NONFERROUS METALLIC MINING RULES H.B. 5427: FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 5427 (as discharged from Committee)
Sponsor: Representative Tom Casperson
House Committee: Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation
Senate Committee: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
CONTENT
The bill would amend Part 632 (Nonferrous Metallic Mineral Mining) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to extend the date after which the Department of Environmental Quality may not promulgate additional rules under Part 632, from December 31, 2005, to January 31, 2006.
The Act authorizes the Department to promulgate rules it considers necessary to carry out its duties under Part 632, including standards for construction, operation, closure, postclosure monitoring, reclamation, and remediation of a nonferrous metallic mineral mine.
MCL 324.63203 Legislative Analyst: Julie Koval
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 12-8-05 Fiscal Analyst: Jessica Runnels
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb5427/0506