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MI HB5690
Bill
Status
5/29/2012
Primary Sponsor
Aric Nesbitt
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AI Summary
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Adds suction weed harvesting to the list of activities that do not require a permit under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.
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Defines "suction weed harvesting" as the practice where a diver extracts weeds from a water body and a vacuum hose draws the weeds into a boat.
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Defines "water withdrawal" as the removal of water from its source for any purpose.
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Corrects a statutory reference in section 30103(h) from "16 USC 1001 to 1008 and 1010" to "16 USC 1001 to 1012" regarding the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act.
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Updates department name references to "Department of Agriculture and Rural Development" in the rules approval process for minor drainage structures.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; permits; requirements for permit; eliminate for practice of suction weed harvesting. Amends sec. 30103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103).
State agencies (existing), environmental quality
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 05/30/2012
5/30/2012