Terms Used In Michigan Laws 324.30106b

  • Bottomland: means the land area of an inland lake or stream that lies below the ordinary high-water mark and that may or may not be covered by water. See Michigan Laws 324.30101
  • Department: means the department of environmental quality. See Michigan Laws 324.30101
    A permit under this part to dredge or place dredged spoils on bottomland is subject to both of the following:
    (a) The permit shall be valid for a period of 5 years.
    (b) During the term of the permit, the department shall not require additional environmental studies or surveys unless an act of God results in significant geological or ecological changes to the permitted area.