MI HB5980

Adds Section 1708 establishing that aggregate extraction by mining cannot pollute, impair, or destroy natural resources, regardless of zoning authorization, though the excavation and removal of aggregates itself does not constitute such pollution or impairment.

Requires persons proposing new groundwater withdrawals for aggregate extraction by mining to obtain a water withdrawal permit from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Establishes permit issuance conditions including that withdrawn water (minus consumptive use) is returned to the source watershed, no individual or cumulative adverse resource impacts occur, and the withdrawal complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Requires applicants to submit a $2,000 application fee and self-certify compliance with water conservation measures; sets 120-day timeline for department permit decisions and 45-day public comment period.

Effective only if House Bill No. 5979 is enacted into law.