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MI Comp L § 324.3105 (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3105 - Entering Property for Inspections and Investigations; Assistance.

324.3105 Entering property for inspections and investigations; assistance. Sec. 3105.  The department may enter at all reasonable times in or upon any private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to the pollution of any waters of the state and the obstruction of the floodways of the rivers and streams of this state. The department may call upon any officer, board, department, school, university, or other state institution and the officers or employees thereof for any assistance considered necessary to implement this part. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.3106 (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3106 - Establishment of Pollution Standards; Permits; Determination of Volume of Water and High and Low Water Marks; Rules; Orders; Pollution Prevention.

324.3106 Establishment of pollution standards; permits; determination of volume of water and high and low water marks; rules; orders; pollution prevention. Sec. 3106.  The department shall establish pollution standards for lakes, rivers, streams, and other waters of the state in relation to the public use to which they are or may be put, as it considers necessary. The department shall issue permits that will assure compliance with state standards to regulate municipal, industrial, and commercial discharges or storage of any substance that may affect the quality of the waters of the state. The department may set permit restrictions that will assure compliance with applicable federal law and regulations. The department may ascertain and determine for record and in making its order what volume of water actually flows in all streams, and the high and low water marks of lakes and other waters of the state, affected by the waste disposal or pollution of any persons. The department may promulgate rules and issue orders restricting the polluting content of any waste material or polluting substance discharged or sought to be discharged into any lake, river, stream, or other waters of the state. The department shall take all appropriate steps to prevent any pollution the department considers to be unreasonable and against public interest in view of the existing conditions in any lake, river, stream, or other waters of the state. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAAdmin Rule: R 323.1001 et seq. and R 323.2101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 324.3106a (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3106a - Satisfaction of Remedial Obligations.

324.3106a Satisfaction of remedial obligations.  Sec. 3106a.  Corrective action measures conducted pursuant to part 213 satisfy remedial obligations under this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 15, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.3107 (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3107 - Harmful Interference With Streams; Rules; Orders; Determinations for Record.

324.3107 Harmful interference with streams; rules; orders; determinations for record. Sec. 3107.  The department may promulgate rules and issue orders for the prevention of harmful interference with the discharge and stage characteristics of streams. The department may ascertain and determine for record and in making its order the location and extent of floodplains, stream beds, and channels and the discharge and stage characteristics of streams at various times and circumstances. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAAdmin Rule: R 323.1001 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 324.3109a (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3109a - Mixing Zones for Discharges of Venting Groundwater; Conditions Not Requiring Permit; Definitions.

324.3109a Mixing zones for discharges of venting groundwater; conditions not requiring permit; definitions. Sec. 3109a.  (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, or rules promulgated under this part, the department shall allow for a mixing zone for discharges of venting groundwater in the same manner as the department provides for a mixing zone for point source discharges. Mixing zones for discharges of venting groundwater shall not be less protective of public health or the environment than the level of protection provided for mixing zones from point source discharges.  (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, if a discharge of venting groundwater is in compliance with the water quality standards provided for in this part and the rules promulgated under this part, a permit is not required under this part for the discharge if the discharge is provided for in either or both of the following:  (a) A remedial action plan that is approved by the department under part 201.  (b) A corrective action plan that is submitted to the department under part 213 that includes a mixing zone determination made by the department and that has been noticed in the department calendar.  (3) As used in this section:  (a) "Mixing zone" means that portion of a water body where a point source discharge or venting groundwater is mixed with receiving water.  (b) "Venting groundwater" means groundwater that is entering a surface water of the state from a facility, as defined in section 20101. History: Add. 1995, Act 70, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1995 ;-- Am. 1999, Act 106, Imd. Eff. July 7, 1999 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.3109b (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3109b - Satisfaction of Remedial Obligations.

324.3109b Satisfaction of remedial obligations.  Sec. 3109b.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, remedial actions that satisfy the requirements of part 201 satisfy a person's remedial obligations under this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 70, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.3109c (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3109c - Open Water Disposal of Dredge Materials Contaminated With Toxic Substances; Prohibition.

