The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to update definitions and requirements for solid waste management in Michigan. It clarifies the definition of "solid waste" to include various waste types while excluding human body waste, medical waste, and certain agricultural by-products. New categories of materials, such as digestate from anaerobic digesters, are introduced as not considered solid waste, provided they are registered or notified under section 11568. The bill also revises definitions related to solid waste management facilities and establishes new operational requirements to prevent nuisances or hazards. Additionally, it modifies reporting standards for materials recovery and composting facilities, requiring operators to maintain records and report annually, while ensuring that solid waste residuals do not exceed 15% of total materials received unless specific criteria are met.

Moreover, the bill introduces regulations for composting facilities and anaerobic digesters, mandating registration and compliance with safety standards. Operators of medium class 1 composting facilities must register and pay a fee of $750 for a five-year term, while class 2 and large class 1 facilities require general permit approval. The bill also outlines testing and compliance requirements for anaerobic digesters, including quarterly digestate testing and emergency management plans. It specifies notification requirements for digesters managing off-site feedstock and establishes exemptions for certain digesters meeting specific criteria. Additionally, the bill amends the application submission timeline for general permit renewals to 90 days before expiration and increases the fee collection timeline from 10 to 15. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4257 from the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 324.11506, 324.11568
Substitute (H-4): 324.11506, 324.11568
House Introduced Bill: 324.11506, 324.11568
As Passed by the House: 324.11506, 324.11568