NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 451 of 1994
Part 51
WASTEWATER DISPOSAL


324.5101 “Land disposal wastewater management program” defined.

Sec. 5101.

     As used in this part, "land disposal wastewater management program" means the program developed in the United States army corps of engineers southeastern Michigan survey scope wastewater management study, as authorized by section 102 of title I of the federal water pollution control act, chapter 758, 86 Stat. 817, 33 U.S.C. 1252, and the resolution of the United States house of representatives public works committee and the United States senate public works committee or any other study by the corps of engineers proposing disposal of municipal wastewater on land.


History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Surface Water Quality Division to the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, see E.R.O. No. 1995-16, compiled at MCL 324.99901 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Waste Management Division to the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, see E.R.O. No. 1995-16, compiled at MCL 324.99901 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA





324.5102 Submission of views as to environmental consequences, cost effectiveness, and social acceptability of program.

Sec. 5102.

     Upon receipt of a proposal to implement a land disposal wastewater management program as defined in this part by a federal, state, or local unit of government, the department shall submit to the governor, the legislature, and local units of government its views as to the environmental consequences, cost effectiveness, and social acceptability of the program. The department of agriculture shall present its views to the governor, the legislature, and local units of government regarding the impact of the program on agriculture.


History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Waste Management Division to the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, see E.R.O. No. 1995-16, compiled at MCL 324.99901 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA





324.5103 Implementation of program; approval or disapproval.

Sec. 5103.

     Upon receipt of the views of the department and the department of agriculture, the local units of government shall either approve or disapprove by resolution, and the legislature shall either approve or disapprove by concurrent resolution, the implementation of the program.


History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA



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