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AMBAR CHEMICAL, INC., MANISTEE, MANISTEE 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 December 6, 2000, to Kim Armbruster, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by December 6, 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.

CARGILL INCORPORATED, ST. CLAIR, 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 December 6, 2000, to Tom Shanley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by December 6, 2000, a public hearing will be held on December 8, 2000 (see December 8 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Tom Shanley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7056. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

ELECTRO-PLATING SERVICE, INC., MADISON HEIGHTS, 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 December 6, 2000, to Rick Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by December 6, 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.

GENERAL MOTORS POWERTRAIN, SAGINAW METAL CASTING OPERATIONS, SAGINAW, SAGINAW 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 December 6, 2000, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by December 6, 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.

PROPOSED MARINA LEASE, WAYNE COUNTY. Proposed marina lease of 13.20 acres of Lake St. Clair public trust bottomlands in the City of Grosse Pointe Farms currently used for a municipal marina. File LSC 608. Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

PROPOSED MARINA LEASE, MACKINAC COUNTY. Proposed marina lease of 1.57 acres of Lake Huron public trust bottomlands in Clark Township for an existing marina and boat repair yard. File LH 348. Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

VAN BUREN COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Consideration of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approval of the locally approved five-year update to the Van Buren County Solid Waste Management Plan. The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997, and Van Buren County submitted this locally approved Plan on July 5, 2000. Information Contact: Lynn Dumroese, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4738, or E-mail at dumroesl@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

CASS COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Consideration of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approval of the locally approved five-year update to the Cass County Solid Waste Management Plan. The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997, and Cass County submitted this locally approved Plan on September 28, 2000. Information Contact: Lynn Dumroese, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4738, or E-mail at dumroesl@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

CHARLEVOIX 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 Charlevoix County Solid Waste Management Plan. The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997, and Charlevoix County submitted this locally approved Plan on July 13, 2000. Information Contact: Stan Idziak, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4740, or E-mail at idziaks@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

PART 55, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED. The Air Quality Division intends to develop proposed revisions to the Air Pollution Control Rules (ORR 2000-063EQ through 2000-072EQ). The proposed amendments to Parts 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 16, and 17 will bring all the Air Pollution Control Rules up to date with Executive Orders 1993-31 and 1995-18 by replacing references to the Air Pollution Control Commission and the Department of Natural Resources with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The proposed revisions will also update information for obtaining publications that are adopted by reference in the rules. Information Contact: Mary Ann Halbeisen, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7045, or E-mail at halbeism@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

PART 55, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED. The Air Quality Division intends to develop proposed revisions to the Air Pollution Control Rules (ORR 2000-077EQ and 2000-078EQ). The proposed amendments to rules regulating the New Source Review permit program 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. These proposed revisions were previously included in the ORR's Request for Rulemaking No. 1998-036EQ. Information Contact: Jerry Trautman, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4855, or E-mail at trautmaj@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

