OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sSB-1147
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Primary Analyst: MR 4/10/23
Contributing Analyst(s):
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 24 $ FY 25 $
Department of Energy and
Environmental Protection
GF - Revenue
Gain
See Below See Below
Department of Energy and
Environmental Protection
GF - Cost 96,988 129,317
State Comptroller - Fringe
Benefits
1
GF - Cost 41,530 55,374
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill alters environmental justice (EJ) laws enforced by the
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), resulting
in both costs and a revenue gain to the agency beginning in FY 24. It is
expected that DEEP would assess fees in an amount to cover their costs.
The bill results in costs to the state of $138,518 in FY 24 (adjusting for
the effective date of the bill) and $184,691 in FY 25 as it requires DEEP
to hire two Environmental Analyst 2 positions to handle the technical
permitting requirements. Of this total, there would be $96,988 in salary
costs to DEEP in FY 24 and $41,530 for fringe benefits. The FY 25 costs
1
The fringe benefit costs for most state employees are budgeted centrally in accounts
administered by the Comptroller. The estimated active employee fringe benefit cost
associated with most personnel changes is 42.82% of payroll in FY 24. 2023SB-01147-R000563-FN.docx Page 2 of 2
would be $129,317 to DEEP for the two staff salaries and $55,374 for their
fringe benefits.
The bill also results in a revenue gain to DEEP beginning in FY 24 as
it authorizes the agency to assess a reasonable fee to cover the costs
associated with implementation of the EJ program and provision of
technical assistance related to permit issuance required under the law.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to changes in employee wages and
benefits.