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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.

PROPOSED FILLED BOTTOMLANDS DEED, ST. CLAIR COUNTY. Proposed deed for an existing 0.01 acres of filled Lake St. Clair public trust bottomlands in Clay Township on Harsens Island. File LSC 639. Information Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

PROPOSED FILLED BOTTOMLANDS DEED, ST. CLAIR COUNTY. Proposed deed for an existing 0.01 acres of filled Lake St. Clair public trust bottomlands in Clay Township on Harsens Island. File LSC 640. Information Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

PROPOSED FILLED BOTTOMLANDS DEED, ST. CLAIR COUNTY. Proposed deed for an existing 0.01 acres of filled Lake St. Clair public trust bottomlands in Clay Township on Harsens Island. File LSC 641. Information Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

PROPOSED MARINA LEASE, MACKINAC COUNTY. Proposed marina lease of 0.57 acres of Lake Huron public trust bottomlands in the Village of Cedarville for an expansion of an existing commercial marina. File LH 419. Information Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

HURON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Consideration of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approval with modifications of the locally approved five-year update to the Huron County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997, and Huron County submitted this locally approved Plan on December 28, 1999. Information Contact: Lynn Dumroese, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4738. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

TUSCOLA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Consideration of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approval with modifications of the locally approved five-year update to the Tuscola County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997, and Tuscola County submitted this locally approved Plan on February 24, 2000. Information Contact: Lynn Dumroese, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4738. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

BRANCH COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Consideration of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approval of the locally approved update to the Branch County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997, and Branch County submitted this locally approved Plan on December 9, 1999. Information Contact: Matt Staron. Waste Management Division, 517-373-4741. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED RULE CHANGES TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR certification of community and noncommunity public water system operators and requirements for analytical methods for chemical and microbiological contaminants and radionuclides, michigan safe drinking water act, 1976, pa 399, as amended. The Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division will conduct a public hearing on proposed administrative rule modifications for certification of community and noncommunity public water system operators and requirements for analytical methods for chemical and microbiological contaminants and radionuclides, Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act, 1976, PA 399, as amended. The proposed rule revisions bring the current rules into compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidance. The public hearing will be held on July 31, 2000, (see July 31 listing in this calendar). The proposed rules can be viewed and downloaded from the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/dwr/FOS/FOS%20MAIN%20PAGE.htm. Copies of the proposed rules may also be obtained by contacting the Field Operations Section, Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 3423 North Martin L. King Jr. Blvd., P.O. Box 30630, Lansing, Michigan 48909-8130. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., August 7, 2000, and should be mailed to the address above. Information Contact: Eric Way, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-4752. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

PART 615, SUPERVISOR OF WELLS, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED. The Geological Survey Division will be holding a public hearing on July 27, 2000 (see July 27 listing in this calendar) on proposed revisions to Parts 1, 4, 5, 10, and 11; R 324.102, R 324.416, R 324.504, R 324.1008, R 324.1012, R 324.1103, R 324.1105, R 324.1110, R 324.1113, R 324.1122, R 324.1125, R 324.1129, and R 324.1130 (ORR 98-044EQ). The proposed amendments address concerns regarding hydrogen sulfide gas production and transportation. The draft proposed H2S Rules can be viewed and downloaded from the internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/gsd/act615.html. Information Contact: Susan Maul, Geological Survey Division, 517-334-9763. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

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 SE1/4 of SE1/4 of SE1/4, 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. DEQ and 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 entitled "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.

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 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.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF 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 No. 00-74-0129, submitted by the Charter Township of Fort Gratiot, 3720 Keewahdin Road, Fort Gratiot, Michigan, to obtain an After-the-Fact permit for a project previously denied and constructed without a permit which placed 7,500 cubic yards of wetland fill in an existing road right-of-way for the creation of a new road and bike path. Information Contact: Tom Kolhoff, Land and Water Management Division, 517-625-4638.

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.

MICHIGAN SOLID WASTE IMPORTATION TASK FORCE MEETING. The Michigan Solid Waste Importation Task Force established by Governor John Engler will hold a meeting in the Ottawa/Hannah Building Conference Center, Conference Room Number Two, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Seth Phillips, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4750, or E-mail at phillish@michigan.gov.

CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE SUPERVISOR OF WELLS, SPV, L.L.C., CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP, OCEANA COUNTY. Cause No. (A) 10-7-00. SPV, L.L.C. seeks an amendment to Supervisor of Wells Order No. (A) 47-12-87 to establish either a maximum allowable gas production rate for the Claybanks 2 Unit or maximum allowable gas production rates for the Lohman #2-2A, Rolph #4-2, and Farris-Hooper #1-2 wells; and to eliminate the requirement to reinject produced gas into the Claybanks 2 Pool. The Claybanks 2 Unit is located in the SW1/4 and W1/2 of SE1/4, Section 2, T13N, R18W, Claybanks Township, Oceana County. The hearing will be held pursuant to Part 615, Supervisor of Wells, and Part 617, Unitization, of the 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.

