06-096 C.M.R. ch. 587, § 13 - Certain activities prohibited in Class AA waters
Any activity in Class AA water that causes an alteration from the naturally occurring flow must protect all water quality standards, including the free-flowing characteristic. In-stream dams or other permanent alterations of the natural stream channel are prohibited. Activities, including the construction of structures in or adjacent to a waterbody to provide water withdrawal, or temporary diversions necessary as part of approved construction activity, may be permitted according to provisions in the Natural Resources Protection Act ( 38 M.R.S.A. Section480).
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