When and where is the Maine State Housing Authority public hearing?

The MSHA hearing is Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., MaineHousing, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine, with virtual participation available.

What are the deadlines to submit comments on these proposed rules?

Comments for MSHA are due Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; DEP comments are due June 12, 2026 (end of day).

How can I participate virtually or request accommodations for the MSHA hearing?

Contact the Board Administrator at (207) 626-4600 or BoardAdmin@mainehousing.org; request disability assistance at least 7 days before the hearing.

What change is DEP proposing to Clean Water SRF fee language?

DEP proposes removing fixed percentage caps and requiring fees be set annually in the IUP, subject to public comment and EPA approval.

May 13, 2026 Public Hearing: Augusta, ME

Rulemaking STATE OF MAINE NOTICE OF STATE AGENCY RULEMAKING PUBLIC INPUT FOR RULES A list of state agency rule proposals is published here each Wednesday. You can get a copy of a proposed rule by contacting the person listed in the notice. You can comment on a proposed rule by submitting a written comment to the agency or by attending the public hearing, if one is scheduled. If no hearing is scheduled, you can request one. The agency must hold a hearing if it receives 5 or more requests. If you have a disability and need assistance to participate in a hearing, you should tell the agency at least 7 days before the hearing. ONLINE INFORMATION Weekly notices, full text of adopted rules, and a list of agency rulemaking contacts are available at this website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/index.html PROPOSALS AGENCY: Maine State Housing Authority CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 99-346 C.M.R. Ch. 24, Home Energy Assistance Program Rule TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P099 (2nd Notice) BRIEF SUMMARY: The Rule establishes standards for the Home Energy Assistance Program for the State of Maine as administered by the Maine State Housing Authority. The Home Energy Assistance Program provides Fuel Assistance and Energy Crisis Intervention Programs to income Eligible Households. The Rule also establishes standards for the HEAP Weatherization, Central Heating Improvement Program, and Heat Pump Program. PUBLIC HEARING: NOTE: The public hearing that was originally scheduled for May 19, 2026 has been CANCELLED and will instead be held on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Maine State Housing Authority, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine. To listen or testify virtually, please contact the Board Administrator before the hearing at MaineHousing, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330-6046; (207) 626-4600 (voice); 1-800-452-4668 (voice in state only); or 711 (Maine Relay) or via e-mail: BoardAdmin@mainehousing.org. COMMENT DEADLINE: Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Ashley Carson Maine State Housing Authority, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine, 04330-6046 (207) 626-4600 (Telephone) (207) 626-4678 (Fax) Maine Relay 711 (Teletypewriter) acarson@mainehousing.org (Email) CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: Same as Contact Person FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None AGENCY: Department of Environmental Protection CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 06-096 C.M.R. Ch. 595, Clean Water State Revolving Fund TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P122 BRIEF SUMMARY: The proposed changes focus on modernizing language related to fees and interest rates, removes the % caps from the rule and instead requires that these fee percentages be established in the IUP annually. Every year these fees will be subject to public comment and EPA review and approval. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled. There is a 30-day written comment period. A public hearing will be held if the Department receives 5 or more requests before the end of the comment period. COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, June 12, 2026, 12 midnight CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Matthew Hight 17 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333-0017 PHONE 207-719-0703 TTY: (207) 287-7688 ext. 711 Matt.hight@maine.gov CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None

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