• *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
  

HILLMAN POWER COMPANY, VILLAGE OF HILLMAN, MONTMORENCY COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for an increase in the allowed rate of firing of tire-derived fuel in their boiler from 3,149 pounds per hour to 6,250 pounds per hour, based on a daily average. The facility is located at 750 Progress Street, Hillman, Michigan. Public comments will be taken through September 5, 2000. If requested by September 5, 2000, a public hearing will be held September 12, 2000 (see September 12 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: David Riddle, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7085. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

PARKE-DAVIS, HOLLAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for installation of three thermal oxidizers, a proposed minor source designation, and a proposed administrative consent order with Parke-Davis for alleged violations of Air Pollution Control Rule 201 and the federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration regulations. The facility is located at 188 Howard Avenue, Holland, Michigan. Public comments will be taken through September 5, 2000. If requested by September 5, 2000, a public hearing will be held September 7, 2000 (see September 7 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Andrew Drury, Air Quality Division, 517-335-3107. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

VENTURE INDUSTRIES, GRAND BLANC, GENESEE COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for a Permit to Install application for the modification of the plastic parts coating process. The proposed modification will allow increased production capacity and the use of a wider range of raw material than is allowed under the company's current permit. The facility is located at 10230 North Holly Road. Public comment will be taken through September 11, 2000, and a public hearing will be held on September 11, 2000 (see September 11 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Stephen M. Zervas, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7083. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

AJAX MATERIALS CORPORATION, ROMULUS AND DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for two Permit to Install applications for amendments to use virgin oils 2, 4, 5 and 6 and specification recycled used oil (RUO) as burner fuel in two hot mix asphalt plants. One facility is located at 8744 South Inkster Road, Romulus; and the other facility is located at 5700 East Nevada, Detroit. Public comment will be taken through September 15, 2000. If requested by September 15, 2000, a joint public hearing will be held September 21, 2000 (see September 21 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Asad Khan, Air Quality Division, 517-335-6825. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

ADRIAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ADRIAN,LENAWEE COUNTY (MI0022152). Reissuance of a major permit to discharge treated sanitary, commercial, and industrial wastewater for the communities of Madison Township, Adrian Township, Raisin Township, and the City of Adrian to the South Branch of the River Raisin. A public hearing with the Office of the Director will be held September 5, 2000 (see the September 5 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Diane M. Carlson, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-335-4118. Decision-maker: David A. Hamilton, Surface Water Quality Division Chief.

BLISSFIELD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BLISSFIELD, LENAWEE COUNTY (MI0021695). Reissuance of a permit to discharge treated municipal wastewater from the Village of Blissfield, Blissfield Township, and Riga Township to the River Raisin. A public hearing with the Office of the Director will be held September 5, 2000 (see the September 5 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Tarek Buckmaster, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-241-7503. Decision-maker: David A. Hamilton, Surface Water Quality Division Chief.

DETROIT EDISON COMPANY-FERMI 2 PLANT, NEWPORT, MONROE COUNTY (MI0037028). Reissuance of a major permit to discharge 45.1 million gallons per day of cooling tower blowdown, processed radwaste wastewater, chemical and nonchemical metal cleaning wastes to Lake Erie, 450 million gallons per year of settled water from dredged material storage basin to Lake Erie, 7.72 million gallons per day low-volume wastes, air conditioning noncontact cooling water, and storm water to Swan Creek. A public hearing with the Office of the Director will be held September 11, 2000 (see the September 11 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Karen Lauterbach, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-373-1326. Decision-maker: David A. Hamilton, Surface Water Quality Division Chief.

GRAND/SAKWA MEADOWLANDS MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY, GIBRALTAR, WAYNE COUNTY (MI0055921). Issuance of a permit to discharge treated sanitary wastewater for the manufactured housing community to the unnamed tributary to Morrison Drain. A public hearing with the Office of the Director will be held August 31, 2000 (see the August 31 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Tarek Buckmaster, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-241-7503. Decision-maker: Arthur R. Nash, Jr., Deputy Director.

MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY-SEBEWAING PLANT, SEBEWAING, HURON COUNTY, (MI0002003). Reissuance of a major permit to discharge 1.2 million gallons per day of treated process wastewater, barometric condensing operations water and noncontact cooling water to Saginaw Bay. A public hearing with the Office of the Director to be held September 13, 1000 (see the September 13 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Karen Lauterbach, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-373-1326. Decision-maker: David A. Hamilton, Surface Water Quality Division Chief.

