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TIMETABLE FOR DECISIONS

No decision listed in the DEQ Calendar will be made prior to seven days after the initial Calendar publication date.

KCS MICHIGAN RESOURCES, HARTLAND, LIVINGSTON COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for a natural gas-fired compressor engine. The Hartland 36 Facility is located at Lone Tree Road. Public comment will be taken through August 2, 2001. If requested by August 2, 2001, a hearing will be held August 6, 2001 (see August 6 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Andrew Drury, Air Quality Division, 517-335-3107. Decision-maker: Richard Johns, Assistant Air Quality Division Chief.

MIDLAND COGENERATION VENTURE, MIDLAND, MIDLAND COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for two combined-cycle natural gas-fired turbines. The facility is located at 100 Progress Place. Public comment will be taken through July 25, 2001. If requested by July 25, 2001, a hearing will be held July 30, 2001 (see July 30 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082. Decision-maker: Richard Johns, Assistant Air Quality Division Chief.

IKO MONROE, INC., MONROE, MONROE 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 17, 2001, to Kimberley Armbruster, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. A public hearing will be held on July 17, 2001 (see July 17 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Kimberley Armbruster, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4852. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

DIESEL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, KENTWOOD, 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 August 1, 2001, to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 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.

KEELER BRASS 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 August 1, 2001, to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 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.

R. SMITH AND SONS TRUCKING, INC., ALLEGAN, ALLEGAN COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by August 1, 2001, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 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. 

WATERLAND TRUCKING SERVICE, INC., WIXOM, OAKLAND COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by August 1, 2001, to Kimberly Nault, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kimberly Nault, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7035. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

SITE RECLAMATION PROJECT APPLICATION FOR THE CITIES OF HAMTRAMCK, INKSTER, MELVINDALE, AND HIGHLAND PARK, WAYNE COUNTY. Consideration of a proposal to fund investigation activities at multiple properties located in four communities in Wayne County to encourage redevelopment of the properties. The Wayne County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority has submitted a Site Assessment Fund Grant request for $426,939. DEQ staff is considering approval of the grant application. Public comment is encouraged with the public comment period ending on July 31, 2001. Information Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-6413, or E-mail at moorebc@michigan.gov. Decision maker: DEQ Director.

PROPOSED LEASE, MACKINAC COUNTY. Proposed lease of 1.25 acres of Lake Huron public trust bottomlands in the city of Mackinac Island. File LH 273. Information Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

PROPOSED DEED, MACKINAC COUNTY. Proposed deed of 0.01 acres of Lake Huron public trust bottomlands in the city of Mackinac Island. File LH 306. Information Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

PROPOSED PRIVATE USE AGREEMENT, CHEBOYGAN COUNTY. Proposed private use agreement of 6.33 acres of Lake Huron public trust bottomlands in the city of Mackinaw City. File LH 423. Information Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE DIVISION

PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR PART 201, ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED. These rules bring the rules for the state cleanup program under Part 201 up to date with statutory amendments enacted in 1995 and 1996. The rules provide for land use-based cleanup criteria; set forth algorithms for calculation of generic cleanup criteria; explain requirements for remedial action plans and other stages of response activity; clarify which types of response activity require DEQ approval; clarify affirmative obligations of liable persons; and update rules that deal with program administration, such as the inventory of contaminated sites, public funding for the cleanup program, and alternate water service. A public hearing will be held on August 28, 2001, at the Forum Auditorium, Michigan Library and Historical Center, 717 West Allegan, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The hearing will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Copies of the proposed rules can be viewed and downloaded from the Internet through the DEQ Environmental Response Division web site at www.deq.state.mi.us/erd. Copies of the rules may also be obtained by contacting the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, 300 S. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Written comments must be received in the Environmental Response Division office identified above by 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on September 11, 2001. Comments should be sent to Lynelle Marolf at the address above. Information Contact: Lynelle Marolf, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-9838; E-mail at marolfl@michigan.gov. 

