126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1673 LR 2584(02)
An Act To Further Delegate Permit-granting Authority to the Bureau of Forestry
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $3,700 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $3,700 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill requires the Bureau of Forestry within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to issue all permits under the Natural Resources Protection Act for timber harvesting in all areas of the State. This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $3,700 in fiscal year 2014-15 for printing, advertising, reporter and room rental costs to conduct public hearings for rule changes to implement this new permitting process.