A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 62506a (MCL 324.62506a), as added by 1996 PA 168.
The bill primarily addresses the regulation and financial obligations associated with multisource commercial hazardous waste disposal wells, which are defined as wells receiving hazardous waste from multiple sources, excluding subsidiaries of the well owner. The legislation mandates that before drilling or converting a well for such purposes, a construction permit for an on-site treatment and storage facility must be obtained under section 11118.
The bill introduces a fee structure for the disposal of hazardous waste in class I commercial hazardous waste disposal wells, set at $100 per ton or 0.417 cents per gallon, with adjustments for fractional quantities. These fees are to be paid quarterly and are subject to annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. Certain wastes, such as those exempted by rule or resulting from state or federal cleanup activities, are exempt from these fees. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of well owners or operators in assessing and collecting these fees, including the requirement to correct any discrepancies in waste quantities listed on manifests.
The collected fees are to be deposited into the newly created Disposal Well Host Community Fund, managed by the state treasurer and administered by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The fund will be used to cover administrative costs and provide annual grants to local governments hosting these wells, with the grant amounts proportional to the fees collected from wells within their jurisdictions. These grants are intended to support public health, safety, and welfare initiatives in the affected communities. The bill stipulates that grants must be awarded within 60 days after the end of each state fiscal year.
Introduced
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment
