When will the application be filed?

The notice says the application will be filed on or about May 8, 2026.

How can I request a public hearing?

Send a written request to the DEP within 20 days after the Department finds the application complete and accepts it for processing.

Where can I view the application?

At MDEP Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, and at the Freeport municipal offices during normal hours.

Public Hearing — 312 Canco Road, Portland, ME

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Homewood Village Owners Association plans to file an NRPA permit around May 8, 2026 to place riprap to stabilize an eroding shoreline and nearby residential structures in Yarmouth. The public can request a hearing or submit comments during application processing.

Key Takeaways

NRPA permit application filed ~May 8, 2026
Project: riprap to stabilize shoreline and homes
Request public hearing within 20 days after completeness
Public comments accepted throughout processing
Application available at DEP Portland office and Freeport municipal office

Published: May 7, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Yarmouth
Address: 312 Canco Road, Portland, ME

What to do next

1
Monitor DEP completeness finding
Watch for the Department's notice that the application is complete; the 20-day hearing request deadline starts then.
2
Request a public hearing (if desired)
Submit a written hearing request to MDEP within 20 days of completeness; address: MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, ME 04103.
3
Submit written comments
Send public comments to MDEP's Portland office at any time during application processing to the address above.

Frequently asked questions

What is being proposed in this NRPA application?: Placement of riprap to stabilize an eroding shoreline and nearby residential structures in Homewood Village, Yarmouth.
When will the application be filed?: The notice says the application will be filed on or about May 8, 2026.
How can I request a public hearing?: Send a written request to the DEP within 20 days after the Department finds the application complete and accepts it for processing.
Where can I view the application?: At MDEP Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, and at the Freeport municipal offices during normal hours.

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Legal terms in this notice

Natural Resources Protection Act (NRPA): Maine law regulating activities affecting wetlands, shorelines, and resource protection areas.
riprap: Layer of large stones placed on a shoreline to prevent erosion.
assume jurisdiction: Board of Environmental Protection takes over decision-making authority for the permit.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE  Please take notice that Homewood Village Owners Association, owner of Homewood Village, Yarmouth, Maine, are intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. §§ 480-A through 480-BB on or about May 8, 2026.   The application is for the stabilization of an eroding shoreline and residential structures by the placement of riprap.  A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department, in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing.  A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commission or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.  The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection's office in Portland during normal working hours.  A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal offices in Freeport, Maine. Written public comments may be sent to the office in Portland: MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103.