Terms Used In Michigan Laws 324.11519

  • Department: means the director of the department of natural resources or his or her designee to whom the director delegates a power or duty by written instrument. See Michigan Laws 324.301
  • in writing: shall be construed to include printing, engraving, and lithographing; except that if the written signature of a person is required by law, the signature shall be the proper handwriting of the person or, if the person is unable to write, the person's proper mark, which may be, unless otherwise expressly prohibited by law, a clear and classifiable fingerprint of the person made with ink or another substance. See Michigan Laws 8.3q
  (1) The department shall specify, in writing, the reasons for denial of an application for a permit, an operating license, an approval under a general permit, or a registration, including the sections of part 115 that may be violated by granting the application and the manner in which the violation may occur.
  (2) If a materials management facility is established, constructed, or operated in violation of the conditions of a permit, license, approval under a general permit, or registration, in violation of part 115 or an order issued under part 115, or in a manner not consistent with an MMP, all of the following apply:
  (a) A local health officer or the department may issue a cease and desist order specifying a schedule of closure or remedial action in compliance with part 115 or may enter a consent agreement specifying a schedule of closure or remedial action under part 115.
  (b) The department may issue a final order revoking, suspending, or restricting the permit, license, approval under a general permit, or registration or a notification after a contested case hearing as provided in the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
  (c) The department may issue an order summarily suspending the permit, license, approval under a general permit, or registration or a notification, if the department determines that the violation or inconsistency constitutes an emergency or poses an imminent risk of injury to the environment, natural resources, or the public health, safety, or welfare. Summary suspension may be ordered effective on the date specified in the order or upon service of a certified copy of the order on the owner or operator, whichever is later, and remains effective during the proceedings. The proceedings shall be commenced within 7 days after the issuance of the order and shall be promptly determined.
  (3) A final order issued pursuant to this section is subject to judicial review as provided in the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.