2024 House Bill 5917

Environmental protection: water pollution; application requirements for new or increased discharge permit under NREPA; modify.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 3112 (MCL 324.3112), as amended by 2018 PA 667.

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The bill amends existing environmental protection laws to require permits for waste discharge into Michigan waters, mandates county approval for such permits, and sets regulations for oceangoing vessels to prevent aquatic nuisance species, with specific timelines and fees outlined.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 11, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Alicia St. Germaine (R-62) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Jaime Greene (R-65), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Thomas Kuhn (R-57), Donni Steele (R-54), Mike Harris (R-52), David Martin (R-68) and Doug Wozniak (R-59)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation