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128th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1453 |
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LR 1703(02) |
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An Act To
Regulate Hydraulic Fracturing To Prevent Threats to Maine's Drinking Water |
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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " |
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Committee: Environment and Natural Resources |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Fiscal Note |
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| Minor cost increase - General Fund |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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This bill would
prohibit hydraulic fracturing and the transportation of hydraulic fracturing
by-products, wastewater and waste products in the State. The Department of
Environmental Protection has indicated that current statutes regarding well
injection, discharge of pollutants and groundwater protection regulations
would all have the cumulative effect of preventing the granting of a permit
to perform hydraulic fracturing activities in the State. Any additional costs
to the department to coordinate the enforcement of the currently existing
statutes with regard to hydraulic fracturing are anticipated to be minor and
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. |
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