MI HB6530

Prohibits counties and townships from regulating or controlling the drilling, completion, and operation of oil or gas wells, or issuing permits related to such wells.

Prevents local units of government from denying permits or approvals for natural resource extraction by mining if the applicant demonstrates the resources are valuable (can generate revenue and profit) and that very serious consequences would not result from extraction.

Requires applicants seeking mining permits to submit detailed extraction plans including site plans with minimum 50-foot setbacks from property lines, 200-300 foot setbacks for screening equipment, financial assurance of $1,500 per disturbed acre, and reclamation plans.

Establishes specific operational standards for mining including noise limits (75-90 dB(A) depending on zoning), dust control standards, ground vibration limits of 0.10 inches displacement, and customer truck loading hours between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Shifts burden of proof to opponents of mining once applicant makes prima facie case; applies to all extraction requests submitted after the effective date and to pending requests with unexhausted administrative or judicial actions; effective 90 days after enactment.