Michigan HB4742 amends environmental permit regulations, focusing on projects in overburdened communities and repealing the environmental permit.

Michigan HB4742 amends the state's environmental permit regulations by introducing provisions for projects in environmentally overburdened communities. The bill requires an environmental justice impact assessment and public hearings for permits in these communities. It defines "overburdened community" based on income levels and other factors. The bill also mandates the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to assess permit applicants a fee for implementing these provisions.

Michigan HB4742 amends environmental permit regulations, focusing on projects in overburdened communities and repealing the environmental permit.

Michigan HB4742 amends the state's environmental permit regulations by introducing provisions for projects in environmentally overburdened communities. The bill requires an environmental justice impact assessment and public hearings for permits in these communities. It defines "overburdened community" based on income levels and other factors. The bill also mandates the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to assess permit applicants a fee for implementing these provisions.