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Jul 30, 2021

Wastes of the Gac Shore.

 Ag (silver)  Cd (cadmium  Cu (copper)  Pb(lead)   Hg(mercury) Zn(zinc) AI(aluminum) Fe(iron) Se (selenium) As (arsenic)        V(vanadium)  Mn (Manganese)               % Solids

TYPE                                        SITE 1                        SITE 2 

Ag (silver)                                  0.12                            0.16

Cd (cadmium                            0.02                            0.22

Cu (copper)                              4.6                                6.6

Zn (zinc)                                   18.0                             23.0

As (arsenic)                             184.0                             207.0

AI (aluminum) 

Pb (lead)                                   0.4                                0.6

Hg (mercury)                            0.06                             0.07


Fe (iron) 

Se (selenium) 

As (arsenic)       

V (vanadium)  

Mn (Manganese)              

 % Soli


Area Collected November 3, 1996

Stations reps       Ag     Cd     Cu     Pb     Hg     Zn     AI     Fe     Se     As     V         Mn        % Solids

Kidder Pt. 1       0.12  0.02    4.6    0.4   0.06     18     159   290    0.11  1.84    0.48    22.14       67.29

Kidder Pt. 2      0.16 <0.022  6.6   0.6    0.07     23     198   395 <0.09   2.07    0.49    27.57       55.14



http://web.archive.org/web/20150316145010/http://www.maine.gov/dep/gis/datamaps/brwm_remediation_sites/rpt_rem_site_list.pdf


Bioaccumulation and Tissue Distribution of Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper and Zinc in Crassostrea virginica Grown at Two Different Depths in Jamaica Bay, New York


EXCERPT OF DISCUSSION SECTION
 In this study we measured the one-year bioaccumulation and tissue distribution of four metals in C. virginica seed that were transplanted to the bay at two different depths: one foot from the surface and one foot above the sediment. 

Tissues of C. virginica were dissected, dried and digested in nitric acid. Arsenic, cadmium, copper and zinc levels were measured using electrothermal vaporization with deuterium lamp background correction in an atomic absorption spectrophotometer fitted with a THGA graphite furnace. 

Metals were distributed in the various tissues in μg/g dry weight amounts, which correlate well with published values for whole oysters grown in other polluted areas. 

Metal distributions were not homogeneous throughout the animals and in most of the tissues tested, oysters grown near the surface accumulated more metal than those positioned near bay sediment.

Jul 13, 2021

Penobscot Bay Pollution History: Kidder Point Industrial Ste , Stockton Harbor Maine

THE KIDDER POINT INDUSTRIAL SITE 1927-1993

A variety of major developments have have come and gone on Kidder Point  (formerly "Kidder's Point") yet the chemical waste dumps created remain there.

Based on a report by Sevee & Maher Engineers, May 19, 1993

2.0 SITE HISTORY AND LANDFILL DESCRIPTION
2.1 Site Setting
The Delta site consists of a 157-acre parcel, situated on the west shore of Stockton Harbor in Searsport, Maine. Man-made features at the site consist mainly of several plant and administration buildings; various storage tanks; two large diameter, spherical, empty ammonia storage vessels; and the landfill. Drawing C-101 contained in Appendix 4 is an existing conditions map of the site showing the general solid waste disposal area locations. '

Natural topography at the site ranges in elevation from sea level to approximately 80 feet (NGVD Datum), and slopes downward from west to east. Much of the site has been reshaped as a result of past and present activities which include construction of site buildings, water storage ponds, the landfill area, and a large marsh/pond area as a result of beaver damming.

2.2 _ Site History

1912.  Cargo ships transport phosphates from western Florida port Boca Grande to Searsport for superphosphate fertiliser production.

1927. Summers Fertilizer Company incorporates. Site development begins as an agricultural fertilizer manufacturing plant.

1943, Northern Chemical, Inc., a division of Summers Fertilizer, assumes operation of the site and expands the manufacturing operation to include production of super-phosphates, sulfuric acid, and ammonium sulfate.

1953. An aluminum sulfate process is added.

1956. an ammonia plant, an ammonia nitrate plant and a nitric acid plant are constructed at the site.

