A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 20101, 20107a, 20112a, 20114, 20114b, 20114c, 20114d, 20114e, 20114g, 20126, and 20126a (MCL 324.20101, 324.20107a, 324.20112a, 324.20114, 324.20114b, 324.20114c, 324.20114d, 324.20114e, 324.20114g, 324.20126, and 324.20126a), sections 20101, 20114d, and 20114e as amended by 2018 PA 581, sections 20107a, 20114, 20114c, and 20126 as amended by 2014 PA 542, section 20112a as amended by 2010 PA 234, section 20114b as added by 2010 PA 228, section 20114g as added by 2012 PA 446, and section 20126a as amended by 2010 PA 227; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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
