Michigan HB5501 amends wetland mitigation rules to encourage on-site mitigation and internal reconfiguration of wetlands within development parcels.
Michigan HB5501 amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to modify wetland mitigation rules. The bill promotes on-site mitigation and encourages internal reconfiguration of wetlands within development parcels. It allows flexibility in mitigation plans, including the use of conservation easements and payments into a stewardship fund as alternatives to financial assurances. The bill also establishes an expedited permit review process for applicants who submit preliminary designs and proof of financial assurance.
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