MI SB0020

Authorizes the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to deny operating licenses for hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities based on criminal convictions of applicants or key stakeholders listed in disclosure statements.

Requires disclosure of all criminal convictions for violations of environmental statutes by the applicant, major equity holders, operators, and key employees if the misdemeanor was committed within 5 years or felony within 10 years before application filing in furtherance of obtaining an operating license.

Mandates the department submit a report to the legislature within 60 days after the 5-year period following the effective date documenting the number of permits denied under this amendment and whether further amendments are needed.

Maintains existing application requirements including $25,000 base fee plus facility-specific fees, environmental assessments, hydrogeological reports, and demonstrations of mitigation measures for identified risks and impacts.

Effective immediately upon Governor's approval on June 24, 2014.