MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY JANUARY 1, 2001
PO BOX 30473
LANSING MI 48909-7973
Ruth N. Hartwig
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| CONTENTS |
PART I: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING, AND RELATED REGULATIONS
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PART I:
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING AND RELATED REGULATIONS
Permit Decisions Before the Office of the Director
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WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION |
WOODLAND RIDGE MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY, GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP, LIVINGSTON COUNTY. Consideration of issuance of a groundwater discharge permit to authorize the discharge of 49,900 gallons per day (8,030,000 gallons per year) of treated sanitary wastewater. A final decision is pending a public hearing by January 11, 2001 (see Public Hearings and Meetings Section of calendar). Information Contact: Jean-Bernard Beauboeuf, Waste Management Division, 517-335-3377, or E-mail at beauboej@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: Lonnie C. Lee, Groundwater Program Section Chief, Waste Management Division. |
Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director
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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
MOTOR PRODUCTS - OWOSSO CORPORATION, OWOSSO, SHIAWASSEE 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 January 3, 2001, to Tom Shanley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by January 3, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Shanley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7056. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. |
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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
CONSUMERS ENERGY, B.C. COBB PLANT, MUSKEGON, MUSKEGON COUNTY; AND PRO-TECH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., 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 January 17, 2001, to Tom Shanley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by January 17, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Shanley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7056. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE DIVISION |
CLEAN MICHIGAN INITIATIVE (CMI) BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION, DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY. The city of Detroit has applied for a $750,000 CMI Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to conduct environmental site investigation and remediation activities at 6134 and 6200 2nd Avenue, near the intersection of Amsterdam and 2nd Avenue, in the city of Detroit. This award will provide funding to complete site investigation work and to develop and implement appropriate due care plans. The redevelopment will make use of the existing structures at 6134 and 6200 2nd Avenue preserving their historical significance, while providing much needed housing and commercial space. At 6200, the existing two-story, 80,000 square foot, former industrial building will be remodeled to create 50 to 55 residential lofts. At 6134, the existing two-story, 20,000 square foot, former electrical substation will be redeveloped as commercial space. Approval of this application is being considered. Public comment is welcome through January 10, 2001. Information Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-6413. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. |
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CLEAN MICHIGAN INITIATIVE (CMI) BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT GRANT, HAMTRAMCK, WAYNE COUNTY. The city of Hamtramck has applied for a $205,000 CMI Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to conduct environmental site investigation and remediation activities at the former Cook Family Foods property located at 8800 Conant Avenue. This award will allow the city to market this property to 18th Street Deli, which proposes to expand on this site creating 100 new jobs and a private investment of $4.0 million. A new, 30,000-square-foot building will be built and equipped for food processing operations by the 18th Street Deli. The Grant application is under review by the Department. Approval of this application is being considered. Public comment is welcome through January 10, 2001. Information Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-6413. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. |
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LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION |
PROPOSED DEED, CHEBOYGAN COUNTY. Proposed deed to 0.15 acres of Lake Huron filled public trust bottomlands in the City of Cheboygan. File LH 421. Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION |
BENZIE 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 Benzie County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997, and Benzie County submitted this locally approved Plan on March 3, 2000. Information Contact: Stan Idziak, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4740, or E-mail at idziaks@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION |
PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Consideration of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issuance of the five-year update to the Presque Isle County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997. The Presque Isle Plan was written by the DEQ as required in Section 11533(6) Part 115, Solid Waste Management, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. Information Contact: Stan Idziak, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4740, or E-mail at idziaks@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. |
Administrative Rules Promulgation
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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
PART 55, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED. On December 5, 2000, the Department's proposed amendment to the air pollution control rules (ORR 1997-080EQ) were filed with the Secretary of State and became effective on December 21, 2000. The amendment to the rules adds R 336.1933, Standards for Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators. This rule adopts by reference federal standards (Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 60, Subpart Ce) and sets limits for mercury emissions that are more stringent than those in the federal regulations. The amendments can be viewed on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/AQD/rules/Amendments.htm. Copies of the amendments may also be obtained by contacting the Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 106 West Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7760. Information Contact: Jerald Trautman, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4855, or E-mail at trautmaj@michigan.gov. |
Note: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in any of the meetings noted in this Calendar should call or write the appropriate meeting information contact listed below at least a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.
