To reduce restrictions on using certain low-hazard industrial byproducts that potentially have a beneficial use, including as fertilizer, road construction material, construction fill or other uses. The bill would also expand the definition of “inert material” in the state environmental protection law to include a number of specified materials, which would not be subject to restrictions depending on how they are used.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4820, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 4820 would impose new regulations and a permit mandate on the storage and transport of “petroleum coke” (“pet coke”), which is related to a Marathon Oil refinery expansion in Detroit.

To remove a provision that authorizes less restrictive regulations on coal "fly ash" if it is mixed with other substances (such as cement).

To prohibit a contractor using a "beneficial use by-product" on a project without first getting written permission from the property owner.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.