123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2216 LR 3339(01)
An Act To Streamline and Ensure Adequate Funding for the Bureau of Air Quality
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Koffman of Bar Harbor
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $649,877 $892,498 $919,273
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation adjusts the annual air fee surcharge and applies it to an updated new toxicity scoring process.  This proposed methodology will generate additional dedicated revenue to the Maine Environmental Protection Fund within the Department of Environmental Protection of $649,877 in fiscal year 2008-09,  $892,498 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $919,273 in fiscal year 2010-11.  This additional revenue will provide funding for existing allocated positions within the department's Bureau of Air Quality. Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed by the department utilizing existing budgeted resources.