Michigan HB5788 amends landfill regulations to allow public comment during landfill expansion and construction.

Michigan HB5788 amends sections 1307 and 11125 of the 1994 Public Act 451 to allow public comment during landfill expansion and construction. The bill requires the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to provide public notice, a public comment period, and a public hearing before making a final decision on an operating license application for a landfill. The public notice must identify the proposed landfill, the responsible official, the department's mailing address, and a department representative for additional information.

Michigan HB5788 amends landfill regulations to allow public comment during landfill expansion and construction.

Michigan HB5788 amends sections 1307 and 11125 of the 1994 Public Act 451 to allow public comment during landfill expansion and construction. The bill requires the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to provide public notice, a public comment period, and a public hearing before making a final decision on an operating license application for a landfill. The public notice must identify the proposed landfill, the responsible official, the department's mailing address, and a department representative for additional information.