JULY 16, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WHITEFEATHER LANDFILL, (SRN: N5985), PINCONNING TOWNSHIP, BAY 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 facility. The responsible official of the facility is Dan Magoun, 741 Summitcrest Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46241. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Colby J. Cottick, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 503 North Euclid Avenue, Bay City, Michigan 48706-2965. If requested in writing by July 16, 2001, a public hearing will be held on July 18, 2001 (see July 18 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Colby J. Cottick, Air Quality Division, 989-686-8025, extension 8253.

JULY 16, 2001
7:00 p.m.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DTE ENERGY, EAST CHINA TOWNSHIP, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for installation of four natural gas-fired turbines. The facility is located at the Belle River Generating Facility on King Road. If requested by July 9, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the East China Township Hall, 5111 River Road, East China, Michigan. Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082.

JULY 17, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GREDE FOUNDRIES, INC.- IRON MOUNTAIN FOUNDRY (SRN: B1577), KINGSFORD, DICKINSON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit No. 199700017 for the operation of the gray iron castings processes. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Randy Priem, Vice President of Operation, Grede Foundries, Inc., 801 South Carpenter Avenue, Kingsford, Michigan 49802. Comments on the proposed permit are to be submitted to Malcolm Mead-O’Brien, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Marquette District Office, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan 49855. If requested in writing by July 17, 2001, a public hearing will be held on July 26, 2001 (see July 26 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Malcolm Mead-O’Brien, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568.

JULY 17, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING AND DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING IKO MONROE, INC., MONROE, MONROE 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 Kimberley Armbruster, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The public hearing will be held at the Monroe County Health Department, 2353 South Custer Road, Monroe, Michigan. Information Contact: Kimberley Armbruster, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4852.

JULY 17, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY BOS/ZUIDEMA DEVELOPMENT LLC, SPRING lAKE, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Barber Street School, 102 West Exchange Street, Spring Lake, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-70-0069-P, submitted by Bos/Zuidema Development LLC, 17220 Hickory Street, Spring Lake, Michigan, which proposes to place fill in a wetland for the construction of road crossings and a building envelope and excavate in wetland for the creation of ponds and drainage ways for the construction of a 51-lot single-family residential subdivision. The application includes the creation of 0.97 acres of on-site wetland mitigation. The project is located in Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County, Michigan. Information Contact: James Fortney, Land and Water Management Division, 616-356-0209.

JULY 18, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ROBINSON WOOD PRODUCTS (SRN: N5089), EDWARDSBURG, CASS COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a wood furniture manufacturing operation, including wood working, staining, and coating equipment. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Sharon Fobes, Human Resources Director, 69700 Kraus Road, Edwardsburg, Michigan 49112. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Robert Alway, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. If requested in writing by July 18, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Robert Alway, Air Quality Division, 616-567-3500.

JULY 18, 2001

DRAFT HURON RIVER (GEDDES POND) PATHOGEN TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL). The Surface Water Quality Division is announcing the availability of the Huron River (Geddes Pond) Pathogen TMDL for comment. This water body was included in Michigan’s Year 2000 Section 303(d) list due to elevated E. coli levels. The TMDL is being developed to identify the necessary pathogen reductions to meet Water Quality Standards. Comments on the TMDL may be submitted to Christine Thelen, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Surface Water Quality Division, P.O. Box 30273, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7773, by July 18, 2001. Copies of the draft report and list are available through Laura Smith at 517-335-4184, E-mail at smithla3@michigan.gov, or on the Web at www.deq.state.mi.us/swq/gleas/gleas.htm. Information Contact: Christine Thelen, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-373-6794, or E-mail at thelencf@michigan.gov. 

