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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1989.04.27 - 16957April 27, 1989 Miscellaneous Resolution #_8_911_3. BY: GOVERNMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE- Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson RE: HOUSE BILL 4311 (CONDITIONAL SUPPORT) REGULATING DISPOSAL OF INCINERATOR ASH TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the proper disposal of municipal solid waste incinerator ash is a vital concern because of the potential hazard of this substance; and WHEREAS House Bill 4311 contains several amendments to Act 641 of the Public Acts of 1978 (the Solid Waste Management Act) that provide regulations for the disposal of municipal solid waste incinerator ash; and WHEREAS House Bill 4311 passed the House on March 21, 1989 after two hours of spirited debate in which some legislators protested the quick movement of the bill, saying it was detrimental to the environment; and WHEREAS the Michigan Association of Counties had urged that House Bill 4311 be amended so that vigorous front-end removal of hazardous waste, batteries, tires, recyclable and compostable materials be required of all future waste-to-energy facilities built in Michigan and that all existing incinerators be placed under the above provision within a year after passage of House Bill 4311; and WHEREAS House Bill 4311 was passed by the House and sent to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs without the proposed Michigan Association of Counties' amendments. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports House Bill 4311 on the condition that the proposed Michigan Association of Counties' amendments are inserted in the bill and retained as it moves through the legislative process. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all Legislators from Oakland County and to the County's Legislative Agent. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Government & Transportation Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. GOVERNMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE #89111 April 27, 1989 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Government and Transportation Committee. There were no objections.