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SB 247

Environmental protection: hazardous waste; injection well disposal fee; provide for. Amends sec. 62506a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.62506a).

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

Michigan establishes hazardous waste injection well disposal fee to fund environmental oversight, raising compliance costs for industries using underground waste injection.

referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
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Bill Summary · SB 247

Legislative bill overview

SB 247 amends Michigan's environmental protection law to establish or modify a disposal fee for hazardous waste injected into underground injection wells. The bill recently passed the Michigan Senate with a 19-15 vote and has been fast-tracked through procedural steps toward final passage.

Why is this important

Injection well disposal fees directly impact operating costs for industries that use deep well injection for hazardous waste management, potentially affecting manufacturing, energy, and chemical sectors in Michigan. The revenue generated could fund environmental monitoring and remediation programs, or alternatively increase compliance costs passed to consumers depending on fee structure and industry.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee amount and burden: The bill's specific fee level isn't detailed in available information, making it unclear whether costs are modest regulatory adjustments or substantial new expenses for affected businesses
  • Competitive disadvantage: Companies operating in Michigan may face higher waste disposal costs than competitors in other states without similar fees, potentially affecting manufacturing competitiveness
  • Environmental justice: Deep injection wells pose long-term groundwater contamination risks; stakeholders may disagree on whether fees adequately fund monitoring versus merely generating state revenue
  • Industry compliance: Debate likely exists over whether businesses have adequate time and resources to adjust operations and absorb new disposal costs

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

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