JULY 18, 2001
10:00 a.m.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WHITEFEATHER LANDFILL (SRN: N5985), PINCONNING TOWNSHIP, BAY COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a municipal solid waste landfill. If requested in writing by July 16, 2001, a public hearing will be held at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Saginaw Bay District Office, 503 North Euclid, Bay City, Michigan. Information Contact: Colby J. Cottick, Air Quality Division, 989-686-8025, extension 8253.

JULY 18, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC MEETING ON A PROPOSED REMEDIATION PLAN FOR THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER SUPERFUND SITE, HOWELL, LIVINGSTON COUNTY. Consideration of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed plan for remediation of the Shiawassee River Superfund Site, located north of Highland Road in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan. The plan calls for excavation of selected hotspots of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) contaminated river sediments and flood plains. Copies of the proposed plan are located at the Howell Carnegie District Library. The public meeting will be held at the Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. Written public comments may also be submitted by mail or internet by August 3, 2001 (see August 3 listing in this calendar). EPA Information Contact: Tom Williams, 312-886-6157. DEQ Information Contact: Janet Krajcovic, Environmental Response Division, 517-241-8857.

JULY 18, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Oakland Charter Township Hall, 4393 Collins Road, Rochester, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-63-0078-P, submitted by the Rochester Community Schools, 501 West University, Rochester, Michigan, which proposes to place 696 cubic yards of clean fill within 0.12 acres of wetland for the construction of a public elementary school. The project is located in Oakland Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Information Contact: David Dortman, Land and Water Management Division, 734-432-1271.

JULY 19, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY PHIL HAMBERG, HUDSONVILLE, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Hamlin Township Hall, 3775 N. Jebavy Drive, Ludington, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 00-53-0054-P, submitted by Phil Hamberg, 7884 Schoolside Drive, Hudsonville, Michigan. The applicant proposes to place 114 cubic yards of fill within 0.02 acres of wetland and install 24 linear feet of a 4-foot diameter corrugated plastic pipe within a creek to construct a proposed driveway crossing. The proposed driveway will allow access to building sites. The project is located in Hamlin Township, Mason County, Michigan. Information Contact: Eric Hudy, Land and Water Management Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6364. 

JULY 19, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC MEETING FOR STANDISH-STERLING COMMUNITY SCHOOLS REGARDING STATE GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT. A public meeting is planned to discuss the state groundwater discharge permit for the Standish Sterling Schools’ waste disposal systems. The meeting location is the Standish Elementary School, 583 E. Cedar Street, Standish Michigan. Waste Management Division (WMD) staff will answer questions regarding the groundwater discharge permit issued on June 22, 2001. Environmental consultants from Neyer, Tiseo, and Hindo (NTH) will also attend the public meeting to explain the disposal systems. Information Contact: Marie Lauer, Waste Management Division, 517-373-8148, or E-mail at lauermm@michigan.gov. 

JULY 20, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING LEON PLASTICS, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, proposal for a Permit to Install to restrict the allowed emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The facility is located at 4901 Clay SW. If requested by July 20, 2001, a public hearing will be held July 25, 2001 (see July 25 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Vrajesh C. Patel, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7053.

JULY 25, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE BATTLE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (SRN: B6307), BATTLE CREEK, CALHOUN COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a wastewater treatment 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 Merrill R. Stanley, City Manager, P.O. Box 1717, Battle Creek, Michigan 49016-1717. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Melanie Foose, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. If requested in writing by July 25, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Melanie Foose, Air Quality Division, 616-567-3543.

JULY 25, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MIDLAND COGENERATION VENTURE, MIDLAND, MIDLAND COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for two combined-cycle natural gas-fired turbines. The facility is located at 100 Progress Place. If requested by July 25, 2001, a hearing will be held July 30, 2001 (see July 30 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082.

JULY 25, 2001
9:00 a.m.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LEON PLASTICS, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, proposal for a Permit to Install to restrict the allowed emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The facility is located at 4901 Clay SW. If requested by July 20, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the AQD Conference Room, Hollister Building, 4^th floor, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Vrajesh C. Patel, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7053.

