List of Maine State IAQ Resources Many people are available to assist with questions that arise in the day to day operations of a building. Often, the toughest part of any question is figuring out who to call for help. This list is intended to help with that step by providing contact information relative to a few key topics. The following people can provide information about best practices and any regulations that may be involved.
Topic	Agency	Contact Person	Phone Number	e-mail	Web	Statutory Authority
Above Ground Tanks	State Fire Marshal's Office		624-8744	mailto.webmaster_fmo@maine.gov
Air Quality in Public Buildings and Schools	Bureau of General Services	Gene Kaler	624-7360;	Gene.Kaler@maine.gov	http://www.state.me.us/bgs/eaq.htm	Title 5, §1741 et seq
Asbestos	Dept. of Environmental Protection	Carole Cifrino	287-7720	Carole.A.Cifrino@maine.gov
Chemical Management	Dept. of Environmental Protection Dept. of Labor Local Fire Department	Ann Pistell Steve Greeley -------	287-7703 624-6400 -------	Ann.E.Pistell@maine.gov steven.l.greeley@maine.gov
Computer Disposal	Dept. of Environmental Protection	Ann Pistell	287-7703	Ann.E.Pistell@maine.gov
Energy Conservation	Maine Energy Education Project Dept. of Economic and Community Development	Peter Zack - Green Schools Chris Carroll - general information	625-7833 624-9800	MEEP@psouth.net Christopher.Carroll@maine.gov
Hazardous Waste	Dept. of Environmental Protection	Cherrie Plummer	287-7882	Cherrie.F.Plummer@maine.gov
Health and Safety Resources	Dept. of Labor Maine School Management Ass’n	Steve Greeley -vacant-	624-6400; 622-3473 or 1-800-660-8484	Steven.l.greeley@maine.gov
IAQ Testing: Organic Chemicals. Note: Testing for mold is not usually necessary as its identification will not eliminate the problem)	DHS Environmental Testing Laboratory	Radon: Cheryl Baker, Radiation Section Molds: Julie Crosby	Cheryl: 287-1714 Julie: 287-1706		http://www.state.me.us/dhs/etl/homepage.htm	Title 22
Lamps	Dept. of Environmental Protection	Ann Pistell	287-7703	Ann.E.Pistell@maine.gov
Lead	Dept. of Environmental Protection	Carole Cifrino	287-7720	Carole.A.Cifrino@maine.gov
Loans for IAQ Problems in public schools and other infrastructure needs	Maine Municipal Bond Bank	Gregory Connors	622-9386, 1-800-821-1113	gdc@mainebondbank.com	http://www.mainebondbank.com	Title 30-A §5953-E and §6006-F
Mercury	Dept. of Environmental	Ann Pistell	287-7703	Ann.E.Pistell@maine.gov
Pesticides/Pest Management	Dept. of Agriculture	Kathy Murray	287-7616	Kathy.Murray@maine.gov	http://www.state.me.us/agriculture/schoolipm/ and http://www.thinkfirstspraylast.org	Title 7 §2401-2403 and Rules 01-026 Chapter 31, and Title 22 MRSA §1471 C & D.
Private Property, Tenants, and Municipalities	Local Municipal Health Officers	Call Your Local Municipality			2001 Health Officer Manual is available through the Maine MunicipaAssociation site at http://www.memun.org/resources/members/PDF_Data/Health_officer.PDF or http://www.memun.org Contact Marcie Sanders at 287-8016; Marcie.sanders@state.me.us to have a manual mailed to you.	Title 17 §2702 and §2741 Note: Maine law requires that all municipalities appoint a Health Officer. While the law says the Health officer will investigate nuisances, there is no rememdy when they choose not to do so.
Radon	Maine Radiation Control Program Bureau of General Services	Bob Stilwell for questions about radon (not for testing); Gene Kaler to arrange testing	287-5676 or 1-800-232-0842; 624-7360	Bob.Stilwell@maine.gov Gene.Kaler@maine.gov	http://www.state.me.us/dhs/eng/rad/hp_radon.htm	Title 22, §774
Underground Tanks	Dept. of Environmental Protection	David McCaskill	287-7056	David.McCaskill@maine.gov
Ventilation and IAQ Standards in schools and state buildings	Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards and the Board of Occupational Safety and Health	David Wacker	624-6463	David.e.wacker@maine.gov	http://www.state.me.us/labor/bls/blsmain.htm	Title 26, §561
Water Testing	DHS - Health Engineering, Drinking Water Program	Mike Corbin	287-8403	Mike.C.Corbin@maine.gov