January 24, 2007, Introduced by Rep. Hansen and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 29.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
PART 29. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE
Sec. 2901. As used in this part:
(a) "Department" means the department of environmental
quality.
(b) "Processing operation" means a person engaged in drying,
cleaning, packaging, or otherwise changing the physical
characteristics of fruits or vegetables.
Sec. 2903. (1) The department shall prepare a booklet
identifying environmental statutes and rules that are of particular
significance to processing operations. Beginning September 30,
2008, the department shall distribute copies of the booklet free of
charge upon request and shall post the booklet on its website.
(2) The department and the department of agriculture shall
work cooperatively to develop common-sense approaches to meeting
the requirements of the laws identified pursuant to subsection (1).