JULY 25, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC MEETING ON THE STATUS OF THE ALLIED PAPER, INC./PORTAGE CREEK/KALAMAZOO RIVER SUPERFUND SITE, KALAMAZOO AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES. A meeting to discuss: (1) Status of the 12^th Street Landfill Record of Decision, (2) Status of the Allied Paper Operable Unit RI/FS, and (3) the progress of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s data collection efforts in the Plainwell and Otsego City impoundments. The meeting will be held at the Plainwell Comfort Inn, 622 Allegan Street (M-89), Plainwell, Michigan, 616-685-9891. Information Contact: Brian von Gunten, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-6808.

JULY 25, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY GREEN OAKS MCH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the William A. Brummer Elementary School Cafeteria, 9919 North Ruston Road, South Lyon, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-47-0043-P, submitted by Green Oaks MCH Limited Partnership, 401 South Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan. The applicant proposes to place 8,572 cubic yards of fill within 1.05 acres of wetland for the construction of roads, home sites, a land application berm, and sewage lagoon berms for a proposed manufactured home community. The project is located in Green Oak Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Information Contact: Tom Kolhoff, Land and Water Management Division, 517-625-4638.

JULY 25, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY DURANT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-63-0195-P, submitted by Durant Development Corporation, 5065 Lone Pine Lane, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The applicant proposes to relocate 295 feet of the Houghten Drain for the construction of a proposed residential subdivision, Shady Creek Estates. The proposal would require excavation and fill within the 100-year floodplain. The project is located in Troy Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Information Contact: David Dortman, Land and Water Management Division, 734-432-1271.

JULY 26, 2001
10:00 a.m.
Eastern Standard Time

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING GREDE FOUNDRIES, INC.-IRON MOUNTAIN FOUNDRY (SRN: B1577), KINGSFORD, DICKINSON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit No.199700017 for the operation of the gray iron castings processes. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. If requested in writing by July 17, 2001, a public hearing will be held at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan. Information Contact: Malcolm Mead-O’Brien, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568.

JULY 26, 2001
10:00 a.m.

CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE SUPERVISOR OF WELLS, AURORA ENERGY LTD., WILSON TOWNSHIP, ALPENA COUNTY. Cause No. (A) 10-7-01. Petitioner seeks an order of the Supervisor of Wells compulsory pooling one unleased interest into an 80-acre Antrim Formation drilling unit consistent with Order No. (A) 14-9-94. The proposed drilling unit consists of the E 1/2 of SE 1/4, Section 21, T30N, R7E, Wilson Township, Alpena 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.

JULY 30, 2001

INTENT TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR CLEAN CORPORATE CITIZEN DESIGNATION, Textron Automotive – Westland Operations, in the City of Westland, Wayne County. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has received notice from Textron Automotive – Westland Operations 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, Textron Automotive – Westland Operations will be accepting public comments and making its application available for public review until July 30, 2001. Contact Textron Automotive - Westland Operations 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, MI 48909-7957, Attn: Clean Corporate Citizen Program. Please include the specific facility name in any letters submitted for public comment. Information Contact: Martin Mazurkiewicz, Textron Automotive - Westland Operations, 734-721-1000.

JULY 30, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON A PROPOSED REMEDIATION PLAN FOR THE TAR LAKE SUPERFUND SITE, MANCELONA, ANTRIM COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed remediation plan for cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater at this federal Superfund site of environmental contamination. Copies of the proposed cleanup plan, cleanup alternatives, and Superfund activities conducted to date at this site are available for viewing at the information repository (Administrative Record files) in the Mancelona Public Library, 202 W. State Street, Mancelona. The public is encouraged to review and comment on all the alternatives presented in the plan. Verbal comments were taken at a July 11, 2001, public meeting in Mancelona. Written comments may be postmarked or submitted by 5:00 p.m., July 30, 2001 to Mark Henry, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, P.O. Box 30426 (300 S. Washington Square), Lansing, Michigan 48909. Information Contact: Mark Henry, Environmental Response Division, 517-335-3390.

