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MI HB5286
Bill
Status
2/2/2016
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Chang
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AI Summary
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Requires new or renewal air quality permits filed on or after the effective date to include a plan for reducing emissions during winter thermal inversion action days declared under section 5543 for the permit holder's geographic area.
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Mandates permittees comply with their emissions reduction plan when a winter thermal inversion action day is declared and promptly report compliance steps to the department in the manner required.
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Limits emissions averaging periods for November through March in new or renewal permits to a maximum of 8 hours, with exceedances of the required average during that season not to total more than 1 hour.
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Defines "thermal inversion" by reference to the definition in section 5543 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 5287.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; air pollution; reduction of air emissions during certain months; require. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 5506a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5287'16
State agencies (existing): environmental quality
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/02/2016
2/3/2016