Sec. 3501.
As used in this part:
(a) "Low-grade iron ore" means iron-bearing rock in the Upper Peninsula of this state that is not merchantable as ore in its natural state and from which merchantable ore can be produced only by beneficiation or treatment.
(b) "Low-grade iron ore mining property" includes the ore beneficiation or treatment plant and other necessary buildings, facilities, and lands located in the Upper Peninsula of this state.
History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 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-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)
451-1994-II-1-35 - Part 35 Use of Water in Mining Low-Grade Iron Ore (324.3501...324.3508)
Section 324.3501 - Definitions.
Section 324.3502 - Iron Ore Mining in Upper Peninsula; Issuance of Water Permits.
Section 324.3504 - Water Permits; Liability of State.
Section 324.3505 - Water Permits; Term.
Section 324.3506 - Water Permits; Rights; Violation; Revocation; Emergency Order for Abatement.