• *Permit Decisions Before the Office of the Director
  
• *Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director
  
• *Administrative Rules Promulgation
  
• *Public Hearings and Meetings
  
• *Permitting Division Contacts
  

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.

APPLICATION FOR CLEAN CORPORATE CITIZEN DESIGNATION, GREAT LAKES GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has received the following four applications for Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) designation from the Great Lakes Gas Transmission Company (GLGTC) as provided for under Administrative Rules R324.1507 to R324.1511: Clean Corporate Citizen Program.

• Compressor Station #7, Wakefield, Gogebic County. A decision will be made by August 18, 2000.
  
• Compressor Station #8, Crystal Falls, Iron County. A decision will be made by August 18, 2000.
  
• Compressor Station #9, Rapid River, Delta County. A decision will be made by August 18, 2000.
  
• Compressor Station #12, Farwell, Clare County. A decision will be made by August 18, 2000.

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 NW, 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 NW, 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.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY EUGENE E. DURANSEAU, INTERLOCHEN, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Long Lake Township Hall, 8870 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 00-28-0009, submitted by Eugene E. Duranseau, P.O. Box 523, Interlochen, Michigan, to place approximately 550 cubic yards of fill material within a wetland area to build a residential home. Information Contact: Eric Hudy, Land and Water Management Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6364.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY JOHN C. LAMB, SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 99-09-0853, submitted by John C. Lamb, 6090 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck, Michigan, to place approximately 23,205 cubic yards of material over 6.16 acres of regulated wetland area for the development of Channel Drive and associated lots. Information Contact: Luis Saldivia, Land and Water Management Division, 616-356-0208.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY LYNN BRANDL, FORT GRATIOT, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Fort Gratiot Township Hall, 3720 Keewahdin Road, Fort Gratiot, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 99-10-1006, submitted by Lynn Brandl, 4556 Lakeshore Road, Gratiot, Michigan, to stop erosion by constructing a steel jetty 117 feet in length into Lake Huron. Information Contact: Brian Bury, Land and Water Management Division, 734-953-1466.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERIORS, HOLLAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for a proposal to restrict their allowed emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPS); no changes to any existing equipment or operating practices are proposed. The facility is located at 205 Douglas Avenue. If requested by July 14, 2000, a public hearing will be held July 18, 2000 (see July 18 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Mark Mitchell, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7077.

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.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERIORS, HOLLAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for a proposal to restrict their allowed emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPS); no changes to any existing equipment or operating practices are proposed. The facility is located at 205 Douglas Avenue. If requested by July 14, 2000, a public hearing will be held in the Air Quality Division's Conference Room, Hollister Building, 4^th Floor, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Mark Mitchell, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7077.

CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE SUPERVISOR OF WELLS, CAROL J. SAPPINGTON, OGEMAW TOWNSHIP, OGEMAW COUNTY. Cause No. (A) 9-7-00. Carol J. Sappington seeks an Order of the Supervisor of Wells for an exception to the drilling unit requirements of R 324.301 to allow two Richfield Formation wells (Ellis #1 and Ellis #2) to be produced on the same 40-acre drilling unit. The wells are located in the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Section 14, T22N, R1E, Ogemaw Township, Ogemaw County. The hearing will be held pursuant to Part 615, Supervisor of Wells, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, in Hearing Rooms A and B, Third Floor, Knapp's Centre, 300 South Washington Square, Lansing. Information Contact: Susan Maul, Geological Survey Division, 517-334-9763.

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.

PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS THE NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT-PREASSESSMENT SCREEN FOR THE ALLIED PAPER, INC./PORTAGE CREEK/KALAMAZOO RIVER SUPERFUND SITE, KALAMAZOO AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff will give an overview of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment process and present the general findings from the preassessment screen. Copies of the preassessment screen document titled "Notice of Intent to Perform an Assessment and Preassessment Screen Kalamazoo River Environment Site, Michigan" are available for viewing at the Allegan Public Library, Charles Ransom Library, Kalamazoo Public Library, Otsego District Library, Saugatuck-Douglas Library, and Waldo Library. The document is also available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, web page at www.midwest.fws.gov/nrda/kalamazoo. The public meeting will be held at the Plainwell Comfort Inn, 622 Allegan Street (M-89), Plainwell, Michigan. Information Contact: Anne Pulley, Environmental Response Division, 517-335-6690.

