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House Bill 6203 as reported from committee
Analysis available at
Sponsor: Rep. Steven Johnson http://www.legislature.mi.gov
House Bills 6204 and 6205 as reported
Sponsor: Rep. Jack O’Malley
House Bill 6207 as reported House Bill 6208 as reported
Sponsor: Rep. Andrew W. Beeler Sponsor: Rep. Beau Matthew LaFave
Committee: Oversight
Complete to 6-29-22
SUMMARY:
The bills would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) to
require that, when certain orders are issued by a regulatory body, a notice that an order has
been issued also be provided within 24 hours to certain legislative entities, as described below.
House Bill 6203 would amend a provision in Part 315 (Dam Safety) that authorizes the
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to issue emergency orders to
an owner to repair, draw down, breach, or cease operation of a dam that is in imminent danger
of failure and that is causing or threatening to cause harm to public health, safety, welfare,
property, or natural resources.
The bill would require EGLE to notify the Senate and House of Representatives in writing
within 24 hours after issuing such an emergency order. If an emergency order is continued or
modified, EGLE would again have to notify the Senate and House in writing within 24 hours
and would have to include an explanation for the continuation or modification of the order.
MCL 324.31521
House Bill 6204 would amend Part 413 (Transgenic and Nonnative Organisms). Currently, the
Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development or the Natural Resources Commission may
issue an order to add to or delete a species from the list of restricted or prohibited species. A
copy of the proposed order must be submitted to the legislature and to the Senate and House
standing committees with primary responsibility for agricultural, environmental, and natural
resources issues.
The bill would additionally require the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
(MDARD) or the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), as applicable, to notify the Senate
and House in writing within 24 hours after such an order is issued.
In addition, the director of MDARD or the DNR may now issue an emergency order
designating an organism as a prohibited or restricted species if it has the potential to harm
human health or to severely harm natural, agricultural, or silvicultural resources. A copy of the
proposed emergency order must be provided to each member of the Senate and House standing
committees that consider legislation pertaining to conservation, the environment, recreation,
tourism, or natural resources.
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 The bill would additionally require that the Senate and House be notified of the final emergency
order, in writing, within 24 hours after the order is issued.
Finally, the bill would prohibit the applicable director from issuing an emergency order
designating an organism as a prohibited or restricted species if the same organism had
previously been designated as such by emergency order.
MCL 324.41302 and 324.41303
House Bill 6205 would amend Part 801 (Marine Safety) to require the DNR to notify the Senate
and House in writing within 24 hours after it establishes an emergency temporary reduced
maximum vessel speed limit on waters of the state within the jurisdiction of a particular local
unit of government to protect life and property during emergency conditions.
MCL 324.80146
House Bill 6207 would amend a provision regarding violations related to nonferrous metallic
mineral mining. EGLE may issue an emergency order without a public hearing to require an
operator to suspend operations or take other corrective actions if it finds that emergency action
is required to protect the public health, safety, or welfare or the environment. The bill would
require EGLE to notify the Senate and House in writing within 24 hours after issuing such an
emergency order.
MCL 324.63221
House Bill 6208 would amend a provision in Part 634 (Small Native Copper Mines). EGLE
may order immediate suspension of any mining activities if it finds that there exists an
emergency endangering the public health or safety or an imminent threat to the state’s natural
resources. The bill would require EGLE to notify the Senate and House in writing within 24
hours after issuing such an order.
MCL 32463417
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bills are unlikely to affect costs or revenues for the applicable department or for local units
of government. Any potential cost increase for the department under the bills is likely to be
negligible, as the department is already providing written notifications and reports to the
legislature.
POSITIONS:
A representative of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy testified in support of the bills.
(6-15-22)
NFIB indicated support for House Bills 6204, 6207, and 6208. (6-21-22)
Legislative Analyst: Susan Stutzky
Fiscal Analyst: Austin Scott
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.63417
As Passed by the House: 324.63417