What is RGGIs timetable and what is its current status in Maine?
In December 2005, the governors of the seven RGGI states entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that laid out the general policy framework of the program. These RGGI states developed a draft RGGI model rule. As part of the process of developing the model rule, they held numerous public meetings and info rmational sessions across the region to solicit comments and suggestions. A revised model rule was released on August 15, 2006. It is now up to each state to adopt a RGGI rule that can vary in some respects from state to state but must remain consistent with the provisions of the MOU. In Maine , RGGI implementation will begin with the presentation of a bill to the legislature (during the next session winter 2007) that will specifically authorize the program.
