AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkplace Safety: Woodland Pulp is contesting nearly $794K in OSHA penalties tied to a toxic gas release that killed two workers at its Baileyville mill, now headed to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Maine Lobster Policy: The House passed Rep. Jared Golden’s bill to extend the pause on new right-whale gear rules to 2035, pushing Maine’s top lobster priority to the Senate. NOAA Whale Rule Input: NOAA Fisheries opened a 60-day scoping period for comments on possible changes to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan, with Maine’s DMR urging stakeholders to weigh in by Oct. 16. Data Centers Debate: At two listening sessions, Mainers told the Maine Data Center Advisory Council they’re worried about water, energy use, and noise—while some argued the industry could bring benefits. Trucking Training & Crackdown: A new Central Maine trucking school opened as a federal crackdown shut down hundreds of non-compliant CDL programs nationwide. Small Business Spotlight: The SBA’s Million Dollar Pitch Competition is set for Sept. 18 in Washington with Nicki Minaj on the judging panel, alongside Grant Cardone and Joe Gebbia. Energy Costs: Maine utility and assistance guidance highlights HEAP planning as winter heating bills rise and disconnection risk can build.
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