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MI Comp L § 324.2035 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-20 - Part 20 Michigan Conservation and Recreation Legacy Fund (324.2001...324.2045)|Section 324.2035 - Waterways Account.

324.2035 Waterways account.Sec. 2035.  (1) The waterways account is established as an account within the legacy fund.  (2) The waterways account shall consist of both of the following:  (a) All money in the Michigan state waterways fund, formerly created in section 78110, the Michigan harbor development fund, formerly created in section 78110, and the marine safety fund, formerly created in section 80115, immediately prior to the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, which money is hereby transferred to the waterways account.  (b) Revenue from the following sources:  (i) All revenue generated from watercraft registration fees assessed on the ownership or operation of watercraft in the state, of which not less than 49% shall be provided for law enforcement and education.  (ii) All revenues derived from fees charged for the moorage of watercraft at state-operated mooring facilities.  (iii) All revenues derived from fees charged for the use of state-operated public access sites.  (iv) Transfers from the recreation improvement account.  (v) All tax revenue derived from the sale of diesel fuel in this state that is used to generate power for the operation or propulsion of vessels on the waterways of this state.  (vi) Other revenues as authorized by law.  (3) Money in the waterways account shall be expended, upon appropriation, only as provided in parts 445, 781, 791, and 801 and for the administration of the waterways account, which may include payments in lieu of taxes on state owned lands purchased through the waterways account or through the former Michigan state waterways fund. History: Add. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 249, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2012 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 2 of Act 587 of 2004 provides: "Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Joint Resolution Z of the 92nd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2301 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-23. - Part 23. Agriculture and the Environment (324.2301...324.2305)|Section 324.2301 - Definitions.

324.2301 Definitions.Sec. 2301.  As used in this part:  (a) "Department" means the department of environmental quality.  (b) "Director" means the director of the department.  (c) "Roundtable" means the agriculture and rural communities roundtable convened under section 2303.  (d) "Rural county" means a county with a population of less than 70,000.  (e) "Standing committees" means the committees of the senate and house of representatives with primary responsibility for agriculture. History: Add. 2005, Act 47, Imd. Eff. June 16, 2005 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2303 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-23. - Part 23. Agriculture and the Environment (324.2301...324.2305)|Section 324.2303 - Agriculture and Rural Communities Roundtable; Participants; Consultation.

324.2303 Agriculture and rural communities roundtable; participants; consultation.Sec. 2303.  (1) The director shall convene an agriculture and rural communities roundtable to discuss how the laws, rules and policies administered by the department affect farmers, food processors, agribusiness, rural counties, and cities, villages, and townships in rural counties.  (2) The director shall invite at least all of the following to participate in the roundtable:  (a) Two individuals from an association representing farmers.   (b) Two individuals from an association representing food processors.  (c) Two individuals from an association representing agribusiness.  (d) One individual representing a township in a rural county.  (e) One individual representing a city or village in a rural county.  (f) One individual representing a rural county.  (3) Before extending invitations to participate in the roundtable, the director shall consult with the chairpersons of standing committees. History: Add. 2005, Act 47, Imd. Eff. June 16, 2005 Compiler's Notes: For abolishment of the agriculture and rural communities roundtable and transfer of its powers and duties to the department of environmental quality, see E.R.O. No. 2007-9, compiled at MCL 324.99909.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2305 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-23. - Part 23. Agriculture and the Environment (324.2301...324.2305)|Section 324.2305 - Meetings.

324.2305 Meetings.Sec. 2305.  (1) The first meeting of the roundtable shall be convened by the director within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section.  (2) The director shall convene the roundtable at least twice each calendar year, except that if the amendatory act that added this section takes effect after September 30, the roundtable shall convene at least once the first calendar year. The roundtable may advise the director on the need for a more frequent meeting schedule.  (3) The meetings of the roundtable shall be open to the general public and shall be held in a place available to the general public.  (4) The department shall provide notice of each meeting of the roundtable by posting on the department website and such other means as the department determines appropriate.  (5) At least 1 meeting of the roundtable each year shall be held in a rural community. At such a meeting, the public shall be provided an opportunity to address the roundtable on issues within its purview.  (6) The department shall prepare a summary of each meeting of the roundtable including a department response to issues raised during the roundtable meeting. The department shall do both of the following:  (a) Post the summary on its website.  (b) Provide a copy of the summary to the members of the roundtable, any member of the public requesting a copy, and to the standing committees. History: Add. 2005, Act 47, Imd. Eff. June 16, 2005 Compiler's Notes: For abolishment of the agriculture and rural communities roundtable and transfer of its powers and duties to the department of environmental quality, see E.R.O. No. 2007-9, compiled at MCL 324.99909.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2501 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-25 - Part 25 Environmental Education (324.2501...324.2521)|Section 324.2501 - Purpose of Part.

