When will the NRPA PBR application be filed?

The notice says the application will be filed on or about May 18, 2026.

Where can I view the application?

On the DEP's website (https://www.maine.gov/dep/mels/hub.html) and at the Harpswell municipal office.

How do I appeal the DEP decision?

An aggrieved person may appeal to the Board of Environmental Protection within 30 days of the final license decision.

Public Hearing — 5 Seymour Road, Orr's Island, ME

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Peggy Burnley intends to file a Maine DEP NRPA Permit by Rule on or about May 18, 2026 to replace stairs to the shore at 5 Seymour Road (Map 34 Lot 82) in Orr's Island. The DEP will review the application and it will be available online and at Harpswell municipal offices.

Key Takeaways

Application filing date: on or about May 18, 2026
Project: replacement of shore stairs at 5 Seymour Road
DEP review period: 20 working days
Decision appeal period: 30 days after final decision

Published: May 15, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Orr's Island
Address: 5 Seymour Road, Orr's Island, ME

What to do next

1
Review the application online
Check the DEP MELS hub at https://www.maine.gov/dep/mels/hub.html after May 18, 2026 to view the filing.
2
Visit municipal office
See a copy at the Harpswell municipal office to review project details in person.
3
Track DEP review timeline
Note the 20 working-day DEP review period starting on filing; prepare comments if concerned.

Frequently asked questions

When will the NRPA PBR application be filed?: The notice says the application will be filed on or about May 18, 2026.
Where can I view the application?: On the DEP's website (https://www.maine.gov/dep/mels/hub.html) and at the Harpswell municipal office.
How long will the DEP take to review the application?: The DEP review period for a NRPA PBR application is 20 working days.
How do I appeal the DEP decision?: An aggrieved person may appeal to the Board of Environmental Protection within 30 days of the final license decision.

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Legal terms in this notice

NRPA PBR: Natural Resources Protection Act Permit by Rule: a streamlined DEP permit process for certain activities.
DEP review period: The fixed timeframe (20 working days) the Maine DEP has to review the application.
aggrieved person: Someone directly harmed or affected who can appeal a DEP decision to the Board.
Board of Environmental Protection: State board that hears appeals of DEP licensing decisions.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE:
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE
Please take notice that Peggy Burnley 5 Seymour Road Orr's Island
ME is intending to file a Natural Resources Protect Act Permit by Rule
(NRPA PBR) application with the Maine Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S. §§ 480-A
through 480-KK and 38 M.R.S. § 344(7) on or about: May 18, 2026
The application is for: Replacement Stairs to Shore at the following
location: 5 Seymour Road Orr's Island ME - Map 34 Lot 82
The application will be filed for public inspection on the DEP's website at:
https://www.maine.gov/dep/mels/hub.html.
A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal office in
Harpswell, Maine.
The DEP review period for a NRPA PBR application is 20 working days.
A decision made by the Commissioner to approve a PBR is appealable
to the Board of Environmental Protection. An aggrieved person must file
the appeal within 30 days of the date of a final license decision of th