Environmental protection: permits; groundwater discharge permit requirements; modify. Amends sec. 3122 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3122).

This bill establishes an annual fee for facilities and municipalities in Michigan that discharge wastewater into the ground or groundwater, effective until October 1, 2027. The fee amount varies based on the facility's size and type, with larger industrial sites paying significantly more than smaller operations like mobile home parks, campgrounds, or small municipalities. To encourage timely processing, the bill requires the state department to approve or deny permit applications within 180 days, offering a 15% annual discount on the fee if they miss this deadline. Additionally, municipalities are permitted to pass this fee directly onto the users of their wastewater facilities.