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MI HB5984
Bill
Status
12/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Roberts
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AI Summary
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Replace the word "assure" with "ensure" in Section 3106 regarding permit compliance with state standards for water pollution.
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Add new Section 32516 requiring pipelines on Great Lakes bottomlands to operate without posing threats to public health, safety, welfare, environment, or public trust, with department conducting regular inspections and imposing operational conditions such as sufficient anchors.
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Add Section 3106(2) clarifying that crude oil and petroleum pipelines must comply with water resources protection rules R 324.2001 to R 324.2009 and are not exempt from those requirements.
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Establish Part 618 (Pipeline Spill Emergency Response) requiring pipeline owners/operators to prepare and submit emergency response plans to the department and Michigan Public Service Commission, conduct regular release response drills, and immediately notify the department and affected property owners of any pipeline releases.
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Bill takes effect only upon enactment of both HB 5983 and HB 5985 in the 97th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; gas and oil; petroleum pipelines; provide the department of environmental quality with regulatory oversight over spills. Amends sec. 3106 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3106) & adds sec. 32516 & pt. 618. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5983'14, HB 5985'14
State agencies (existing), environmental quality
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 12/03/2014
12/3/2014