125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 839 LR 438(01)
Resolve, To Study Motor Fuel and Fuel Additives and To Explore Alternatives to Ethanol Motor Fuel
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. O'Connor of Berwick
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $5,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $5,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Environmental Protection will require a one-time appropriation of $5,000 in fiscal year 2011-12 to convene and lead a stakeholder group to study motor fuel and fuel additives and the related health and business effects related to their use.  Any additional costs to the Department of Transportation, the Department of Economic and Community Development and the Public Utilities Commission associated with participation in the stakeholder group can be absorbed with existing staff and within existing budgeted resources.