MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MAY 21, 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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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
CONTINENTAL ALUMINUM, INC., NEW HUDSON, OAKLAND COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed draft permit and consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the draft consent order, draft permit, and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments on the proposed consent order by June 6, 2001, to Ron Pollom, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Submit written comments on the proposed permit by June 6, 2001, to Lynn Fiedler, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. A public hearing will be held on June 6, 2001 (see June 6 listing in this calendar). Information Contact regarding the proposed consent order: Ron Pollom, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4624. Information Contact regarding the proposed draft permit: Dave Riddle, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7081. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. |
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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, EAST LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for a Permit to Install application for installation and operation of a pathological waste incinerator. The incinerator will be located at 4125 Beaumont Road, East Lansing, Michigan. If requested by June 14, 2001, a public hearing will be held June 18, 2001 (see June 18 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Mary Charley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7080. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. |
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GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DIVISION |
J.B. EXCAVATING, INC., LAKETOWN TOWNSHIP, ALLEGAN COUNTY, NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A PERMIT AMENDMENT pursuant to Part 637, Sand Dune Mining, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, for the mining site commonly known as the Laketown Site, (Permit No. BON-LT-115-A). The amendment increases the acreage of the permitted site and modifies the Progressive Cell Unit Mining and Reclamation Plan. The active cell unit configuration changes but remains at a total of 40 acres. No additional mining will be conducted below the water table. Reclamation will be carried out pursuant to a local Planned Unit Development. Amendment application information is available for inspection at the following locations: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Geological Survey Division, Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan; and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Geological Survey Division, 735 E. Hazel Street, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: S. Paul Sundeen, Geological Survey Division, 517-334-6959. Decision-maker: Harold R. Fitch, Geological Survey Division Chief. |
Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director
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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
AMERICAN SEATING COMPANY, GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by May 23, 2001, to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by May 23, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. |
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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
GRAND HAVEN PLASTICS, GRAND HAVEN, OTTAWA 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 May 23, 2001, to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by May 23, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. |
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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, INGHAM 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 May 23, 2001, to Jeffrey Studenka, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. A public hearing will be held on May 24, 2001 (see May 24 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Jeffrey Studenka, Air Quality Division, 517-241-7622. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. |
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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
PARKER EXCAVATING, GRAVEL AND RECYCLE, INC., COMSTOCK PARK, 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 May 23, 2001, to Kim Armbruster, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by May 23, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kim Armbruster, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4852. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. |
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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
PAYNE & DOLAN, INCORPORATED, GREENBUSH, ALCONA COUNTY, AND OTHER LOCATIONS. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations from a portable asphalt plant at various locations in Michigan. 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 May 23, 2001, to Tom Shanley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by May 23, 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 |
QUANTUM COMPOSITES, INC., MONITOR TOWNSHIP, BAY 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 May 23, 2001, to Tom Shanley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by May 23, 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 |
WALBRIDGE ALDINGER COMPANY, DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos. Copies of the proposed consent order and the Staff Activity Report may be obtained by writing or calling the information contact. Written comments are to be submitted by May 23, 2001, to Howard Murray, Wayne County Department of Environment, Air Quality Management Division, 640 Temple, Suite 700, Detroit, Michigan 48201-2558. If requested in writing by May 23, 2001 a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Howard Murray, Wayne County Air Quality Management Division, 313-833-7030. Decision-maker: Wendy Barrott, Wayne County Air Quality Management Division Director. |
