Michigan. Toxic Substance Control Commission

The Toxic Substance Control Commission was created by Public Act 116 of 1978, and renewed by Public Act 336 of 1982 and Public Act 308 of 1984. Executive Order 1988-4 transferred the Commission from the Department of Management and Budget to the Department of Natural Resources, effective April 30, 1988. As required by the 1984 legislation, the Commission ceased operations on December 31, 1989. The Commission was created as an oversight agency and to provide leadership and coordination among state agencies with respect to activities concerning toxic substance control, especially during toxic substance emergencies (such as the PBB disaster that prompted the creation of the Commission). The Commission also served as the state's ombudsman for purpose of the review, investigation, and reconciliation of a toxic substance problem or concern. The nine members of the Commission were private citizens appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve 2-year terms.