The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating Section 11509, which governs the establishment and regulation of disposal areas in Michigan. Key changes include the requirement for a construction permit to be issued by the department under part 13, with applications needing to be submitted to local health officers or directly to the department if no certified health department exists. The bill also specifies that applications for construction permits must include engineering plans and outlines the associated fees for various types of landfills and disposal areas, including new landfills, lateral and vertical expansions, and coal ash impoundments.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that prohibits the establishment of a landfill within one mile of an existing dwelling. It clarifies the definition of "contiguous" in relation to landfill sites and emphasizes that the department must consider public health, solid waste disposal capacity, and economic implications when approving new landfills or incinerators. The bill also allows applicants to resubmit incomplete applications or those that have been denied within one year without incurring additional fees, thereby streamlining the permitting process.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 324.11509