122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 293 LR 0582(03)
An Act To Ensure Financial Solvency in Maine's Air and Wastewater Licensing Programs
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Minority Report
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This additional costs associated with preparing and implementing a plan to train program personnel to conduct cross-media compliance inspections of gas stations including a report requirement can be absorbed by the Department of Environmental Protection utilizing existing budgeted resources.  This legislation prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection from assessing fees for general permit coverage for industrial storm water discharges.  Also, section 2 of this bill increases the "administrative cap" on expenditures from the Groundwater Oil Clean Up Fund from $2,900,000 to $3,700,000 and continues an annual adjustment factor of 4%.