Michigan

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PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

Our Children's Trust helped Michigan youth and partners take important action toward achieving scientifically adequate emission reductions in the state. The rulemaking petition referenced below was part of our strategically coordinated national effort in which youth filed official actions in every state in May, 2011.

This rulemaking petition filed on behalf of Michigan youth raised awareness in the state about the scientific remedies necessary to address climate change and educated state officials about their duty to protect the atmosphere. But, the petition was denied by state officials. We are now shaping our next steps in Michigan, and are also supporting youth from around the U.S. in the landmark climate lawsuit against the entire U.S. federal government.

August 3rd, 2011

The State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in Lansing denied OCT's petition for rulemaking.

May 4th, 2011

OCT filed a petition for rulemaking with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Air Quality Division.