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ALPENA POWER GENERATION, L.L.C., ALPENA TOWNSHIP, ALPENA COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by July 5, 2000, to Christine Kearns, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by July 5, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Christine Kearns, Air Quality Division, 517-373-4676. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

DAY INTERNATIONAL, INC., THREE RIVERS, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by July 5, 2000, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by July 5, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

MAGIC FINISHING COMPANY, GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by July 19, 2000, to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by July 19, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

TESA TAPE, INC., SPARTA, KENT COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by July 19, 2000, to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by July 19, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

CLEAN CORPORATE CITIZEN DESIGNATION, DETROIT EDISON-FERMI 2, NEWPORT, MONROE COUNTY. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has received an application for Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) designation from Detroit Edison-Fermi 2, Newport, as provided for under Administrative Rules R324.1507 to R324.1511: Clean Corporate Citizen Program. A decision on the C3 designation approval or disapproval will be made by August 1, 2000. The C3 program provides incentives for improved environmental protection. Regulated establishments that have demonstrated environmental stewardship can receive C3 designation and public recognition for their efforts and are entitled to certain regulatory benefits. Information Contact: Valerie Haan, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-0231. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

CLEAN CORPORATE CITIZEN DESIGNATION, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) - POWERTRAIN WARREN TRANSMISSION PLANT, WARREN, MACOMB COUNTY. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has received an application for Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) designation from GM Powertrain Warren Transmission Plant, Warren, as provided for under Administrative Rules R324.1507 to R324.1511: Clean Corporate Citizen Program. A decision on the C3 designation approval or disapproval will be made by August 7, 2000. The C3 program provides incentives for improved environmental protection. Regulated establishments that have demonstrated environmental stewardship can receive C3 designation and public recognition for their efforts and are entitled to certain regulatory benefits. Information Contact: Valerie Haan, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-0231. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

CLEAN CORPORATE CITIZEN DESIGNATION, MARK IV AUTOMOTIVE, BIG RAPIDS, MECOSTA COUNTY. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has received an application for Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) designation from Mark IV Automotive as provided for under Administrative Rules R324.1507 to R324.1511: Clean Corporate Citizen Program. A decision on the C3 designation approval or disapproval will be made by August 1, 2000. The C3 program provides incentives for improved environmental protection. Regulated establishments that have demonstrated environmental stewardship can receive C3 designation and public recognition for their efforts and are entitled to certain regulatory benefits. Information Contact: Kelie Caudell, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7969. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

WORK GROUP MEETING REGARDING PART 55, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED (ACT 451). Pursuant to Act 451, the Air Quality Division is operating a work group to assist in the revision of rules regulating the New Source Review (NSR) program (98-036EQ). The proposed NSR rule revisions will address program approval issues raised by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, findings of the Office of the Auditor General, and possible new exemptions from the requirement to obtain a Permit to Install. The seventh work group meeting will be held in the AQD Conference Room, Hollister Building, 4^th floor, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing Michigan. Information Contact: Jerry Trautman, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4855, or E-mail at trautmaj@michigan.gov.

WORK GROUP MEETING REGARDING PART 55, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED (ACT 451). Pursuant to Act 451, the Air Quality Division is operating a work group to assist in the revision of rules regulating the Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) program (98-036EQ). The proposed ROP rule revisions will address issues raised by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning interim approval of the program. The seventh work group meeting will be held in the AQD Conference Room, Hollister Building, 4^th floor, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing Michigan. Information Contact: Jerry Trautman, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4855, or E-mail at trautmaj@michigan.gov.

