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MI SB0326
Bill
Status
5/16/2019
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Chang
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AI Summary
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Requires applicants for new or renewal air quality permits in "likely disparate impact areas" to submit a report on cumulative pollution levels and effects, paid for by the applicant.
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Defines the geographic area for the cumulative pollution report through air dispersion modeling of criteria pollutants and toxic air contaminants, subject to department review and approval.
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Mandates the Department hold at least one public meeting on permit applications and at least one public meeting on proposed draft permits, with applicant participation required.
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Prohibits permit issuance unless the Department considers cumulative pollution levels and effects, and authorizes denial or conditional approval based on cumulative pollution impacts.
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Defines "likely disparate impact area" as a zip code area where emissions occur under 35 or more active air quality permits.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; air pollution; impact study and consideration of cumulative pollution levels; require for issuance of air quality permits in certain locations. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 5506a.
Environmental protection: permits
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Environmental Quality
5/16/2019