INTENT TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR CLEAN CORPORATE CITIZEN DESIGNATION, GRAYLING GENERATING STATION, GRAYLING, CRAWFORD COUNTY. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has received notice from the Grayling Generating Station of its intent to apply for Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) designation. 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. As part of the application process, Grayling Generating Station will be accepting public comments and making their application available for public review until December 8, 2000. Contact the Grayling Generating Station directly to submit comments or for information on reviewing the application. Written comments may also be submitted directly to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Assistance Division, P.O. Box 30457, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7957, Attn: Clean Corporate Citizen Program. Please include the specific facility name in any letters submitted for public comment. Information Contact: Parish Geers, Grayling Generating Station, 517-348-4575, extension 18.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING HEMLOCK SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION (SRN: B2644), HEMLOCK, SAGINAW COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of polycrystalline silicon manufacturing processes and various auxiliary 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 William Schock, Plant Manager, 12334 Geddes Road, Hemlock, Michigan 48626. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Jenny Stark, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Saginaw Bay District Office, 503 North Euclid Avenue, Bay City, Michigan 48706. If requested in writing by November 21, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Jenny Stark, Air Quality Division, 517-686-8025, extension 8254.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CARLETON FARMS LANDFILL, INC. (SRN: N5986), NEW BOSTON, 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 officials of the facility are Dan Magoun, Environmental Affairs Manager, Republic Services of Michigan, 741 Summitcrest Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46241, for Section 1; and Scott Salisbury, General Partner, Sumpter Energy Associates, 29261 Wall Street, Wixom, Michigan 48393, for Section 2. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Howard Murray, Wayne County Department of Environment, Air Quality Management Division, 640 Temple Street, Suite 700, Detroit, Michigan 48201. If requested in writing by November 22, 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 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION (SRN: a8638), DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of equipment used in the machining, assembly, and testing of diesel engines. The proposed permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is R. R. Allran, Executive Vice President of Operations, Detroit Diesel Corporation, 13400 Outer Drive West, Detroit, Michigan 48239-4001. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Howard Murray, Public Information Officer, Wayne County Department of Environment, Air Quality Management Division, 640 Temple Street, Suite 700, Detroit, Michigan 48201. If requested in writing by November 22, 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 SEIBERT OXIDERMO, INC. (SRN: N0324), ROMULUS, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of equipment used in the manufacturing of paint. 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 Godette, Operations Manager, 16255 Wahrman Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Howard Murray, Wayne County Department of Environment, Air Quality Management Division, 640 Temple Street, Suite 700, Detroit, Michigan 48201. If requested in writing by November 22, 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 YPSILANTI COMMUNITY UTILITIES AUTHORITY (SRN: B6237), YPSILANTI, WASHTENAW COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for a wastewater treatment 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 Larry Thomas, 2777 State Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Glen Erickson, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201. If requested in writing by November 27, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Glen Erickson, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7851.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERIORS, HOLLAND, ALLEGAN 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 1600 South Washington Avenue. If requested by November 27, 2000, a public hearing will be held November 29, 2000 (see November 29 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Julie Brunner, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7088.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING FEDERAL CONSISTENCY REVIEW OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD'S GREAT LAKES ICEBREAKING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS). The U.S. Coast Guard conducts icebreaking in support of commerce, search and rescue, flood control, and research and development in the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Icebreaking Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) summarizes icebreaking activities and evaluates the environmental consequences of continuing, or the alternative of halting, icebreaking. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is in the process of reviewing this final EIS for consistency with Michigan's Coastal Management Program. Written comments are welcome and should be postmarked or submitted by November 27, 2000, to Christy Fox, Michigan Coastal Management Program, Land and Water Management Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Copies of the EIS are available for viewing at the Land and Water Management Division in Lansing. Information Contact: Christy Fox, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3452.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERIORS, HOLLAND, ALLEGAN 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 1600 Washington Avenue. If requested by November 27, 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: Julie Brunner, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7088.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ERVIN J. HACKERT, LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Pere Marquette Township Hall, 1699 South Pere Marquette Highway, Ludington, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-53-0025-P, submitted by Ervin J. Hackert, 490 South Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, Michigan, to place approximately 15 cubic yards of fill material in a 15-foot wide by 100-foot long wetland area contiguous to Pere Marquette Lake. The fill is being placed to level an existing lawn and place rock riprap along 100 feet of the bluff shoreline. Information Contact: Eric Hudy, Land and Water Management Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6364.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, PART 31, WATER RESOURCES, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMMENDED. In compliance with the federal Clean Water Act, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is initiating a 2000-2002 triennial review of the Water Quality Standards (Part 4 rules). A 45-day public comment period began October 16, 2000, during which comments and suggestions for modifications to the rules are requested. Written comments may be submitted to Sylvia Heaton, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Surface Water Quality Division, P.O. Box 30273, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7773. Copies of the existing rules may be obtained by contacting Laura Smith at 517-335-4184, or from the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/swq ("part4.doc"). Information Contact: Sylvia Heaton, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-373-1320, or E-mail at heatons@michigan.gov.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, J. H. CAMPBELL PLANT, PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP, OTTAWA COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for the modification and operation of coal handling equipment associated with the existing power plant. The facility is located in West Olive, Michigan. If requested by December 4, 2000, a public hearing will be held December 6, 2000 (see December 6 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: David Ferrier, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7079.

PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS THE NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGES-DRAFT STAGE I ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR THE ALLIED PAPER, INC./PORTAGE CREEK/KALAMAZOO RIVER SUPERFUND SITE, KALAMAZOO AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES. Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff will give an overview of the draft Stage I Natural Resource Damage Assessment Plan. Copies of the draft Assessment Plan document titled "Stage I Assessment Plan - Kalamazoo River Environment Site" 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 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: Brian Monroe, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-7508.

PUBLIC HEARING ON DRAFT HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE FOR DETREX CORPORATION, DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The Waste Management Division will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a draft operating license. The hearing will be held at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Detroit Office, 300 River Place, Suite 3600, Detroit, Michigan. Information Contact: Ronda L. Blayer, Waste Management Division, 517-373-9548.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ROCK-TENN COMPANY (SRN: A0025), OTSEGO, ALLEGAN COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a paper machine, two boilers, and several cold cleaners. 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 Phillip Farmer, General Manager, Rock-Tenn Company, 431 Helen Avenue, Otsego, Michigan 49078. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Dorothy Bohn, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 621 North 10th Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. If requested in writing by December 5, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Dorothy Bohn, Air Quality Division, 616-685-0028.

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 for rules packages 2000-077EQ and 2000-078EQ (formerly part of rules package 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 eleventh work group meeting will be held in the AQD Conference Room, Hollister Building, 4^th floor, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing Michigan. Information Contact: Jerry Trautman, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4855, or E-mail at trautmaj@michigan.gov.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MARTIN L. AND DEBORAH S. OCEDEK, SWARTZ CREEK, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Milton Township Hall, 7023 Cherry Avenue, Kewadin, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-05-0040-P, submitted by Martin L. and Deborah S. Ocedek, 5458 Lina Drive, Swartz Creek, Michigan, to place a 12-inch diameter by 20-foot culvert and approximately 144 cubic yards of fill material in a wetland area contiguous to Torch Lake. The fill will be placed to construct a driveway and residence. Information Contact: Lori Silagy, Land and Water Management Division, 517-705-3436.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CMS GENERATION MICHIGAN POWER L.L.C. (SRN: N6731), COMSTOCK, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a natural gas-fired combustion turbine as a peaking 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 Thomas Elward, Vice President of Operations, 330 Town Centre Drive, Fairlane Plaza South, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Joe Pettit, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Plainwell District Office, 621 North 10th Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. If requested in writing by December 6, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Joe Pettit, Air Quality Division, 616-685-0063.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON COMPANY, COLFAX PEAKER GENERATOR UNITS (SRN: B2795), FOWLERVILLE, LIVINGSTON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of diesel generators for production of electricity. 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, 425 G.O., Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Ken Damrel, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 10650 Bennett Drive, Morrice, Michigan 48857. If requested in writing by December 6, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Ken Damrel, Air Quality Division, 517-625-4663.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING KCS MICHIGAN RESOURCES, INC. (SRN: B5585), EXCELSIOR TOWNSHIP, KALKASKA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a sour gas sweetening 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 Patrick Hejl, 1000 South Garfield Avenue, Suite 1, Traverse City, Michigan 49686-3434. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Gloria Torello, Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Gaylord Field Office, P.O. Box 1830, Gaylord, Michigan 49735. If requested in writing by December 6, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Gloria Torello, Air Quality Division, 517-705-3410.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING KURDZIEL IRON OF ROTHBURY, INCORPORATED (SRN: B1961), ROTHBURY, OCEANA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a grey iron foundry. 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 Kirk Dow, Director of Counterweight Operations, 2625 Winston Road, Rothbury, Michigan 49452. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Eric Grinstern, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Grand Rapids District Office, State Office Building, 6th Floor, 350 Ottawa Avenue NW, Unit #10, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-2341. If requested in writing by December 6, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Eric Grinstern, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0266.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING AMBAR CHEMICAL, INC., MANISTEE, MANISTEE 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 December 6, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kim Armbruster, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4852.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CARGILL INCORPORATED, ST. CLAIR, 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 December 6, 2000, to Tom Shanley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by December 6, 2000, a public hearing will be held on December 8, 2000 (see December 8 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Tom Shanley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7056.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ELECTRO-PLATING SERVICE, INC., MADISON HEIGHTS, 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 December 6, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Rick Taszreak, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4826.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GENERAL MOTORS POWERTRAIN, SAGINAW METAL CASTING OPERATIONS, SAGINAW, SAGINAW 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 December 6, 2000, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by December 6, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, J.H. CAMPBELL PLANT, PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP, OTTAWA COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for the modification and operation of coal handling equipment associated with the existing power plant. The facility is located in West Olive, Michigan. If requested by December 4, 2000, a public hearing will be held at the Port Sheldon Township Hall, 16201 Port Sheldon Road, West Olive, Michigan. Information Contact: David Ferrier, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7079.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ZAHER INVESTMENT GROUP, DAVISON, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Davison Township Hall, 1280 North Irish Road, Davison, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-25-0087-P, submitted by Zaher Investment Group, P.O. Box 434, Davison, Michigan, to place fill into a wetland for road construction and site landscaping, and to use a wetland for treatment of storm water for the newly proposed Rivershyre Subdivision #4 and #5. Information Contact: Dave Pingel, Land and Water Management Division, 517-625-4694.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY DRENTH BROTHERS, INC., ELLSWORTH, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the South Arm Township Hall, 2866 M-66 South, East Jordan, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-15-0001-P, submitted by Drenth Brothers, Inc., 9448 Six Mile Lake Road, Ellsworth, Michigan, to extract approximately 22,000 cubic yards of sand and gravel from the Heeres Gravel Pit. The excavation and removal of the aggregate will result in the expansion of the existing 2-acre pond to approximately 12 acres in size. Information Contact: John Arevalo, Land and Water Management Division, 517-705-3450.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY JOSEPH SCHULIST BUILDERS, FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the City of Novi offices, Novi Civic Center, 45175 West Ten Mile Road, Novi, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-63-0314-P, submitted by Joseph Schulist Builders, 32969 Hamilton Court, Suite 110, Farmington Hills, Michigan, to place fill within a wetland for road construction and site landscaping and to place approximately 1,550 cubic yards of fill material over 0.48 acre of wetland area to create a residence and associated landscaping. Information Contact: Todd Losee, Land and Water Management Division, 734-953-1461.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CARGILL INCORPORATED, ST. CLAIR, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, proposed consent order which will administratively resolve alleged air pollution control violations. If requested in writing by December 6, 2000, a public hearing will be held in the Hollister Building, 4^th Floor, AQD Conference Room, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Tom Shanley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7056.