JULY 30, 2001
7:00 p.m.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING MIDLAND COGENERATION VENTURE, MIDLAND, MIDLAND COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for two combined-cycle natural gas-fired turbines. The facility is located at 100 Progress Place. If requested by July 25, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the Garden Room, Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 West St. Andrews, Midland, Michigan. Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082.

JULY 31, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ROLLING OAKS OF PLYMOUTH LTD., FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Plymouth Township Hall, Building 3, 42350 East Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-82-0069-P, submitted by Rolling Oaks of Plymouth Ltd., 32000 Northwestern Highway, Suite 125, Farmington Hills, Michigan. The applicant proposes to place approximately 14.2 cubic yards of fill within a wetland to create an access pathway, 5 feet wide by 643 feet long, within the Rolling Oaks Subdivision. The total estimated wetland impact area for this project would be 3,215 square feet (0.07 acres). The project is located in Plymouth Township, Wayne County, Michigan. Information Contact: Karen Rae Boase, Land and Water Management Division, 734-953-1488.

AUGUST 1, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DIESEL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, KENTWOOD, 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 August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084.

AUGUST 1, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING KEELER BRASS 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 August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084.

AUGUST 1, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING R. SMITH AND SONS TRUCKING, INC., ALLEGAN, ALLEGAN 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 Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134.

AUGUST 1, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WATERLAND TRUCKING SERVICE, INC., WIXOM, OAKLAND COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments to Kimberly Nault, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kimberly Nault, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7035.

AUGUST 2, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CMS GENERATION MICHIGAN POWER L.L.C. – KALAMAZOO RIVER GENERATING STATION (SRN: N6731), COMSTOCK, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Phase II Acid Rain Permit covering Unit 1. The responsible official of the stationary source is Thomas W. Elward, 330 Town Center Drive, Suite 1000, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Brian Carley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201. If requested in writing by August 2, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Brian Carley, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7843.

AUGUST 2, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON – BELLE RIVER POWER PLANT (SRN: B2796), EAST CHINA TOWNSHIP, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a revision of a Phase II Acid Rain Permit by adding Unit CTG 12-1, Unit CTG 12-2, and Unit CTG 13-1. The responsible official of the stationary source is William R. Roller, 2000 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Brian Carley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201. If requested in writing by August 2, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Brian Carley, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7843.

AUGUST 2, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING KCS MICHIGAN RESOURCES, HARTLAND, LIVINGSTON COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for a natural gas-fired compressor engine. The Hartland 36 Facility is located at Lone Tree Road. If requested by August 2, 2001, a hearing will be held August 6, 2001 (see August 6 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Andrew Drury, Air Quality Division, 517-335-3107.

AUGUST 3, 2001

PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE FOR THE PROPOSED PLAN FOR REMEDIATION OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER SUPERFUND SITE, LIVINGSTON COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on a proposed plan for remediation of the Shiawassee River Superfund Site located north of Highland Road in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan. The plan calls for excavation of selected hotspots of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) contaminated river sediments and flood plains. Copies of the proposed plan and site files are available at the Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. Written comments should be submitted by August 3, 2001, via internet or by mail to Janet Pope, Community Involvement Coordinator, U.S. EPA, Office of Public Affairs (P-19J), 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604 (E-mail at pope.janet@epa.gov ). Comments may also be submitted in person at the July 18, 2001, public meeting in Howell (see July 18 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Janet Krajcovic, Environmental Response Division, 517-241-8857.

AUGUST 6, 2001
7:00 p.m.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING KCS MICHIGAN RESOURCES, HARTLAND, LIVINGSTON COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for a natural gas-fired compressor engine. The Hartland 36 Facility is located at Lone Tree Road. If requested by August 2, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the Commons Area, Hartland High School, 9525 Highland Road, Hartland, Michigan. Information Contact: Andrew Drury, Air Quality Division, 517-335-3107.

