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HB 4193

Environmental protection: permits; groundwater discharge permit requirements; modify. Amends sec. 3122 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3122).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 7 co-sponsors

Michigan bill modifies groundwater discharge permit standards, potentially affecting industrial, municipal, and agricultural water operations and compliance requirements.

bill electronically reproduced 03/11/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4193

Legislative bill overview

HB 4193 modifies Michigan's groundwater discharge permit requirements under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451). The bill adjusts regulatory standards for how entities must obtain and comply with permits when discharging water into groundwater resources.

Why is this important

Groundwater discharge permits directly affect industrial operations, municipal utilities, agricultural practices, and waste management systems across Michigan. Changes to permit requirements can influence compliance costs, environmental protection levels, and the speed at which businesses and municipalities can operate or expand facilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Environmental protection vs. regulatory burden: Stricter requirements protect groundwater but may increase costs for businesses and municipalities; looser requirements may reduce compliance expenses but raise contamination risks
  • Specificity of amendments unknown: The bill's actual language isn't provided, so the precise changes—whether permitting becomes easier or harder—cannot be evaluated
  • Stakeholder impacts differ: Agricultural operations, industrial manufacturers, water utilities, and environmental advocates likely have conflicting interests in how stringent these requirements become

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

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