Environmental
Maine's regulation of 'asbestos-containing materials' (ACM) during renovation of older buildings is governed by Maine DEP rules that require:
ANo regulation for residential buildings
BPre-renovation inspection for ACM, proper abatement by licensed contractors, and proper disposal✓ Correct
COnly notification to neighbors
DOnly keeping records for future reference
Explanation
Maine DEP regulations (paralleling federal NESHAP rules) require inspection for ACM before renovation or demolition of older buildings, abatement by licensed asbestos contractors when required, and proper disposal at approved facilities.
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Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
Adverse PossessionA doctrine by which a person can gain legal title to another's land by openly, continuously, and adversely occupying it for a statutory period.
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