MI HB5865

Department must update the nonpoint source management program and create water pollution source categories including atmospheric deposition, urban runoff, hydrologic and habitat modification, and leaks/spills/accidents to increase access to federal water pollution control act funding.

Eligible entities (local governments, property assessment program participants, and other borrowers) can undertake actions including reducing fossil fuel demand, improving buildings, expanding vehicle infrastructure, and increasing renewable energy use under these new categories.

Department must develop an application process allowing eligible entities to seek financial assistance from the state water pollution control revolving fund or state drinking water revolving fund.

Department must establish a principal forgiveness or forbearance program that eligible entities can access under certain circumstances.

Defines key terms including "atmospheric deposition" as transfer of air pollutants from activities like power generation and transportation, and "urban runoff" as stormwater containing contaminants like sediment, pathogens, and petroleum.