H.B. 4318 (H-2): COMMITEE SUMMARY                       APPLICATION OF AQUATIC PLANTS

House Bill 4318 (Substitute H-2) Sponsor: Representative Alvin H. Kukuk

House Committee: Agriculture and Forestry Senate Committee: Agriculture and Forestry

Date Completed: 5-2-95

SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4318 (Substitute H-2) as passed by the House:

The bill would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to permit the application on farmland, or the use as animal feed, of aquatic plants as well as a residual from fruits, vegetables, sugar beets, or field crops without requiring a solid waste management plan, permit, or license.

Currently, a by-product from the processing of fruits, vegetables, sugar beets, field crops, or lime from kraft pulping processes generated prior to bleaching may be applied on farmland or used as animal feed without a solid waste management plan, permit, or license.

MCL 324.11506                                                                                 Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Fiscal Analyst: G. Cutler

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.

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