324.3109c Open water disposal of dredge materials contaminated with toxic substances; prohibition.Sec. 3109c.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this part or the rules promulgated under this part, the open water disposal of dredge materials that are contaminated with toxic substances as defined in R 323.1205 of the Michigan administrative code is prohibited. History: Add. 2006, Act 97, Imd. Eff. Apr. 4, 2006 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 87, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2013 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.3109e (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3109e - Sodium or Chloride in Groundwater Discharge Permit; Limitation; Discharge of Sodium or Chloride Causing Groundwater Concentration Exceeding Certain Levels; Duties of Permittee; Response Activities.

324.3109e Sodium or chloride in groundwater discharge permit; limitation; discharge of sodium or chloride causing groundwater concentration exceeding certain levels; duties of permittee; response activities.Sec. 3109e.  (1) Notwithstanding any other provision in this act or the rules promulgated under this act, the department shall not establish or enforce a limitation for sodium or chloride in a groundwater discharge permit that is more restrictive than the following:  (a) 400 milligrams of sodium per liter.  (b) 500 milligrams of chloride per liter.  (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act or the rules promulgated under this act, the department shall not establish or enforce a limitation for sodium or chloride in groundwater that is more restrictive than the following:  (a) 230 milligrams of sodium per liter.  (b) 250 milligrams of chloride per liter.  (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part or rules promulgated under this part, if a permittee discharges sodium or chloride, or both, into groundwater that migrates off of the property on which the discharge was made and that discharge directly causes the groundwater concentration of sodium or chloride, or both, to exceed the levels provided under subsection (2), the permittee shall do all of the following:  (a) Initiate a sampling program approved by the department to monitor downgradient water supply wells for the levels of sodium or chloride, or both, in the water supply.  (b) If the concentration of sodium in a downgradient water supply exceeds the level provided under subsection (2), the permittee shall provide and maintain, for each affected downgradient water supply, free of charge, a point-of-use treatment system approved by the department that will remove sodium from the water supply so as to be in compliance with the level provided under subsection (2).  (c) If the concentration of chloride in a downgradient water supply exceeds the level provided under subsection (2), provide to each affected water supply owner a notice of aesthetic impact with respect to chloride levels.  (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, a permittee subject to the requirements of subsection (3) that complies with the requirements of subsection (3) is not subject to response activities under part 201 with respect to a discharge of sodium or chloride, or both, that is in compliance with the discharge level under subsection (1). History: Add. 2013, Act 180, Imd. Eff. Nov. 26, 2013 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.3111 (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3111 - Repealed. 2012, Act 43, Imd. Eff. Mar. 6, 2012.

324.3111 Repealed. 2012, Act 43, Imd. Eff. Mar. 6, 2012. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to requirements for filing of report by person doing business with state who discharges wastewater into waters of the state or sewer system.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAAdmin Rule: R 299.9001 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 324.3112b (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3112b - Discharge From Combined Sewer System; Issuance or Renewal of Permit; Disconnection of Eaves Troughs and Downspouts as Condition; Exception; “Combined Sewer System” Defined.

324.3112b Discharge from combined sewer system; issuance or renewal of permit; disconnection of eaves troughs and downspouts as condition; exception; “combined sewer system” defined. Sec. 3112b.  (1) When a permit for a discharge from a combined sewer system is issued or renewed under this part, the department shall require as a condition of the permit that eaves troughs and roof downspouts for the collection of storm water throughout the tributary service area are not directly connected to the sewer system. The department may allow the permittee up to 1 year to comply with this provision for residential property and up to 5 years for commercial and industrial properties.  (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the permittee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that the disconnection of downspouts and eaves troughs is not a cost-effective means of reducing the frequency or duration of combined sewer overflows or of maintaining compliance with discharge requirements.  (3) As used in this section, "combined sewer system" means a sewer designed and used to convey both storm water runoff and sanitary sewage, and which contains lawfully installed regulators and control devices that allow for delivery of sanitary flow to treatment during dry weather periods and divert storm water and sanitary sewage to surface waters during storm flow periods.  History: Add. 1998, Act 4, Imd. Eff. Jan. 30, 1998 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.3112c (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3112c - Discharges of Untreated or Partially Treated Sewage From Sewer Systems; List of Occurrences; “Partially Treated Sewage” and “Sewer System” Defined.

