Michigan HB5304 amends beach nourishment permit regulations and establishes a fund for beach nourishment projects.

Michigan HB5304 amends sections of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to modify the beach nourishment permit program. It specifies conditions for using dredged materials for beach nourishment, including placement requirements and minimizing navigation impacts. The bill establishes a beach nourishment fund to provide grants for local government projects, including those protecting critical infrastructure and creating public beaches. The fund is financed by a royalty on dredged materials not used for beach nourishment.

Michigan HB5304 amends beach nourishment permit regulations and establishes a fund for beach nourishment projects.

Michigan HB5304 amends sections of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to modify the beach nourishment permit program. It specifies conditions for using dredged materials for beach nourishment, including placement requirements and minimizing navigation impacts. The bill establishes a beach nourishment fund to provide grants for local government projects, including those protecting critical infrastructure and creating public beaches. The fund is financed by a royalty on dredged materials not used for beach nourishment.