324.5004 Asset management plans.

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Sec. 5004.

(1)By October 1, 2019, the water asset management council shall establish a schedule for submission of asset management plans that ensures that 1/3 of asset owners submit an asset management plan each year. The asset management plans are subject to all of the following:

(a)The asset management plans shall cover and be valid for a minimum of 3 years and shall be consistent with the template provided by the water asset management council.

(b)The asset management plans shall be reviewed by the water asset management council within 6 months of receipt. The water asset management council shall compare submitted asset management plans to the minimum components required by this act and the template provided by the water asset management council and shall determine if the asset management plans are in compliance with those standards. If the water asset management council determines that an asset management plan does not meet established standards, the water asset management council shall seek concurrence from the department. If the department concurs, the water asset management council shall notify the entity submitting the asset management plan of the deficiency in meeting the standards and shall require the entity to revise the asset management plan to meet the standards and resubmit the plan within 6 months of receiving the notice.

(c)An asset owner that is required under this part to have an approved asset management plan must implement the approved asset management plan by October 1, 2024.

(2)An asset owner may seek and use federal grants or loans to achieve the goals and manage the asset inventory described in its asset management plan.

History: Add. 2018, Act 324 , Imd. Eff. July 2, 2018