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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
PAW PAW PLATING, INC., PAW PAW, VAN BUREN 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 June 6, 2001, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by June 6, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. |
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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
THUMB ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, UBLY, HURON 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 June 6, 2001, to Tom Shanley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by June 6, 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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LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION |
BAY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BAY COUNTY, REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATION TO A CONSERVATION EASEMENT HELD BY THE DEQ. The proposed modification of the conservation easement would allow the Bay City Public Schools to apply for a permit within the easement area to construct a nature trail and viewing platform for students to access the property and learn about wetlands. Modification of the conservation easement would correct an oversight intended as part of the original easement. Submit written comments to Colleen O’Keefe, Land and Water Management Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958 by May 29, 2001. Information Contact: Colleen O’Keefe, Land and Water Management Division, 517-373-8813. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. |
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LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION |
STONE RIDGE SUBDIVISION, MIDLAND COUNTY, REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATION TO A CONSERVATION EASEMENT HELD BY THE DEQ. Messrs. Ben Lerner, Richard T. Miller, Lawrence J. Snyder, and Leonard Pershin are holders of an interest on lots located in the Stone Ridge Subdivision, Midland County. The interest holders request a modification to a conservation easement held by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, which would impact a total of 0.62 acres of regulated wetland contained on four separate sites on the property. In exchange for the modification, 1.56 acres of wetland would be created in three separate sites on the property. Submit written comments to Colleen O’Keefe, Land and Water Management Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958 by May 29, 2001. Information Contact: Colleen O’Keefe, Land and Water Management Division, 517-373-8813. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION |
CLARE 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 Clare County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997; and Clare County submitted this locally approved Plan on November 27, 2000. Information Contact: Lynn Dumroese, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4738, or E-mail at dumroesl@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. The Department intends to develop a proposed revision to the Air Pollution Control Rules (ORR 2001-040EQ). The proposed amendment will provide new rules regarding monitoring, reporting, recordkeeping, and written programs relating to emissions from malfunction, start-up, and shutdown of source processes and/or process equipment. The new rules will be incorporated into Part 9. Emission Limitations and Prohibitions-Miscellaneous, of the Air Pollution Control Rules. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. |
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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MAY 22, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING AMERICARB, INC., D.B.A. IMERYS PIGMENTS AND ADDITIVES GROUP (SRN: N6475), MUSKEGON, MUSKEGON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) production 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 stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Dale Calendine, Plant Manager, 2400 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon, Michigan 49443. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Stephen J. Lachance, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, State Building - Unit 10, 350 Ottawa N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-2341. If requested in writing by May 22, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Stephen J. Lachance, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0239. |
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MAY 22, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE EATON COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSION, CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Holiday Inn West Lansing Conference Center, Regency Ball Room, 7501 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-23-0003-P, submitted by the Eaton County Drain Commission, 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan, to manage discharges and stormwater runoff from Delta and Windsor Townships, Eaton County, and to protect and reestablish natural resources within the Carrier Creek Drain Watershed. The proposed project would impact existing wetland and floodplain areas in the watershed. To mitigate the impact, the proposal includes creation/enhancement of 35.12 acres of wetland and additional floodplain creation/restoration. Information Contact: Dave Pingel, Land and Water Management Division, 517-625-4694. |
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MAY 23, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING AMERICAN SEATING COMPANY, GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by May 23, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084. |
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MAY 23, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GRAND HAVEN PLASTICS, GRAND HAVEN, OTTAWA 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 Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by May 23, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084. |
