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MI HB6056
Bill
Status
11/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Andy Schor
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AI Summary
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Creates a lead abatement fund within the state treasury to receive money and assets from any source, with the state treasurer directing investments and crediting interest and earnings to the fund.
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Establishes a lead abatement grant program administered by the department to provide grants for surveying water systems for lead hazards, replacing mains/connectors/service lines, replacing valves, and optimizing corrosion control at treatment plants.
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Requires grant applicants to submit a detailed plan including methods to identify plumbing materials, maximize lead reduction, assess lead levels before and after remediation, identify current lead levels, and prevent additional lead exposures during remediation work.
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Mandates applicants provide a minimum 25% local funding match (up to 50% may be in-kind goods and services) and requires the department to prioritize applications based on greatest value to the state and greatest lead level reduction per dollar expended.
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Takes effect only upon voter approval of the clean Michigan initiative reauthorization act at the next general election.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; funding; grant program for setting up infrastructure replacement of exposure to lead in drinking water; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1001 - 325.1023) by adding secs. 11e & 11f.
Water: quality
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/29/2016
11/30/2016