SOLUTIA INC. (FORMERLY MONSANTO COMPANY), TRENTON, WAYNE COUNTY (MI0000558). Reissuance of a major permit to discharge 12.6 million gallons per day of noncontact cooling water, treated contaminated non-process wastewater, storm water runoff, and groundwater seepage to the Elizabeth Park Canal and the Trenton Channel of the Detroit River. A public hearing with the Office of the Director will be held on September 13, 2000 (see the September 13 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Alvin Lam, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-335-4132. Decision-maker: David A. Hamilton, Surface Water Quality Division Chief.

GAGE PRODUCTS COMPANY, FERNDALE, OAKLAND COUNTY; MID 005 338 801. The Waste Management Division proposes to renew a Part 111 Hazardous Waste operating license to allow Gage Products Company to store hazardous wastes on a limited basis. A final decision on the draft license is expected on or after September 30, 2000. Information Contact: Dan Dailey, Waste Management Division, 517-335-6610, or E-mail at daileyd@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: Jim Sygo, Waste Management Division Chief.

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (MSU), EAST LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY; MID 053 343 976. Consideration to issue a Part 111 Hazardous Waste Management operating license to MSU to continue operation of its storage facility located at 3885 Jolly Road, East Lansing. Information Contact: Kimberly M. Tyson, Waste Management Division, 517-373-2487, or E-mail at tysonkm@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: Jim Sygo, Waste Management Division Chief.

ALGONAC CAST PRODUCTS, INC., ALGONAC, ST. CLAIR 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 August 30, 2000, to Rick Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 30, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Rick Taszreak, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4826. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

BARRETT PAVING MATERALS, INC., TROY, OAKLAND 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 August 30, 2000, to Rick Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 30, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Rick Taszreak, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4826. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

MODERN HARD CHROME SERVICE COMPANY, WARREN, MACOMB 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 August 30, 2000, to Kim Armbruster, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 30, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kim Armbruster, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4852. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

VISTEON CORPORATION, A SUCCESSOR TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, YPSILANTI, WASHTENAW 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 September 13, 2000, to Ron Pollom, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by September 13, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Ron Pollom, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4624. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SIP) FOR EMISSION TRADING PROGRAM. The Air Quality Division will conduct a public hearing on minor revisions to notice review procedures for the Emission Trading Program. These procedures were originally included in the Department's July 21, 1999, SIP submittal to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and minor revisions are necessary to expedite federal approval of the Emission Trading Program. Program notice review procedures and other relevant information may be downloaded from the Emission Trading Home Page on the Internet at Lou Jager, Air Quality Division, 517-335-2247, or E-mail at jagerl@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

REDESIGNATION OF ALLEGAN COUNTY TO ATTAINMENT FOR OZONE. The Department intends to request that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency redesignate Allegan County to attainment for the 1-hour ozone standard. Public comment will be taken through October 2, 2000, and a public hearing will be held on October 2, 2000 (see October 2 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Shelagh Smith, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7036. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

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

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 Contacts: Kelie Caudell, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7969, or Valerie Haan, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-0231. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPLICATION FOR THE COUNTY OF SAGINAW, SAGINAW COUNTY. Consideration of a proposal to fund an investigation and due care activities at the property known as the former SBS Products, Saginaw, to encourage redevelopment of the site as light industrial, commercial, and/or office space. Grant request is for $55,775. DEQ staff recommend approval of the application. Public comment ends September 5, 2000. Information Contact: Susan Sandell, Environmental Response Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6312. Decision maker: DEQ Director.

PROPOSED FILLED BOTTOMLANDS DEED, ST. CLAIR COUNTY. Proposed deed for an existing 0.045-acre parcel of filled Lake St. Clair public trust bottomlands on Harsens Island. File LSC 642. Information Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

MICHIGAN GREAT LAKES PROTECTION FUND FY 2000 is requesting approval to fund projects totaling up to $2 million. The projects seek to improve and protect environmental quality in the Great Lakes Region, furthering the objectives of the United States/Canada Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The Request for Proposal document was distributed in December 2000. The Office of the Great Lakes received 100 preliminary proposals totaling $10 million. The Technical Advisory Board evaluated all preliminary proposals and requested 40 final proposals, totaling $3.8 million. To assist the Board in its review, three peer reviewers were solicited for each final proposal. Peer reviewers were asked to rate the specific aspects of each proposal including relevance to Great Lakes environmental problems, scientific merit, duplication of efforts, likelihood of success, and applicant qualifications. The Board, giving consideration to the information provided by the peer reviews, evaluated and ranked each proposal and submitted the funding recommendations to the DEQ Director. Information Contact: Mark Coscarelli, Office of the Great Lakes, 517-335-4227. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