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MAY 23, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, INGHAM 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 Jeffrey Studenka, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. A public hearing will be held on May 24, 2001 (see May 24 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Jeffrey Studenka, Air Quality Division, 517-241-7622. |
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MAY 23, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING PARKER EXCAVATING, GRAVEL AND RECYCLE, INC., COMSTOCK PARK, 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 Kim Armbruster, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by May 23, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kim Armbruster, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4852. |
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MAY 23, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING PAYNE & DOLAN, INCORPORATED, GREENBUSH, ALCONA COUNTY, AND OTHER LOCATIONS. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations from a portable asphalt plant at various locations in Michigan. 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 May 23, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Shanley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7056. |
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MAY 23, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING QUANTUM COMPOSITES, INC., MONITOR TOWNSHIP, BAY 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 May 23, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Shanley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7056. |
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MAY 23, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WALBRIDGE ALDINGER COMPANY, DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos. Copies of the proposed consent order and the Staff Activity Report may be obtained by writing or calling the information contact. Written comments are to be submitted to Howard Murray, Wayne County Department of Environment, Air Quality Management Division, 640 Temple, Suite 700, Detroit, Michigan 48201-2558. If requested in writing by May 23, 2001 a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Howard Murray, Wayne County Air Quality Management Division, 313-833-7030. |
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MAY 23, 2001 |
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC., (WDI) – PROPOSED HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATING LICENSE MAJOR MODIFICATION, 49350 NORTH I-94 SERVICE DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 48111. The Waste Management Division (WMD) will hold a public hearing regarding a draft major modification to the WDI Part 111 hazardous waste operating license on May 23, 2001. The hearing is scheduled at Belleville High School, 501 West Columbia, Belleville, Michigan. The proposed major modification is for a revised landfill design which would allow the use of additional capacity that was previously authorized in the facility’s Part 111 hazardous waste operating license issued April 14, 1997, and would extend the operating license expiration date to April 14, 2007. Information Contact: Peter Quackenbush, Waste Management Division, 517-373-7397, or E-mail at quackenp@michigan.gov. |
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MAY 24, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY. Proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution control violations. The public hearing will be held in the Hollister Building, 4th Floor, AQD Conference Room, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Jeffrey Studenka, Air Quality Division, 517-241-7622. |
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MAY 25, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING SOUTHEAST BERRIEN COUNTY LANDFILL (SRN: N5432), BUCHANAN, BERRIEN COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a municipal solid waste landfill. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Bruce Knapp, General Manager, 3200 Chamberlain Road, Buchanan, Michigan 49107. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Joe Pettit, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. If requested in writing by May 25, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Joe Pettit, Air Quality Division, 616-567-3549. |
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MAY 29, 2001 |
CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE SUPERVISOR OF WELLS, MIRACLE PETROLEUM, L.L.C., LINCOLN TOWNSHIP, OSCEOLA COUNTY. Cause No. (A) 8-5-01. Petitioner seeks an order of the Supervisor of Wells granting an exception to Special Order No. 1-86 forming a 160-acre drilling unit. Petitioner proposes to drill and complete the Zinger #1-1 well (PN 40137) to a formation between the top and base of the Glenwood Member of the Black River Group. The proposed drilling unit is the NE 1/4, Section 1, T18N, R10W, Lincoln Township, Osceola 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. |
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MAY 30, 2001 |
PUBLIC MEETING ON A PROPOSED RECORD OF DECISION (ROD) AMENDMENT FOR THE RASMUSSEN DUMP SUPERFUND SITE, GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP, LIVINGSTON COUNTY. Consideration of a proposed ROD amendment for this federal Superfund site of environmental contamination. The proposed plan involves changing the site remedy from a groundwater extraction and treatment system with soil flushing to a groundwater contaminant destruction process known as in-situ ozone/oxygen oxidation. Copies of the proposed plan are available at the Brighton Area Library on Library Drive, Brighton, Michigan; and the Hamburg City Library, 7225 Stone Street, Hamburg, Michigan. Additional copies of the proposed plan will be available at the public meeting to be held at the Green Oak Township Hall, 10789 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon, Michigan. The meeting will begin with a short information presentation followed by an opportunity for public comment on the proposed amendment. Information Contacts: Deborah Larsen, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-4825, or Don de Blasio, Community Involvement Coordinator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 312-886-4360. |
