125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1031 LR 1522(03)
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Significant Wildlife Habitat
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to amend its rules regarding vernal pools in the manner set forth by this bill and instituting a 100 foot setback for significant vernal pools will result in minor costs which DEP can absorb within existing budgeted resources and a negligible reduction in permit fee application revenues and penalty revenues to the DEP.