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.

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PART 615, SUPERVISOR OF WELLS, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED. The Geological Survey Division will be holding a public hearing on proposed administrative rules revisions to Parts 1, 4, 5, 10, and 11; R 324.102, R 324.416, R 324.504, R 324.1008, R 324.1012, R 324.1103, R 324.1105, R 324.1110, R 324.1113, R 324.1122, R 324.1125, R 324.1129, and R 324.1130 (ORR 98-044EQ). The proposed rule amendments address concerns regarding hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas production and transportation. The public hearing will be held at Holiday Inn South, Imperial Room West, 6820 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, Michigan. The proposed rules can be viewed and downloaded from the internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/gsd/act615.html. Copies of the proposed rules can be obtained by contacting the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Geological Survey Division, P.O. 30256, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Those people unable to attend the public hearing may submit comments in writing by 5:00 p.m., August 3, 2000, to the above address. Information Contact: Susan Maul, Geological Survey Division, 517-334-9763.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 5 OF THE MICHIGAN SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, 1976, PA 399, AS AMENDED. The Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division will conduct a public hearing on proposed administrative rule modifications for certification of community and noncommunity public water system operators and requirements for analytical methods for chemical and microbiological contaminants and radionuclides. Comments may be presented verbally at the hearing or in writing. The public hearing will be held in the Manty Conference Room 1B & 1C, 1^st floor, Baker-Olin West Building, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 3423 North Martin L. King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, Michigan. Written statements mailed by August 7, 2000, to the Field Operations Section, Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 30630, Lansing, Michigan 48909-8130, will be included in the hearing record. Copies of the proposed rules may be obtained by calling 517-335-9216 or by downloading from the Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division Internet site at www.deq.state.mi.us/dwr/FOS/FOS%20MAIN%20PAGE.htm. Information Contact: Eric Way, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-4752.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY DRS REALTY, COMMERCE, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Summit Township Hall, 2121 Ferguson Road, Jackson, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-38-0050, submitted by DRS Realty, 8522 Golfside Drive, Commerce, Michigan, to create a 10.93-acre lake within a golf course. Information Contact: Cheryl Jones, Land and Water Management Division, 517-780-7916.

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.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE AUTUMN SHORES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, HUNTINGTON WOODS, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Springfield Township Hall, 650 Broadway, Davisburg, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No.-00-63-0064, submitted by the Autumn Shores Condominium Association, 8251 Lincoln, Huntington Woods, Michigan, to dredge a portion of Wau-Me-Gah Lake along the frontage of the Autumn Shores subdivision to create better access. Information Contact: David Dortman, Land and Water Management Division, 734-432-1271.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DELTA TUBE & FABRICATING CORPORATION (SRN: B6488), HOLLY, OAKLAND COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a metal rack fabrication process and a metal rack coating line. 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 Todd Campbell, 4149 Grange Hall Road, Holly, Michigan 48442. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Francisco S. Lim, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Southeast Michigan District Office, 38980 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. If requested in writing by August 15, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Francisco S. Lim, Air Quality Division, 734-953-1421.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING K & W LANDFILL INC. (SRN: N6039), ONTONAGON, ONTONAGON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit #200000007 for the operation of the company's Ontonagon facility. The Renewable Operating Permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and compliance with them by consolidating all state and federal air quality requirements into one document. The responsible official of the facility is Robert Pliska, P.E., 706 Chippewa Square, Suite 202, Marquette, Michigan 49855. Comments on the proposed permit are to be submitted to Thomas Maki, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Marquette District Office, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan 49855. If requested in writing by August 15, 2000, a public hearing will be held on August 25, 2000 (see August 25 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Thomas Maki, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568.