1966. W.R. Grace & Company leases the manufacturing facility. The ammonia production is discontinued.

1970. W.R. Grace discontinues the production of superphosphates, ammonium nitrate, and nitric acid.

1970. Delta Chemicals, Inc. succeeds W.R. Grace & Company..

1993. Delta manufactures and sells aluminum sulfate (liquid alum, A12[S04]3), ammonium sulfate ([NH4 ]2]S04), sodium aluminate (Na2A1204'2H20), and polyacrylamide based water soluble polymers.
Delta also receives in bulk and resells  sulfuric acid (H2S04).

1994.  General Alum purchases the assets of Delta Chemical Corporation of Searsport, Maine, a 152 acre facility

2015   James Poure, company owner since 1979 sells his equity stake to a an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Employee ownership.


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2.3 Landfill Setting
The Delta landfill is situated near the north boundary of Delta's site and is approximately 400 feet west of Stockton Harbor (Atlantic Ocean).

Railroad tracks owned by Bangor and Aroostook Railroad separate the landfill from Stockton Harbor. A marsh/beaver pond and water storage pond (north fire pond) border the landfill on its north and west sides.

The nearest portion of Delta's present manufacturing facility is located approximately 500 feet south of the landfill.

The landfill is comprised of six sludge disposal cells. Two former carbon sludge ponds, Cells 1 and 2 (see Drawing C-101), are currently situated at approximately Elevation 45 feet. Cells 3 through 6, which are mainly comprised of carbon and bauxite sludges, are currently at approximately Elevation 70 feet.

In addition, four small debris fill areas are located on-site. Three debris fill areas are located adjacent to the southwest portion of the landfill at approximately Elevation 70 feet. One debris fill area is located southeast of the landfill adjacent to the Bangor and Aroostook railroad tracks at approximately Elevation 25 feet.

In addition to the debris areas, there is also an area located southwest of landfill Cells 1 and 2 at approximately Elevation 45 feet which contains soil containing asbestos. Drawing C-101 also shows the approximate location of the debris areas.

2.4 Landfill History Based on information supplied by Delta, the present landfill site consisted of farmland prior to 1956. At that time, two man-made settling units, denoted as Cells 1 and 2 on Drawing C-101 were made to receive byproduct carbon from an on-site ammonia plant.. 2-2

Following pages missing) May 19, 1993 (Revised December 1993) Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc.

Jul 12, 2021

Maine Coast History March 2010 Legislative on LD`1810 Ocean Wind Bill Audios March 6, 11, 18th, 23, 24th

 Maine history 2010

LD 1810 An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Governor's Ocean Energy Task Force. Th

3/6/10 Maine Fishermens's forum Seminar on Maine fishermen and offshore wind. Note that NOBODY gets any applause. Q&A cut short. Photos from the seminar.

Introduction Dierdre Gilbert Maine DMR 2min
Beth Nagusky, MDEP Office of Innovation 13 mi
George Lapointe, Department of Marine Resources 5 minutes
Des Fitzgerald, Principle Power, Seattle. 10 Minutes
Peter Hughes, Fishermen's Energy, New Jersey 12 minutes
Neal Pettigrew, University of Maine on Monhegan R&D site 11 minutes
Addison Ames, Vinalhaven Electric Coop 10 min
Rob Snyder, Island Institute 10 minutes

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3/11/10 Maine Legislature's Utility &; Energy Committee Public Hearing on LD 1810 An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Governor's Ocean Energy Task Force.  

 Meeting introduction  Senator Barry Hobbins  7 minutes

Senator Hobbins Sponsor of LD 1810 6 min
Representative Leila Percy, Co chair Marine Resources Committee 2 min


Beth Nagusky MDEP Energy Office 12 min
Beth Nagusky questioned 18 min

Senator Kevin Raye 8 min
Rep Stacey Fitts, Co sponsor 12 min
Rep Seth Berry 4:17 min


George Lapointe. DMR 6 min
George Lapointe Q & A 5 min
Chuck Digate, Neptune Wind
Chuck Digate, Neptune Q&A


Bob Baynes. Lobsterman 2 min
Shawn Mahoney, CLF 7 min


John Ferland, Ocean Renewable Power Co 9 min
Lance Burton of Castine 3 min
Bill Staby, Resolute Energy (wave energy) 4min
J. Monroe, Blue Water Dynamos 11 min


