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HB 4393

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 Julie Brixie and 16 co-sponsors

Michigan bill increases hazardous waste and landfill disposal fees while restricting disposal wells and radioactive material disposal methods.

bill electronically reproduced 04/24/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4393

Legislative bill overview

HB 4393 amends Michigan's environmental protection laws to increase disposal fees for hazardous waste and landfills while imposing new restrictions on disposal wells and TENORM (Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) disposal. The bill modifies multiple sections of the 1994 Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act and repeals two existing sections governing disposal regulations.

Why is this important

Hazardous waste and radioactive material disposal directly affects public health, groundwater contamination, and environmental liability. Increasing disposal fees can incentivize waste reduction and fund environmental remediation, but may also increase costs for businesses and municipalities that generate these materials. Restricting certain disposal methods requires regulated industries to find alternative solutions, potentially affecting their operational costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden: Higher disposal fees will increase expenses for hospitals, manufacturers, small businesses, and local governments—costs potentially passed to consumers or taxpayers
  • Disposal well restrictions: Limiting injection wells could reduce available disposal options, forcing costly alternative methods or potential waste management bottlenecks in regions dependent on well disposal
  • TENORM regulations: Stricter oversight of radioactive material disposal may affect oil/gas extraction, medical facilities, and industrial operations that produce TENORM as a byproduct

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

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