HOUSE BILL NO. 4518

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled

"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"

(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 61528.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 61528. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act or the rules promulgated under this act, the department shall not authorize the use of flowback water from hydraulic fracturing as a dust suppressant on highways, roads, or streets.

(2) As used in this section, "hydraulic fracturing" means the process of injecting foam or fluid in a well under pressure to create fractures in a formation and thereby enhance production of hydrocarbons.