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MI HB4265
Bill
Status
2/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
Paul Opsommer
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AI Summary
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Adds section 11512b to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to allow yard clippings segregated at the source to be disposed of in landfill cells with landfill gas collection systems.
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Requires landfills to document gas collection system installation in their operating record and recover/utilize the gas for electricity generation, direct fuel use, or as a substitute for conventional fuels.
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Permits landfills to flare gas during testing, maintenance, system malfunctions, interruptions, capacity planning, or other limited and temporary circumstances.
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For municipally-owned or county-owned landfills, requires the governing body to hold a public hearing on disposing of source-separated yard clippings before implementation.
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Takes effect only if House Bill No. 4266 of the 96th Legislature is enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; landfills; yard waste ban waiver; provide for facilities with methane capture. Amends sec. 11504 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11504) & adds sec. 11512b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4266'11
Energy, alternative sources
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Energy And Technology
3/20/2012