124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1568 LR 2182(01)
An Act To Clarify Maine's Phaseout of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree of North Haven
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill bans the manufacture/sale of new and recycled shipping pallets containing the "deca" blend of polybrominated diphenyl ethers as of January 1, 2011.  Implementing the ban will impose minor administrative costs on the Departments of Environmental Protection and Health and Human Services that can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.