AUGUST 8, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY SANCTUARY OF BRILLS LAKE, LLC, JACKSON, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Leoni Township Hall, 913 5th Street, Michigan Center, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-38-0042-P, submitted by Sanctuary of Brills Lake, LLC, 3650 Whipple Road, Jackson, Michigan. The applicant proposes to place docks, riprap, fill, and a boat ramp to construct and operate a marina facility on Brills Lake. The project is located in Leoni Township, Jackson County, Michigan. Information Contact: Cheryl Jones, Land and Water Management Division, 517-780-7916.

AUGUST 14, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING BRUNSWICK BOWLING (SRN: B1904), MUSKEGON, MUSKEGON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of bowling ball manufacturing equipment. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Bill Towers, Facility/Environmental Manager, P.O. Box 329, Muskegon, Michigan 49443. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Tracey D. McDonald, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Grand Rapids District Office, 350 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by August 14, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tracey D. McDonald, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0260.

AUGUST 14, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL (SRN: G5067), ROYAL OAK, OAKLAND COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of natural gas- and fuel oil-fired boilers, emergency diesel electric generators, and ethylene oxide sterilizers. 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 Wendell Parton, Director of Facilities Management, 44201 Dequindre Road, Troy, Michigan 48098. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Francisco S. Lim, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Southeast Michigan District Office, 38980 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. If requested in writing by August 2, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Francisco S. Lim, Air Quality Division, 734-953-1421.

AUGUST 14, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ZEELAND CHEMICAL, INC. (SRN: B2817), ZEELAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of chemical manufacturing equipment. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Alan Thornton, Vice President of Operations, 215 North Centennial Street, Zeeland, Michigan 49464. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Tracey D. McDonald, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Grand Rapids District Office, 350 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by August 14, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tracey D. McDonald, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0260.

AUGUST 15, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DONNELLY CORPORATION, NORTH INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX (SRN: N1781), HOLLAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of an existing parts assembly operation that includes automotive rear view mirrors and automotive glass windows. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission increases at the facility. The responsible official of the John F. Donnelly North and South Buildings is Mike Meyers, Operations Manager, 3601 JFD Drive and 3501 JFD Drive, Holland, Michigan. The responsible official of the 128^th South Building is Robert Stone, Operations Manager, 3401 128^th Avenue, Holland, Michigan. The responsible official of the 128^th North Building is David Campbell, Operations Manager, 3575 128^th Avenue, Holland, Michigan. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to John F. Fischer, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, State Office Building, 350 Ottawa NW, Unit 10, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by August 15, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: John F. Fischer, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0231.

AUGUST 15, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING HERMAN MILLER, INC. (SRN: B6001), ZEELAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of a wood furniture manufacturing facility and a wood waste boiler. 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 for Section One of the ROP is Dave Guy, General Manager of Zeeland Manufacturing, 855 East Main Avenue, Zeeland, Michigan 49464-0302, 616-654-3344; and for Section Two, Ray Muscat, Vice President of Manufacturing Engineering, Integrated Metal Technologies, Van Wagoner Road, Spring Lake, Michigan 49456-9716, 616-296-7888. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Denise Plafcan, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Grand Rapids District Office, 350 Ottawa NW, 6^th Foor - Unit 10, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by August 15, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Denise Plafcan, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0259.

AUGUST 15, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING SHELL NOREAST COMPANY (SRN: B4292), KALKASKA, KALKASKA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of an existing natural gas liquid extraction plant at 1510 Thomas Road. 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 Luis Cosme, Production Superintendent, Shell Noreast Company, 1510 Thomas Road, Kalkaska, Michigan 49646. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Bill Rogers, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Gaylord Field Office, 2100 West M-32, Gaylord, Michigan 49735. If requested in writing by August 15, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Bill Rogers, Air Quality Division, 989-705-3406.

