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MI SB1206

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Casperson

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts bulk biosolids and derivatives of exceptional quality from certain Michigan Administrative Code requirements (R 323.2408, R 323.2410, and R 323.2413) when used for landscaping purposes if material is mature, stable, and presents minimal vector attraction.

  • Requires generators or distributors to provide written records to recipients containing preparer information, handling guidelines, application rates, and monitoring summary of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium concentrations.

  • Limits landscaping use of exceptional quality bulk biosolids to public parks, athletic fields, cemeteries, plant nurseries, turf farms, golf courses, lawns, home gardens, or other director-approved locations.

  • Requires generators to maintain records of bulk biosolids or derivatives exceeding 20 cubic yards distributed in a single transaction, including recipient name and address, quantity, recipient signature, and intended use description.

  • Effective January 2, 2013.

Legislative Description

Environmental protection; solid waste; bulk biosolids of exceptional quality used for landscaping; exempt from certain rules concerning cumulative loading, management practices, and reporting. Amends sec. 3131 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3131).

Environmental protection, solid waste

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0563'12 With Immediate Effect 2012 Addenda

12/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources, Tourism, And Outdoor Recreation9/27/2012
Natural Resources, Environment And Great Lakes7/18/2012

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