Renewable Energy Development and Siting (REDS) – Evaluations and Tax and Fee Exemptions
Sponsor: SpeakerCommittee: Economic MattersSubject: EnvironmentStatus: Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Department of the Environment to waive certain application fees for applicants intending to use certain contaminated properties for clean or renewable electrical generation sites under certain circumstances; requiring the Department to adopt certain regulations; requiring that the owner of a certain eligible property that wants to change the use of the eligible property be liable for certain fees waived under the Act under certain circumstances; etc.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | SCHMIDT-PERKINS, DRU | ADVOCATES FOR HERRING BAY | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cassilly, Andrewlobbyist | Administration | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tanisbell, David | DNR | Position only |
| FAV | Stewart, Helen | Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Butler, Alex | MACo | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Laleker, Kailey | MDE | Position only |
| FAV | Tung, Mary Beth | MEA | Position only |
| FAV | Ferguson, Colby | Maryland Farm Bureau | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Speaker, Speaker | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | Sierra Club | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Meyer, Isaac | USSEC | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
AdministrationFAV 1
DNRFAV 1
MACoFAV 1
Maryland Farm BureauFAV 1
MDEFAV 1
MEAFAV 1
Sierra ClubFWA 1
USSECFWA 1