The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act of 1994 to enhance the regulatory framework for hazardous and nonhazardous waste management in Michigan. It introduces new definitions, including "Captive hazardous waste disposal well," "Captive hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility," and "Multisource commercial hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility," which clarify the types of facilities handling waste from specific entities. Additionally, it defines "Newly regulated waste" and "Limited-activity radioactive material." The bill also streamlines existing definitions by removing outdated terms and clarifying definitions for "Contaminant," "Corrective action," and "Disposal," aiming to align with current environmental standards.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a fee structure for hazardous waste disposal in landfills and solidification facilities, with fees set to increase after 2025. It outlines exemptions for certain waste types and mandates accurate reporting and compliance, with enforcement actions for non-payment. The bill also requires the department to adopt a comprehensive hazardous waste management plan every five years, restricts new operating licenses until the plan is updated, and imposes stricter regulations on the disposal of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Overall, these amendments aim to improve public health and environmental safety in hazardous waste management.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 324.11102
Senate Introduced Bill: 324.11102