MARQUETTE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Consideration of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approval with modifications of the locally approved update to the Marquette County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997, and Marquette County submitted this locally approved Plan on July 19, 1999. Information Contact: Matt Staron, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4741. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

PART 55, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED (ACT 451). The Department intends to develop a proposed revision to an Air Pollution Control Rule. The proposed revision to R 336.1801 for the control of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions is being made to satisfy requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency NOx State Implementation Plan call. A work group is being formed to participate in the rule development process. The first meeting of the work group will take place on September 8, 2000 (see September 8 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Robert Irvine, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7042, or E-mail at irvinerl@michigan.gov.

PART 138, MEDICAL WASTE RULES, PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, 1978 PA 368, AS AMENDED. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality intends to publish rules to regulate the Medical Waste Regulatory Program (MWRP) (ORR-98-037EQ). The proposed new rules can be downloaded from the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/dwr/EH. Copies of the proposed rules may also be obtained by contacting the MWRP, Environmental Health Section (EHS), Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division (DWRPD), Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 30630, Lansing, Michigan 48909-8130. Following formal adoption, the rules will be submitted to the Office of Regulatory Reform and the Secretary of State. The proposed rules will take effect 15 days after filing with the Secretary of State. Information Contact: Richard Sacks, Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division, 517-335-8269, or E-mail at sacksr@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING A & K FINISHING, INC. (SRN: N2585), KENTWOOD, KENT COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of plastic automotive parts coating 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 Stephen Larkin, President, 4175 Danvers Court SE, Kentwood, Michigan 49588. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Jenifer Dixon, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, State Office Building, 350 Ottawa NW, Unit 10, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by August 29, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Jenifer Dixon, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0003.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING OVEN FRESH GROCERS BAKING COMPANY, A DIVISION OF METZ BAKING COMPANY, GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, for the proposed conditional approval of a modification to increase the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when operating bread baking ovens. The facility is located at 210 28^th Street SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan. If requested by August 24, 2000, a public hearing will be held in the AQD Conference Room, Hollister Building, 4^th floor, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Melissa Byrnes, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7065.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING FORD MOTOR COMPANY, LIVONIA TRANSMISSION PLANT (SRN: A8645), LIVONIA, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of equipment used in the manufacturing of automobile and truck transmissions and transmission components. 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 Frazier Anderson, Plant Manager, Ford Motor Company, Livonia Transmission Plant, 36200 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48151. 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 30, 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 LASCO BATHWARE, INC. (SRN: B2025), THREE RIVERS, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a fiberglass lay-up 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 Gordon Lowe, VP Engineering, 3255 East Miraloma Drive, Anaheim, California 92806. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted by August 30, 2000, to Robert Alway, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Plainwell District Office, 621 North 10th Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. If requested in writing by August 30, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Robert Alway, Air Quality Division, 616-685-6851.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ALGONAC CAST PRODUCTS, INC., ALGONAC, ST. CLAIR 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 Rick Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 30, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Rick Taszreak, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4826.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING BARRETT PAVING MATERIALS, INC., TROY, OAKLAND 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 Rick Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 30, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Rick Taszreak, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4826.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MODERN HARD CHROME SERVICE COMPANY, WARREN, MACOMB 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 Kim Armbruster, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 30, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kim Armbruster, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4852.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ROBERT GEZON AND TARA JACKSON, WHITEHALL, MICHIGAN, AND RICHARD BROLICK, GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division (LWMD) will hold a public hearing at the White River Township Hall, 7386 Post Road, Montague, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 97-MU-391-SC, submitted by Robert Gezon and Tara Jackson, 214 S. Lake Street, Whitehall, Michigan, and Richard Brolick, P.O. Box 835, Grand Haven, Michigan, to construct about 1,100 feet of driveway in the White River Barrier Dunes Sanctuary and a home, septic system, and parking area on a lot adjacent to the sanctuary. The proposed construction would be in a Critical Dunes and High Risk Erosion Area. Information Contact: Michelle Hohn, Land and Water Management Division, 616-356-0204.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY GRAND SAKWA PROPERTIES INC., FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division (LWMD) will hold a joint public hearing with the Surface Water Quality Division at the Carlson High School Auditorium, 30550 W. Jefferson, Gibraltar, Michigan. The LWMD portion of the hearing will be regarding Permit Application No. 00-82-0049-P, submitted by Grand Sakwa Properties Inc., 32000 Northwestern Highway, Suite 125, Farmington Hills, Michigan. The applicant proposes to place approximately 1,340 cubic yards of fill within wetland areas to place a treatment plant outfall into an unnamed tributary of the Morrison Drain. The proposal includes the creation of four storm water retention basins as part of the construction of Meadowlands Manufactured Housing Community. The applicant proposes to create a 0.23-acre wetland as mitigation. Information Contact: Andrew Hartz, Land and Water Management Division, 734-953-1483.

PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR REGARDING GRAND/SAKWA MEADOWLANDS MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY, GIBRALTAR, WAYNE COUNTY (MI0055921) for issuance of a permit to discharge treated sanitary wastewater for the manufactured housing community to the unnamed tributary to Morrison Drain. The Public Hearing with the Office of the Director is to be held at the Carlson High School Auditorium, 30550 West Jefferson Avenue, Gibraltar. Information Contact: Tarek Buckmaster, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-241-7503.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING HILLMAN POWER COMPANY, VILLAGE OF HILLMAN, MONTMORENCY COUNTY, on the proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for an increase in the allowed rate of firing of tire-derived fuel in their boiler from 3,149 pounds per hour to 6,250 pounds per hour, based on a daily average. The facility is located at 750 Progress Street, Hillman, Michigan. If requested by September 5, 2000, a public hearing will be held September 12, 2000 (see September 12 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: David Riddle, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7085.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING PARKE-DAVIS, HOLLAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, on the proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for installation of three thermal oxidizers, a proposed minor source designation, and a proposed administrative consent order with Parke-Davis for alleged violations of Air Pollution Control Rule 201 and the federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration regulations. The facility is located at 188 Howard Avenue, Holland, Michigan. If requested by September 5, 2000, a public hearing will be held September 7, 2000 (see September 7 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Andrew Drury, Air Quality Division, 517-335-3107.

PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR REGARDING ADRIAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ADRIAN, LENAWEE COUNTY (MI0022152) for reissuance of a major permit to discharge treated sanitary, commercial, and industrial wastewater and eliminate overflows to the River Raisin. Public hearing with the Office of the Director to be held in the All-Purpose Room, Dundee Elementary Public School, 420 Ypsilanti Street, Dundee. Information Contact: Diane M. Carlson, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-335-4118.

PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR REGARDING BLISSFIELD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BLISSFIELD, LENAWEE COUNTY (MI0021695) for reissuance of a permit to discharge treated municipal wastewater and eliminate overflows to the River Raisin. Public hearing with the Office of the Director to be held in the All-Purpose Room, Dundee Elementary Public School, 420 Ypsilanti Street, Dundee. Information Contact: Diane M. Carlson, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-335-4118.

CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE SUPERVISOR OF WELLS, R & B ENERGY CO. LLC, BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP, LIVINGSTON COUNTY. Cause No. (A) 11-9-00. R & B Energy Co. LLC seeks an Order of the Supervisor of Wells for an exception to the spacing and proration requirements of Special Order No. 1-73 for a horizontal drainhole for the Pashby #1-15D well. The surface location of the well is in the NE1/4 of SW1/4 of NW1/4, Section 15, and the proposed bottom hole location is in the NE1/4 of SE1/4 of NE1/4, Section 16, T2N, R6E, Brighton Township, Livingston 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.

DOW CORNING CORPORATION, MIDLAND, MICHIGAN; MID 000 809 632. A public hearing is scheduled to receive comments on the draft Part 111 Hazardous Waste Management operating license and the draft U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's federal permit. The hearing will be held at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Lounge, 1710 West St. Andrews Street, Midland, Michigan. Information Contact: Kimberly M. Tyson, Waste Management Division, 517-373-2487, or E-mail at tysonkm@michigan.gov.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PARKE-DAVIS, HOLLAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, on the proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for installation of three thermal oxidizers, a proposed minor source designation, and a proposed administrative consent order with Parke-Davis for alleged violations of Air Pollution Control Rule 201 and the federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration regulations. The facility is located at 188 Howard Avenue, Holland, Michigan. If requested by September 5, 2000, a public hearing will be held in the Meeting Room, Riley Fire Station #1,131 Riley, Holland, Michigan. Information Contact: Andrew Drury, Air Quality Division, 517-335-3107.

