MI SB0279

Department of Environmental Quality must use a fair and equitable sampling process to select operations or facilities for inspection under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.

Fair sampling requirement does not apply to inspections responding to third-party complaints, inspections based on evidence of violations, follow-up inspections for previously identified violations, inspections required for permit issuance, or inspections mandated by state or federal law.

Department must provide advance notice to inspected parties explaining their rights and responsibilities and stating the reasons for the inspection.

Department must annually report to the legislature on sampling methods used by each program and the number of inspections subject to fair sampling versus exempted inspection types.

Inspected parties must be given an opportunity to provide feedback to the department on the quality of the inspection and professionalism of the inspector.