STORM WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT FEE - H.B. 4470: FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 4470 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Patricia Birkholz
House Committee: Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
Senate Committee: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to extend for four years, until October 1, 2003, the sunset date on permit fees for storm water discharge programs.
Currently, until October 1, 1999, the Act requires the application for a permit to be accompanied by a one-time $125 fee for storm water discharge related solely to a site of construction activity and a $200 fee for a site not related solely to construction activity.
MCL 324.3118 - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would extend the sunset on storm water discharge permit fees to allow continued receipt of revenue to the State. For FY 1997-98, these fees generated approximately $900,000 in revenue to the State, designated for DEQ storm water discharge programs.
Date Completed: 5-12-99 - 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.