MEETING OF THE MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BOARD, ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS PANEL, at the Courtyard by Marriott, 7799 Conference Center Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48114. Information Contact: Keith G. Harrison, Michigan Environmental Science Board, 517-373-4960, or E-mail at mesb@michigan.gov.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF BAY CITY, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Bay City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 South Washington Street, Bay City, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 00-09-0031, submitted by the city of Bay City, to replace an existing bulkhead, dredge, place riprap, and fill in wetlands adjacent to and in the Saginaw River in preparation for commercial use. The applicant proposes to construct about 20 acres of wetland as mitigation. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel will attend the hearing to observe the proceedings. Information Contact: Dan Morgan, Land and Water Management Division, 517-686-8025, extension 8360.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY DON PRINCE, GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Troy Township Hall, 6033 West 13 Mile Road, Bitely, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 00-62-0012, submitted by Don Prince, 13844 172nd Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan, to install a 10-foot high game-proof post and wire fence to enclose about 560 acres and cross Allen Creek at two locations. Information Contact: Charles Dodgers, Land and Water Management Division, 616-356-0258.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING TEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY, EVART, OSCEOLA COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for a modification of a best available control technology (BACT) analysis. The modification involves increasing the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of their adhesion promoter and clearcoat coatings used for painting plastic automotive parts. The facility is located at 601 West Seventh Street. If requested by July 21, 2000, a public hearing will be held July 25, 2000 (see July 25 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Cindy Smith, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7461.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING 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. If requested in writing by July 18, 2000, a public hearing will be held at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality District Office, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan. Information Contact: Thomas Maki, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY, EVART, OSCEOLA COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for a modification of a best available control technology (BACT) analysis. The modification involves increasing the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of their adhesion promoter and clearcoat coatings used for painting plastic automotive parts. The facility is located at 601 West Seventh Street. If requested by July 21, 2000, a public hearing will be held in the Community Room at the Depot, 200 South Main Street, Evart, Michigan. Information Contact: Cindy Smith, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7461.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ROMEO ENGINE PLANT (SRN: B2869), ROMEO, MACOMB COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for an engine manufacturing 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 Miro Suga, Plant Manager, Ford Motor Company, 701 East 32 Mile Road, Romeo, Michigan 48065. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Dave Morgan, Southeast Michigan District Office, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 38980 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. If requested in writing by August 1, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Dave Morgan, Air Quality Division, 734-432-1264, or E-mail at morgand2@michigan.gov.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING II STANLEY CO., INC. (SRN: N2137), BATTLE CREEK, CALHOUN COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of solder equipment and plastic molding and coating equipment. 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 A. Joseph Aitchison, Director, 1500 Hill-Brady Road, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Dorothy Bohn, Plainwell District Office, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 621 North 10th Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080 . If requested in writing by August 1, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Dorothy Bohn, Air Quality Division, 616-685-0028, or E-mail at bohn@michigan.gov.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING UNIVERSAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. (SRN: N5198), OWOSSO, SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the manufacturing of steel containers for the waste management industry. 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 David Gerrard, 100 Burland Crescent, P.O. Box 3488, Station C, Hamilton, Ontario. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Chris Hare, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Shiawassee District Office, 10650 Bennett Drive, Morrice, Michigan 48857. If requested in writing by August 1, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Chris Hare, Air Quality Division, 517-625-4628.

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 (AQD) 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 eighth 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 (AQD) 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 concerning interim approval of the program. The eighth 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.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING TRI-CITY RDF (SRN: N6007), BRIDGEHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, SANILAC COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a municipal solid waste 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 Jim Schmieder, Division President, 426 N. Ruth Road, Carsonville, Michigan 48419. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Colby J. Cottick, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Saginaw Bay District, 503 North Euclid Avenue, Bay City, Michigan 48706. If requested in writing by August 3, 2000, a public hearing will be held on August 4, 2000 (see August 4 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Colby J. Cottick, Air Quality Division, 517-686-8025, extension 8253.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MEAD JOHNSON & COMPANY (SRN: A5858), ZEELAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for a powdered milk-based products manufacturing 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 Terrence Gottlieb, Senior Manager Global Operations, 725 East Main Street, Zeeland, Michigan, 49464. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Denise Plafcan, Grand Rapids District Office, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, State Office Building, 6th Floor, 350 Ottawa NW, Unit 10, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by August 15, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Denise Plafcan, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0259.