HB1207 Summary

• Appropriates $8,162,983 to the Department of Energy and Environment - Shared Services for personal services and operating expenses in fiscal year 2021-2022, with 108 maximum employees authorized.

• Appropriates $2,748,239 to State Operations, $7,862,193 to Federal Operations, and funds for multiple specialized programs including hazardous waste cleanup ($7,355,689), landfill post-closure ($14,431,345), and petroleum storage tank trust fund ($21,861,658).

• Authorizes 70 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees for the Division of Environmental Quality and establishes maximum of 319 regular full-time employees across various professional and administrative positions.

• Provides appropriations for energy programs including $43,353,178 for LIHEAP grants, $5,561,541 for weatherization assistance, and $5,000,000 for alternative fuels vehicle charging infrastructure.

• Includes special language provisions allowing fund transfers between divisional accounts with Legislative Council approval, investment of trust funds, and spending restrictions for specific programs such as landfill cleanup and environmental remediation activities.