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 will be used to administer the fund and provide annual grants to cities and townships hosting Class I multisource commercial hazardous waste disposal wells. The grants will be calculated based on the percentage of fee revenue collected from the wells in the respective jurisdictions and are intended to promote public health, safety, or welfare. The bill emphasizes the importance of compliance and enforcement, requiring the Department to evaluate fee exemption certifications and take action against any false claims.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.62506