123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 326 LR 876(01)
An Act To Enhance Implementation of the Significant Wildlife Habitat Rules
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher of Winslow
Committee: Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation exempts certain building lots from the significant vernal pool habitat regulations adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection.  This bill will result in a minor reduction in the collection of permit application fees after the 9/1/07 effective date of the vernal pool habitat regulations and 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.