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JANUARY 2, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION (SRN: N1315), SAGOLA, DICKINSON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit #199600018 for the operation of the company's Sagola 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 Todd Maki, Plant Manager, P.O. Box 98, Sagola, Michigan 49881. 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 January 2, 2001, a public hearing will be held on January 9, 2001 (see January 9 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Thomas Maki, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568. |
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JANUARY 2, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY SERVICES (SRN: N6399), ST. JOSEPH, BERRIEN COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of two perchloroethylene machines. 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 Bill Zebel, 622 Langley Avenue, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Dorothy Bohn, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. If requested in writing by January 2, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Dorothy Bohn, Air Quality Division, 616-567-3552 or 616-685-0028. |
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JANUARY 3, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MOTOR PRODUCTS - OWOSSO CORPORATION, OWOSSO, SHIAWASSEE COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments to Tom Shanley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by January 3, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Shanley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7056. |
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JANUARY 3, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING RAVENNA CASTING CENTER, INC. (SRN: N5866), RAVENNA, MUSKEGON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a ductile 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 Gary Nervig, General Manager, 3800 Adam Road, Ravenna, Michigan 49451. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Eric Grinstern, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 350 Ottawa NW, Unit 10, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-2341. If requested in writing by January 3, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Eric Grinstern, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0266. |
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JANUARY 5, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING AMWAY CORPORATION (SRN: A2402), ADA, KENT COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the manufacture of health, home, and beauty 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 officials of the facility are John Lindseth, VP of Manufacturing Operations, and Robert Hunter, Director of Facilities Management Operations, 7575 Fulton Road, Ada, Michigan 49355. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Teresa R. Walker, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Grand Rapids District Office, 350 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by January 5, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Teresa R. Walker, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0240. |
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JANUARY 9, 2001 |
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION (SRN: N1315), SAGOLA, DICKINSON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit #199600018 for the operation of the company's Sagola facility. If requested in writing by January 2, 2001, a public hearing will be held at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Marquette District Office, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan. Information Contact: Thomas Maki, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568. |
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JANUARY 9, 2001 |
CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE SUPERVISOR OF WELLS, NEWSTAR ENERGY USA, INC., GARFIED TOWNSHIP, BAY COUNTY. Cause No. (A) 2-1-01. Newstar Energy USA, Inc. seeks an Order of the Supervisor of Wells granting an exception to Special Order No. 1-86 forming a 640-acre off-pattern drilling unit. Petitioner proposes to drill and complete the Jonas #1-12A well in the Glenwood Member of the Black River Group. The proposed drilling unit includes all of Section 12, T16N, R3E, Garfield Township, Bay County, Michigan. 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. |
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JANUARY 10, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY NICK WILSON, HOWELL, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Woodhull Township Hall, 7315 West Beard Road, Shaftsburg, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-78-0019-P, submitted by Nick Wilson, 600 Eager Road, Howell, Michigan, to construct Lakepointe Drive, a boat launch with an access drive, and a dry detention/sediment basin for a proposed 60-lot residential development. Three areas of wetland would be filled for this project. Information Contact: Gary Marx, Land and Water Management Division, 517-625-4639. |
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JANUARY 11, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING COVERT GENERATING COMPANY, COVERT, VAN BUREN COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of the installation and operation of a nominal 1,200 megawatt natural gas-fired turbine electrical generating plant. The facility is located at 77th Street. If requested by January 11, 2001, a public hearing will be held January 16, 2001 (see January 16 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: David Ferrier, Air Quality Division, 517-241-7079. |
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JANUARY 11, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT FOR WOODLAND RIDGE MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY, GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP, LIVINGSTON COUNTY. The hearing is being held at the gymnasium of the South Lyon Middle School, 61526 Nine Mile Road (corner of Nine Mile and Pontiac Trail), South Lyon, Michigan. Information Contact: Jean-Bernard Beauboeuf, Waste Management Division, 517-335-3377, or E-mail at beauboej@michigan.gov. |
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JANUARY 16, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ANR PIPELINE COMPANY, ORIENT COMPRESSOR STATION (SRN: N5580), SEARS, OSCEOLA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a natural gas transmission and storage 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 J. P. Lucido, Senior Vice-President, 500 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan 48243. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Shane Nixon, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 120 West Chapin Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601. If requested in writing by January 16, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Shane Nixon, Air Quality Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6251. |
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JANUARY 16, 2001 |
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 1998-036EQ). 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 twelfth work group meeting will be held in the AQD Conference Room, Hollister Building, 4th floor, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing Michigan. Information Contact: Jerry Trautman, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4855, or E-mail at trautmaj@michigan.gov. |
