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MI SB1550
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends 1994 PA 451 by adding Part 618 to establish pipeline spill emergency response regulations in Michigan.
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Designates the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to provide regulatory oversight over releases from pipelines operating in the state.
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Authorizes the department to promulgate rules necessary to implement the pipeline spill emergency response provisions.
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Defines key terms including "pipeline" (regulated under 1929 PA 16), "release" (as defined in Part 201), "emergency response plan," "commission" (Michigan Public Service Commission), and "department."
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Contains a conditional enactment clause requiring simultaneous passage of Senate Bills 1541, 1542, 1543, 1544, 1545, 1546, 1547, 1548, and 1549 before this bill takes effect.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; gas and oil; petroleum pipelines; provide regulatory oversight over spills. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 618. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1541'10, SB 1542'10, SB 1543'10, SB 1544'10, SB 1545'10, SB 1546'10, SB 1547'10, SB 1548'10, SB 1549'10
Energy, gas and oil
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Natural Resources And Environmental Affairs
11/3/2010