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Environmental Laws & Rules
Michigan Environmental Laws And Rules Overview
Environmental requirements are included in both state and federal statutes, also called acts, and administrative rules. Most of Michigan's environmental acts were consolidated into the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994, PA 451, as amended (Act 451). Act 451 is organized into sections called "Parts." Be aware that some administrative rules still refer to original environmental act numbers prior to their being included as Parts of Act 451 and that there are other state environmentally-related acts that are not incorporated into Act 451 at this time.

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• Environmental Laws and Rules Database
Use this search page to locate information about Michigan environmental laws and rules and which agency is responsible for enforcement of each.

• Laws
Environmental requirements are included in both state and federal statutes, also called acts, and administrative rules. Most of Michigan's environmental acts were consolidated into the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994, PA 451, as amended (Act 451). Act 451 is organized into sections called "Parts."

• Rules
An administrative rule is an agency's written regulation, statement, standard, policy, ruling, or instruction that has the effect of law. Here you will find rules specific to the Department of Environmental Quality.


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• State Office Of Administrative Hearings and Rules (for state rules)

• Federal Environmental Laws and Rules

• International Treaties and Agreements
There are many International Treaties and Agreements concerning the region's natural resources which can be accessed from here.

• Public Act 451 of 1994, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act

• Michigan Legislature - House Committee Bill Records

• Michigan Legislature Home Page (for state laws)


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