SOLID WASTE IMPORTATION



House Bill 4040

Sponsor: Rep. Bruce Patterson

Committee: Conservation and Outdoor

Recreation


Complete to 2-17-99



A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4040 AS INTRODUCED 1-27-99


House Bill 4040 would add a new section to Part 115 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), which regulates solid waste management practices, to restrict the importation of out-of-state solid waste. The bill would prohibit solid waste haulers and disposal areas from hauling or accepting solid waste that was generated outside of Michigan. The provisions of the bill would only apply when the U.S. Congress enacts legislation authorizing the states to regulate the transportation and disposal of solid waste, and then only to the extent and in a fashion authorized by federal law.

MCL 324.11514a























Analyst: R. Young


This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.