127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 699 LR 447(01)
An Act To Update Maine Law To Conform to New Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Herbig of Belfast
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential current biennium revenue increase - Federal Expenditures Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation will allow the Bureau of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor to remain in compliance with injury and illness recordkeeping requirements of the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  Being out of compliance with the federal requirements may result in the loss of up to $400,000 in federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration grant funds that are used to reimburse the Bureau of Labor Standards for the costs associated with conducting public sector consultation and enforcement services.