2018 Senate Bill 840 / Public Act 163

Exempt certain dredging waste containment from permit requirement

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 22, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To exempt from state permit requirements the operation of a waste collection or treatment facility used in connection with construction or placement of a structure, if it is necessary to comply with state or federal water pollution control laws.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

March 8, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 22, 2018

Passed in the Senate 23 to 11 (details)

To exempt from state permit requirements the operation of a dredging-related waste collection or treatment facility used in connection with construction or placement of a structure on Great Lakes bottomlands, if it is necessary to comply with state or federal water pollution control laws.

Received in the House

March 22, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

May 2, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 15, 2018

Passed in the House 66 to 42 (details)

To exempt from state permit requirements the operation of a waste collection or treatment facility used in connection with construction or placement of a structure, if it is necessary to comply with state or federal water pollution control laws.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 23, 2018