Water supply: other; fees related to water resources; modify. Amends sec. 9 of 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1009).
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill modifies the Safe Drinking Water Act to strengthen the regulation of water treatment and distribution systems in Michigan. It focuses on establishing requirements for operator competency, including certification and ongoing training. The bill also creates a process for the department to classify water supplies and appoint an advisory board to assist with operator certification.
Key provisions
- Establishes criteria for classifying public water supplies.
- Creates an advisory board to assist with operator certification.
- Requires public water supplies to be supervised by certified operators.
- Mandates continuing education or competency demonstration for certified operators.
- Authorizes the department to issue and suspend/revoke operator certificates.
- Establishes a program for training individuals seeking operator certification.
- Specifies a fee structure for operator training programs until October 1, 2029.
- Directs the department to deposit fees into a specific fund.
Who is affected
- Public water suppliers
- Water treatment operators
- Water distribution operators
- Local governmental agencies
- University professors (sanitary/environmental engineering)
Notable changes
- Updates the Safe Drinking Water Act to include provisions for operator certification and training.
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