Ron Huber, Penobscot Bay Watch 7 min


Bob Moore, Dead River Oil, 11 min
Ned Bulmer, Maine Energy Marketing Assn 9 min
Carol Lee ex head of Bangor Hydro 7min
Carol Lee, Q&A 6 min


John Pierce of Harspwell 4 min
Chris O'Neill, Saco 10 min


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March 18, 2010 Maine Legislature's Utility & Energy Committee work session # 1 on LD 1810
Introduction to the Worksession 4min
MDEP's Beth Nagusky on changes to Bill Part A 17 minutes
MDEP's Nagusky Q&A session 11 minutes
Maine Lobstermen's Association's Patrice Farrell, 3 & 1/2 min
MDEP's Beth Nagusky on proposed changes to Part B of LD 1811
Suzanne Sayre 2 min
Ocean Renewable Energy Corp John Ferland
Dianne Messer, advocate, Liberty Maine
Chris O'Neill, Friends of Maine Mountains
Todd Rousette (sp?) Preti Flaherty lawfirm
MDEP's Beth Nagusky on more changes to Part B
MDEPs Beth Nagusky on changes to Part C


March 23, 2010work session # 2 on LD 1810 * Introduction 90 seconds
Dr Habib Dagher, University of Maine 10 minutes
Dr. Habib Dagher, Q&;A 8 minutes
MDEP's Beth Nagusky Q&A; 1 11 minutes
Beth Nagusky QA 2 12 minutes
Maine Lobstermens Assoc's Patrice McCarron 6 minutes
Beth Nagusky Q&A; 4 9 minutes
Beth Nagusky Q&A 5 17 minutes
Beth Nagusky Q&A 6 to end of work session 19 minutes


March 24, 2010 work session # 3 on LD 1810 (Final worksession)
Review of amendments 14 minutes
BEP & Municipalities 13 min
Preamble amendments. Criteria for projects 7 min
Ocean wind green standard offer 12 min
pricing and funding 8 min
PUC questioned. What jobs? 16 min
Pilot project RFP Cert of convenience 13 min
Not enough info to make goals 9 min
Renewable energy goals 10 min
Rep Thibideau & Public Advocate Davies 8 min
Stop hiding the costs. Make Maine leader. 8 min
Involve Marine Resource Advisory Council 10 min
Ocean wind green standard discussed 11 min
Additional transmission line capacity issue 9 min
Duplicate policy statements fix. Language review tomorrow 4 min
Final Motion and discussion 8 min

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March 6, 2010

https://web.archive.org/web/20101127060626/http://penbay.org/monhegan/audio/fishforum10/ff10_wind_beth_nagusky_14min.mp3

http://penbay.org/monhegan/audio/fishforum10/ff10_wind_george_lapointe_5min.mp3

http://penbay.org/monhegan/audio/fishforum10/ff10_wind_des_fitzgerald_principlepower_10min.mp3

http://penbay.org/monhegan/audio/fishforum10/ff10_wind_peter_hughes_fishermensenergy_nj_12min.mp3

http://penbay.org/monhegan/audio/fishforum10/ff10_wind_neal_pettigrew_UME_11min.mp3

http://penbay.org/monhegan/audio/fishforum10/ff10_wind_addison_ames_vhaven_electcoop_10min.mp3

http://penbay.org/monhegan/audio/fishforum10/ff10_wind_rob_snyder_island_institute.mp3


March 11, 2010

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_ld1810_031110_intro.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_repr_leila_percy.mp3

https://web.archive.org/web/20101127025634/http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_bethnagusky.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_bethnagusky_q_a.mp3  17min40sec

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_senkevin_raye.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_repstacey_fitts_cosponsor.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_rep_seth_berry.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_geo_lapointe.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_geo_lapointe_dmr_qa.mp3  4min33sec

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_chuckdigate_neptunewind.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_bob_baynes_lobsterman.mp3  1min33sec

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_shawn_mahoneyclf.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_johnferland_orpc.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_lanceburton_castine_monh.mp3

https://web.archive.org/web/20101127025320/http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_bill_staby_resolute_energy.mp3  3min55sec

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_jmonroe_bluewaterdynamos.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_ronhuber_pbw.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_bobmoore_deadriverpres.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_ned_bulmer_mema.mp3  8:29

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_caroll_lee_xbangorhydro.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_caroll_lee_xbangorhydro.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_johnpierce_harspwell.mp3

http://penbay.org/energy/utilcomm_031110/melegis_031110_ld1810_chris_oneil_saco.mp3  9min25sec



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Maine Legislature, Governor sets October 1, 2021 as start of statewide deployment of facial recognition cameras and software.