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JANUARY 16, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGES - DRAFT STAGE I ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR THE ALLIED PAPER, INC./PORTAGE CREEK/KALAMAZOO RIVER SUPERFUND SITE, KALAMAZOO AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES. Written comments are being accepted on a draft Stage I Natural Resource Damage Assessment Plan for the Allied Paper, Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund site of environmental contamination. Copies of the draft Assessment Plan document titled Stage I Assessment Plan - Kalamazoo River Environment Site are available for viewing at the following six information repositories: 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. Written comments on the draft Stage I Assessment Plan should be postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m., January 16, 2001, and submitted to Anne Pulley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, P.O. Box 30426, Lansing, Michigan 48909. A public meeting regarding this plan was held on December 4, 2000. Information Contact: Brian Monroe, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-7508. |
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JANUARY 16, 2001 |
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COVERT GENERATING COMPANY, COVERT, VAN BUREN COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of the installation and operation of a nominal 1,200 megawatt natural gas-fired turbine electrical generating plant. The facility is located at 77th Street. If requested by January 11, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the Covert Township Hall, 73943 Lake Street, Covert, Michigan. Information Contact: David Ferrier, Air Quality Division, 517-241-7079. |
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JANUARY 17, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSUMERS ENERGY, B.C. COBB PLANT, MUSKEGON, MUSKEGON COUNTY, AND PRO-TECH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., 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 to Tom Shanley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by January 17, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Shanley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7056. |
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JANUARY 17, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY LAS VEGAS PARTNERS LLC, JAMES MCGUICK JR., FLINT MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Grand Blanc Township Hall, 5371 South Saginaw Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-25-0098-P, submitted by Las Vegas Partners LLC, James McGuick, Jr., 1309 South Linden Road, Suite A, Flint, Michigan, to place approximately 245 cubic yards of fill within 0.08 acres of wetland area as part of the construction of a commercial office building and associated parking. A 0.15-acre mitigation area is proposed. Information Contact: Dave Pingel, Land and Water Management Division, 517-625-4694. |
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JANUARY 19, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING BFI SYSTEMS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC., (SRN: N2896), MARSHALL, CALHOUN 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 Section 1 is Thomas Evenhouse, Vice President, Allied Waste Industries, Inc., 250 64th Avenue, Coopersville, Michiagn 49404. The responsible official of Section 2 is Matthew Nourot, Engineer/Environmental Manager, Gas Recovery Systems, Inc., 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite 110, Pleasanton, California 94566. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Joe Pettit, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 621 North 10th Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. If requested in writing by January 19, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Joe Pettit, Air Quality Division, 616-685-6851. |
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JANUARY 24, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY PINE HILL MARINA, HANOVER, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Liberty Township Hall, 101 West Liberty Road, Clark Lake, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application No. 00-38-0129-P, submitted by Pine Hill Lake Marina, 3675 Hanover Road, Hanover, Michigan, to expand an existing marina by the placement of 47 anchoring devices and 448 feet of wooden low profile seawall on Pine Hill Lake. Information Contact: Cheryl Jones, Land and Water Management Division, 517-780-7916. |
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JANUARY 25, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (SRN: B2103), DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a wastewater treatment plant and sewage sludge incinerators. 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 Kathleen Leavey, Interim Director, City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department, 735 Randolph Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226-2830. 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 January 25, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Howard Murray, Wayne County Air Quality Management Division, 313-833-7030. |
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JANUARY 30, 2001 |
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BOARD, LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY. A public meeting of the Brownfield Redevelopment Board (BRB) is scheduled at the Michigan Library and Historical Center, Lake Ontario Room, 3rd floor, 717 W. Allegan, Lansing. The BRB will meet to prioritize newly discovered sites eligible for unexpended state cleanup funds under the State Sites Cleanup Program, pursuant to Section 20108c, PA 380 of 1996. Eligible sites are identified as environmentally contaminated properties that the state, as an owner or operator, is liable to remediate. Unexpended funds are previously allocated dollars saved from past state-liable site cleanups achieved under projected costs. The Board consists of the directors of the departments of Management and Budget and Environmental Quality and the president and chief executive officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Information Contact: Sharon Picard, Office of Special Environmental Projects, 517-335-3666. |
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JANUARY 31, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ANR STORAGE COMPANY (SRN: B7198), COLD SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, KALKASKA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a natural gas storage and compression 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 J. P. Lucido, Senior Vice President, ANR Pipeline Company, 500 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan 48243. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to William Rogers, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Gaylord Field Office, P.O. Box 1830, Gaylord, Michigan 49734-5830. If requested in writing by January 31, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: William J. Rogers Jr., Air Quality Division, 517-705-3406. |
