126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 825		LR 1468(01)
	Resolve, To Study Climate Change and Implement the Recommendations of the Department of Environmental Protection Report on Climate Change
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Noon of Sanford
	Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2013-14	FY 2014-15	Projections  FY 2015-16	Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$244,447	$251,482	$0	$0
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$244,447	$251,482	$0	$0
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$2,078	$2,078	$0	$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Environmental Protection will require a General Fund appropriation of $244,447 in FY 2013-14 and $251,482 in FY 2014-15 along with an Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $2,078 in both FY 2013-14 and FY 2014-15 to resume its study of climate change pursuant to Resolve 2009, chapter 16.  The General Fund appropriation would cover personal services costs related to adding one full-time Public Service Coordinator I position and a part-time Office Associate II position and associated administrative costs, such as training, printing, professional fees, and travel.  The Other Special Revenue Funds allocation is to pay for technology services provided to the department.