MI SB0061

Modifies the definition of ordinary high-water mark for Lake Erie to include whichever is higher: the specified elevation (571.6 feet) or the actual surface elevation during calm water conditions.

Requires the Department of Natural Resources to develop a simplified permit application for shoreline protection structures when any Great Lakes water level is 1 foot or more above the numeric level specified in law.

Allows applicants to use the simplified application if the project qualifies as a shoreline protection minor project and work has not violated prior permit requirements.

Requires the simplified application to include owner information, property location, project purpose and description, construction details, plans with contours and profiles, and other information the department requires.

Reduces the permit application review period to 14 days and processing period to 28 days for simplified applications, compared to standard timelines.