324.3112c Discharges of untreated or partially treated sewage from sewer systems; list of occurrences; “partially treated sewage” and “sewer system” defined. Sec. 3112c.  (1) The department shall compile and maintain a list of occurrences of discharges of untreated or partially treated sewage from sewer systems onto land or into the waters of the state that have been reported to the department or are otherwise known to the department. This list shall be made available on the department's website on an ongoing basis. In addition, the department shall annually publish this list and make it available to the general public. The list shall include all of the following:  (a) The entity responsible for the discharge.  (b) The waters or land area, or both, receiving the discharge.  (c) The volume and quality of the discharge.  (d) The time the discharge began and ended.  (e) A description of the actions the department has taken to address the discharge.  (f) Whether the entity responsible for the discharge is subject to a schedule of compliance approved by the department.  (g) Any other information that the department considers relevant.  (2) As used in this section:  (a) "Partially treated sewage" means any sewage, sewage and storm water, or sewage and wastewater, from domestic or industrial sources that is not treated to national secondary treatment standards for wastewater or that is treated to a level less than that required by a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit.  (b) "Sewer system" means a sewer system designed and used to convey sanitary sewage or storm water, or both. History: Add. 2000, Act 287, Imd. Eff. July 10, 2000 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.3112e (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3112e - Permit Not Required; "Beneficial Use By-Product" and "Beneficial Use 3" Defined.

324.3112e Permit not required; "beneficial use by-product" and "beneficial use 3" defined.Sec. 3112e.  (1) Notwithstanding sections 3112 and 3113, a permit is not required under this part for any of the following:  (a) The use of a beneficial use by-product for beneficial use 3 in compliance with part 115.  (b) The storage of a beneficial use by-product in compliance with part 115.  (2) As used in subsection (1), "beneficial use by-product" and "beneficial use 3" mean those terms as defined in section 11502. History: Add. 2014, Act 178, Eff. Sept. 16, 2014 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.3113 (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3113 - New or Increased Use of Waters for Sewage or Other Waste Disposal Purposes; Filing Information; Permit; Conditions; Complaint; Petition; Contested Case Hearing; Rejection of Petition.

324.3113 New or increased use of waters for sewage or other waste disposal purposes; filing information; permit; conditions; complaint; petition; contested case hearing; rejection of petition. Sec. 3113.  (1) A person who seeks a new or increased use of the waters of the state for sewage or other waste disposal purposes shall file with the department an application setting forth the information required by the department, including the nature of the enterprise or development contemplated, the amount of water required to be used, its source, the proposed point of discharge of the wastes into the waters of the state, the estimated amount to be discharged, and a statement setting forth the expected bacterial, physical, chemical, and other known characteristics of the wastes.  (2) If a permit is granted, the department shall condition the permit upon such restrictions that the department considers necessary to adequately guard against unlawful uses of the waters of the state as are set forth in section 3109.  (3) If the permit or denial of a new or increased use is not acceptable to the permittee, the applicant, or any other person, the permittee, the applicant, or other person may file a sworn petition with the department setting forth the grounds and reasons for the complaint and asking for a contested case hearing on the matter pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328. A petition filed more than 60 days after action on the permit application may be rejected by the department as being untimely. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 91, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 2004 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.3114 (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3114 - Enforcement of Part; Criminal Complaint.

324.3114 Enforcement of part; criminal complaint. Sec. 3114.  An employee of the department of natural resources or an employee of another governmental agency appointed by the department may, with the concurrence of the department, enforce this part and may make a criminal complaint against a person who violates this part. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.3115a (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 II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)|451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)|Section 324.3115a - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; “Minor Offense” Defined.

324.3115a Violation as misdemeanor; penalty; “minor offense” defined. Sec. 3115a.  (1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3), a person who alters or causes the alteration of a floodplain in violation of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $2,500.00 for each occurrence.  (2) A person who commits a minor offense is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 for each violation. A law enforcement officer may issue and serve an appearance ticket upon a person for a minor offense pursuant to sections 9a to 9g of chapter IV of the code of criminal procedure, Act No. 175 of the Public Acts of 1927, being sections 764.9a to 764.9g of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (3) A person who willfully or recklessly violates a condition of a floodplain permit issued under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $2,500.00 per day.  (4) As used in this section, "minor offense" means either of the following violations of this part if the department determines that restoration of the affected floodplain is not required:  (a) The failure to obtain a permit under this part.  (b) A violation of a permit issued under this part. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA