MI SR0168

Opposes the EPA's proposal to conduct administrative wage garnishment allowing the agency to collect unpaid fines from private citizens without a court order.

Notes the EPA issued a final direct rule on July 2, 2014, allowing administrative wage garnishment effective September 2, 2014, which the agency withdrew two weeks later following public outcry.

States the EPA continues pursuing the same wage garnishment authority through the traditional rule-making process despite adverse public comments.

Cites concerns that administrative wage garnishment lacks neutral court oversight, allows the EPA to determine hearing procedures and burdens of proof, and compounds problems for property owners challenging EPA fines.

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the EPA Administrator and Michigan's congressional delegation.