FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 20, 2023 Time Requested: 11:27 AM |
Agency: |
Environmental Protection, Department of |
CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
2951 |
Introduced |
HB2896 |
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CBD Subject: |
Health |
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FUND(S):
Special Fund
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Creates New Program
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
HB2896 creates the State Radiation Control Agency under the direction of the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This bill, in effect, creates a whole new division under the DEP and, as such, would required a complete staff of environmental specialist, inspectors, and office personnel. It is estimated, at a minimum, that the first year of operation would cost $1.23 million to establish the new agency and $1.1 million every year after. DEP does not currently have the data on the number of sites or equipment that would require inspection or oversight, so the number of needed employees could be significantly higher.
SB2896 does provide a revenue stream through permitting and licensing. However, as stated above, DEP does not know the number of radiation producing equipment in the state and therefore cannot provide a reasonable estimate for the amount of revenue that would be generated by this new agency's programs. If the license and permit fees do not cover the cost, then DEP does not have funding to cover any overage of cost in administering the program.
Fiscal Note Detail
Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2023 Increase/Decrease (use"-") |
2024 Increase/Decrease (use"-") |
Fiscal Year (Upon Full Implementation) |
1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
1,236,162 |
1,108,912 |
Personal Services |
0 |
664,640 |
664,640 |
Current Expenses |
0 |
376,552 |
376,522 |
Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Assets |
0 |
195,000 |
67,750 |
Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
The Personal Services would consist of a starting minimal staff of eight employees:
Director required position, per 22-34-7(b) $90,000
Environmental Resource Specialist (3 positions x $62,000) $186,000
evaluate/control hazards, ensure compatibility with federal regulations
Environmental Inspectors (2 positions x $58,000) $116,000
conduct radiation inspections
Administrative Services Assistants (2 positions x $52,000) $104,000
maintain licensure and permit responsibilities, maintain databases
Fringe Benefits @ 34% $168,640
Total Personal Services $664,640
Current Expenses consist of:
Office supplies, Travel, Vehicle Maintenance,
Uniforms/Protective Gear, Rent, Utilities, Teleph $226,522
Contractual Services for ongoing studies and research $150,000
Total Current Expenses $376,522
Equipment consist of: First Year Future Years
Radiation Inspection Equipment $15,000 $3,750
Computers (x8) $24,000 $12,000
Vehicles (x3) $150,000 $50,000
Cell Phones (x6) $6,000 $2,000
Total Equipment Costs $195,000 $67,750
Future years for equipment represent annual depreciable costs to be recovered on future purchases of replacement equipment.
The new agency is expected to generate revenue through licensing and permitting, however without knowing the number of services/equipment that would require licensing or permitting, DEP is unable to make a reasonable estimate of revenue.
Memorandum
None
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Gary Rogers
Email Address: Gary.W.Rogers@wv.gov