324.2501 Purpose of part. Sec. 2501.  The purpose of this part is to facilitate an understanding by citizens of this state of the natural environment including an understanding of basic sciences, ecological sciences, and of the connection between human beings, air, land, water, and other living things, as well as how these systems relate to the global environment, thus making it possible for human beings to make informed decisions regarding protection and conservation of the environment and utilization of the natural resources in a wise and prudent fashion. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2502 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-25 - Part 25 Environmental Education (324.2501...324.2521)|Section 324.2502 - Definitions.

324.2502 Definitions. Sec. 2502.  As used in this part:   (a) "Coordinator" means the coordinator of environmental education provided for in section 2503.  (b) "Environmental education" means the teaching of factual information regarding the natural environment, including basic sciences, ecological sciences, agricultural sciences, and other relevant subject matter, and the interdisciplinary process of developing a citizenry that is knowledgeable about the total environment and has the capacity and the commitment to engage in inquiry, problem solving, decision making, and action that will assure environmental quality. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2503 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-25 - Part 25 Environmental Education (324.2501...324.2521)|Section 324.2503 - Coordinator of Environmental Education; Appointment; Responsibilities.

324.2503 Coordinator of environmental education; appointment; responsibilities. Sec. 2503.  The department shall appoint a coordinator of environmental education within the department of natural resources. The coordinator's primary responsibilities shall be to do the following:  (a) Coordinate the efforts of the department related to environmental education.  (b) Work with the department of education and with local education institutions, not-for-profit educational and environmental organizations, broadcasting entities, and private sector interests to support development of curricula, special projects, and other activities to increase understanding of the basic sciences and of natural resources and the environment.  (c) Provide technical assistance to school districts, schools, and educators wishing to undertake projects including, but not limited to, water quality, air quality monitoring, or habitat protection.  (d) If an environmental education advisory committee is established pursuant to section 2504, coordinate with the department in staffing the advisory committee.  (e) Provide assistance to the commission in implementing statewide environmental education strategies developed by the department and the department of education.  (f) Assist in identifying grants or other sources of funding for innovative educators and students of environmental education.  (g) Recommend the appropriate mechanism for establishment of a clearinghouse of environmental education materials, which would make environmental education materials available to educators throughout the state.  (h) Provide or support existing training and professional development programs for educators.   (i) Assist in the incorporation of environmental education into curriculum objectives for the state's elementary and secondary schools and develop appropriate assessment mechanisms.  (j) Promote awareness of section 1171a of the school code of 1976, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1976, being section 380.1171a of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2504 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-25 - Part 25 Environmental Education (324.2501...324.2521)|Section 324.2504 - Repealed. 2008, Act 397, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 2009.

324.2504 Repealed. 2008, Act 397, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 2009. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to establishment of environmental education advisory committee.
MI Comp L § 324.2505 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-25 - Part 25 Environmental Education (324.2501...324.2521)|Section 324.2505 - Environmental Education Fund; Creation; Disposition of Assets; Appropriation of Civil Fines to Fund; Money to Remain in Fund; Administrator of Fund for Auditing Purposes; Establishment and Operation of Clearinghouse of Environmental Education Materials.

324.2505 Environmental education fund; creation; disposition of assets; appropriation of civil fines to fund; money to remain in fund; administrator of fund for auditing purposes; establishment and operation of clearinghouse of environmental education materials.Sec. 2505.  (1) The environmental education fund is created within the state treasury.  (2) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund. Interest and earnings from fund investments shall be credited to the fund.  (3) Twenty-five percent of the civil fines collected annually under the following parts or their predecessor acts, but not more than $250,000.00 in any fiscal year, shall be appropriated to the fund:  (a) Part 31.  (b) Part 111.   (c) Part 115.   (4) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.  (5) The department shall be the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes.  (6) Money in the fund shall be used to implement this part and may be used for the establishment and operation of a clearinghouse of environmental education materials, which would make environmental education materials available to educators throughout the state. History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 397, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 2009 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2521 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-25 - Part 25 Environmental Education (324.2501...324.2521)|Section 324.2521 - Repealed. 2018, Act 237, Eff. Sept. 25, 2018.

324.2521 Repealed. 2018, Act 237, Eff. Sept. 25, 2018. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to a status and assessment report.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2601 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-26. - Part 26. Environmental Science Advisory Board (324.2601...324.2611)|Section 324.2601 - "Board" Defined.

324.2601 "Board" defined.Sec. 2601.  As used in this part, "board" means the environmental science board created in section 2603. History: Add. 2018, Act 269, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2603 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-26. - Part 26. Environmental Science Advisory Board (324.2601...324.2611)|Section 324.2603 - Environmental Science Advisory Board; Creation; Membership; Eligibility.

