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HB 4389

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 Erin Byrnes and 10 co-sponsors

HB 4389 establishes a hazardous waste injection well disposal fee in Michigan to fund environmental oversight and waste management.

bill electronically reproduced 04/24/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4389

Legislative bill overview

HB 4389 amends Michigan's environmental protection law (specifically section 62506a of the 1994 PA 451 Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act) to establish or modify a disposal fee for hazardous waste injection wells. The bill would create a new financial mechanism related to how hazardous materials are disposed of through underground injection wells in Michigan.

Why is this important

Injection wells are a common industrial disposal method for hazardous waste, and fee structures directly affect disposal costs for businesses while potentially funding environmental oversight and remediation. The fee's design and amount will influence which disposal methods companies choose and how much revenue becomes available for environmental protection and monitoring programs in Michigan.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on industry: Business groups may oppose fees as increasing operational expenses, particularly for manufacturing and chemical industries reliant on injection well disposal
  • Environmental adequacy: Environmental advocates may question whether fee levels are sufficient to fund proper oversight, monitoring, and remediation of injection wells
  • Regulatory clarity: The specific fee amount, calculation method, and fund allocation are not detailed in this summary, creating uncertainty about the bill's actual impact until full text is reviewed

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

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