Water supply: conservation; limits on water withdrawals under part 327 of the natural resources and environmental protection act; amend. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 32707a.
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- Passed House
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Overview
This bill modifies the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to address water withdrawal limits. Specifically, it establishes a provision that prevents permit holders from passing infrastructure costs onto the public when they seek to increase their water withdrawal capacity, provided the increase is supported by necessary infrastructure improvements. The bill adds a new section (32707a) to clarify this responsibility. Passage of this bill is contingent upon the enactment of two other bills (S00862'25 and H00862'25, as well as S01932'25 and H01932'25).
Key provisions
- Permit holders cannot pass infrastructure costs onto the public for increased water withdrawal capacity.
- This applies when the increased capacity is supported by necessary infrastructure improvements.
- The provision is added as section 32707a to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.
- The bill’s implementation is dependent on the passage of two other bills.
Who is affected
- Permit holders seeking to increase water withdrawals
- The public who may be affected by increased water withdrawal costs
- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- Water resource managers
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific rule regarding the allocation of infrastructure costs associated with increased water withdrawals.
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