June 11, 2020. This will be Governor Mills’ second extension of the State of Civil Emergency. According...
Maine DEP issues permit for the Clean Energy Connect project
AUGUSTA, MAINE, May 11, 2020 — Today, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a permit to Central Maine Power Company (CMP) for construction of the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project. The project includes an electric transmission line...
Governor Mills Presents Safe, Gradual Plan to Restart Maine’s Economy
The following information comes directly from Governor Mill's Office. Governor will extend stay-at-home order with modifications to allow for activities and business operations deemed safe Governor Janet Mills today presented her Administration’s plan to gradually and...
Congress Approves Emergency Small-Business Relief Package
Yesterday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 388-5 to give final approval to an additional $370 billion for federal small business loan and grant programs. The Senate cleared the bill (H.R.266) by voice vote on Tuesday. President Trump has promised to...
NEFI JOINS COALITION LETTER ON HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT EXTENSIONS
Report by Rick Schweitzer, NEFI Regulatory Counsel (rpschweitzer@rpslegal.com) NEFI has joined 30 other trade associations of shippers and carriers of hazardous materials in a letter to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). The letter asks...
Discharges from Outdoor Handwashing Sinks Not an Issue per Maine DEP
COVID-19 Best Practices: Discharges from Outdoor Handwashing Sinks Not an Issue per Maine DEP Some companies in Maine have begun using portable handwashing sinks outside their facilities so employees can wash their hands prior to entering and when leaving. Such sinks...
A letter to membership on reopening Maine’s economy from Dana Connors
The following letter came from the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. ----- Dear Valued Member: During these unprecedented times in the uncharted waters of the global pandemic we find ourselves, it is encouraging to see the public and private sectors working together...
TSA Extends TWIC Expiration Date for Six Months
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has granted a temporary exemption from requirements in 49 CFR part 1572 regarding the expiration of certain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWICs). For the...
Governor Mills Extends State of Civil Emergency As Maine Continues to Combat COVID-19
As the State continues to respond to COVID-19, Governor Janet Mills today signed a proclamation extending Maine’s state of civil emergency (PDF) for another thirty days through May 15, 2020. The original state of civil emergency was scheduled to expire tomorrow, April...
Face Masks & Corona PPE List of Distributors
In light of current conditions, we have decided to create an ongoing page to highlight distributors of face masks and other PPE for our members. If you know of something that should be on the list, please feel free to give us a call. Allen Manufacturing ...
Eastern Propane & Oil Growing in Maine and Bringing Their Good Deeds with Them!
As of last summer, Eastern Propane & Oil officially moved an office into Maine. Springvale, to be exact, and they brought their good deeds with them. If you follow Eastern Propane & Oil on social media, then you know how active they are. They are out and about...