A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11506 and 11568 (MCL 324.11506 and 324.11568), section 11506 as amended by 2022 PA 244 and section 11568 as added by 2022 PA 249.
The bill seeks to redefine "solid waste" by listing materials that are excluded from this definition, such as various types of waste and by-products that can be reused or recycled in specific ways. It introduces detailed definitions for terms like "vermiculture," "waste diversion center," "wood," "wood ash," and "yard waste," and sets operational standards for facilities like materials recovery facilities, composting facilities, and anaerobic digesters. These standards include registration and permit requirements, equipment standards, and material handling protocols.
For anaerobic digesters, the bill outlines the types of materials they can manage, sets a $750 registration fee, and mandates quarterly testing and annual record submission among other requirements. It also specifies conditions under which certain digesters can be exempt from registration and permit requirements. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the approval and operation of innovative technology facilities, with a $1,000 application fee and a defined approval timeline.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
