LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 5, 2011 TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB610 by Zerwas (Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality transmit Notices of Intent to Obtain a Permit for certain waste and water applications to state legislators by electronic mail unless the legislator specifically requests to receive the notice by mail. The TCEQ would also be required to transmit the notice by mail to the mayor, municipal health authority, county judge, county health authority, and river authority in which the facility is located or proposed to be located.Any additional costs to the TCEQ in implementing the bill's provisions are expected to be minimal and could reasonably be absorbed within the agency's budget. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:582 Commission on Environmental Quality LBB Staff: JOB, SZ, TL LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 5, 2011 TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB610 by Zerwas (Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB610 by Zerwas (Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.), As Introduced Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB610 by Zerwas (Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.), As Introduced HB610 by Zerwas (Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality transmit Notices of Intent to Obtain a Permit for certain waste and water applications to state legislators by electronic mail unless the legislator specifically requests to receive the notice by mail. The TCEQ would also be required to transmit the notice by mail to the mayor, municipal health authority, county judge, county health authority, and river authority in which the facility is located or proposed to be located.Any additional costs to the TCEQ in implementing the bill's provisions are expected to be minimal and could reasonably be absorbed within the agency's budget. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 582 Commission on Environmental Quality 582 Commission on Environmental Quality LBB Staff: JOB, SZ, TL JOB, SZ, TL