Bill > SB0579

This bill modifies several sections of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, primarily focusing on updating various permit fees and user charges for environmental and water-related activities across different state departments until October 1, 2029. The bill introduces or adjusts fees for a wide range of environmental permits, including floodplain alterations, stormwater discharges, hazardous waste management, water discharge permits, land and water management, and coastal resource permits. The fees range from $50 to $213,000 depending on the type and scale of the project, such as marina expansions, dredging, wetland filling, and industrial or municipal facility operations. The bill aims to ensure that the state can recover administrative costs associated with reviewing and processing these environmental permits while maintaining regulatory oversight. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for fee waivers, fee reductions in certain circumstances, and mechanisms for appealing fee assessments. The fees collected will be deposited into various state funds dedicated to environmental protection, training, and management programs.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0579