Maine sets Oct 1st startup of statewide facial recognition surveillance.
Drivers' license photos,  other  state photo IDs to be core of system jointly run by   Bureau of Motor Vehicles &Maine State Police

Despite claims to the contrary, newly passed legislation LD 1585 does NOT prohibit  govt surveillance  by the state of Maine or even other states with facial recognition system.  It CENTRALIZES it, provides some checks and balances, but we will find out  how long those last....

Maine will formally activate its statewide facial surveillance program on October 1, 2021. All requests must meet Maine State Police approval standards before being forwarded to the BMV, which will run the face scanners and their software, 

Requests can from from  local state and federal agencies, including requests by other states (these latter must also be vetted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation)

Sourcing
(A)  Like every American state,  every six years (less for some) Maine's Bureau of Motor Vehicles takes high quality  photos of the faces of  new or renewing Maine  driver license holders  and others requiring state  photo identification at its 13 branch offices as well as sixteen  Mobile Units to fill in the gaps in our vast "small state".  These photos are a primary sources for the state facial recognition system

Maine State Police will be the gateway for requests for operation of facial recognition tech. Requests   must be for specific regions of the state and be for a specific length of time.

(C) Requests by police,  marine wardens forest Rangers or  state,  town and local enforcement agencies and others to  the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. That agency will operate the facial recognition action, in conjunction with the state police

LD 1585 An Act To Increase Privacy and Security by Regulating the Use of Facial
Surveillance Systems by Departments, Public Employees and Public Officials


Official summary of  LD 1585' original  "Prohibits, for a variety of reasons, the use of facial surveillance by public employees and public  officials subject to certain exceptions" 

Official Summary of Amended bill
* "provides a structure for requests from state, county and municipal government agencies, public  employees and public officials for facial surveillance searches and allowed uses of the results of facial surveillance searches and specifies the manner in which requests for  searches must be made to the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police. "

* "continues current authority in the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to perform facial surveillance  searches and to receive requests for searches. 

* " requires the Bureau of State  Police and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to maintain de-identified records of searches requested and performed and designates those records as public records. 

*  states that facial surveillance data does not, without other evidence, establish probable cause justifying arrest, search or seizure. The amendment includes enforcement provisions  in case of a violation. 
The amendment includes a delayed effective date of October 1, 2021.


Public Hearing Testimony, 16 items
Bellows, ShennaMaine Secretary of State
Brown, JuliaImmigrant Legal Advocacy Project
Carroll Sheriff of Knox County, Sheriff TimMaine Sheriffs' Association
Collins, JanEast Wilton
Crockford, KadeACLU of Massachusetts
Drew, JanetYork
Graham, RebeccaMaine Municipal Association
Johnston, MichaelMaine State Police
Kebede, MichaelACLU of Maine
Lombardi, AnthonyGLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
Lookner, GraysonPortland
Scott, BrianMaine State Police and the Department of Public Safety
Sewell, SydneyMaine, American Academy of Pediatrics
Walsh, NathanFreeport
Ying, JohnBrunswick
Zuboff, ShoshanaCharles Edward Wilson Professor of Business Administration, Emerita, Harvard Business School

Work Sessions

Marine fishery realism

Fish folk need to be  proactive about the needs of the wildlife they capture and realize that they are the people with best legal standing to protect saltwater fish. 

 Its a cradle to grave protection our finny friends require, however.   Tweaking mesh sizes, effort and season are  important. But what else?

 It being a fish-eat-fish world out there, its tough enough to survive without having your metabolism squeezed by pollutants of every conceivable sort discharged 24/7 to the Gulf, her rivers and bays. from one outfall or another.

But it matters.  Want successful fish egg fertilization, and a healthy' infancy as predatory ichthyoplankon?  the whole lot of saltbreathing GOM fishes, from tuna to cod to mummichogs - have ecological requirements that change with age or season, but Must Be Met.