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MI HB6441
Bill
Status
9/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
Robert Jones
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AI Summary
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Transfers the Michigan Geological Survey from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to Western Michigan University's Department of Geosciences under control of the university's board of trustees.
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Changes the position of "state geologist" to "director of the Michigan geological survey" appointed by the board of trustees to oversee survey operations and staff.
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Authorizes the Michigan Geological Survey to receive funding from legislative appropriations, federal/state/municipal/private grants, and other sources approved by the board of trustees.
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Updates department references in mineral well and mining permit definitions from "Department of Environmental Quality" to "Department of Natural Resources and Environment."
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Repeals Section 50 of 1846 RS 60 (MCL 322.350) as part of the administrative restructuring.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; other; geological mapping and resource evaluation functions; transfer from department of natural resources and environment to western Michigan university. Amends secs. 60101, 60102, 60103, 60104, 60105, 60106, 60107, 60108, 62501 & 63101 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.60101 et seq.) & repeals sec. 50 of 1846 RS 60 (MCL 322.350).
State agencies (existing), environmental quality
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 09/16/2010
9/16/2010