124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1332 LR 537(02)
An Act To Continue Coverage of Oil Clean-up Costs and Improve Administration of the Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds ($500,000) ($500,000) ($500,000) ($500,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes an annual deallocation of $500,000 from the Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund.  The provision to exclude motor carriers from coverage under the Fund is estimated to save $500,000 annually.  The sunset clause of December 31, 2010 is being extended to December 31, 2015. Additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection associated with oil clean-up costs and improving the administration of the Ground Water Oil Clean-up Fund can be absorbed within existing resources.