Michigan § 333.13718 - Temporary or permanent closure of disposal site; reopening.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 333.13718 — Temporary or permanent closure of disposal site; reopening., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 333.13718. Temporary or permanent closure of disposal site; reopening.
The director may issue an order temporarily or permanently closing the disposal site prior to its scheduled closing date if the director finds that there is a potential hazard to the public health, safety, or welfare or to the environment that justifies a temporary or permanent closure. A disposal site that is temporarily closed shall not receive waste and shall remain closed while remedial action is taken. Before authorizing the reopening of a temporarily closed disposal site, the department shall seek the advice of the local monitoring committee of the host site community and the department of natural resources, and shall provide a documented explanation of its reasons for authorizing the reopening.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 333.13718 cover?
Section 333.13718 ("Temporary or permanent closure of disposal site; reopening.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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