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MAY 30, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, JACKSON, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Erie Township Hall, 2065 Erie Road, Erie, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 00-58-0027-P, submitted by Consumers Energy Company, 1956 West Parnall Road, Jackson, Michigan, to perform maintenance dredging in a 3.5-mile long water intake channel located on the west side of the Woodtick Peninsula in the North Maumee Bay of Lake Erie. The applicant proposes annual maintenance dredging over a 5-year period. A total of 440,000 cubic yards of material would be disposed of within diked containment cells to be constructed on upland property owned by the applicant. The project is located in Erie Township, Monroe County, Michigan. Information Contact: Adam Wygant, Land and Water Management Division, 517-780-7021. |
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MAY 31, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY Island Cove Marina, Harrison Township, Michigan. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Harrison Charter Township Offices, 38151 L’Anse Cruise, Harrison Township, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-50-0030-P, submitted by Island Cove Marina, 32081 North River Road, Harrison Township, Michigan, to receive authority for the previous placement of three dock extensions and the additional placement of extensions on six docks at the Island Cove Marina on Lake St. Clair. The purpose of the proposed dock extensions is to eliminate the safety hazard on the current docks. The project is located in Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan. Information Contact: Todd Losee, Land and Water Management Division, 734-953-1461. |
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MAY 31, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY B.L. COMPANIES, INC., FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Daisy Brook School Cafeteria, 502 North Division Street, Freemont, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-62-0019-P, submitted by B.L. Companies, Inc., 33481 West 14 Mile Road, Suite 100, Farmington Hills, Michigan, to place 19,835 cubic yards of fill into four wetland areas totaling 1.79 acres. The proposed fill would allow the construction of a retail shopping center on a 32.4-acre parcel that includes roads, parking areas, and a gas station. On-site wetland mitigation totaling 3.94 acres is proposed. The project is located in Newaygo County, Michigan. Information Contact: Chuck Dodgers, Land and Water Management Division, 616-356-0258. |
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MAY 31, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE HELEN FILE TRUST, JOE FILE, TRUSTEE, NILES, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Cass District Library, 319 M-62, Cassopolis, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-14-0006-P, submitted by the Helen File Trust, Joe File, Trustee, 1134 Miami Road, Niles, Michigan, to draw down Lake LaGrange for inspection purposes. The project is located in LaGrange Township, Cass County, Michigan. Information Contact: Dustin Day, Land and Water Management Division, 616-567-3562. |
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JUNE 1, 2001 |
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN PROCEDURE. Effective June 1, 2001, the Land and Water Management Division (LWMD) will implement a change in procedure involving review of applications for permits under Part 31, Water Resources Protection (Floodplain Regulatory Authority); Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams; Part 303, Wetlands Protection; Part 323, Shorelands Protection and Management; Part 325, Great Lakes Submerged Lands; and Part 353, Sand Dunes Protection and Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. Many of these parts contain mandatory timeframes for a final decision; i.e., approval or denial of a permit application. These time limits often make it difficult for LWMD staff and an applicant to complete discussions on a mutually agreeable project modification for which a permit could be issued. As an alternative to receiving a denial, the applicant may withdraw the application prior to the deadline for decision. The applicant can revise the application and request that the LWMD reactivate the application within six months from the date of withdrawal. If the applicant does not withdraw the application before the decision deadline, the LWMD will deny the permit application. An applicant who has received a denial of an application has a right to appeal the denial to the Office of Administrative Hearings through the contested case hearing process. The decision rendered at the conclusion of the contested case process is a final decision of the department. An applicant who has received a denial may also submit a new application with the appropriate fee to have a modified project considered. A copy of the procedure may be obtained by contacting Kimberly Rice, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3190. |
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JUNE 5, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING LACKS ENTERPRISES, AIRLANE/AIRWEST FACILITY (SRN: N0895), KENTWOOD, KENT COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of chromium plating of plastic 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 stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is William Ringling, Director of Manufacturing Operations, 4260 Airlane Road SE, Kentwood, Michigan 49512. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Teresa Kinder, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, State Office Building 6th Floor, 350 Ottawa NW, Unit 10, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by June 5, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Teresa Kinder, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0500. |
