MI SB1134

Department prohibited from entering into leases or deeds allowing drilling operations beneath unpatented lands for exploration or production of oil or gas.

Department prohibited from entering into leases or deeds allowing siting, placement, construction, operation, or maintenance of wind turbines or related equipment/structures on unpatented lands unless the legislature subsequently enacts a public notice and comment process, permitting review criteria, and lease or deed provisions specific to such uses.

Department cannot grant permits for wind turbine siting, placement, construction, operation, or maintenance on state-owned lands unless the legislature enacts the same procedural and substantive requirements for wind turbine projects.

Riparian owners must obtain department permits under Part 13 before dredging or placing spoil or other materials on bottomland.

Agreements, leases, or deeds with the United States must be executed pursuant to the Property Rights Acquisition Act of 1986 (MCL 3.251-3.262).