126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1340 LR 1612(02)
An Act To Ensure Maine's Preparedness for Hazardous Oil Spills
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill expands the application of the 3 cents per barrel fee on refined oil that is transported by rail or highway to now include crude oil.  According to the Department of Environmental Protection, all rail and highway transporters of oil curently pay the 3 cents per barrel fee and therefore no additional revenue is anticipated to be realized from this change in fee assessment.