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MI HB5120

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sheldon Neeley

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires water suppliers to notify users within 3 business days when the department of environmental quality confirms an exceedance of the lead action level under Michigan Administrative Code Rule 325.10410.

  • Mandates public advisories be issued in a form and manner designed to reach all persons served by the public water supply, using at least one communication method including broadcast media, conspicuous posting, hand delivery, or department-approved alternatives.

  • Maintains existing requirement for water suppliers to notify users of any noncompliance with state drinking water standards in a form and manner prescribed by the department.

  • Provides legal protection by prohibiting use of notifications or public advisories received under this section in litigation, except in prosecutions for perjury or false statements.

Legislative Description

Water; quality; notification of the public water supply users of noncompliance with certain drinking water standards; require. Amends sec. 19 of 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1019).

Environmental protection: water pollution

Last Action

Assigned Pa 478'16

12/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Operations12/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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