125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 969		LR 1621(03)
	Resolve, To Adjust Composting Limits for Farms
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
	Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to amend its composting rules, to review agricultural composting operations that are exempt from licensing as solid waste facilities and to report back to the Legislature regarding recommendations for statutory changes will result in minor increased costs that DEP can absorb within existing budgeted resources.  The amended rules may exempt certain facilities from licensing and regulatory requirements resulting in a minor revenue decrease to DEP.  Additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources associated with reviewing exempt organizations and reporting recommendations can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources.