2005 Senate Bill 165

Allow reduction of certain groundwater discharge permit fees

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 3, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To authorize a waiver for part of the groundwater discharge permit fees imposed by 2003 <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-SB-560">Senate Bill 560</a>, now Public Act 90 of 2004. A reduction could be granted if the Department of Environmental Quality determined that the amount of the fee is excessive in proportion to the amount or toxicity of the discharge; excessive in proportion to the net worth of the business from which the discharge occurs; or if there are other extenuating circumstances.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs