Michigan HB4035 modifies sewage overflow violations by requiring counties to submit and implement discharge reduction plans.

Michigan HB4035 amends the Environmental Protection Act to address sewage overflows. It mandates that counties with populations over 1 million submit a discharge reduction plan within a year of a permit violation. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy must approve or deny these plans within 180 days. If denied, the county must resubmit an updated plan. Failure to implement an approved plan within two years results in the denial of new or reissued permits.

Michigan HB4035 modifies sewage overflow violations by requiring counties to submit and implement discharge reduction plans.

Michigan HB4035 amends the Environmental Protection Act to address sewage overflows. It mandates that counties with populations over 1 million submit a discharge reduction plan within a year of a permit violation. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy must approve or deny these plans within 180 days. If denied, the county must resubmit an updated plan. Failure to implement an approved plan within two years results in the denial of new or reissued permits.