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Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.14502 (2026)

Reduction in amount of generated environmental waste; emphasis on pollution prevention; personnel; staff and services.

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NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT


Act 451 of 1994


324.14502 Reduction in amount of generated environmental waste; emphasis on pollution prevention; personnel; staff and services.

Sec. 14502.

    (1) The department shall inform, assist, educate, and provide funding, as provided in this part, to persons to facilitate a reduction in the amount of environmental waste generated in the state. The department shall place a particular emphasis on in-plant pollution prevention.

    (2) The department shall employ personnel and provide staff and services as are necessary to implement this part.

History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 289, Imd. Eff. July 27, 1998

Compiler's Notes:

    For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Environmental Assistance Division to the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, see E.R.O. No. 1995-16, compiled at MCL 324.99901 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

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Cited in 1 case, 2004–2004 · leading case: City of Romulus v. Dep't of Env't Quality, 678 N.W.2d 444 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004).
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City of Romulus v. Dep't of Env't Quality, 678 N.W.2d 444 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004). “” MCL 324.14502(1). Again, this part of the nrepa does not mention need and does not imply that the DEQ should consider need whenever granting any type of permit.”
Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.14502(1): 1 case
City of Romulus v. Dep't of Env't Quality, 678 N.W.2d 444 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004). “” MCL 324.14502(1). Again, this part of the nrepa does not mention need and does not imply that the DEQ should consider need whenever granting any type of permit.”
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