123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 258 LR 244(01)
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Setbacks under the Natural Resource Protection Laws
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Emery of Cutler
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation will reduce the setback requirement from 250 feet to 100 feet for certain vernal pool areas under the Natural Resource Protection Laws.  This setback change will result in a minor reduction in permit applications with a corresponding minor reduction in permit fee revenue to the Maine Environmental Protection Fund.  Costs associated with rulemaking will be absorbed by the Department of Environmental Protection utilizing existing budgeted resources.