Maine DEP extends the deadline for public comment on the JRL PBD application to September 27

September 19, 2024

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) posted the draft public benefit determination regarding a proposed expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town and Alton, Maine on September 13, 2024, providing for a 5 day comment period which ends on September 20, 2024. In response to a public request, the Department is extending the deadline for comments until September 27, 2024. The Department will issue a final decision on October 2, 2024.

The proposed expansion of the landfill is of significant importance for the State of Maine and a large portion of the populace, both inside and beyond the project area. The application is lengthy and addresses complex issues, and the Department is committed to ensuring it evaluates information thoroughly.

For more information please visit the Department's website.

For additional information, contact: David R. Madore, Deputy Commissioner [email protected]