Sec. 64105.
(1) On the basis of the inventory and the classification described in section 64103, the department shall determine whether to offer at a public auction the exclusive opportunity to pursue a contract for the taking of peat from a nominated parcel.
(2) The exclusive opportunity to pursue a contract for the taking of peat from a specified parcel of state owned land shall be awarded to the highest bidder at a public auction by sealed or oral bid.
(3) An exclusive opportunity to pursue a contract awarded under this section guarantees that, if the department decides to enter into a contract for the taking of peat from the nominated parcel as provided in section 64106, a contract shall be entered into with the highest bidder.
(4) Within 2 years after being awarded an exclusive opportunity to pursue a contract, the highest bidder shall provide to the department the following information:
(a) The quantity and quality of the peat that the bidder proposes to take from the nominated parcel.
(b) The capacity of the production facility that the bidder proposes to operate on the parcel.
(c) The date on which the bidder projects that the taking of peat will commence and the projected duration of the activity.
(d) An environmental assessment of the impact of the taking of the peat, including an analysis of the factors described in section 64106(2).
(e) Any other information the department determines to be reasonably necessary for the department to make the determination described in section 64106(2).
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, 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 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-3-5 - Subchapter 5 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111)
451-1994-III-3-5-641 - Part 641 Peat Extraction From State Owned Lands (324.64101...324.64111)
Section 324.64101 - “Peat” Defined.
Section 324.64102 - Contracts for Taking of Peat From State-Owned Lands.
Section 324.64104 - Nomination of Parcel; Fee; Direct Lease Contract.
Section 324.64106 - Public Hearing; Determination; Criteria; Statement of Reasons.
Section 324.64107 - Terms of Contract.
Section 324.64108 - Peat Resource Conservation and Development Fund; Creation; Deposits.