| 123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 258 | LR 244(01) | |||||
| An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Setbacks under the Natural Resource Protection Laws | ||||||
| Fiscal Note for Original Bill | ||||||
| Sponsor: Rep. Emery of Cutler | ||||||
| Committee: Natural Resources | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: Yes | ||||||
| Fiscal Note | ||||||
| Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds | ||||||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| This legislation will reduce the setback requirement from 250 feet to 100 feet for certain vernal pool areas under the Natural Resource Protection Laws. This setback change will result in a minor reduction in permit applications with a corresponding minor reduction in permit fee revenue to the Maine Environmental Protection Fund. Costs associated with rulemaking will be absorbed by the Department of Environmental Protection utilizing existing budgeted resources. | ||||||