2010 House Bill 6363 / Public Act 234

Streamline hazardous material spill regulation

Introduced in the House

July 28, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Marty Knollenberg (R-41)

To streamline the regulations for cleanups of hazardous materials that exist on a property or are spilled. The Department of Natural Resources and Environment’s authority to write rules more stringent than federal standards would be eliminated. In conformance with the project of House Bills 6358 to 6363, this bill revises a property owner’s notification and response responsibilities under the law, and requires the department to create an ongoing inventory of known contaminations.

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

Nov. 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 89 to 10 (details)

To streamline the regulations for cleanups of hazardous materials that exist on a property or are spilled. The Department of Natural Resources and Environment’s authority to write rules more stringent than federal standards would be eliminated. In conformance with the project of House Bills 6358 to 6363, this bill revises a property owner’s notification and response responsibilities under the law, and requires the department to create an ongoing inventory of known contaminations.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2010

Dec. 1, 2010

Passed in the Senate 29 to 6 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 14, 2010