FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 20, 2026
Time Requested: 04:47 PM |
| Agency: |
Environmental Protection, Department of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 3121 |
Introduced |
SB514 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Environment |
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FUND(S):
General
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund
Legislation creates:
Creates New Expense, Creates New Program
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
Passage of SB514 with its proposed addition of W. Va. Code §22-37-1, et seq. will affect expenditures for the DEP as provided in this fiscal note.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
1,058,768 |
456,368 |
456,368 |
| Personal Services |
432,168 |
432,168 |
432,168 |
| Current Expenses |
24,200 |
24,200 |
24,200 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
602,400 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
The additional cost to DEP for quarterly public notices in newspapers of general circulation per §22-37-3(d) assumes a 500 word legal notice is published in each county and assumes the most conservative public notice and affidavit fee of $110/ notice. The increased cost for public notices is $6,050/quarter or $24,200/year.
The quarterly public notices asking citizens to report suspicious activity will presumably result in a marked increase in complaints of this nature to investigate. It is anticipated that 1 FTE enforcement position will be required in each of the 4 regions to investigate the complaints. The cost per FTE position ($108,042) is based on the 2025 DAQ average for the Technical Analyst/Engineer Series and 2026 fringe benefits or $432,168/year. Based on an internet search, it is assumed that a pyranometer (~$600) and a particle spectrometer (~$15,000 - $150,000) would be required in each of the 4 regions to assist with the investigations. The most conservative amounts were used to calculate the one-time equipment costs of $602,400.
Memorandum
None
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Gary Rogers
Email Address: Gary.W.Rogers@wv.gov