Environmental protection: landfills; public comment during landfill expansion and construction; allow. Amends secs. 1307 & 11125 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1307 & 324.11125).

This bill amends Michigan's environmental laws to require state officials to consider specific public input and community impacts when reviewing applications to build or expand landfills. It mandates that agencies evaluate public comments, local policies, and potential disproportionate environmental burdens on nearby communities, such as those near schools or hospitals, before granting permits. Additionally, the legislation introduces stricter deadlines for processing permit applications and requires the state to pay applicants a fee if the department fails to meet these timelines.