Senate Approves Modifications to the Paycheck Protection Program President Expected to Sign into Law
From PMAA: Yesterday evening, the Senate cleared the “Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020” (H.R. 7010) by unanimous consent and sent the bill to the President for his signature. The House already approved the bill last week which provides...
Recommendations for Professional Drivers and Motor Carriers Operating in Areas of Protest and Social Unrest.
The following guidance for operations concerning recent protests from ATA’s Safety Management Council was sent in via Maine Motor Transportations Association. Please see below: The American Trucking Associations, ATA Safety Management Council (SMC) and the ATA...
Facing Your Face Mask Duties – A List of Statewide Orders, as of June 2, 2020
Click here to view a list of of State orders for Face Masks.
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...
Restarting Maine’s Economy
Click here to review Maine's plan and timeline for restarting the economy.
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...