Section 324.3307 - Approval or denial of application within certain time period. - Michigan Statutes

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 451 of 1994

324.3307 Approval or denial of application within certain time period.

Sec. 3307.

(1) The department shall either approve or deny an application for a certificate of coverage by May 1 or within 15 working days after receipt of a complete application, whichever is later. If the department denies an application for a certificate of coverage, the department shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the denial.

(2) The department shall approve an application for a permit in whole or part and issue the permit, or shall deny the application, by May 1 or within 30 working days after receipt of a complete application, whichever is later. If the department approves the application in part or denies the application, the department shall, by the same deadline, notify the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the partial approval or denial.

(3) If the department fails to satisfy the requirements of subsection (1) or (2) with respect to an application for a certificate of coverage or a permit, the department shall pay the applicant an amount equal to 15% of the application fee for that certificate of coverage or permit.

History: Add. 2004, Act 246, Eff. Oct. 1, 2004
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA