125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1185 LR 1756(01)
An Act To Amend the Process for Prioritizing Toxic Chemicals in Children's Products
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Goodall of Sagadahoc
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a list of chemicals as candidates for designation as priority chemicals of high concern by January 1, 2012 and to designate at least 2 such chemicals as priority chemicals by January 1, 2013 may result in minor increased costs to the DEP which can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.