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SB 246

Environmental protection: hazardous waste; environmental protection; landfills; disposal fees; increase, and limit certain disposal wells and TENORM disposal. Amends secs. 11102, 11103, 11104, 11108, 11109, 11110, 11125, 11132, 11514b, 11525a, 62501 & 62509 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11102 et seq.); adds secs. 11122, 62508b & 62509d & repeals secs. 11111 & 11112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11111 & 324.11112).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Darrin Camilleri and 3 co-sponsors

Michigan increases hazardous waste and landfill disposal fees while restricting certain disposal wells and radioactive material handling to strengthen environmental protections.

referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
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Bill Summary · SB 246

Legislative bill overview

SB 246 amends Michigan's Environmental Protection Act to increase disposal fees for hazardous waste and landfills while imposing new restrictions on certain types of disposal wells and TENORM (Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) disposal. The bill modifies multiple sections of the 1994 PA 451 framework and repeals existing disposal well provisions in favor of new regulatory structures.

Why is this important

The bill directly impacts waste management costs for businesses and municipalities while potentially affecting groundwater protection and radioactive waste handling standards. These changes could influence environmental compliance expenses, landfill operations, and industrial practices in Michigan, with cascading effects on consumer costs and state environmental safety protocols.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee increases impact: Higher disposal fees may burden small businesses and municipalities disproportionately, raising waste management costs that could be passed to consumers
  • Disposal well restrictions: Limiting certain disposal wells could reduce available waste management options and potentially create capacity or cost issues for affected industries
  • TENORM handling: New restrictions on radioactive material disposal may increase compliance complexity and costs for oil, gas, and mining operations that generate these materials
  • Implementation clarity: The substitute version (S-2) creates questions about regulatory transition and how existing permits/operations will be grandfathered or modified

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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