SB 0305
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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Bill overview
This bill creates a fund, the Air Quality Enforcement and Mitigation (AQEM) Fund, to address air pollution and its disproportionate impact on communities facing environmental burdens. It allows civil and administrative fines collected from air quality violations to be used for projects benefiting these communities, such as air monitoring, pollution mitigation, and community health assessments. The fund will be administered by the Department of Environment, Natural Resources, and will prioritize grants to local organizations and communities affected by pollution.
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