The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish regulations for Class I multisource commercial hazardous waste disposal wells in Michigan. It defines a Class I multisource commercial hazardous waste disposal well and outlines the requirements for obtaining a construction permit for such wells. The bill specifies that owners or operators of these wells must pay a fee based on the quantity of waste disposed of, with the fee set at 0.417 cents per gallon, subject to annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, it details the exemptions from this fee and the responsibilities of the owners or operators regarding fee collection and certification of waste exemptions.

Furthermore, the bill creates a Disposal Well Host Community Fund, into which the collected fees will be deposited. This fund is intended to support cities and townships hosting Class I multisource commercial hazardous waste disposal wells, providing annual grants based on the fee revenue collected from those wells in the respective jurisdictions. The department will administer the fund and ensure that the money is used for promoting public health, safety, or welfare in the communities affected by these disposal wells.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 324.62506