125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1387 LR 2060(03)
An Act To Restore Exemptions in the Natural Resources Protection Act
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (H-317)
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Exempting the repair and maintenance of existing crossings including culverts as well as ancillary crossing installation activities from permit application requirements will result in a minor revenue loss to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in the form of lost permit fee application revenues.  Developing a statewide aquatic conservation and restoration strategy plan will require the DEP, the State Planning Office and the Departments of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Marine Resources and Transportation to incur costs which can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.