PUBLIC HEARING AND DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GENESEE POWER STATION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (SRN: N3570), GENESEE TOWNSHIP, GENESEE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a wood-waste-fired co-generation plant located at 5315 Energy Drive. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Brian Culham, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Shiawassee District Office, 10650 Bennett Road, Morrice, Michigan 48857. The public hearing will be held at the Genesee Township Hall, 7244 North Genesee Road, Genesee, Michigan. Information Contact: Brian Culham, Air Quality Division, 517-625-4669.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CITY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OF WATERS (SRN: N5988), FREDERIC, CRAWFORD COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a landfill. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Terry Cooney, District Manager, Waste Management Company, 9536 East Lennon Road, Lennon, Michigan 48449. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Dave Thorley, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1830, Gaylord, Michigan 49738. If requested in writing by June 21, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: David Thorley, Air Quality Division, 517-705-3409.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION (SRN: N0197), GAYLORD, OTSEGO COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of an existing particle board manufacturing plant. The proposed permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Joe Sims, Plant Manager, Georgia Pacific, P.O. Box 558, Gaylord, Michigan 49735. Comments on the proposed permit are to be submitted to William J. Rogers Jr., Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Gaylord Field Office, P.O. Box 1830, Gaylord, Michigan 49734-5830. If requested in writing by June 21, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: William J. Rogers Jr., Air Quality Division, 517-705-3406.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GLEN'S SANITARY LANDFILL (SRN: N3261), MAPLE CITY, LEELANAU COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a landfill. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Terry Cooney, District Manager, Waste Management Company, 9536 East Lennon Road, Lennon, Michigan 48449. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Dave Thorley, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 1830, Gaylord, Michigan 49734-5830. If requested in writing by June 21, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: David Thorley, Air Quality Division, 517-705-3409.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MICHCON KALKASKA COMPRESSOR STATION (SRN: N3341), GAYLORD, OTSEGO COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of an existing natural gas compressor station. The proposed permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Steven Kurmas, Vice President, Guardian Building, 25th Floor, 500 Griswold Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Comments on the proposed permit are to be submitted to William J. Rogers Jr., Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Gaylord Field Office, P.O. Box 1830, Gaylord, Michigan 49734-5830. If requested in writing by June 21, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: William J. Rogers Jr., Air Quality Division, 517-705-3406.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION (SRN: A5754), ONTONAGON, ONTONAGON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit No. 199600350 for the operation of the company's corrugating medium paper mill. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Ron Howard, General Manager, One Superior Way, Ontonagon, Michigan 49953. Comments on the proposed permit are to be submitted to Malcolm Mead, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Marquette District Office, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan 49855. If requested in writing by June 21, 2000, a public hearing will be held on June 28, 2000 (see June 28 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Malcolm Mead, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED COVE LANDFILL EXPANSION, SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP, HURON COUNTY. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing in the Sheridan Township Hall, 4615 Barrie Road, Bad Axe, Michigan. The hearing will be in consideration of a Part 115 Solid Waste Management Construction Permit application to construct a lateral and vertical expansion of the existing landfill. Information Contact: Brian Burke, Waste Management Division, 517-685-8025, extension 8203, or E-mail at burkeb@michigan.gov.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING COVERT GENERATING COMPANY, COVERT, VAN BUREN COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application and a notice of Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) approval for installation of a natural gas-fired turbine power plant to generate electricity. The facility is located at 77^th Street. If requested by June 22, 2000, a public hearing will be held June 27, 2000 (see June 27 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: David Ferrier, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7079.

CENTRAL SANITARY LANDFILL, MONTCALM COUNTY. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 82.83 acre lateral expansion to the existing type II Central Sanitary Landfill. The hearing will be held at Pierson Township Hall, 21156 Connonsville Road, Pierson, Michigan. Information Contact: Terrance Hartman, Waste Management Division, 616-356-0229, or E-mail at hartmant@michigan.gov.

PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE DEQ DIRECTOR AND DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT. A public meeting will be held at the Jackson Holiday Inn, 2000 Holiday Inn Drive, Jackson. Two sessions will be conducted. The first session (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) will be an informal format for the public to speak with DEQ management individually on specific issues and concerns. The second session (6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) will consist of a question and answer format to receive public comment on general environmental issues. Anyone wishing to speak at the formal session must sign a card upon arrival. Each person will have a maximum of five minutes to ask questions or make a statement, though additional time will be allotted once everyone has had a chance to speak. Information Contact: Ken Silfven, Press Secretary, 517-241-7397.

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN, MID 053 343 976. A public hearing is scheduled to receive comments on the draft Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's Part 111 Hazardous Waste Management operating license and the draft U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's federal permit. The hearing will be held at Michigan State University, Room C30, Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Safety Training Center, C124 Research Complex-Engineering. Information Contact: Kimberly M. Tyson, Waste Management Division, 517-373-2487, or E-mail at tysonkm@michigan.gov.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COVERT GENERATING COMPANY, COVERT, VAN BUREN COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application and a notice of Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) approval for installation of a natural gas-fired turbine power plant to generate electricity. The facility is located at 77^th Street. If requested by June 22, 2000, a public hearing will be held in the Covert Township Hall, 73943 Lake Street, Covert, Michigan. Information Contact: David Ferrier, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7079.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION (SRN: A5754), ONTONAGON, ONTONAGON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit No. 199600350 for the operation of the company's corrugating medium paper mill. If requested in writing by June 21, 2000, a public hearing will be held on at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Marquette State Fish Hatchery, 488 Cherry Creek Road, Marquette, Michigan. Information Contact: Malcolm Mead, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568.

PUBLIC MEETING ON THE KALAMAZOO RIVER SUPERFUND SITE, KALAMAZOO/ALLEGAN COUNTIES. Topics of discussion at this two-hour meeting will include development of a Human Health Risk Assessment for the river portions of this Superfund site, a Record of Decision regarding cleanup alternatives for the 12^th Street Landfill (Plainwell), and a status report of investigation activities on the river. The meeting will be held at the Plainwell Comfort Inn, 622 Allegan Street, Plainwell, Michigan. Information Contact: Brian von Gunten, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-6808.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE MICHIGAN PAPERBOARD COMPANY, BATTLE CREEK, CALHOUN COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a pulp and paper mill with industrial boilers. The proposed permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is John Goll, President, 79 East Fountain Street, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017. The facility contact is Chris Blume, Corporate Manager of Environmental Compliance, 847-952-2411. Comments on the proposed permit are to be submitted to Joe Pettit, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Plainwell District Office, 355 North 10th Street, P.O. Box 355, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. If requested in writing by June 30, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Joe Pettit, Air Quality Division, 616-685-0063.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING TES FILER CITY STATION, FILER TOWNSHIP, MANISTEE COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for modification of the fuel feed system associated with Boilers #1 and #2 to allow the firing of up to two tons per hour of tire-derived fuel per boiler at the facility located at 700 Mee Street, Filer City, Michigan. If requested by June 30, 2000, a public hearing will be held July 5, 2000 (see July 5 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Hien Nguyen, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7085.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ALPENA POWER GENERATION, L.L.C., ALPENA TOWNSHIP, ALPENA COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments to Christine Kearns, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by July 5, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Christine Kearns, Air Quality Division, 517-373-4676.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING BEHR INDUSTRIES (SRN: N2614), COMSTOCK PARK, KENT COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a high-grade wood automotive parts coating process. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Reinhold Neininger, Behr Industries, 1020 - 7 Mile Road, Comstock Park, Michigan 49321. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Jenifer Dixon, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Grand Rapids District Office, State Office Building, 350 Ottawa NW, 6th Floor, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by July 5, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Jenifer Dixon, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0003.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DAY INTERNATIONAL INC., THREE RIVERS, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by July 5, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING KENT COUNTY DISTRICT HEATING AND COOLING, (SRN: B2838), GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for operation of equipment to produce steam for the downtown Grand Rapids area. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Jerry Kooiman, Chairperson of the Kent County Board of Public Works, 1500 Scribner Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted in writing to Richard Sadowski, P.E., Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, State Office Building, 350 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by July 5, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Rich Sadowski, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0242.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING SMITHS CREEK LANDFILL (SRN: N6207), SMITHS CREEK, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a Type II Sanitary Landfill, which accepts and landfills municipal solid waste and inert wastes. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is J. Lawrence O'Keefe, 6779 Smiths Creek Road, Smiths Creek, Michigan 48074. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Diane Kavanaugh Vetort, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Southeast Michigan District Office, 38980 West Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152-1006. If requested in writing by July 5, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Diane Kavanaugh Vetort, Air Quality Division, 734-432-1254.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING VENTURE GRAND RAPIDS, L.L.C., (SRN: N1786), GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the coating of plastic automotive parts. