The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451) to enhance hazardous waste management in Michigan by introducing new definitions and updating existing ones. It defines terms such as "Captive hazardous waste disposal well" and "Multisource commercial hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility," while expanding the definition of "Contaminant" to include specific hazardous wastes. The bill also modifies existing definitions, such as changing "assure" to "ensure" regarding municipal solid waste incinerators, and refines definitions related to storage facilities and radioactive materials. These changes aim to improve clarity and compliance in hazardous waste management practices.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new fee structure for hazardous waste disposal, increasing fees from $10.00 per ton to $25.00 per ton by 2026, and introduces a TENORM disposal fee that will rise from $5.00 to $12.50 per ton. It mandates that fees be allocated to various environmental funds and requires the state treasurer to adjust fees based on inflation every five years starting in 2031. The bill also imposes stricter regulations on the licensing and operation of hazardous waste facilities, including public hearings for license applications and specific criteria for TENORM disposal. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance public safety, environmental protection, and regulatory oversight in hazardous waste management.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.11102