2012 Senate Bill 1090 / Public Act 190

Revise contamination cleanup “groundwater venting” regulations

Introduced in the Senate

April 24, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To revise many details of the (extensive) regulatory criteria governing and/or requiring the technique of “venting” groundwater that is used in certain environmental contamination cleanups.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

May 8, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 15, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 16, 2012

Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

May 17, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

May 30, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

May 31, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 5, 2012

Passed in the House 67 to 40 (details)

To revise many details of the (extensive) regulatory criteria governing and/or requiring the technique of “venting” groundwater that is used in certain environmental contamination cleanups.

Received in the Senate

June 6, 2012

Passed in the Senate 28 to 10 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 14, 2012