HB 5762 Summary

• Amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to allow water pollution control and drinking water assistance funds to support projects that improve energy and resource efficiency under the Cost-Effective Governmental Energy Use Act, 2012 PA 625.

• Modifies definitions in the state water pollution control revolving fund provisions to clarify references to federal water pollution control act sections and update terminology regarding state agencies and administrative procedures.

• Increases maximum points available for drinking water quality projects from 450 to 500 points, with an additional 50 points specifically for projects designed to increase utilization of more efficient energy and resources.

• Updates project plan requirements for water suppliers to include consideration of energy efficiency measures and modifies language throughout to use "must" instead of "shall" for regulatory requirements.

• Makes technical corrections to references to the Michigan Administrative Code, federal Census Bureau terminology, and the shared credit rating act regarding the state water pollution control revolving fund.