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Current as of February 09, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 1409. To qualify for a clean corporate citizen designation, a facility shall meet 1 of the following requirements:
(a) Obtain and operate in accordance with requirements for certification or registration under an environmental management standard, such as ISO 14001:2004, or, for the chemical industry, RC 2008, that is approved by the director.
(b) Adopt and maintain an environmental management system that is set forth in writing and is consistent with the requirements of ISO 14001:2004, or, for the chemical industry, RC 2008, and appropriate for the nature, scale, and potential environmental impact of the operation at the facility.
(c) Adopt and maintain an environmental management system that is set forth in writing, approved by the director, and applicable to a specific group or classification of facilities including that facility. The environmental management system shall be consistent with the requirements of ISO 14001:2004, or, for the chemical industry, RC 2008, and be appropriate for the nature, scale, and potential environmental impact of the operation.
(d) For a facility with 100 or fewer employees, adopt and maintain the following elements of an environmental management system, which shall be set forth in writing:
(i) An environmental policy.
(ii) The environmental aspects.
(iii) The objectives and targets of operations.
(iv) The roles and responsibilities.
(v) The procedures for internal and external communication.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 324. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection § 324.1409 - last updated February 09, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-324-natural-resources-and-environmental-protection/mi-comp-laws-324-1409/
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