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JUNE 5, 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 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 fifteenth 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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JUNE 5, 2001 |
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT BOARD, LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY. A public meeting of the Brownfield Redevelopment Board will be held at the Ottawa Conference Center, Conference Room #3, Upper Parking Level, Ottawa Building, 611 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan. 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. The board will make final decisions regarding 12 grant applications submitted by 10 local units of government pursuant to the Municipal Landfill Cost-Share Grant Program established in section 9a of Part 201, Environmental Remediation, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. Information Contact: Carol Skillings, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-9540, or E-mail at skillinc@michigan.gov. |
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JUNE 6, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORPORATION (SRN: B1877), CARLETON, MONROE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of two float glass lines and associated activities. 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 stationary source is Don Tullman, Plant Manager, 14600 Romine Road, Carleton, Michigan 48117. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Ed Lancaster, Jackson District Office, 301 E. Louis Glick Hwy., Jackson, Michigan 49201. If requested in writing by June 6, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Ed Lancaster, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7898, or E-mail at lancaste@michigan.gov. |
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JUNE 6, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING PAW PAW PLATING, INC., PAW PAW, VAN BUREN 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 June 6, 2001, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by June 6, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134. |
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JUNE 6, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THUMB ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, UBLY, HURON 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 June 6, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Shanley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7056. |
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JUNE 6, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING RENAISSANCE POWER L.L.C., CARSON CITY, MONTCALM COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for installation of four natural gas-fired turbines. The facility is located at 950 North Division Street. If requested by June 6, 2001, a public hearing will be held June 12, 2001 (see June 12 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082. |
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JUNE 6, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING AND DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONTINENTAL ALUMINUM, INC., NEW HUDSON, OAKLAND COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed draft permit and consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the draft consent order, draft permit, and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments on the proposed consent order to Ron Pollom, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Submit written comments on the proposed draft permit to Lynn Fiedler, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The public hearing will be held at the South Lyon Middle School Cafeteria, 61526 West Nine Mile Road, South Lyon, Michigan. Information Contact regarding the proposed consent order: Ron Pollom, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4624. Information Contact regarding the proposed draft permit: Dave Riddle, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7081. |
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JUNE 6, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY IRISH HILLS DEVELOPMENT LLC, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Norvell Township Hall, 106 East Commercial Street, Norvell, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 00-38-0120-P, submitted by Irish Hills Development LLC, P.O. Box 492, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to construct a 40-lot, single-family community and a docking facility along the southern edge of Vineyard Lake. The proposal includes the filling of wetlands for residential lots and an access road and the construction of a boardwalk in wetlands. The applicant proposes to operate a marina, construct a dock and 34 finger piers, and maintenance-dredge a previously dredged channel. The project is located in Norvell Township, Jackson County, Michigan. Information Contact: Cheryl Jones, Land and Water Management Division, 517-780-7916. |
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JUNE 12, 2001 |
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RENAISSANCE POWER L.L.C., CARSON CITY, MONTCALM COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for installation of four natural gas-fired turbines. The facility is located at 950 North Division Street. If requested by June 6, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the Cafeteria, Carson City Crystal High School, 213 East Sherman, Carson City, Michigan. Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082. |
