Section 324.8710 - Groundwater stewardship program. - Michigan Statutes

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

324.8710 Groundwater stewardship program.

Sec. 8710.

(1) The director, in consultation with the groundwater advisory council, shall establish a groundwater stewardship program designed to promote the protection of groundwater through education, technical assistance, and grants. A person who has completed an on-site evaluation with technical assistance personnel is eligible to participate in the groundwater stewardship program. Participants in the groundwater stewardship program shall develop and implement a stewardship plan approved by the director.

(2) The department may provide grants to persons participating in the groundwater stewardship program in accordance with procedures established by the department. Grants shall be available for making changes consistent with groundwater stewardship practices, groundwater protection rules, and the removal of potential sources of contamination and other purposes considered suitable by the director.

(3) Liability for groundwater contamination shall not be imposed on a person in the groundwater stewardship program under this part unless he or she was grossly negligent or in violation of state or federal law or failed to comply with the provisions of the applicable groundwater stewardship program or plan. Nothing in this part shall modify or limit any obligation, responsibility, or liability imposed by any other provision of state law.

(4) Technical assistance programs and grants provided under this section are limited to availability of funds collected pursuant to this part.

History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA