123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2119 LR 3340(01)
An Act To Amend Certain Laws Related to Environmental Protection
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Martin of Aroostook
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $44,060 $44,060 $44,060
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $162,500 ($87,500) ($87,500)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation will require an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the Board of Environmental Protection of $16,200 annually beginning in fiscal year 2008-09 to provide funds for increased per diem expenses.  It will also require an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation to the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission of $27,860 annually beginning in fiscal year 2008-09 to provide funds for increased per diem expenses.  There are currently resources available within these accounts to fund the increased allocation.    
This legislation changes the annual $35 oil tank registration fee to a $100 triennial fee.  Revenue is currently budgeted at $87,500 each year.  Assuming 2500 registered tanks, this change will increase dedicated revenues to the Ground Water Oil Clean Up Fund by $162,500 in fiscal year 2008-09, and reduce revenues by $87,500 in fiscal year 2009-10 and fiscal year 2010-11.