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JUNE 14, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, EAST LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for a Permit to Install application for installation and operation of a pathological waste incinerator. The incinerator will be located at 4125 Beaumont Road, East Lansing, Michigan. If requested by June 14, 2001, a public hearing will be held June 18, 2001 (see June 18 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Mary Charley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7080. |
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JUNE 14, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY SHARON BONE, HOLLY, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Rose Township Hall, 7980 Hickory Ridge Road, Holly, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-63-0108-P, submitted by Sharon Bone, 7880 Fish Lake Road, Holly, Michigan, to excavate approximately 9,650 cubic yards of material from 91,000 square feet of wetland to recreate highly diversified wetland habitat. Additional proposed activities include the creation of a series of small, interconnected ponds to serve as a water recharge source and the construction of a driveway to allow access for farm machinery to the large agricultural field on the east side of the wetland. The project is located in Rose Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Information Contact: Karen Boase, Land and Water Management Division, 734-953-1488. |
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JUNE 18, 2001 |
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, EAST LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for a Permit to Install application for installation and operation of a pathological waste incinerator. The incinerator will be located at 4125 Beaumont Road, East Lansing, Michigan. If a public hearing is requested in writing by June 14, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the Kiva Room, Okemos High School, 2800 Jolly Road, Okemos, Michigan. Information Contact: Mary Charley, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7080. |
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JUNE 19, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON COMPANY, BELLE RIVER POWER PLANT (SRN: B2796), CHINA TOWNSHIP, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of the power 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 stationary source. The responsible officials of the stationary source are David Spiers, Manager ESO for Belle River Plant Peakers, 200 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226; and Benjamin Kiehl, Plant Manager for Belle River Power Plant, 4505 King Road, China Township, Michigan 48054. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Bernardo B. Sia, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Southeast Michigan District Office, 38980 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. If requested in writing by June 19, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Bernardo B. Sia, Air Quality Division, 734-953-1416. |
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JUNE 19, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON ST. CLAIR RIVER POWER PLANT (SRN: B2796), EAST CHINA TOWNSHIP, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of the power 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 stationary source. The responsible officials of the stationary source are Melanie McCoy, Plant Manager for St. Clair Power Plant, 4901 Pointe Drive, East China Township, Michigan 48054; and David Spiers, Manager ESO for St. Clair Plant Peakers, 200 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Bernardo B. Sia, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Southeast Michigan District Office, 38980 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. If requested in writing by June 19, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Bernardo B. Sia, Air Quality Division, 734-953-1416. |
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JUNE 19, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING VISTEON CORPORATION-STERLING PLANT (SRN: A3567), STERLING HEIGHTS, MACOMB COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of automotive axle parts 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 stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is George Constand, Plant Manager, 39000 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Remilando Pinga, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Southeast Michigan District Office, 38980 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. If requested in writing by June 19, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Remilando Pinga, Air Quality Division, 734-953-1417. |
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JUNE 20, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING LIBRA INDUSTRIES INC. (SRN: A1922), JACKSON, JACKSON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of an industrial clothing laundering facility that utilizes stoddard solvents and perchloroethylene. 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 stationary source is Michael Iuni, President, P.O. Box 1114, Jackson, Michigan 49204. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Robert MacLeod, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201. If requested in writing by June 20, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Robert MacLeod, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7435. |
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JUNE 20, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MACSTEEL DIVISION, QUANEX CORP. (SRN: B4306), JACKSON, JACKSON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a steel manufacturing 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 stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Mark Marcucci, 3100 Brooklyn Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Sersena White, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan. If requested in writing by June 20, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Sersena White, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7844. |
