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MI HB4820

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Rashida Tlaib

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires persons storing petroleum coke (pet coke) for transport or shipment to obtain a storm water discharge permit.

  • Mandates that pet coke storage piles and transfer locations be maintained in completely enclosed structures with roofed and walled construction.

  • Requires entrance and exit points to enclosed storage to have overlapping flaps, sliding doors, or department-approved devices that remain closed except when material or vehicles enter/exit or individuals are inside.

  • Prohibits surface accumulation of pet coke material (defined as more than 3 ounces per square foot) unless the material is moist, is dry material not higher than 3 inches, or is completely covered.

  • Directs the department to issue compliance orders within 45 days of the law's effective date, establishing schedules for full compliance with storage requirements by 180 days after enactment, including monitoring and reporting of pile sizes.

Legislative Description

Environmental protection; pollution prevention; containment of petroleum coke piles; require. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding secs. 3111 & 5525a.

Energy, gas and oil

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 06/12/2013

6/12/2013

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources6/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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