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.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MICHIGAN ENVIRONS INC. (SRN: N6037), MENOMINEE, MENOMINEE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit #200000005 for the operation of the company's Menominee facility. The Renewable Operating Permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and compliance with them by consolidating all state and federal air quality requirements into one document. The responsible official of the facility is Robert Pliska, P.E., 706 Chippewa Square, Suite 202, Marquette, Michigan 49855. Comments on the proposed permit are to be submitted to Thomas Maki, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Marquette District Office, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan 49855. If requested in writing by August 15, 2000, a public hearing will be held on August 25, 2000 (see August 25 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Thomas Maki, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY (SRN: B7711), HOLLAND, ALLEGAN COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of an aerosol and liquid products facility. The Sherwin-Williams Company manufactures a variety of aerosol and liquid products for the automotive and consumer products industry. The facility has five aerosol filling lines and two liquid filling lines. 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 Art Johnson, Site Manager, 636 East 40th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Dennis Dunlap, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 621 North 10th Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. If requested in writing by August 15, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Dennis Dunlap, Air Quality Division, 616-685-0020, or E-mail at dunlapd@michigan.gov.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ZEELAND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (SRN: B7977), ZEELAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a municipal electricity generating station. 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 Walters, General Manager, 350 East Washington Avenue, Zeeland, Michigan 49464-1334. 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.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY SMITH - PRICE PARTNERSHIP, L.L.C., 4132 MEADOWDALE DRIVE, WILLIAMSTON, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the city of Williamston East Annex, 175 E. Grand River Avenue (behind the library), Williamston, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-33-0029, submitted by Smith - Price Partnership, L.L.C., 4132 Meadowdale Drive, Williamston, Michigan, to fill 0.187 acres of wetland with 830 cubic yards of material for the construction of a road and utilities along the front of two lots in Plymouth Landing subdivision. Information Contact: Bobbi Raab, Land and Water Management Division, 517-625-4668.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING UNISTRUT CORPORATION (SRN: A8019), WAYNE, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of equipment used in the manufacturing of structured metal 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 Tim Farrell, Plant Manager, 35660 Clinton Street, Wayne, Michigan 48184. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to the Wayne County Department of Environment, Air Quality Management Division, 640 Temple Street, Suite 700, Detroit, Michigan 48201. If requested in writing by August 16, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Howard Murray, Wayne County Air Quality Management Division, 313-833-7030.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MICHIGAN SUGAR CO. - CARROLLTON FACILITY (SRN: B2874), CARROLLTON, SAGINAW COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a sugar beet processing plant. 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 Ken Scheffler, Plant Manager, 341 Sugar Street, Carrollton, Michigan 48724. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Wendy Czarnecki, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Saginaw Bay District Office, 503 North Euclid, Bay City, Michigan 48706. If requested in writing by August 16, 2000, a public hearing will be held on August 22, 2000 (see August 22 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Wendy Czarnecki, Air Quality Division, 517-686-8025, extension 8257.

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2001 PROJECT PRIORITY LIST (PPL) AND DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) FOR THE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING FUND (DWRF). The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public hearing on the draft Fiscal Year 2001 PPL for the DWRF that lists projects for which complete final Project Plans were submitted to the DEQ by May 1, 2000, and the draft Fiscal Year 2001 IUP. These documents can be found at www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/mfsect, or you may call 517-373-2161 to have the packet mailed to you. The Public Hearing will be held on the second floor of the Town Center Building, Environmental Assistance Division, Conference Room B, 333 S. Capitol, Lansing, Michigan. The hearing record will remain open to receive written comments until 5:00 p.m., August 25, 2000. Comments should be sent to Thomas Kamppinen, Municipal Facilities Section, Environmental Assistance Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 30457, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7957. Information Contact: Thomas Kamppinen, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-2161.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING MICHIGAN SUGAR CO. - CARROLLTON FACILITY (SRN: B2874), CARROLLTON, SAGINAW COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a sugar beet processing plant. If requested in writing by August 16, 2000, a public hearing will be held at Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Saginaw Bay District Office, Air Quality Division Conference Room, 503 North Euclid, Bay City. Information Contact: Wendy Czarnecki, Air Quality Division, 517-686-8025, extension 8257.

EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VIKING ENERGY OF MCBAIN (SRN: N1160), MCBAIN, MISSAUKEE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of an electric utility. 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 Werner Schattner, 1177 West Loop South, Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77027. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Rob Dickman, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Cadillac District Office, 120 West Chapin Street, Cadillac, Michigan, 49601. The public hearing will be held at the McBain High School, 107 Maple Street, McBain, Michigan. Information Contact: Rob Dickman, Air Quality Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6254.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING K & W LANDFILL INC. (SRN: N6039), ONTONAGON, ONTONAGON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit #200000007 for the operation of the company's Ontonagon facility. If requested in writing by August 15, 2000, a public hearing will be held at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan. Information Contact: Thomas Maki, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING MICHIGAN ENVIRONS INC. (SRN: N6037), MENOMINEE, MENOMINEE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit #200000005 for the operation of the company's Menominee facility. If requested in writing by August 15, 2000, a public hearing will be held at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan. Information Contact: Thomas Maki, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568.