324.2603 Environmental science advisory board; creation; membership; eligibility.Sec. 2603.  (1) The environmental science advisory board is created in the department of technology, management, and budget.  (2) The board shall consist of 9 individuals appointed by the governor who have expertise in 1 or more of the following areas:  (a) Engineering.  (b) Environmental science.  (c) Economics.  (d) Chemistry.  (e) Geology.  (f) Physics.  (g) Biology.  (h) Human medicine.  (i) Statistics.  (j) Risk assessment.  (k) Other disciplines that the governor considers appropriate.  (3) A current legislator or a current employee of any office, department, or agency of this state or of the federal government is not eligible to serve as a member of the board. History: Add. 2018, Act 269, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018 Compiler's Notes: For a type III transfer of the environmental science advisory board from the department of technology, management, and budget to the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy, and abolishment of the environmental science advisory board, see E.R.O. 2019-1, compiled at 324.99923.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2605 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-26. - Part 26. Environmental Science Advisory Board (324.2601...324.2611)|Section 324.2605 - Terms of Members; Removal; Vacancies; Compensation; Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Availability of Writings to Public; Expenses.

324.2605 Terms of members; removal; vacancies; compensation; conducting business at public meeting; availability of writings to public; expenses.Sec. 2605.  (1) A member of the board shall serve for a term of 3 years, except that of the members first appointed, 3 shall serve for a term of 2 years and 3 shall serve for a term of 1 year.  (2) A member of the board serves at the pleasure of the governor. The governor may remove a member at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. The governor shall fill any vacancies on the board.  (3) If a vacancy occurs on the board, the governor shall make an appointment for the unexpired term.  (4) The governor shall appoint a member of the board as chairperson. The governor may appoint other members of the board to other board offices. Officers of the board serve at the pleasure of the governor.  (5) Members of the board shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed by this state for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as members.  (6) A majority of the members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the board. A majority of the members of the board present and serving are required for official action of the board.  (7) The business that the board may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the board, respectively, held in compliance with the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.  (8) A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the board in the performance of an official function is subject to the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.  (9) The board may adopt operating procedures that are consistent with this part.  (10) The board may incur expenses necessary to carry out its duties under this part. History: Add. 2018, Act 269, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2607 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-26. - Part 26. Environmental Science Advisory Board (324.2601...324.2611)|Section 324.2607 - Administrative, Technical, or Legal Staff.

324.2607 Administrative, technical, or legal staff.Sec. 2607.  If requested by the board, a department, agency, or office of state government may provide administrative, technical, or legal staff to assist the board in the performance of its duties. History: Add. 2018, Act 269, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2609 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-26. - Part 26. Environmental Science Advisory Board (324.2601...324.2611)|Section 324.2609 - Board Duties and Responsibilities; Advice to Governor.

324.2609 Board duties and responsibilities; advice to governor.Sec. 2609.  (1) The board shall advise the governor and any state office, agency, or department specified by the governor on issues affecting the protection of the environment or the management of natural resources of this state. The board's duty to provide advice is limited to the specific advice requested from time to time by the governor. Any advice provided by the board is not legally binding on or enforceable against any individual, governmental entity, private entity, or other person.  (2) The board shall not review or advise on any application, recommendation, or decision regarding a permit, license, or environmental impact statement.  (3) Advice provided by the board shall be based on the following factors:  (a) Objective reasoning.  (b) Sound science.  (c) All of the following factors to the extent the governor specifies in the request under section 2611 that these factors are relevant to the decision for which the board's advice is sought:  (i) Relative and realistic risk to human health and the environment.  (ii) Analogous practices used or positions taken by the federal government and regulatory bodies in other states.  (iii) Economic reasonableness.  (d) Other relevant factors as specified by the governor in the request. History: Add. 2018, Act 269, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.2611 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article I - General Provisions (324.101...324.2707)|451-1994-I-26. - Part 26. Environmental Science Advisory Board (324.2601...324.2611)|Section 324.2611 - Request From Governor; Written Advice; Deliberations.

324.2611 Request from governor; written advice; deliberations.Sec. 2611.  (1) Upon receipt of a request from the governor to provide advice on a particular issue, the chairperson of the board shall convene a committee of the board consisting of members with relevant expertise. The committee shall develop a plan for formulating recommendations and make recommendations on the issue to the board.  (2) The board shall deliberate on the recommendations made under subsection (1) and provide written advice to the governor regarding the governor's request.  (3) The board or any committee of the board may make inquiries, develop studies, hold hearings, receive comments from the public, and call upon experts who are not members of the board to assist the board in its deliberations under this part.  (4) All departments, agencies, offices, officers, employees, or contractors of this state, or any political subdivision of this state, may cooperate with the board or any committee of the board, including, but not limited to, the following as requested by the board or a committee of the board:  (a) Participating in meetings.  (b) Participating in inquiries or hearings.  (c) Providing any information.  (d) Providing access to documents, books, records, databases, or other information.  (e) Any other assistance reasonably necessary and related to the board's deliberations and duties under this part. History: Add. 2018, Act 269, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2018 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA