The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to enhance hazardous waste management in Michigan by introducing new definitions and updating existing ones. Key definitions include "Captive hazardous waste disposal well," "Captive hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility," and "Multisource commercial hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility." The bill expands the definition of "Contaminant" to include specific hazardous wastes and introduces "Newly regulated waste," which refers to hazardous waste identified after the bill's enactment. Additionally, it modifies existing definitions, such as changing "assure" to "ensure" regarding municipal solid waste incinerators, and refines definitions related to storage facilities and radioactive materials.

The legislation also establishes a fee structure for landfill and solidification facility operators based on the quantity of hazardous waste disposed of, with fees set to increase over time. It mandates that operators maintain accurate records and submit this information to the department, with collected fees allocated to various environmental funds. The bill imposes restrictions on the issuance of new licenses for multisource commercial hazardous waste facilities until an updated management plan is adopted and emphasizes public engagement through hearings. Furthermore, it introduces stringent regulations for underground storage and waste disposal wells, including financial responsibility requirements for operators and prohibitions on certain well constructions, aiming to enhance environmental protection and public safety.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.11102