A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 20118, 20120a, 20120b, 20120e, and 20121 (MCL 324.20118, 324.20120a, 324.20120b, 324.20120e, and 324.20121), section 20118 as amended and section 20121 as added by 2014 PA 542, sections 20120a and 20120b as amended by 2018 PA 581, and section 20120e as amended by 2012 PA 190.
Amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act aiming to enhance environmental protection and cleanup. The bill updates definitions, establishes hazardous substances criteria, and details baseline environmental assessments and cleanup criteria for unrestricted residential use. It emphasizes preventing contamination exacerbation, outlines remedial actions, and categorizes land use for cleanup criteria, requiring property owners or operators to comply and cooperate in response activities. The bill addresses liability, exemptions, and mandates public availability of inventories and assessments.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