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FEBRUARY 14, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE DRAFT REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION/FEASIBILITY STUDY (RI/FS) FOR THE ALLIED PAPER, INC./PORTAGE CREEK/KALAMAZOO RIVER SUPERFUND SITE PHASE 1, KALAMAZOO AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES. Written comments are being accepted on a draft remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS) for Phase 1 of the Allied Paper, Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund site of environmental contamination. Phase 1 encompasses an area of the Kalamazoo River extending from Morrow Pond to Calkins Dam. The RI includes results of the Phase 1 river investigation and the FS details remedial alternatives proposed by the potentially responsible parties (PRP) for river cleanup. Consultants for the PRPs for this site prepared the RI/FS, and the document is being reviewed by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. EPA. Copies of the RI/FS are available for review at six area information repositories: Allegan and Kalamazoo Public Libraries, Charles Ransom Library in Plainwell, Waldo Library (Western Michigan University) in Kalamazoo, Saugatuck-Douglas Library and the Otsego District Library. Electronic copies are available on compact disc from the DEQ, upon request. Please mail your comments to Brian von Gunten, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, Knapp's Centre, P.O. Box 30426, Lansing Michigan 48909-7926. Information Contact (meeting/compact disc): Brian von Gunten, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-6808. |
Permitting Division Contacts
ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
Conferences, Workshops and Training
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JANUARY 2001 |
SARA TITLE III WORKSHOP 2001 - EMERGENCY PLANNING & COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Environmental Assistance Division, State Emergency Response Commission, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 present this workshop on Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III), also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. Presenters will provide a detailed understanding of the Tier Two hazardous chemical inventory report, Tier Two electronic filing, emergency planning at a facility, chemical release notification requirements in Michigan, and EPA compliance initiatives and enforcement activities. There will also be a discussion of Michigan's newly reactivated "Annual Wastewater Report" which potentially affects thousands of facilities in Michigan. The workshop is recommended for those who have substances in their facilities for which they are required to have or prepare Material Safety Data Sheets under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970. Attendees are urged to bring a calculator to the workshop. Cost: $50 which includes continental breakfast, lunch, and workshop materials. Registration Contact: DEQ Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or E-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. Date - Location
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JANUARY 2001 |
BASIC CHEMISTRY - TWELVE WEEK COURSE. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's Environmental Assistance Division presents a Basic Chemistry course. This course is for water and wastewater personnel and others interested in refreshing their knowledge of basic chemistry as it relates to employment. The course content includes: atoms and elements, chemical bonding and compounds, solutions, acids and bases, chlorination, alkalinity, coagulation and flocculation, water softening, and more. The course of study will begin in January 2001 and run for twelve weeks, meeting once a week for 2.5 hours. Individuals in the water field may be awarded up to 3.8 CEC's (38 training hours) for successfully completing the course. Individuals in the wastewater field may be awarded 2.0 semester hour equivalents toward Class A or B certification. Upon completion, the student will receive a course certificate. NOTE: A good knowledge of basic mathematics is recommended for students desiring to take this course. The cost of the course is expected to be $135 depending on the location and number of participants. This fee includes all tuition and a course textbook. The locations for the course are listed below. Registration Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157.
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FEBRUARY 2001 |
MICHIGAN AIR EMISSIONS REPORTING SYSTEM WORKSHOP. Sponsored by the Clean Air Assistance Program of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's Environmental Assistance Division, the Michigan Air Emissions Reporting System (MAERS) workshop explains Michigan's clean air requirements and shows step by step how to complete and submit air emission reports electronically. Staff from the Environmental Assistance and Air Quality Divisions will introduce the new 2.1 version of MAERS software. Attendees are urged to bring portable computers to the workshop, pre-loaded with the new MAERS software and their facility's database and receive one-on-one personal assistance from Air Quality Division staff. Cost: $50 includes continental breakfast, boxed lunch, and workshop materials. Registration Contact: DEQ Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or E-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. Date - Location
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FEBRUARY 8, 2001 |
MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS IN THE FACE OF CHANGE, EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN. This 11th annual conference sponsored by the Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (CHMM) Michigan Chapter focuses on managing environmental risks such as mercury, air emissions, and chemical spills while regulations continue to change. Michigan Department of Environmental Quality staff will present information on new or changing programs such as pollution incident prevention, air permitting, and wastewater reporting. Other conference topics include mercury risks and cleanup, spill/emergency response, and environmentally responsible landscape design. Cost: $75 members, $125 non-members. Information Contact: George Curran, 248-213-2900, or Todd Pees, 734-462-0207. |
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MARCH 2001 |
QUALIFIED UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CONSULTANTS AND CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS SEMINAR. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's Storage Tank and Environmental Assistance Divisions are sponsoring a two-day seminar in southeast and west Michigan. The seminar will update qualified underground storage tank consultants and certified professionals on program changes in baseline environmental assessments, liability issues, institutional controls, the operation and maintenance of underground storage tanks, Part 201 and 213 regulation changes, the redevelopment program, and free product recovery. Cost: $100 includes registration, continental breakfast, and lunch both days and seminar materials. Registration Contact: DEQ Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or E-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. Dates - Location
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