Sec. 5528.
(1) If the department believes that a violation of this part or a rule promulgated under this part exists, or a violation of the terms of a permit issued under this part exists, the department shall provide the person responsible for the alleged violation with the opportunity to enter into an agreement with the department to correct the alleged violation. The agreement may provide for monetary or other relief as agreed upon by the parties. The agreement shall be in the form of a consent order and shall provide for compliance with this part and rules promulgated under this part and compliance with any applicable permit issued under this part. In addition, each consent order shall contain a compliance schedule that provides for reasonable progress toward full compliance by a designated date.
(2) If the department believes that a violation of an order issued under this part exists, the department may provide the person responsible for the alleged violation with the opportunity to enter into an agreement with the department to correct the alleged violation. The agreement may provide for monetary or other relief as agreed upon by the parties. The agreement shall be in the form of a consent order and shall provide for compliance with this part and rules promulgated under this part and compliance with any applicable permit or order issued under this part. In addition, each consent order shall contain a compliance schedule that provides for reasonable progress toward full compliance by a designated date.
(3) The department shall provide public notice and an opportunity for public comment on the terms and conditions of a consent order. Upon the request of any person the department shall provide a copy of the proposed consent order.
History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA
Last modified: October 10, 2016