HB 4364
Environmental protection: water pollution; application requirements for new or increased discharge permit under NREPA; modify. Amends sec. 3112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3112).
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This bill modifies requirements for obtaining and renewing water discharge permits in Michigan. Specifically, it mandates that any person seeking a new or increased discharge permit must receive approval from the contiguous county impacted by the proposed discharge. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) must also determine if an application is complete within specific timeframes and can condition permit validity on meeting effluent requirements. Furthermore, the bill addresses permitting for oceangoing vessels, requiring compliance with federal aquatic nuisance species rules and utilizing environmentally sound technology.
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