A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 20140 (MCL 324.20140), as amended by 2000 PA 254.
Seeks to modify the limitation period for filing actions related to environmental response activities, civil fines, and recovery of natural resources damages. Key provisions include setting a 6-year limitation period for actions related to the recovery of response activity costs and natural resources damages initiated after physical on-site construction activities for remedial actions. It also outlines a 3-year limitation for subsequent actions for recovery of response activity costs and for civil fines after the discovery of a violation.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment