Bill > SB0391

This bill comprehensively amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, focusing on environmental contamination reporting, cleanup standards, and liability provisions. Key provisions include establishing new requirements for reporting hazardous substance releases, creating more structured processes for environmental assessments and cleanup activities, and introducing new civil fine mechanisms for non-compliance. Specifically, the bill requires property owners and operators to: 1. Report facilities containing hazardous substances within 90 days of obtaining knowledge 2. Submit a due care plan within 180 business days describing specific actions to address contamination 3. Provide notifications about hazardous substance releases within specified timeframes (24-48 hours depending on release quantity) 4. Take immediate initial actions when a release is discovered, such as stopping the release, mitigating hazards, and preventing further contamination The bill also introduces a new civil fine structure for late submissions of required reports and plans, with escalating daily fines ranging from $100 to $1,000 depending on how late the submission is. Additionally, it establishes more detailed requirements for remedial action closure reports and no further action reports, including provisions for financial assurance, monitoring, and documentation. The legislation aims to create more transparent, accountable, and systematic approaches to addressing environmental contamination, with an emphasis on early reporting, prompt action, and comprehensive documentation of cleanup efforts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0391