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MI HB4043
Bill
Status
12/6/2011
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Tyler
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AI Summary
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Requires the department to contact permit holders and offer to meet before initiating civil enforcement actions under the environmental protection act.
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Meeting must occur within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the department; civil enforcement action cannot proceed until after the meeting is held.
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Exempts civil infraction actions from the meeting requirement.
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Exempts violations that constitute imminent and substantial endangerment to public health, safety, welfare, or the environment from the meeting requirement.
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Effective immediately upon approval by the Governor on November 28, 2011.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; enforcement actions; require department to meet with permittee prior to initiating certain civil enforcement. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 1511.
State agencies (existing), natural resources and environment
Last Action
Assigned Pa 237'11 With Immediate Effect
12/6/2011