Natural resources: shorelands; temporary erosion control structures; authorize without permit during high water levels. Amends secs. 32312, 32312a & 32510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32312 et seq.) & adds sec. 32510a.

HB 6030 allows property owners in Michigan to install temporary erosion control structures on shorelands without needing a state permit, provided the structures are made of specific biodegradable or permeable materials like sandbags or certain synthetic textiles. This exemption applies to projects located on the shores of the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair, as long as the installation follows manufacturer guidelines and does not block public walkways or extend into the water. Owners must still file a written notice with the Department of Natural Resources before beginning construction, detailing their contact information and the materials they plan to use. The bill also clarifies that these temporary measures can remain in place until they are either removed or replaced by a permanent hard wall revetment, which may require a separate permit unless a septic system is nearby.