Amendment to Part 91, Soil Erosion Sedimentation Control

Amendment to Part 91,
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Statute

Effective Date: March 20, 2019

An amendment has occurred to Part 91, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended.

The amendment was intended to allow for two or more municipalities to provide joint administration and enforcement of their Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control programs by entering into a written interlocal agreement.

The amendment occurred in Section 324.9106 (3) – Ordinances

The following has been added to the Section:

(3) Two or more municipalities may provide for joint administration and enforcement of this part and the rules promulgated under this part by entering into a written interlocal agreement pursuant to the urban cooperation act of 1967, 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7, MCL 124.501 to 124.512. However, if all of the municipalities are not located, in whole or in part, in the same county, the agreement does not take effect unless the department approves the agreement in writing. The department shall approve the agreement if the department determines that the agreement will promote the effective administration and enforcement of this part and rules promulgated under this part.

You can view the amendment here.

You can view the updated version of Part 91 here.

For further information or questions, please contact:

Cheryl Petroski-Wilson

SESC/CSW Program Specialist

Water Resources Division

Phone 586-601-7684

Email petroskic@michigan.gov

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