SOLID WASTE INCINERATOR SUNSET - S.B. 642: FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 642 (as reported with amendments)
Sponsor: Senator Michael J. Bouchard
Committee: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to delete the December 15, 1999, sunset date on provisions that establish a setback requirement for municipal solid waste incinerators.
Currently, the Department of Environmental Quality may not issue an installation or operating permit to a municipal solid waste incinerator unless it is located at least 1,000 feet from a residential dwelling, a public or private elementary or secondary school, a preschool facility for infants or children, or a hospital.
MCL 324.5502 - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 10-7-97 - Fiscal Analyst: G. Cutler
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.