Michigan SB0817 amends wastewater discharge permit guidelines to prevent groundwater contamination.

Michigan SB0817 amends the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to revise guidelines for wastewater discharge permits. The bill prohibits discharging waste or waste effluent into state waters without a valid permit and mandates that such discharges occur at least one mile upstream from the nearest dwelling. It also requires oceangoing vessels to obtain a permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, ensuring compliance with federal aquatic nuisance rules or approved environmentally sound technologies.

Michigan SB0817 amends wastewater discharge permit guidelines to prevent groundwater contamination.

Michigan SB0817 amends the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to revise guidelines for wastewater discharge permits. The bill prohibits discharging waste or waste effluent into state waters without a valid permit and mandates that such discharges occur at least one mile upstream from the nearest dwelling. It also requires oceangoing vessels to obtain a permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, ensuring compliance with federal aquatic nuisance rules or approved environmentally sound technologies.