2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 29 - FIRE PREVENTION
Act 138 of 1998 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION ACT (29.471 - 29.480)
Section 29.472 - Definitions.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 138 of 1998

29.472 Definitions.

Sec. 2.

As used in this act:

(a) “Base state” means the state selected by a motor carrier according to the procedures established by the uniform program.

(b) “Base state agreement” means the agreement between participating states electing to register or permit motor carriers.

(c) “Department” means the department of environmental quality.

(d) “Fund” means the hazardous materials transportation permit fund created in section 5.

(e) “Hazardous materials” means any of the following:

(i) “Hazardous waste” as that term is defined in part 111 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.11101 to 324.11152.

(ii) “Liquid industrial waste” as that term is defined in part 121 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.12101 to 324.12118.

(f) “Motor carrier” means a person engaged in the transportation of hazardous materials by highway. Motor carrier includes a motor carrier's agents, officers, and representatives. Motor carrier does not include an individual operating under an exclusive lease to a motor carrier that is in compliance with this act.

(g) “Participating state” means a state electing to participate in the uniform program by entering a base state agreement.

(h) “Power unit” means a motor vehicle that provides motor power to the entire combination, or to the vehicle if a single unit.

(i) “Uniform application” means the uniform registration and permit application form established under the uniform program.

(j) “Uniform program” means the uniform state hazardous materials transportation registration and permit program established in the report submitted and amended pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5119(b).

History: 1998, Act 138, Eff. Sept. 1, 1998
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of environmental quality to department of natural resources and environment, see E.R.O. No. 2009-31, compiled at MCL 324.99919.