127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 699 LR 447(03)
An Act To Update Maine Law To Conform to New Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (H-132)
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Federal Expenditures Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation will allow the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor to remain in compliance with injury and illness recordkeeping requirements of the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  Being out of compliance with the federal requirements may result in the loss of up to $400,000 in federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration grant funds that are used to reimburse the Bureau of Labor Standards for the costs associated with conducting public sector consultation and enforcement services.