MI SB0965

Municipalities may jointly administer and enforce soil erosion and sedimentation control through written interlocal agreements under the urban cooperation act, with department approval required if municipalities are not wholly in the same county.

Municipal ordinances must be approved by the department within 90 days; failure to notify within this period results in automatic approval.

Decision-makers administering municipal soil erosion programs must hold current training certificates under section 9123.

Department approval of municipalities is valid for 5 years and requires review for reapproval at least 6 months before expiration; municipalities must demonstrate adequate funding, documentation, and past compliance.

If a municipality is not approved or fails to satisfy administration and enforcement requirements, the department may revoke its authority through order, stipulation, or consent agreement, making the county program operative within that municipality.