122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1975 LR 3073(03)
An Act To Ensure Adequate Funding for Cleanup of Hazardous Waste, Biomedical Waste and Waste Oil
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Minority Report
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $391,225 $414,950 $414,950
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation will increase dedicated revenue to the Maine Hazardous Waste Fund within the Department of Environmental Protection by $391,225 in fiscal year 2006-07 and $414,950 annually thereafter.  The projected revenue is derived from increased fees for the transport and disposal of hazardous waste and a proposed new fee for the registration of biomedical waste generators excluding municipal and school facilities.  The additional requirements of this legislation will be carried out with existing staff and resources and no additional allocations are needed at this time.
LD 1968, the Governor's proposed supplemental budget, includes a General Fund appropriation to the Maine Hazardous Waste Fund of $200,000 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $480,981 in fiscal year 2006-07 for the response to clean up hazardous waste releases.