122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1592 LR 2323(01)
An Act Regarding Disposal of Dredged Materials
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Koffman of Bar Harbor
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current Cost - State Mandate
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
State Mandate
New or Expanded Activity Unit Affected Costs
Requiring coastal municipalities to develop a plan for the disposal of dredge spoils is a state mandate pursuant to the Maine constitution. Municipality Significant
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Removing the waste discharge license exemption for the disposal of dredged materials will generate dedicated revenue to the Department of Environmental Protction from the collection of additional license application fees in an amount that is unknown at this time.