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MI HB6196
Bill
Status
9/21/2022
Primary Sponsor
Sue Allor
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AI Summary
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Clarifies department authority to order water suppliers to make operational and structural changes necessary to meet state drinking water standards and protect public health
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Establishes that water suppliers must request a public hearing within 30 days of receiving a departmental order, after which the order becomes final and binding
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Limits emergency orders issued without notice or hearing to 28 days maximum, after which any extension requires approval by resolution of both houses of the legislature
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Allows the department to restrict water system expansion or water use until suppliers make satisfactory improvements to meet state drinking water standards
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Updates statutory language throughout the section for clarity and consistency in regulatory procedures
Legislative Description
Water supply: quality and standards; time limits on emergency orders issued in response to safe drinking water act; provide for unless extension is approved by the legislature. Amends sec. 15 of 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1015).
Water supply: quality and standards
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Oversight
9/27/2022