MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY JUNE 4, 2001
PO BOX 30473
LANSING MI 48909-7973
Ruth N. Hartwig
Editor
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E-mail: hartwigr@michigan.gov
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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. Public comment will be taken through June 14, 2001. 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. |
Other Decisions Before the Office of the 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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AIR QUALITY DIVISION |
BUCHANAN INDUSTRIES, BUCHANAN, BERRIEN COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by July 5, 2001, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by July 5, 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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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE DIVISION |
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF ROGERS CITY, PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY. Consideration of a proposal to fund investigation and remediation activities at four brownfield properties located along Lakeshore Boulevard and Linden Street to encourage redevelopment of these sites as a mixed-use residential development with commercial and office space. Grant request is for $483,230. DEQ staff recommend approval of the application in the amount of $263,230. Public comment ends June 11, 2001. Information Contact: Darlene Van Dale, Environmental Response Division, 989-705-3453, or E-mail at vandaled@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE DIVISION |
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, BERRIEN COUNTY. Consideration of a request for a Brownfield Redevelopment Grant for $651,000 to fund "due care" response activities necessary for reuse of a portion of the Ausco Foundry Site (Ausco), located in the Edgewater Area on 21 acres at parcels 1 and 4. Ausco has operated an iron foundry at this location since 1917. Previous uses of the property include production of cast-iron automotive parts, hydraulic and mechanical jacks, brake shoes, and asbestos brake linings. Fiskars Properties, Inc., will build two new office buildings, and Cornerstone Alliance will build one new office building. The developers will invest $10 million in the project that will result in the creation of over 300 new jobs. Information Contact: Carol Skillings, Environmental Response Division, 517-335-6871, or E-mail at skillinc@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION |
OCEANA 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 Oceana County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997; and Oceana County submitted this locally approved Plan on February 1, 2001. 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 |
MECOSTA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Consideration of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issuance of the five-year update to the Mecosta County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997. The Mecosta Plan was written by the DEQ as required in Section 11533(6) of Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. Information Contact: Lynn Dumroese, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4738, or E-mail at dumroesl@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION |
MONROE 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 Monroe County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997; and Monroe County submitted this locally approved Plan on June 23, 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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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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JUNE 2001 |
INTENT TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR CLEAN CORPORATE CITIZEN DESIGNATION, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ENGINE MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS, ALLEN PARK, WAYNE COUNTY. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has received notice from Ford Motor Company, Engine Manufacturing Development Operations (Ford-EMDO), of its intent to apply for Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) designation. The C3 program provides incentives for improved environmental protection. Regulated establishments that have demonstrated environmental stewardship can receive C3 designation and public recognition for their efforts and are entitled to certain regulatory benefits. As part of the application process, Ford-EMDO will be accepting public comments and making its application available for public review until June 21, 2001. Contact Ford-EMDO directly to submit comments or for information on reviewing the application. Written comments may also be submitted directly to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Assistance Division, P.O. Box 30457, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7957, Attn: Clean Corporate Citizen Program. Please include the specific facility name in any letters submitted for public comment. Information Contact: David Russell, Environmental Engineer, Engine Manufacturing Development Operations, 313-337-5923. |
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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 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 Highway, 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 13, 2001 |
PUBLIC MEETING ON REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE CITY OF CLARE LANDFILL SITE, CLARE COUNTY. Information will be provided regarding on-going drilling and groundwater sampling activities at the City of Clare Landfill site, 500 Clare Avenue, Hatton Township, Clare County. Copies of the Work Plan and Phase I Tech Memo are available for viewing at the Mid-Michigan College and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, Saginaw Bay District Office, 503 N. Euclid Avenue, Bay City, Michigan 48706. The public meeting will be held at Mid-Michigan College, Room 166, 1375 S. Clare Avenue, Hatton Township, Michigan. Information Contact: Sue Kaelber-Matlock, Environmental Response Division, 989-686-8025, extension 8303. |
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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 in writing 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 requested in writing by June 11, 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 COMPANY, 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 19, 2001 |
CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE SUPERVISOR OF WELLS, SAVOY ENERGY, L.P., BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP, LIVINGSTON COUNTY. Cause No. (A) 9-6-01. Petitioner seeks an order of the Supervisor of Wells approving a Plan of Unitization for secondary recovery of oil, gas, and related hydrocarbons, and abrogating existing spacing and proration orders and rules for the proposed Brighton 11 Unit Area. The proposed Unit Area consists of parts of Sections 11 and 14, T2N, R6E, Brighton Township, Livingston County. The hearing will be held pursuant to Part 615, Supervisor of Wells, and Part 617, Unitization, 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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JUNE 19, 2001 |
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, PARKS AND RECREATION BUREAU, LANSING, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the AuTrain – Onota School, N8790 Deerton Road, Deerton, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-02-0003-P, submitted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Bureau, P.O. Box 30257, Lansing, Michigan. The applicant proposes to construct a new boating access site on Deer Lake. The proposed construction would include the installation of an 18-foot by 100-foot boat ramp with a skid pier. Additional proposed work includes dredging approximately 775 cubic yards of material from Deer Lake to provide access to the ramp. The project is located in Onota Township, Alger County, Michigan. Information Contact: Joan Duncan, Land and Water Management Division, 906-475-2068. |
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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 DEQ 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. |
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JULY 3, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON COMPANY, GREENWOOD ENERGY CENTER (SRN: B6145), AVOCA, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of the power plants. 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 James Evans, Plant Manager for Greenwood Energy Center, and David Spiers, Manager ESO for Greenwood Energy Center Peakers, 7000 Kilgore Road, Avoca, Michigan. 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 July 3, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Bernardo B. Sia, Air Quality Division, 734-953-1416. |
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JULY 5, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING TRENDWAY CORPORATION, HOLLAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of an Opt-Out permit. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will result in no air emission changes at the stationary source. The facility is located at 13467 Quincy Street, Holland, Michigan. If requested by July 5, 2001, a public hearing will be held July 11, 2001 (see July 11 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: April Lewicki, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0248. |
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JULY 5, 2001 |
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING BUCHANAN INDUSTRIES, BUCHANAN, BERRIEN COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by July 5, 2001, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by July 5, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134. |
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JULY 11, 2001 |
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TRENDWAY CORPORATION, HOLLAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of an Opt-Out permit. The facility is located at 13467 Quincy Street, Holland, Michigan. If requested by July 5, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the Herrick District Library, 300 South River Avenue, Holland, Michigan. Information Contact: April Lewicki, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0248. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
Conferences, Workshops, and Training
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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 Regulations 101 – An 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 a 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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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. |
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OCTOBER 30, 2001 |
9TH ANNUAL GREAT LAKES REGION WASTE REDUCTION & ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP, BURTON MANOR, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN. For the ninth year, DEQ’s Environmental Assistance Division is planning this major event to support business and community waste reduction efforts in the Great Lakes region. Topics are now being developed for the workshop agenda. Mark your calendar and watch for additional details in future DEQ calendars. Information Contact: Barbara Spitzley, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-9283. |
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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