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MI SB1506
Bill
Status
12/29/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Van Woerkom
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "solid waste" to exclude precipitated calcium carbonate from sugar beet processing when applied to farmland or forestland for agricultural or silvicultural purposes without requiring a permit or license.
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Allows food processing residuals, wood ashes from untreated wood, lime from kraft pulping processes, and aquatic plants to be applied to or composted on farmland or forestland for agricultural purposes or used as animal feed without requiring department approval plans or permits.
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Requires land application of these materials to be performed at agronomic rates consistent with generally accepted agricultural practices and in a manner that prevents losses from runoff and leaching.
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Imposes a moratorium on the department promulgating rules affecting inert materials until March 1, 2011, with the restriction automatically repealing on that date.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; solid waste; by-product from sugar beet production; provide for exemption. Amends sec. 11506 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11506); adds sec. 11540a & repeals sec. 11540a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11540a).
Environmental protection, solid waste
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0345'10 With Immediate Effect
12/29/2010