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JUNE 20, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING NORTH STAR STEEL (SRN: B7061), MONROE, MONROE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a steel manufacturing 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 stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Mike Roper, 3000 East Front Street, Monroe, Michigan 48161. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Sersena White, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan. If requested in writing by June 20, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Sersena White, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7844. |
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JUNE 20, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING VISTEON - RAWSONVILLE, (SRN: B2064), YPSILANTI , WASHTENAW COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of an automobile parts manufacturing 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 stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Vince Trupiano, P.O. Box 75, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Sersena White, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan. If requested in writing by June 20, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Sersena White, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7844. |
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JUNE 23, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING U.S. GYPSUM CO. (SRN: B3518), RIVER ROUGE, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for equipment used in the manufacture of wallboard and cement board. 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 three responsible officials of the facility are: Section 1, Don Roelfs, Mill Engineering Manager; Section 2, Patrick Desmond, Board Manager; and Section 3, Jim Sherwin, Durock® Manager, U.S. Gypsum, 2 Division Street, River Rouge, Michigan 48218. 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 June 23, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Howard Murray, Wayne County Air Quality Management Division, 313-833-7030. |
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JULY 1, 2001 |
NOTICE OF JURISDICTIONAL CHANGE FOR CERTAIN WETLANDS IN ALLEGAN AND EATON COUNTIES. The U.S. Census Bureau has released the official 2000 census figures. The population for Allegan and Eaton Counties each now exceeds 100,000, which will significantly change the regulatory status of certain wetlands within these counties. Part 303, Wetlands Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, requires permits for certain activities in regulated wetlands. Specifically, a permit is required from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to dredge or remove soil or minerals from a wetland; to deposit or place fill material in a wetland; to construct, operate, or maintain a use or development in a wetland; or to drain surface water from a wetland. Section 30301 of Part 303 defines regulated wetlands as those contiguous to the Great Lakes; Lake St. Clair; or any inland lake, pond, river, or stream; and as those noncontiguous wetlands larger than five acres in counties with a population of 100,000 or more. The term "contiguous" is defined in the administrative rules promulgated under Part 303. Allegan and Eaton counties have not met the 100,000 population criterion in the past, and noncontiguous wetlands more than five acres in size have not been subject to Part 303 jurisdiction in these counties. Now that the 2000 census has officially established the population in these two counties at 100,000 or more, noncontiguous wetlands more than five acres in size will come under Part 303 jurisdiction. Permits will be required as of July 1, 2001, for all activities described above in noncontiguous wetlands more than five acres in size, in Allegan and Eaton counties, regardless of when the activity began. Information Contact: Wetlands Assessment Program, Land and Water Management Division, 517-373-8000, or at www.deq.state.mi.us/lwm. |
Division Permit Contacts
PART II:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
Conferences, Workshops, and Training
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MAY-JUNE, 2001 |
REGULATIONS 101 – AN ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, AND HEALTH COURSE. The Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Consumer and Industry Services (CIS) are offering a Regulations 101 – Environmental, Safety, and Health course at various locations throughout the state. The course is an introduction to environmental, health, and safety regulations affecting Michigan’s manufacturing industry. The textbook, "Michigan Manufacturers’ Guide to Environmental and Safety and Health Regulations," will be provided to course participants. Written by program specialists in the DEQ and CIS, the book is packed full of easy-to-read discussions about state and federal environmental rules. The book also summarizes MIOSHA’s safety and health programs. Cost: $75 which includes continental breakfast, lunch, workshop materials, and copy of the "Michigan Manufacturers’ Guide to Environmental and Safety and Health Regulations." Reduced cost of $50 for those who already have a copy of the Guidebook. NOTE: The Guidebook will be used at this course. If paying the reduced fee because you already have a Guidebook, please bring it with you to the course. Register on-line at www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/eosect/workshop.html. 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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MAY 22, 2001 |
EMERGING ISSUES IN WATER TREATMENT, BEST WESTERN-MIDWAY HOTEL, LANSING, MICHIGAN. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Assistance Division and the Research and Technical Practices Committee of the Michigan Section, American Water Works Association, present this seminar for water treatment plant operators, design engineers and consultants, and water utility managers. A variety of speakers offer information on water quality and technology issues facing the drinking water industry. Cost: $90 includes seminar fee, continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks. Registration Contact: Eric Way, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-4752. Seminar Information: Mohamed Siddiqui, Ph.D., 313-964-0790. |
