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127th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 178 |
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LR 765(01) |
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Resolve,
Directing the Department of Marine Resources To Conduct an Impact Study in
the St. George River Estuary |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Kruger of Thomaston |
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Committee: Marine Resources |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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| Current biennium cost increase - General Fund |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The bill requires
the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) to conduct an impact study in the
intertidal areas of the St. George River estuary on the effects of harvesting
marine worms and softshell clams in the same area and submit a report on this
study to the Legislature by January 4, 2016. DMR has indicated that they will
require a General Fund appropriation of $20,000 in fiscal year 2015-16 to
contract with a third party to conduct the study due to time restrictions and
DMR staff being occupied with currently existing shellfish programs. |
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