A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11502 and 11503 (MCL 324.11502 and 324.11503), as amended by 2022 PA 243.
House Bill No. 5789 seeks to amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act with a focus on enhancing environmental management and recycling infrastructure. The bill revises definitions and standards for various terms related to environmental protection, such as "agronomic rate," "anaerobic digester," and "benchmark recycling standards." It mandates curbside recycling access in urban areas and municipalities by specific targets set for 2026 and 2028, and establishes criteria for drop-off recycling locations by 2032 based on county population.
The legislation also aims to define and promote the beneficial uses of materials like coal ash, wood ash, and pulp and paper mill ash, among others, for recycling purposes. It introduces regulations for chemical recycling and composting facilities, differentiating between Class 1 and Class 2 compostable materials and facilities. Additionally, the bill outlines the handling and beneficial uses of coal ash, including standards for coal fly ash, coal ash impoundments, and coal ash landfills.
Key definitions introduced or clarified in the bill include "compostable products," "consistency review," "corrective action," "custodial care," "depolymerization," "diverted waste," and "enforceable mechanism," among others. It specifies the roles of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in overseeing these processes.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
