Michigan HB5502 modifies wetland regulations to exempt certain activities from permit requirements.

Michigan HB5502 amends the state's wetland regulations by exempting specific activities from permit requirements. These activities include farming, ranching, horticulture, and silviculture operations, provided they are part of an established ongoing operation. Other exempt activities include fishing, trapping, hunting, swimming, boating, hiking, grazing, and the maintenance of certain structures and utility lines. The bill also exempts activities related to commercial sand, gravel, or mineral mining, water treatment facilities, and certain construction projects.

Michigan HB5502 modifies wetland regulations to exempt certain activities from permit requirements.

Michigan HB5502 amends the state's wetland regulations by exempting specific activities from permit requirements. These activities include farming, ranching, horticulture, and silviculture operations, provided they are part of an established ongoing operation. Other exempt activities include fishing, trapping, hunting, swimming, boating, hiking, grazing, and the maintenance of certain structures and utility lines. The bill also exempts activities related to commercial sand, gravel, or mineral mining, water treatment facilities, and certain construction projects.