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MI SB0047
Bill
AI Summary
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Eliminates the statute of limitations for filing actions under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, allowing actions to be filed at any time instead of within previous time-limited windows.
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Modifies Section 20138 to clarify lien provisions for environmental response costs, replacing "the state" with "this state" and updating language regarding lien recording procedures and notice requirements.
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Removes the 6-year limitation for recovery of response activity costs initiated from physical construction activities and the 3-year limitation for subsequent actions after completion of response activities.
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Repeals previous subsections (1) through (4) of Section 20140 that established specific time periods for filing actions for cost recovery, natural resources damages, and civil fines related to environmental remediation.
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Maintains existing lien protections and exemptions, including protections for qualified pension plans, college education savings accounts, and up to $500,000 in nonbusiness property.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection: cleanups; provision related to environmental remediation; eliminate limitation periods. Amends secs. 20138 & 20140 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20138 & 324.20140).
Environmental protection: cleanups
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Environmental Quality
1/27/2021