122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1265 LR 0406(01)
An Act To Protect Aquifers
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Mitchell of Kennebec
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current Cost - State Mandate
State Mandate
New or Expanded Activity Unit Affected Costs
Requiring municipalities to adopt regulations if an aquifer protection area is located within the municipaltity and requiring public water companies to map all areas of contribution and recharge areas for its wells in stratified drift aquifers are state mandates. Municipality Significant
Public Utility
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $41,477 $86,917 $89,525 $92,210
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $41,477 $86,917 $89,525 $92,210
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill will require a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Environment Protection in the amount of $41,477 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $86,917 in fiscal year 2006-07.  This appropriation will provide funds for one full time GIS Coordinator position, one seasonal Conservation Aide position and general operating expenses required to perform certain field activities and to assist in data quality assurance and quality control.