Fiscal Note - State of Utah - 2014 General Session
HB0180 - Air Emissions Amendments
State Government (UCA 36-12-13(2)(b)):
This bill requires the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) to evaluate air pollution controls at permitted facilities once every eight years and identify the availability of additional air pollution controls to reduce emissions. This could cost DAQ $727,800 ongoing from the General Fund beginning in FY 2015 for one section manager, one office technician, and five level-3 engineers to perform reviews and identify controls and $7,000 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2015 for computers and office equipment.
| State Budget Detail Table | FY 2014 | FY 2015 | FY 2016 |
| Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Expenditure: | |||
| General Fund | $0 | $727,800 | $727,800 |
| General Fund, One-Time | $0 | $7,000 | $0 |
| Total Expenditure | $0 | $734,800 | $727,800 |
| Net Impact, All Funds (Rev.-Exp.) | $0 | ($734,800) | ($727,800) |
| Net Impact, General/Education Funds (Rev.-Exp.) | $0 | ($734,800) | ($727,800) |
Local Governments (UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)):
Enactment of this bill likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Direct Expenditures by Utah Residents and Businesses (UCA 36-12-13(2)(d)):
Enactment of this bill may cost each permitted facility approximately $123,000 per year to prepare a review and purchase equipment aimed at reducing emissions. The annual cost is approximately $15.4 million for all permitted facilities in a given year (approximately 125 facilities). The cost for a full eight-year cycle is approximately $123.0 million for all permitted facilities (approximately 1000 facilities).
Performance Note Required? (Joint Rule 4-2-404): No
| 3/10/2014, 11:16:27 AM, Lead Analyst: Oh, A./Attny: RF | Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst |