Governing Law and Regulations
Aboveground storage tanks (ASTs): Michigan Fire Prevention Code, Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 29.1 to 29.5
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Download NowHazardous materials: Michigan Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, MCL 324.20101
Hazardous substance releases: MCL 324.20101
Hazardous waste storage tank requirements: Michigan Administrative Code (MAC) r. 299.9615
Underground storage tanks (USTs): MAC r. 29.2123
Hazardous substance remediation: MAC r. 299.5907
Tanks and vaults: MAC r. 325.52121
Regulatory Agencies
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DLEG) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
Michigan Department of State Police
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See national section for basic information and federal regulations.
Comparison: State vs. Federal
• Rules. "Hazardous substances" is a broad classification that includes hazardous wastes, toxic pollutants, hazardous air pollutants, and certain hazardous chemical substances or mixtures. See the national section HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE STORAGE for additional guidance. Michigan's occupational health standards contain requirements for tanks and vaults related to hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
The state regulates ASTs under the state fire code that covers AST storage of flammable and combustible liquids. State law requires federal spill prevention plans for ASTs. See the state section ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS for a discussion of AST rules in Michigan.
Michigan follows the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations for the storage and packaging of hazardous materials during transportation. The state also has licensing requirements for both transporter ...