WORK GROUP MEETING REGARDING PART 55, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED (ACT 451). The Department intends to develop a proposed revision to an Air Pollution Control Rule. The proposed revision to R 336.1801 for the control of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions is being made to satisfy requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency NOx State Implementation Plan call. A work group is being formed to participate in the rule development process. The first meeting of the work group will be held at the Michigan Manufacturers' Association, Large Conference Room, 620 South Capitol Avenue, Lansing. Information Contact: Robert Irvine, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7042, or E-mail at irvinerl@michigan.gov.

PUBLIC HEARING AND DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING VENTURE INDUSTRIES, GENESEE COUNTY, GRAND BLANC, proposed conditional approval for a Permit to Install application for the modification of the plastic parts coating process. The proposed modification will allow increased production capacity and the use of a wider range of raw material than is allowed under the company's current permit. The facility is located at 10230 North Holly Road. The public hearing will be held at the Grand Blanc Charter Township Hall Meeting Room, 5371 South Saginaw, Grand Blanc, Michigan. Information Contact: Stephen M. Zervas, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7083.

PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR REGARDING DECO-FERMI 2 PLANT, MONROE, MONROE COUNTY (MI0037028). Reissuance of a major permit to discharge 45.1 million gallons per day of cooling tower blowdown, processed radwaste wastewater, chemical and nonchemical metal cleaning wastes to Lake Erie, 450 million gallons per year of settled water from dredged material storage basin to Lake Erie, 7.72 million gallons per day low-volume wastes, air conditioning noncontact cooling water, and storm water to Swan Creek. Public hearing with the Office of the Director to be held at the Monroe High School Auditorium, 901 Herr, Monroe. Information Contact: Karen Lauterbach, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-373-1326.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON NORTHEAST PEAKING STATION (SRN: B2808), WARREN, MACOMB COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the power peaking 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 David Spiers, Manager, ESO, Detroit Edison Company, 2000 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226-1276. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Bernardo B. Sia, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Southeast Michigan District Office, 38980 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. If requested in writing by September 12, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Bernardo B. Sia, Air Quality Division, 734-953-1416.

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 ninth 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 concerning interim approval of the program. The ninth 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.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING HILLMAN POWER COMPANY, VILLAGE OF HILLMAN, MONTMORENCY COUNTY, on the proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for an increase in the allowed rate of firing of tire-derived fuel in their boiler from 3,149 pounds per hour to 6,250 pounds per hour, based on a daily average. The facility is located at 750 Progress Street, Hillman, Michigan. If requested by September 5, 2000, a public hearing will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room, Hillman Community Center, 24220 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hillman, Michigan. Information Contact: David Riddle, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7085.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ADVANCED FIBERMOLDING, INC. (SRN: N6515), LEROY TOWNSHIP, OSCEOLA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of fiberglass product manufacturing. 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 Dennis Webster, President, 23773 14 Mile Road, Leroy, Michigan 49665. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Shane Nixon, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Cadillac District Office, 120 West Chapin Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601. If requested in writing by September 13, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Shane Nixon, Air Quality Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6251.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING AVON RUBBER AND PLASTICS, INC. (SRN: A9365), CADILLAC, WEXFORD COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of Avon Rubber and Plastics, Inc., a manufacturer of rubber and plastic tubing. Operations at the facility include rubber mixing, extruding, adhesive application, and curing. 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 Leland Richards, 805 West Thirteenth Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Kurt Childs, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 120 West Chapin, Cadillac, Michigan 49601. If requested in writing by September 13, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kurt Childs, Air Quality Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6253.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION-FLINT ASSEMBLY (SRN: B1606), FLINT, GENESEE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of an auto assembly 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 Richard Monkaba, Plant Manager, G-3100 Van Slyke Road, Flint, Michigan 48551. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted by September 13, 2000, to Mike Kovalchick, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Shiawassee District Office, 10650 Bennett Road, Morrice, Michigan 48857. If requested in writing by September 13, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Mike Kovalchick, Air Quality Division, 517-625-4672.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING VISTEON CORPORATION, A SUCCESSOR TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, YPSILANTI, WASHTENAW 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 Ron Pollom, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by September 13, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Ron Pollom, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4624.

PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR REGARDING SOLUTIA INC. (FORMERLY MONSANTO CO.), TRENTON, WAYNE COUNTY (MI0000558) for reissuance of a major permit to discharge 12.6 million gallons per day of noncontact cooling water, treated contaminated non-process wastewater, storm water runoff, and groundwater seepage to the Elizabeth Park Canal and the Trenton Channel of the Detroit River. Public Hearing with the Office of the Director to be held at the Knapp's Centre, 2nd Floor Main Conference Room, 300 South Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Alvin Lam, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-335-4132.

PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR REGARDING MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY-SEBEWAING PLANT, LANSING (MI0002003) for reissuance of a major permit to discharge 1.2 million gallons per day of treated process wastewater, barometric condensing operations water, and noncontact cooling water to Saginaw Bay. Public hearing with the Office of the Director to be held in the main conference room of the Surface Water Quality Division Lansing Office, 2nd Floor, Knapp's Centre, 300 South Washington, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Karen Lauterbach, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-373-1326.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the St. Joseph Township Hall, 3000 Washington Ave., St. Joseph, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-11-0026-P, submitted by the City of St. Joseph, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, Michigan, to dredge a navigation channel within the middle of the St. Joseph River and Morrison Channel between the Bicentennial and Napier Avenue bridges. The total dredge volume will be approximately 30,000 cubic yards. The City of St. Joseph proposes to maintenance dredge up to 30,000 cubic yards annually within the same channel as needed over the next five years. Information Contact: Kameron Jordan, Land and Water Management Division, 616-685-0011.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY WAYNE HARVEY, CHELSEA, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Waterloo Township Hall, 8061 Washington Street, Grass Lake, Michigan. The hearing will for Permit Application No. 00-38-0071-P, submitted by Wayne Harvey, 210 Eisenhower Drive, Chelsea, Michigan, to place approximately 500 cubic yards of fill material in a 20-foot wide by 150-foot long wetland area contiguous to Pond Lily Lake. The purpose of the project is to create a suitable building site. Information Contact: Cheryl Jones, Land and Water Management Division, 517-780-7916.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING A GENERAL PERMIT TO INSTALL FOR METAL AND/OR PLASTIC COATING LINES. The Air Quality Division is taking public comment on the proposed conditional approval for a general Permit to Install for metal and/or plastic coating lines emitting up to 10 tons per year of volatile organic compounds. If requested by September 14, 2000, a public hearing will be held September 18, 2000 (see September 18 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Danita Brandt, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7034.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY CHARLES RENAUD, MONROE, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Monroe Township Hall, 4925 W. Dunbar Road, Monroe, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-58-0006-P, submitted by Charles Renaud, Charlie's Boat and Bait, 3840 Lakeshore Drive, Monroe, Michigan, to dredge about 11,000 cubic yards of sediment from an existing marina basin and the approach to the marina in Woodchuck Creek. The applicant also proposes to dredge about 2,000 cubic yards of sediment annually for the next ten years from the same area to maintain the approach. Information Contact: Alisa Gonzales-Pennington, Land and Water Management Division, 517-780-7910.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY TODD NYKERK, HOLLAND, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Laketown Township Hall, 4338 Beeline Rd., Holland, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 99-AL-331-C, submitted by Todd Nykerk, 710 Park Avenue, Holland, Michigan, to construct a 750 square foot, single-family home in a Critical Dunes Area. Information Contact: Michelle Hohn, Land and Water Management Division, 616-356-0204.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING AJAX MATERIALS CORPORATION, ROMULUS AND DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for two Permit to Install applications for amendments to use virgin oils 2, 4, 5 and 6 and specification recycled used oil (RUO) as burner fuel in two hot mix asphalt plants. One facility is located at 8744 South Inkster Road, Romulus; and the other facility is located at 5700 East Nevada, Detroit. If requested by September 15, 2000, a joint public hearing will be held September 21, 2000 (see September 21 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Asad Khan, Air Quality Division, 517-335-6825.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A GENERAL PERMIT TO INSTALL FOR METAL AND/OR PLASTIC COATING LINES. The Air Quality Division is taking public comment on the proposed conditional approval for a general Permit to Install for metal and/or plastic coating lines emitting up to 10 tons per year of volatile organic compounds. If requested by September 14, 2000, a public hearing will be held in the AQD Conference Room, Hollister Building, 4^th floor, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Danita Brandt, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7034.

