Section 324.14701 - Definitions. - Michigan Statutes

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

324.14701 Definitions.

Sec. 14701.

As used in this subpart:

(a) "Department" means the department of environmental quality.

(b) "PCB" means the class of chlorinated biphenyl, terphenyl, higher polyphenyl, or mixtures of these compounds produced by replacing 2 or more hydrogen atoms on the biphenyl, terphenyl, or higher polyphenyl molecule with chlorine atoms. PCB does not include chlorinated biphenyls, terphenyls, higher polyphenyls, or mixtures of these compounds that have functional groups attached other than chlorine unless that functional group on the chlorinated biphenyls, terphenyls, higher polyphenyls, or mixtures of these compounds is determined to be dangerous to the public health, safety, and welfare under section 14703.

(c) "Ppm" means parts per million.

History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 562, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Waste Management Division to the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, see E.R.O. No. 1995-16, compiled at MCL 324.99901 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA