Amends water withdrawal permit requirements under Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.
The bill amends Section 32723 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to modify the conditions for obtaining a water withdrawal permit. It specifies that certain water withdrawals, such as those exceeding 2,000,000 gallons per day, require a permit. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy must evaluate applications within 120 days and consider factors like hydrological conditions and potential adverse resource impacts. The bill also outlines exceptions, such as withdrawals by community supplies under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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