Environmental protection: other; citations to the motor vehicle sales finance act in the natural resources and environmental protection act; revise. Amends sec. 20101 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20101). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0739'25
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Overview
This bill revises the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) to clarify the definition of ‘Act of God’ and ‘Agricultural property’ within the context of environmental cleanup. It specifically addresses how background concentrations of hazardous substances are determined, outlining methods for demonstrating that a substance is not present at levels exceeding those concentrations. The bill also clarifies terms related to environmental assessments, remediation, and liability, aiming to streamline the process for evaluating and addressing contaminated sites.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘Act of God’ as an unanticipated grave natural disaster.
- Clarifies ‘Agricultural property’ as land used for farming operations, excluding commercial storage or processing.
- Specifies how ‘background concentration’ of hazardous substances is determined using established methods and department surveys.
- Details the requirements for a ‘baseline environmental assessment’ and ‘no further action report’.
- Defines ‘Remedial action’ and outlines the components of a ‘response activity plan’.
- Establishes criteria for ‘cleanup criteria for unrestricted residential use’.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘Financial assurance’.
- Addresses the concept of ‘Exacerbation’ in relation to contamination migration.
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- Property Owners
- Developers
- Environmental Consultants
- The Department of Environmental Quality
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