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MI HB4058

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Chang

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

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

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

  • Requires entrance and exit points from enclosed storage to have overlapping flaps, sliding doors, or department-approved devices that remain closed except for material or vehicle passage.

  • Prohibits accumulation of pet coke in areas outside enclosed storage unless the material is moist (at least 8.3% moisture content), dry material no higher than 3 inches, or completely covered.

  • Requires the department to issue compliance orders within 45 days of the law's effective date, with full compliance required within 180 days, including monitoring and reporting requirements for 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.

Environmental protection: pollution prevention

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 01/23/2015

1/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy Policy1/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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