Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 324. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection § 324.64103

Sec. 64103. (1) Beginning immediately after July 9, 1984, the department shall conduct an inventory of state owned land to determine the surface areas of peat present on those lands and to make a preliminary evaluation of the nature of the peat lands and the relationship of the peat resource to the surrounding wetlands and watershed. The preliminary evaluation shall consist of an analysis of the following data obtained from aerial photographs, a field check of surface features, and any information currently available:

(2) Based upon the inventory and preliminary evaluation described in subsection (1), the department shall classify the peat lands as either potentially leasable or not leasable according to the following:

(3) The department shall provide a public notice of the completion of the inventory and classification required by subsections (1) and (2) including, but not limited to, publication in the agenda of the commission. The department shall accept public comment on the inventory and classifications for not less than 60 days from the date of notice. The department shall consider all pertinent public comments before finalizing the inventory and classifications. Public hearings may be held on the inventory and classification at the department's discretion. The department may reclassify lands upon receipt of further information if the public notice and the opportunity for public comment described in this subsection are provided.