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This bill establishes a comprehensive statewide microplastics research and monitoring plan for Michigan, focusing on assessing the presence and impact of microplastics in the Great Lakes ecosystem. The bill requires the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to develop a detailed strategy in consultation with research institutions like Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. The plan must include strategies for identifying ecological, health, and economic impacts of microplastics, methods for sampling and detecting microplastics using recognized scientific standards, and a baseline assessment of microplastic concentrations in the Great Lakes. The bill mandates an investigation into microplastic sources, research objectives for reducing microplastics, and approaches to minimize their introduction into the environment. The department is required to submit the research plan to the legislature by July 1, 2026, and a implementation report by January 30, 2029. Microplastics are defined as solid plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, which may contain chemical additives. The bill emphasizes a comprehensive approach to understanding and mitigating the potential environmental and human health risks associated with microplastics.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0505