FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 10, 2020
Time Requested: 01:15 PM
Agency: Environmental Protection, Department of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1754 Introduced SB290
CBD Subject: Natural Resources


FUND(S):

Division of Mining and Reclamation

Sources of Revenue:

Other Fund SB290 does not provide a funding source

Legislation creates:

Creates New Expense, Creates New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


Summarize in a clear and concise manner what impact this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government. This proposed legislation would require DEP to establish a new section to administer and manage the responsibilities specified therein, creating a significant cost to the agency. It does not, however, provide funding to offset these anticipated costs. Current projections show that the Division of Mining and Reclamation (DMR) will need additional revenue by FY2023 to maintain the existing as it stands now. The additional cost associated with this legislation will only accelerate the anticipated funding shortage for the mining program.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2020
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2021
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 723,960 699,960
Personal Services 0 498,960 498,960
Current Expenses 0 193,000 193,000
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 32,000 8,000
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


Please explain increases and decreases in personal services, current expenses, repairs and alterations, assets, other costs and revenues, including assumptions and data sources and delineation between start-up and ongoing costs. Please also include a long-range schedule of costs and revenues if fiscal impact is expected to vary in future years. Personal Services - It is estimated that eight employees will be needed to manage the responsibilities of this legislation, consisting of management, engineering, geological, inspection, and clerical staff. Current Expenses - This would include vehicle leases and related costs, office space rent, telecommunication costs, and other general operating expenses. Equipment - The purchase of computers and office furniture would be necessary.



Memorandum


Please identify any areas of vagueness, technical defects, reasons a bill would not have a fiscal impact, and/or any special issues not captured elsewhere on this form. This legislation does not provide any funding to offset the additional significant costs this would impose on the agency.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Gary Rogers
    Email Address: gary.w.rogers@wv.gov