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MI HB6141
Bill
Status
6/7/2018
Primary Sponsor
Tenisha Yancey
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AI Summary
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Changes "public hearing may be held" to "department may hold a public hearing" regarding pollution control, making hearings discretionary for the department.
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Replaces "persons" with "individuals" as the standard terminology for presiding officers conducting hearings, who must be disinterested and technically qualified.
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Requires persons requesting permits or permit modifications that will increase emissions to attend public hearings and respond to questions from the public.
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Updates references to the Freedom of Information Act from the full citation format to the abbreviated format "1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246" throughout the section.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; permits; person requesting permit or modification of permit to increase emissions; require to attend public hearing and respond to questions. Amends sec. 5516 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5516).
State agencies (existing): environmental quality
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/07/2018
6/12/2018