MI SB0646

Amends MCL 324.11123 to restrict criminal convictions that can be disclosed in hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility permit applications to only environmental statutes or violations committed in furtherance of obtaining the permit.

Establishes application requirements for operating licenses for treatment, storage, or disposal facilities, including environmental assessments, engineering plans, hydrogeological reports, and disclosure statements about applicants and major equity holders.

Sets application fees of $25,000 base plus facility-type surcharges ($9,000 for landfills/surface impoundments, $7,200 for incinerators, $500 for storage facilities) with fees deposited in the environmental pollution prevention fund.

Requires applicants to publish notice at least 30 days before submitting applications in newspapers with major circulation in the municipality and vicinity of proposed facility, including facility location map and project information.

Allows department to deny operating licenses based on criminal convictions, revoked environmental permits due to noncompliance, or environmental contamination funded by public money, unless public funds were voluntarily and expeditiously recovered.