2023 House Bill 4479

Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate, and provide for assessments and evaluations.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 12752 (MCL 333.12752) and by adding part 128.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill proposes the creation of a new part 128 of the Michigan Health Code, establishing regulatory measures for local health departments, supported by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. It introduces comprehensive definitions, criteria for system failure, the establishment of an onsite wastewater treatment system administration fund, and delineates the responsibilities of local health departments in adopting regulations for site evaluations, construction permits, inspections, and handling violations and complaints.