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ANR flags decontamination, home‑lake and permit risks in wake‑boat rule review
Summary
Agency of Natural Resources staff and the secretary told the committee that the wake‑boat/aquatic nuisance draft rule raises practical and federal‑funding risks; members discussed removing a 'home lake' requirement, keeping registration, and directing ANR to develop decontamination guidance and explore station siting.
Committee members reviewed draft rule language addressing wake‑boat operations and aquatic nuisance inspection stations. Secretary Julie Moore and ANR staff raised operational concerns about a "home‑lake" requirement that would require proof of a boat's home lake and about the availability of decontamination stations statewide.
ANR explained it has criteria in the draft rule for adequate decontamination but said the network of physical decontamination stations is limited, and some facilities do not meet higher-temperature…
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