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING HENRY FORD HOSPITAL (SRN: K1271), DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a medical waste incinerator, emergency generators, and boilers. The Wayne County Department of Environment, Air Quality Management Division, will hold a public hearing in the Auditorium of the Detroit Public Library-Duffield Branch, 2507 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48202. Information Contact: Howard Murray, Wayne County Air Quality Management Division, 313-833-7030.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY CITY OF DETROIT, WATER AND SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the East Lake Missionary Baptist Church, 12400 East Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Nos. 99-10-1064-P and 00-82-0116-P, submitted by the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, 734 Randolph Street, Detroit, Michigan, to mechanically or hydraulically dredge approximately 178,000 cubic yards of material from Conner Creek and to construct a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) basin in the Creek. Information Contact: Andrew Hartz, Land and Water Management Division, 734-953-1483.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY SAND LAKE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION, GRANT, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Ashland Township Hall, 2019 West 120th Street, Grant, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 99-09-0430-P, submitted by Sand Lake Preservation Association, 4489 Lakeview, Grant, Michigan, to excavate accumulated bottom sediments from the entire Little Sand Lake basin (about 60 acres). A total of up to 1 million cubic yards of material will be removed. The dredged material will be placed within a constructed containment basin. Information Contact: Charles Dodgers, Land and Water Management Division, 616-356-0258.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY PAUL MOORADIAN, HARBOR SPRINGS, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the West Traverse Township Hall, 8000 M-119, Harbor Springs, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-24-0044-P, submitted by Paul Mooradian, P.O. Box 534, Harbor Springs, Michigan, to create a 14.3-acre lake for water skiing. This project will require approximately 136,000 cubic yards of excavation and approximately 151,000 cubic yards of fill to create the basin. A 10-foot wide concrete ramp will be placed at the edge of the basin for limited launch access. Information Contact: John Arevalo, Land and Water Management Division, 517-705-3450.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CENTRAL WAYNE ENERGY RECOVERY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (SRN: B4281), DEARBORN HEIGHTS, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of municipal waste combustors and an electricity generating 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 James Perry, Plant Manager, 4901 South Inkster Road, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48125. 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 December 21, 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 MARBLEHEAD LIME, INC.-RIVER ROUGE PLANT (SRN: B2169), RIVER ROUGE, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for equipment used in the processing of limestone. 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 Roger Downham, Vice President, Operations, 310 Fordson, Detroit, Michigan 48217. 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 December 21, 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 RIVERVIEW LAND PRESERVE AND RIVERVIEW ENERGY SYSTEMS (SRN: M4469), RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a landfill and a landfill gas processing system. 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. Responsible officials of the facilities are James Van Hoy, General Manager, 20000 Grange Road, Riverview, Michigan 48192, for Riverview Energy Systems; and James Feudner, City Manager, 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, Michigan 48192, for Riverview Land Preserve. 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 December 21, 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 VIKING ENERGY OF LINCOLN (SRN: N0890), LINCOLN, ALCONA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a wood-fired electrical generating 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 David James, Plant Manager, 509 Traverse Bay Road, Lincoln, Michigan. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Mark Stephens, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Gaylord Field Office, P.O. Box 1830, Gaylord, Michigan 49735-5830. If requested in writing by December 21, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Mark Stephens, Air Quality Division, 517-705-3404.

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WESTSIDE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACILITY (SRN: N1216), THREE RIVERS, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft 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 stationary source. The responsible official of the facility is Eric Shafer, Site Manager, 14094 West M-60, P.O. Box 392, Three Rivers, Michigan 49093. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Joe Pettit, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Plainwell District Office, 621 North 10th Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. If requested in writing by December 22, 2000, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Joe Pettit, Air Quality Division, 616-685-0063.