Environmental protection: hazardous waste; injection well disposal fee; provide for. Amends sec. 62506a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.62506a).
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Overview
This bill establishes a fee for the disposal of hazardous waste in certain injection wells, specifically ‘Class I multisource commercial hazardous waste disposal wells.’ The fee is based on the amount of waste injected and adjusted annually to account for inflation. Revenue from these fees will be deposited into a fund to support communities hosting these wells, with funds used for administration and annual grants to local cities and townships. Waste generated by certain circumstances, such as site cleanups or specific exemptions, are exempt from the fee.
Key provisions
- A fee is imposed on the disposal of hazardous waste in ‘Class I multisource commercial hazardous waste disposal wells’ based on the quantity of waste injected.
- The fee is adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index.
- Revenue from the fees is deposited into a ‘disposal well host community fund.’
- The fund provides grants to cities and townships where these wells are located to support public health, safety, and welfare.
- Certain types of waste are exempt from the fee, including waste treated or cleaned up by the state.
- Owners and operators of these wells must certify waste exemptions and retain documentation for four years.
- The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will verify exemption certifications and enforce fee payments.
- The Department will forward fee revenue to the State Treasurer and the disposal well host community fund.
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