Fiscal Note

HB0343 - Timely Agnecy Reivew of Certain Applications

State Impact:
This bill would result in the state losing "primacy" status with the Federal Government, resulting in a loss of federal funds for environmental programs. The Division of Oil Gas and Mining would see new costs as a result of new regulations within the BLM that require increased scrutiny of permit processes. The Division of Water Rights could also face severe problems, although the costs can not be determined at this time. There are many permit requests that are still active and date back almost 80 years. This bill could automatically approve those even though there is no appropriation for them.

Individual and Business Impact:
Removal of permit controls may save businesses costs for attorney fees, permit applications and other costs associated with the permitting process.

Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
2/19/2001 12:33:10 PM

Last Revised: 30 August, 2000