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is John Hazlett, Plant Manager, Venture Grand Rapids, L.L.C., 5050 Kendrick Street, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted by July 5, 2000 to Teresa R. Walker, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, State Office Building, 305 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by July 5, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Teresa R. Walker, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0240.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING VISTEON CORPORATION SALINE PLANT (SRN: B2063), SALINE, WASHTENAW COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the manufacturing of instrument panels, consoles, and other miscellaneous parts for various cars and trucks. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Marsha Helton, Visteon Corporation, 7700 Michigan Avenue, Saline, Michigan 48176. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Ed Lancaster, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson State Office Building, 301 E. Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201. If requested in writing by July 5, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Ed Lancaster, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7898.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. (SRN: B2981), BIG RAPIDS, MECOSTA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the manufacturing of shoes and boots. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Gary Fountain, 123 North Main Street, Rockford, Michigan 49351. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Lawrence A. Schultz, P.E., Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, State Office Building, 350 Ottawa N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by July 5, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Lawrence A. Schultz, P.E., Air Quality Division, 616-356-0237.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. (SRN: B2980), ROCKFORD, KENT COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the manufacturing of shoes and boots. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Gary Fountain, 123 North Main Street, Rockford, Michigan 49351. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Lawrence A. Schultz, P.E., Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, State Office Building, 350 Ottawa N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by July 5, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Lawrence A. Schultz, P.E., Air Quality Division, 616-356-0237.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TES FILER CITY STATION, FILER TOWNSHIP, MANISTEE COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for modification of the fuel feed system associated with Boilers #1 and #2 to allow the firing of up to two tons per hour of tire-derived fuel per boiler at the facility located at 700 Mee Street. If requested by June 30, 2000, a public hearing will be held in the Gymnasium of the Madison Elementary School, 1309 Madison Road, Manistee, Michigan. Information Contact: Hien Nguyen, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7085.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING STEELCASE INC., KENTWOOD COMPLEX (SRN: N0677), KENTWOOD, KENT COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for a wood and metal office furniture manufacturing operation. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Adolph Bessler, Vice President-Manufacturing Operations, P.O. Box 1967, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-1967. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Teresa L. Kinder, Grand Rapids District Office, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, State Office Building, 6^th Floor, 350 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by July 18, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Teresa L. Kinder, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0227.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING EMPIRE IRON MINING PARTNERSHIP (SRN: B1827), PALMER, MARQUETTE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit #199600345 for the operation of the company's Palmer facility. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Tom Petersen, General Manager, P.O. Box 38, Palmer, Michigan 49871. Comments on the proposed permit are to be submitted to Thomas Maki, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan 49855. If requested in writing by July 18, 2000, a public hearing will be held on July 24, 2000 (see July 24 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Thomas Maki, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ESSROC CEMENT CORP. (SRN: A0224), ESSEXVILLE, BAY COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the manufacture of portland cement products. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Mike McHugh, Plant Superintendent, 1505 Main Street, P.O. Box 80, Essexville, Michigan 48732. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted by July 19, 2000, to George Eurich, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 503 North Euclid Avenue, Bay City, Michigan 48706. If requested in writing by July 19, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: George Eurich, Air Quality Division, 517-686-8025, extension 8255.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MAGIC FINISHING COMPANY, GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by July 19, 2000, to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by July 19, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING SIMPLEX PRODUCTS DIVISION (SRN: B2013), CONSTANTINE, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of paper making machines, industrial boilers, felxographic presses, and a polyethylene extrusion line used to manufacture structural sheathing for the residential housing market. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Robert Doyle, 700 Centerville Road, Constantine, Michigan 49042. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted by July 19, 2000, to Audrey Wierenga, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 621 North 10th Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. If requested in writing by July 19, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Audrey Wierenga, Air Quality Division, 616-685-0023.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING TESA TAPE, INC., SPARTA, KENT COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by July 19, 2000, to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by July 19, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084.