Sec. 19610.
(1) Upon receipt of a grant or loan application, for funding provided under section 19608(1)(a)(iv), the department shall review the application based on the following considerations:
(a) Whether the brownfield project proposed to be funded is authorized by this part.
(b) Whether the brownfield project is consistent with the local planning and zoning for the area in which the project is located.
(c) Whether the brownfield project provides measurable environmental benefit.
(d) Whether the brownfield project provides measurable economic benefit or will significantly contribute to the local unit of government's economic and community redevelopment or the revitalization of adjacent neighborhoods.
(e) The viability of the redevelopment plan.
(f) The level of public and private commitment and other resources available for the project.
(g) How the brownfield project relates to a broader economic and community development plan for the local unit of government as a whole.
(h) Other criteria that the department considers relevant.
(2) The department shall issue grants under section 19608(1)(a)(iv) for brownfield projects that the department determines meet the requirements of this part and will contribute to the revitalization of underutilized properties.
History: Add. 1998, Act 288, Eff. Dec. 1, 1998 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 475, Eff. Apr. 5, 2017 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)
451-1994-II-6 - Chapter 6 Environmental Funding (324.19101...324.19708)
451-1994-II-6-196 - Part 196 Clean Michigan Initiative Implementation (324.19601...324.19616)
Section 324.19601 - Definitions.
Section 324.19602 - Findings and Declaration.
Section 324.19604 - Bonds as Negotiable and Exempt From Taxation.
Section 324.19605 - Bonds as Securities; Investment of Funds.
Section 324.19608a - Clean Michigan Initiative Grant and Revolving Loan Program.
Section 324.19608b - Grants and Loans Under MCL 324.19608(1)(a)(iv); Conditions.
Section 324.19609 - Grant or Loan Application; Form or Format; Funds Under MCL 324.19608(1)(a)(iv).
Section 324.19610a - Funding Provided Under MCL 324.19608(1)(iv); Conditions.
Section 324.19611 - Balancing Distribution of Grants and Loans; Considerations.
Section 324.19613 - Grants and Loans Under MCL 324.19608; Conditions.
Section 324.19614 - Recovery of Costs.