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2001 PROJECT PRIORITY LIST (PPL) AND DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) FOR THE STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF). The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public hearing on the draft Fiscal Year 2001 PPL for the SRF that lists projects for which complete, final Project Plans were submitted to the DEQ by July 1, 2000, and the draft Fiscal Year 2001 IUP. These documents can be found at the web site 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 2nd floor, 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. on September 22, 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.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY JOSETTE GUENTHARDT OCHAMPAUGH, FENNVILLE, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Dickson Township Hall, 14270 Brethren Boulevard, Brethren, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-51-0014-P, submitted by Josette Guenthardt Ochampaugh, 3076 Old Allegan Road, Fennville, Michigan, to remove submerged sawlogs from the Manistee River from High Bridge Road to Blacksmith's Bayou. The applicant proposes to remove up to eight logs per day by hand, attach them to a wooden boat, and float to a boat landing where the logs will be removed on a daily basis. The logs are to be processed at local mills for lumber, veneer, and other wood products. Information Contact: Eric Hudy, Land and Water Management Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6364.

MEETING OF THE OIL AND GAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. This meeting will be held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, 187 Monroe N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan. Information Contact: Kay Duncan, Geological Survey Division, 517-334-6923.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AJAX MATERIALS CORPORATION, ROMULUS AND DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for two Permit to Install applications for amendments to use virgin oils 2, 4, 5 and 6 and specification recycled used oil (RUO) as burner fuel in two hot mix asphalt plants. One facility is located at 8744 South Inkster Road, Romulus, and the other facility is located at 5700 East Nevada, Detroit. If a public hearing for either plant is requested in writing by September 15, 2000 (see September 15 listing in this calendar), there will be a joint hearing. The hearing regarding the Ajax Plant in Romulus will start at 6:30 p.m., and the hearing regarding the Ajax Plant in Detroit will begin at 8:00 p.m. The joint hearing will be held in the Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan. Information Contact: Asad Khan, Air Quality Division, 517-335-6825.

PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE DEQ DIRECTOR AND DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT. A public meeting will be held in the Marquette Room of the Don H. Bottum University Center, Northern Michigan University, Marquette. 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.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THIERICA INCORPORATED (SRN: B3007), GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of stencil coating 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 officials at the facility are Tim Huffman, General Manager, Thierica Equipment Company; and Lou McGough, Thierica Electrical Controls, 900 Clancy Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to April Lewicki, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 305 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by September 27, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: April Lewicki, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0248.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON A PROPOSED REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE FORMER SHAW WALKER/KNOLL GROUP FACILITY, MUSKEGON, MUSKEGON COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed remedial plan for the former Shaw Walker/Knoll Group facility, a site of contamination located at 1321 Division Street, Muskegon. The proposed plan calls for placing deed restrictions on the subject parcels prohibiting groundwater use and maintaining exposure barriers. The plan is available for view at the Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Street, and at the Wyoming Field Office. Written comments should be mailed to Heather Hopkins, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, 245 Colrain SW, Wyoming, Michigan 49548. Information Contact: Heather Hopkins, Environmental Response Division, 616-246-1742.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING COMMONWEALTH INDUSTRIES, INC. (SRN: B3497), DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of equipment used in the heat treating and surface coating of small 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 Gerald Chantres, President, 5900 Commonwealth Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48208. 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 September 28, 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 WAYNE DISPOSAL-CANTON, INC., SAUK TRAIL HILLS DEVELOPMENT, INC. (SRN: N6009), CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for equipment used in 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 Rick Brogan, Site Manager, 5011 South Lilley, Canton, Michigan 48188. 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 September 28, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Howard Murray, Wayne County Air Quality Management Division, 313-833-7030.

PUBLIC HEARING AND DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SIP) FOR EMISSION TRADING PROGRAM. The Air Quality Division will conduct a public hearing on minor revisions to notice review procedures for the Emission Trading Program. These procedures were originally included in the Department's July 21, 1999, SIP submittal to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and minor revisions are necessary to expedite federal approval of the Emission Trading Program. Program notice review procedures and other relevant information may be downloaded from the Emission Trading Home Page on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/eval/e_trade/etbank.html. The public hearing will be held in the AQD Conference Room, 4^th floor Hollister Building, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Lou Jager, Air Quality Division, 517-335-2247, or E-mail at jagerl@michigan.gov.