Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 324. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection § 324.21521

Sec. 21521. (1) If the administrator denies a claim, work invoice, request for indemnification, or request for an eligibility determination under section 21510(8),  1 the owner or operator who submitted the claim, work invoice, request for indemnification, or request for an eligibility determination under section 21510(8) may, within 14 days following the denial, request review by the board. However, if the administrator believes the dispute may be able to be resolved without the board's review, the administrator may contact the owner or operator regarding the issues in dispute and may negotiate a resolution of the dispute prior to the board's review. The board shall conduct a review of the denial to determine whether the claim, work invoice, or request for indemnification is payable under this part.

(2) A person who is denied approval by the board after review under subsection (1) may appeal the decision directly to the circuit court.