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MAY 22-24, 2001 |
MICHIGAN RECYCLING COALITION'S 19TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, BEYOND 2001: THE GREAT RECYCLING GETAWAY!, BOYNE HIGHLANDS, MICHIGAN. The Michigan Recycling Coalition's (MRC) 2001 Annual Conference and Business Expo includes sessions, tours, and exhibits focusing on recycling and waste reduction issues in Michigan. Highlights include a behind-the-scenes tour on Mackinac Island, in-depth sessions on mercury and electronics, and special presentations by Andy Acho of Ford Motor Company and noted author, Stephanie Mills. DEQ staff will be available to answer questions about topics ranging from household hazardous waste to mercury, county solid waste planning, and composting. This is a unique networking opportunity for recyclers representing Michigan communities and businesses. Information Contact: MRC Office, 517-371-7073; EAD Recycling Coordinator, Lucy Doroshko, Conference Committee Co-Chair, 517-373-1322; or visit the MRC Conference website at www.michiganrecycles.org/conference.shtml. |
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MAY 24, 2001 |
EAST MICHIGAN CHAPTER OF THE AIR AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SPRING CONFERENCE, NORTHFIELD HILTON, TROY, MICHIGAN. The East Michigan Chapter of the Air and Waste Management Association is holding its spring conference; and confirmed speakers include the Office of Air and Radiation Director from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 5 office, Genesee County Circuit Court Judge Archie Hayman who ruled on the Genesee Power Environmental Justice case, Mike Kwiecien from Conestoga Rovers who will speak on virtual reality emergency response exercises, and Rad Jones from Michigan State University speaking on critical incident protocol. In addition, staff from the DEQ’s Environmental Assistance Division will present information on spill reporting. Information Contact: Cathie Jo Seamon, 313-390-3799, E-mail at cseamon1@ford.com; or Ken Gembel, 313-556-7714, E-mail at den.gembel@gm.com. |
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JUNE 7, 2001 |
MICHIGAN DEAL FLOW CONFERENCE - A MARKETPLACE FOR BROWNFIELD TRANSACTIONS, NOVI, OAKLAND COUNTY. The National Brownfield Association (NBA), with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and nearly ten co-sponsoring organizations, hosts this Michigan Deal Flow Conference. The full-day conference brings together major players in the brownfield market (owners, developers, transaction support, and public sector) to showcase brownfield properties ready for transfer and stimulate brownfield transactions. Participate in a morning panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of brownfield development in Michigan; become a dealmaker at the Deal Flow Exhibition; gain new knowledge, business leads, and contacts at the afternoon workshops and reception. A registration fee of $350 ($195 for NBA members) includes breakfast, lunch, and workshop materials. To receive information regarding exhibiting or attending this conference, contact the NBA, 773-714-0407, or visit the on-line registration system at www.bfdealflow.com. |
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JUNE 2001 |
PERMIT TO INSTALL WORKSHOP. Michigan Air Pollution Control rules require businesses to obtain an approved Permit to Install prior to installing or modifying sources of air pollution. The Clean Air Assistance Program of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Assistance Division is planning the Permit to Install workshop to assist small and medium-size businesses in submitting an air use permit application. Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to assemble the information necessary to achieve an administratively and technically complete application. Cost: $50 includes continental breakfast, lunch, and workshop materials. Register on-line at www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/eosect/workshop.html. 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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JUNE 26, 2001 |
FREE PRODUCT MOVEMENT AND RECOVERY: THEORY AND FIELD METHODS, EAST LANSING MARRIOTT AT UNIVERSITY PLACE, EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Storage Tank and Environmental Assistance Divisions present this workshop for Qualified Underground Storage Tank Consultants (QCs) and Certified Professionals (CPs) who perform corrective action under Part 213, Leaking Underground Storage Tanks, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. Additionally, other environmental consultants or state/local representatives who need to understand the migration and recovery of light, non-aqueous phase liquids (LNAPLs) will benefit. The instructor is James M. Davidson of Alpine Environmental, Inc. in Fort Collins, Colorado. Mr. Davidson is a nationally recognized expert and teaches a variety of scientific short courses and workshops addressing MTBE, petroleum products, subsurface contamination, and remediation. The workshop agenda will cover topics such as physical and chemical characteristics, migration, recoverability, recovery methods, and case study examples will be given. Register on-line at www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/eosect/workshop.html. Registration Contact: DEQ Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or E-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. |
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, or political beliefs. Questions or concerns should be directed to the MDEQ Office of Personnel Services, PO Box 30473, Lansing, MI 48909.
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