AUGUST 16, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GREATER DETROIT RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY (SRN: M4148), DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the processing and combustion of municipal solid waste and the operation of an electricity generating facility. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Richard Scannell, Facility Manager, 5700 Russell Street, Detroit, Michigan 48211. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to the Wayne County Department of Environment, Air Quality Management Division, 640 Temple Street, Suite 700, Detroit, Michigan 48201. If requested in writing by August 16, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Howard Murray, Wayne County Air Quality Management Division, 313-833-7030.

AUGUST 28, 2001
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. and
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR PART 201, ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED, LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY. These rules bring the rules for the state cleanup program under Part 201 up to date with statutory amendments enacted in 1995 and 1996. The rules provide for land use-based cleanup criteria; set forth algorithms for calculation of generic cleanup criteria; explain requirements for remedial action plans and other stages of response activity; clarify which types of response activity require DEQ approval; clarify affirmative obligations of liable persons; and update rules that deal with program administration, such as the inventory of contaminated sites, public funding for the cleanup program, and alternate water service. The public hearing will be held at the Forum Auditorium, Michigan Library and Historical Center, 717 West Allegan, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The hearing will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Copies of the proposed rules can be viewed and downloaded from the Internet through the Environmental Response Division web site at www.deq.state.mi.us/erd. Copies of the rules may also be obtained by contacting the Environmental Response Division, 300 S. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Written comments must be received in the Environmental Response Division office by 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on September 11, 2001. Comments should be sent to Lynelle Marolf at the address above. Information contact: Lynelle Marolf, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-9838, or E-mail at marolfl@michigan.gov. 

AUGUST 28, 2001
1:30 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2002 PROJECT PRIORITY LIST (PPL) AND DRAFT INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) FOR THE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING FUND (DWRF). The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public hearing on the draft Fiscal Year 2002 PPL for the DWRF that lists projects for which complete final Project Plans were submitted to the DEQ by May 1, 2001, and the draft Fiscal Year 2002 IUP. These documents can be found at www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/mfsect, or you may call 517-373-2161 to have the packet mailed to you. The Public Hearing will be held at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Assistance Division, 2^nd Floor Town Center, Conference Room B, 333 S. Capitol, Lansing, Michigan. The hearing record will remain open to receive written comments until 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2001. Comments should be sent to Chip Heckathorn, Chief, Municipal Facilities Section, Environmental Assistance Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 30457, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7957. Information Contact: Chip Heckathorn, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-4725.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR PART 201, ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED. These rules bring the rules for the state cleanup program under Part 201 up to date with statutory amendments enacted in 1995 and 1996. The rules provide for land use-based cleanup criteria; set forth algorithms for calculation of generic cleanup criteria; explain requirements for remedial action plans and other stages of response activity; clarify which types of response activity require DEQ approval; clarify affirmative obligations of liable persons; and update rules that deal with program administration, such as the inventory of contaminated sites, public funding for the cleanup program, and alternate water service. A public hearing will be held on the proposed rules on August 28, 2001 (see August 28 listing in this calendar). Written comments must be received in the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, by 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on September 11, 2001. Copies of the proposed rules can be viewed and downloaded from the Internet through the ERD web site at www.deq.state.mi.us/erd. Copies of the rules may also be obtained by contacting the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, 300 S. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Comments should be sent to Lynelle Marolf at the address above. Information Contact: Lynelle Marolf,Environmental Response Division, 517-373-9838, or E-mail at marolfl@michigan.gov. 

AUGUST 21-23, 2001

BASIC ELECTRICITY SHORT COURSE, K.B.S. GULL LAKE CONFERENCE CENTER, HICKORY CORNERS, MICHIGAN. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Assistance Division and the Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association present this three-day course. The course is designed to enhance fundamental knowledge of basic electricity, electrical components, electrical and instrumentation measurement, Ohm’s law, and electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting. Cost: $325 includes all meals from lunch on the day of arrival through lunch on the day of departure, mid-morning and afternoon coffee service, two nights lodging, and course materials. Information and Registration Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at carpentk@michigan.gov. 

