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MI HB4042
Bill
Status
12/6/2011
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Tyler
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AI Summary
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Department must approve or deny permit applications by the processing deadline, with optional extensions of up to 20% if requested by the applicant.
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Permit denials must specify all reasons for denial, including references to applicable laws or rules and scientific information supporting the decision.
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Department must pay applicants 15% of the greater of either the application fee or the first periodic charge for permits if the processing deadline is missed.
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Permits for specific sections (11509, 11512, 30304, 32603) are automatically approved if the department fails to meet the processing deadline.
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Department must notify legislative appropriations committees in writing when processing deadlines are missed, explaining the failure and any payments owed or automatic approvals granted.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; permit denial; require department to provide applicant with a specific, and to the extent applicable a scientific, rationale for the decision. Amends sec. 1307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1307).
State agencies (existing), natural resources and environment
Last Action
Assigned Pa 236'11 With Immediate Effect
12/6/2011