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MI HB4399

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Alton Pscholka

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to modify the permit application process for projects affecting bodies of water in Michigan
  • Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to mail copies of applications to county/city/village/township clerks, drain commissioners, and adjacent riparian owners with notice that objections must be filed within 20 days
  • Allows the department to issue a conditional permit before the 20-day objection period expires if emergency conditions warrant the project to protect property or public health, safety, or welfare
  • Requires the department to consider objections and additional information received after the 20-day period and may impose additional conditions on the final permit
  • Effective immediately upon Governor's approval on March 27, 2013

Legislative Description

Natural resources; Great Lakes; expedited conditional permit process; allow for emergencies. Amends sec. 32514 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32514).

State agencies (existing), natural resources

Last Action

Assigned Pa 12'13 With Immediate Effect

4/9/2013

Committee Referrals

Outdoor Recreation And Tourism3/19/2013
Natural Resources3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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