AUGUST 28-30, 2001

BASIC MATH AND HYDRAULICS SHORT COURSE, BROOK LODGE, AUGUSTA, MICHIGAN. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Assistance Division and the Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association present this three-day course. The course will allow water utility personnel an opportunity to acquire basic information in the subjects of math and hydraulics. Topics include use of a calculator, operational math, calculation of areas and volumes, velocity and rates, basic hydraulics, weight, density, specific gravity, pressure calculations, friction and head loss, hydraulic gradient or slope, continuity equation, and chlorination calculations. Cost: $175 which includes all meals from lunch on the day of arrival through lunch on the day of departure, mid-morning and afternoon coffee service, two nights lodging, and course materials. Information and Registration Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at carpentk@michigan.gov. 

SEPTEMBER 11-14, 2001

MICHIGAN SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION (AWWA) CONFERENCE, TREETOPS SYLVAN RESORT, GAYLORD, MICHIGAN. The conference begins on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 with a pre-conference seminar sponsored by the Michigan Section Water for People Committee. Conference registration begins on Tuesday afternoon, and the exhibit area opens for the day. Cost for a full conference registration is $195 for an AWWA member and $245 for a non-member if you register on or before August 11^th; registration is $245 for an AWWA member and $295 for a non-member if you register after August 11^th. For a full-conference attendance, 0.9 continuing education credits may be awarded. Information Contact: Eric Way, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-4752, or E-mail at waye@michigan.gov. 

SEPTEMBER 20, 2001

CROSS CONNECTION SEMINAR–ADVANCED, MIDWAY MOTOR LODGE, LANSING, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at carpentk@michigan.gov. 

SEPTEMBER 25-26, 2001

IMPROVING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE, GULL LAKE, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at carpentk@michigan.gov. 

SEPTEMBER 27, 2001

CROSS CONNECTION SEMINAR–BASIC, CRYSTAL FALLS, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at carpentk@michigan.gov. 

SEPTEMBER 27, 2001

STATE PERMITS, REPORTS, AND REGULATIONS WORKSHOP, WASHTENAW COUNTY LIBRARY LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Vince Daniel, Washtenaw County Pollution Prevention Program, 734-971-4542, extension 2018.

OCTOBER 1-3, 2001

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SHORT COURSE, HIGGINS LAKE, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at carpentk@michigan.gov. 

OCTOBER 1-3, 2001

BASIC MATH & HYDRAULICS SHORT COURSE, HIGGINS LAKE, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at carpentk@michigan.gov. 

OCTOBER 2001

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: WALKING THE EMS PATH. Information Contact: Kelie Caudell, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7969, or E-mail at caudellk@michigan.gov. 

OCTOBER 23-25, 2001

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SHORT COURSE, GULL LAKE, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at carpentk@michigan.gov. 

OCTOBER 23-25, 2001

LIMITED TREATMENT SHORT COURSE, GULL LAKE, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at carpentk@michigan.gov.  

OCTOBER 30, 2001

9^th ANNUAL GREAT LAKES REGION WASTE REDUCTION & ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP, BURTON MANOR, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Barbara Spitzley, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-9283, or E-mail at spitzleb@michigan.gov. 

NOVEMBER 6-7, 2001

U.P. DISTRIBUTION SEMINAR, TERRACE INN, ESCANABA, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at carpentk@michigan.gov. 

NOVEMBER 7, 2001

WASTEWATER CERTIFICATION EXAMS, STATEWIDE LOCATIONS. Information Contact: Jan Morris, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-4755, or E-mail at morrisj@michigan.gov. 

NOVEMBER 8, 2001

DRINKING WATER CERTIFICATION EXAMS, STATEWIDE LOCATIONS. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at carpentk@michigan.gov.