Monday, January 19, 2009

Desperate Times Part III

Environmental laws and regulations:

30. Adopt a constitutional amendment that requires state and local governments to compensate property owners for "regulatory takings," which lower a property's value by regulating the owner's use and enjoyment of the property.

31. Establish that "operational memorandums," guidelines and other guidance documents generated by any state agency do not bind a regulated entity unless they are promulgates as rules under the state Administrative Procedures Act.

32. Repeal the ban on directional drilling for oil and natural as under the Great Lakes.

33. Halt proposed state mercury-emission limits that are stricter than required under federal law.

34. Roll back a recently enacted regulatory regime that unnecessarily diminishes Michigan's comparative advantage in abundant, fresh water.

35. Prohibit the enforcement of state environmental regulations that are more stringent than those required by federal law unless the regulations are specifically adopted in legislation by the governor and the Michigan Legislature.

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