S.B. 4 (S-1): COMMITTEE SUMMARY - SOLID WASTE IMPORTATION

Senate Bill 4 (Substitute S-1)

Sponsor: Senator Loren Bennett

Committee: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Date Completed: 2-25-97

CONTENT

The bill would amend Part 115 (Solid Waste Management) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection to prohibit solid waste haulers from transporting or disposing of within this State solid waste that was generated outside of the State. The bill also would prohibit solid waste disposal areas from accepting for disposal solid waste that was generated outside of Michigan. These prohibitions would not apply, however, unless the U.S. Congress enacted authorization for the states to regulate the transportation and disposal of solid waste, and would apply only to the extent and in a fashion authorized by Federal law.

Proposed MCL 324.11514a - Legislative Analyst: S. Margules

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State government, and an indeterminate fiscal impact on local governments that charge a fee for solid waste disposed of in their jurisdiction.

- Fiscal Analyst: G. Cutler

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.