LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 275 SLS 24RS 541
Bill Text Version: ORIGINAL
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: March 24, 2024 2:15 PM Author: LAMBERT
Dept./Agy.: Department of Environmental Quality
Subject: Community Air Monitoring Program Reliability Act Analyst: Richie Anderson
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR INCREASE SG EX See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides for air monitoring. (gov sig)
Proposed law creates the Louisiana Community Air Monitoring Reliability Act to establish standards for monitoring programs
conducted by non-government entities. Additionally, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) may consider
necessary actions consistent with the federal Clean Air Act when a community is found to be in noncompliance with National
Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This monitoring is not to be used by the department to bring fines or penalties, or
regulatory or judicial enforcement actions against any entity. The proposed law allows DEQ to use the data gathered to take
necessary action against any issues that are identified. Necessary actions include but are not limited to: identifying sources
of pollution, implementing pollution control measures, and engaging in public outreach and education. All actions taken by
DEQ to address noncompliance with NAAQS shall be consistent with the Clean Air Act. DEQ can use the data it collects to
identify and analyze the air pollutants to determine whether any safeguards are required to be implemented. Effective upon
governor's signature.
EXPENDITURES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total
REVENUES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
Proposed law will result in an indeterminable increase of SGR expenditures out of the Environmental Trust Fund (ETF) in the
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). DEQ anticipates that they will utilize ETF funds to implement solutions to
remediate pollutants should the community air monitoring systems indicate an area does not meet National Ambient Air
Quality Standards (NAAQS). Additionally, the department could see costs related to identifying the sources of pollution,
implementing pollution control measures, and public outreach and education. DEQ is unable to quantify the precise amount
of the expenditure increase resulting from the proposed measure. The department reports needing more clarity on their role
in the process and the actions that may be necessary to address any issues identified through the new program.
Note: Due to the increase in expenditures out of the ETF without a corresponding increase in revenue generated, in future
fiscal years if the ETF balance is depleted then SGF may be required.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure. Proposed law does not
allow DEQ to levy fines or penalties based on information and data obtained from the community air monitoring program.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
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13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
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