OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS

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sSB-313

AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES.

As Amended by Senate "A" (LCO 4391)

Senate Calendar No. : 257

OFA Fiscal Note

State Impact:

Note: GF=General Fund

Municipal Impact: None

Explanation

It is estimated that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will require additional resources to undertake modeling and analysis to determine ethanol's effects on emissions, the state's air quality and the impacts on the SIP (state implementation plan). Outside consultants would be needed at a cost of $100,000 to $250,000 in FY 07 to complete the study in the required time frame.

The bill states that the DEP must report its findings within available appropriations. Since no additional funds are provided to undertake the modeling and analysis, the department will either not undertake these duties; or have to divert resources from another program(s) or require a deficiency appropriation.

It is anticipated that once the new analysis is completed, the Department of Public Health can undertake the risk assessments within existing resources.

Provisions within Sections 1 – 5 of this bill will result in no fiscal impact.

Senate “A” provides that the Department of Environmental Protection report its findings within available appropriations. The impact of this change is as discussed above.

Other provisions in the amendment have no associated fiscal impact.

The Out Years

State Impact:

Note: GF=General Fund

Municipal Impact: None

The preceding Fiscal Impact statement is prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for the purposes of information, summarization and explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either House thereof for any purpose.