An Act To Reform Natural Resources Agencies and Establish the Depaliment of Natural Resources
Maine Legislature, Session 124, LD 1453
Committee Amendment CA_A_S212 (Senate)
Committee: State and Local Government with an implementation plan developed pursuant to section I of this resolve and any recommended legislation

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" It" to S.P. 539, L.D. 1453, Bill, "An Act To 
Reform Natural Resources Agencies and Establish the Depaliment of Natural Resources" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Implement the Consensus Recommendations of the Governor's Natural 
Resources Agency Tasl{ Force' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Commissioners to develop an implelIlentatioll plan. Resolved: 
That the Commissioner of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, the Commissioner of 
Conservation, the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Commissioner 
of Marine Resources, referred to in this resolve as "the commissioners," shall work 
together to develop a report that includes a plan and timetable to implement the 8 major 
recommendations of the 2008 report of the Governor's natural resources agency task 
force, which concern marketing Maine's natural resources; reviewing business processes 
involved in natural resources agency ministerial licenses to create a system that serves all 
clients; consolidating management of state boat launch facilities; colocating natural 
resources agency staff in regional offices; aligning natural resources agency districts; 
establishing a single entity to manage public lands and public access consistent with 
management goals; prioritizing natural resources programs and services to focus on 
critical needs; and reviewing natural resources advisory boards and committees regarding 
effectiveness. 
In developing the report, the commissioners shall also consider best 
practices of other states; improved delivery of services and programs to businesses, 
industry and individuals; more efficient use of technology, equipment and facilities; and 
the cost-effectiveness of each major recommendation; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Implementation. Resolved: That the commissioners shall undertake 
actions to implement the recommendations under section I within existing authority; and 
be it further 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 539, L.D. 1453 
Sec. 3. Report to the Legislature. Resolved: That the commissioners sha1l 
report to the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government with an 
implementation plan developed pursuant to section I of this resolve and any 
recommended legislation by JanualY 15, 20 10. The Joint Standing Committee on State 
and Local Government is authorized to submit legislation to the Second Regular Session 
of the 124th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill with 
a resolve. 
It requires the commissioners of the 4 natural resources· departments to 
develop a report that will implement the 8 consensus recommendations of the Governor's 
natural resources agency task force. The report is due to the Joint Standing Committee on 
State and Local Government by January 15,2010, and the committee has the authority to 
submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 124th Legislature. 
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124tb MAINE LEGISLATURE 
LD 1453 
LR 1217(02) 
An Act To Reform Natural Resources Agencies and Establish the Department of Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A" 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Departments of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Conservation, Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife and Marine Resources involved with developing an implementation plan of recommendations 1-8 of the 2008 
report of the Govemor's Natural Resource Agency Task Force can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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