The Issue
Since 2004, the State of Michigan has been considering negotiating an Agreement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), under which the State would assume much greater regulatory authority over radioactive materials.  Michigan is one of only a few states that have not signed such an Agreement.

In October 2006, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm directed the Departments of Community Health and Environmental Quality to develop a strategy leading toward the enactment of an NRC Agreement, and to consult with licensees and other stakeholders on that strategy. The Departments, in a report dated July 13, 2007, have recommended a strategy that will help modernize and strengthen Michigan's radiation protection program. The strategy includes the consolidation of radiation programs currently split between the two Departments, the updating of Michigan's statute and Ionization Radiation Rules, and the enactment of an Agreement with the NRC.

Governor Granholm signed a Letter of Intent on July 31, 2007. This letter formally notified the NRC that Michigan intends to pursue an Agreement.

History of the Michigan Agreement State Issue

What's New 
  Draft Rules for Comment - Parts B and the last half of D
Agreement State Advisory Group meeting summary - May 6, 2009
Important Information for NARM Registrants: NRC Will Assume Regulatory Authority Over Most Michigan Radioactive Materials Registrants

Related Links
NRC Agreement Program website
Organization of Agreement States
Radiological Protection Section (DEQ)
Suggested State Regulations - CRCPD

Last Update 5/28/2009