132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 451		LR 444(02)
	An Act to Require Testing of Solar and Wind Energy Developments for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Contamination
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			FY 2025-26	FY 2026-27	Projections  FY 2027-28	Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$1,043,304	$1,121,003	$1,140,049	$1,186,362
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$1,043,304	$1,121,003	$1,140,049	$1,186,362
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill establishes certain rules for testing for PFAS contamination at solar and wind energy development sites. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has indicated that implementing the requirements of this bill can not be completed within existing resources and that additional staffing will be required. The bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $1,043,304 to the DEP starting in fiscal year 2025-26 for one Senior Environmental Hydrogeologist, four Hydrogeologist, four Environmental Specialist II positions, and associated position costs.