Environmental protection: air pollution; civil and administrative fines; utilize to benefit communities affected by pollution. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 5534.
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Overview
This bill creates a fund, the Air Quality Enforcement and Mitigation (AQEM) Fund, to support projects benefiting communities disproportionately affected by air pollution. It allows for the use of civil and administrative fines collected from air quality violations to fund these projects. The fund will prioritize projects like air monitoring, pollution mitigation, health impact assessments, and community education programs, with input from community members and experts.
Key provisions
- Creates the Air Quality Enforcement and Mitigation (AQEM) Fund.
- Fines from air quality violations will be deposited into the AQEM Fund.
- The fund can be used for air monitoring, pollution mitigation, and community education.
- Grants will be awarded to nonprofits, school districts, and local governments in affected communities.
- The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will establish a grant program and develop guidelines for its implementation.
- EGLE will identify environmental justice communities through research and community engagement.
- An advisory committee will provide input on grant allocation and program development.
- EGLE will publish an annual report detailing grant awards and affected communities.
Who is affected
- Environmental Justice Communities
- Local Governments
- Nonprofit Organizations
- School Districts
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