Sec. 63708.
(1) A sand dune mining permit issued by the department is valid for not more than 5 years. A sand dune mining permit shall be renewed if the sand dune mining activities have been carried out in compliance with this part, the rules promulgated under this part, and the conditions of the sand dune mining permit issued by the department.
(2) The sand dune mining permit shall state any conditions, limitations, or other restrictions determined by the department, including any setback from the ordinary high-water mark of a Great Lake for the protection of the barrier dune.
(3) In granting a sand dune mining permit, if the department allows for the removal of all or a portion of the barrier dune pursuant to this part, it shall submit to the commission written reasons for permitting the removal.
(4) The department shall provide a list of all pending sand dune mining applications upon a request from a person. The list shall give the name and address of each applicant, the legal description of the lands included in the project, and a summary statement of the purpose of the application.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 325, Imd. Eff. Sept. 10, 2004 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 III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)
451-1994-III-3-4 - Subchapter 4 Mineral Mining (324.63101...324.63714)
451-1994-III-3-4-637 - Part 637 Sand Dune Mining (324.63701...324.63714)
Section 324.63701 - Definitions.
Section 324.63702 - Sand Dune Mining Permit Within Critical Dune Area; “Adjacent” Defined.
Section 324.63703 - Great Lakes Sand Dune Areas; Comprehensive Study and Inventory.
Section 324.63704 - Sand Dune Mining; Permit; Requirements.
Section 324.63705 - Environmental Impact Statement.
Section 324.63709 - Denial of Sand Dune Mining Permit.
Section 324.63710 - Extraction of Sand or Other Minerals by State.