DEQ Calendar - July 30, 2001

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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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LANSING MI 48909-7973

JULY 30, 2001


Ruth N. Hartwig
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CONTENTS

PART I: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING, AND RELATED REGULATIONS

PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

PART I:

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING AND RELATED REGULATIONS

Permit Decisions Before the Office of the Director

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

CARGILL SALT INC., SAINT CLAIR, SAINT CLAIR COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for a new natural gas/No.2 fuel oil-fired boiler. The facility is located at 916 South Riverside Avenue. Public comment will be taken through August 13, 2001. If requested by August 13, 2001, a hearing will be held on August 16, 2001 (see August 16 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: David Ferrier, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7079. Decision-maker: Richard Johns, Air Quality Division Assistant Chief.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, MIDLAND, MIDLAND COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for a Permit to Install application for replacement of two existing hazardous waste incinerator units with one new hazardous waste incinerator (replacement incinerator). The facility is located at the new Building 32 within the Midland Plant Site. An informational meeting and a public hearing will be held on August 15, 2001 (see August 15 listing in this calendar). Public comment will be taken through August 22, 2001. Information Contact: Brad Myott, Air Quality Division, 517-335-6978. Decision-maker: Arthur R. Nash Jr., Deputy Director.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, DELTA TOWNSHIP, EATON COUNTY, two proposed Permits to Install and a Notice of Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Approval for an automobile assembly plant and four hot-water boilers. The automobile assembly plant and the four hot-water boilers will be located at 5825 Guinea Road. Public comment will be taken through August 6, 2001. If requested in writing by August 6, 2001, a public hearing will be held August 16, 2001 (see August 16 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Mark Mitchell, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7077. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

GRAYLING GENERATING STATION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, GRAYLING, CRAWFORD COUNTY, proposed Permit to Install to add tire-derived fuel as a supplement to wood. The facility is located at 4400 West Four Mile Road. Public comment will be taken through August 14, 2001. If requested in writing by August 14, 2001, a public hearing will be held August 22, 2001 (see August 22 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: David Riddle, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7081. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

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, Air Quality Division Assistant Chief.

WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

LAKESHORE DISPOSAL, INC., HEATH TOWNSHIP, ALLEGAN COUNTY. Consideration of a Part 115 Solid Waste Management construction permit application to construct a solid waste processing plant and transfer station. A final decision is expected by August 27, 2001. Information Contact: Tomas Leep, Waste Management Division, 616-567-3695, or E-mail at leept@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: Jim Sygo, Waste Management Division Chief.

WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

HIAWATHA SHORES LANDFILL, STAN ZELLAR, SR., DOYLE TOWNSHIP, SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY. Consideration of a Part 115 Solid Waste construction permit application to construct a municipal solid waste landfill. A decision is expected by October 12, 2001. Information Contact: Rob Schmeling, Waste Management Division, 906-226-1365, or E-mail at schmelir@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

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.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

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.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

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.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

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.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

CHEMETCO – K.C. JONES DIVISION, HAZEL PARK, 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 29, 2001, to Richard Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 29, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Richard Taszreak, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4826. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES, INC., PLAINWELL, 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 29, 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 29, 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.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

PAINT WORK, INC., WARREN, MACOMB 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 29, 2001, to Richard Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 29, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Richard Taszreak, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4826. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE DIVISION

CLEAN MICHIGAN INITIATIVE (CMI) BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR CITY OF WYANDOTTE, WAYNE COUNTY. The city of Wyandotte seeks a $350,000 CMI Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to conduct environmental site investigation and remediation activities at the former BASF Central Avenue Facility located at the Southwest corner of Grove and Eighth Street, Wyandotte. Mirant Michigan Investments, Inc. will construct a 572-megawatt electric generating plant with an estimated private investment of $350 million, creating 16 permanent new jobs. Public comment regarding a grant award to the city of Wyandotte is welcomed. Information Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-6413. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE DIVISION

SITE RECLAMATION GRANT PROJECT APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF ALPENA, ALPENA COUNTY. Consideration of a proposal to fund an investigation, limited soil removal, and due care activities at property known as Alpena Third and River, Alpena, to encourage redevelopment of the site as waterfront condominiums. Grant request is for $61,000. DEQ staff recommend approval of the application. Public comment ends August 6, 2001. Information Contact: Darlene Van Dale, Environmental Response Division, 989-705-3453, or E-mail at vandaled@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION

PROPOSED LEASE, MACKINAC COUNTY. Proposed marina lease of 0.71 acres of Lake Huron public trust bottomlands in the City of Cedarville. File LH 428. Information Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION

PROPOSED PRIVATE USE AGREEMENT, MACKINAC COUNTY. Proposed private use agreement of 0.91 acres of Lake Huron public trust bottomlands in Clark Township. File LH 429. Information Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

Administrative Rules Promulgation

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

PART 55, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED. The Department intends to formally adopt proposed revisions to the air pollution control rules (ORR 1998-036EQ) revising R 336.1210 through R 336.1215 and R 336.1299. These proposed rules include changes intended to address outstanding regulatory issues identified in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Title V Interim Approval notice for Michigan’s Renewable Operating Permit Program. The proposed rules also include several provisions intended to increase operational flexibility at a permitted facility. The proposed rules can be viewed and downloaded from the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/rules/rules.html. Copies of the proposed rules may also be obtained by contacting the Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 106 West Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7760. Following formal adoption, the rules will be submitted to the Office of Regulatory Reform and the Secretary of State. The proposed rules will take effect seven days after filing with the Secretary of State. Information Contact: Jerald Trautman, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4855. 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 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, or E-mail at marolfl@michigan.gov

Public Hearings and Meetings
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.

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, 1001

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 public 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 hot spots 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 Ave., 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 Blvd., Chicago, Illinois, 60604 (pope.janet@epa.gov). Verbal comments were taken at a July 18, 2001, public meeting in Howell. Information Contact: Janet Krajcovic, Environmental Response Division, 517-241-8857.

AUGUST 6, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, DELTA TOWNSHIP, EATON COUNTY, two proposed Permits to Install and a Notice of Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Approval for an automobile assembly plant and four hot-water boilers. The automobile assembly plant and the four hot-water boilers will be located at 5825 Guinea Road. If requested in writing by August 6, 2001, a public hearing will be held August 16, 2001 (see August 16 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Mark Mitchell, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7077.

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 8, 2001
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AT CITY OF CLARE LANDFILL SITE, HATTON TOWNSHIP, CLARE COUNTY. Information will be provided regarding the on-going drilling and groundwater sampling activities at the City of Clare landfill site, 500 Clare Avenue, Hatton Township. Copies of the Work Plan and Phase I Tech Memo are available for viewing at the Mid-Michigan College in Hatton Township and also from 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 the 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.

AUGUST 10, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING AKZO NOBEL, PONTIAC, OAKLAND COUNTY, proposal for a Permit to Install for repermitting of their paint manufacturing facility. Consisting of consolidating existing permitted equipment and grandfathered equipment into three emission units at the existing major source. The facility is located at 27 Brush Street. If requested by August 10, 2001, a public hearing will be held August 15, 2001 (see August 15 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Terry Wright, Air Quality Division, 517-335-0100.

AUGUST 13, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CARGILL SALT INC., SAINT CLAIR, SAINT CLAIR COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for a new natural gas/No.2 fuel oil-fired boiler. The facility is located at 916 South Riverside Avenue. If requested by August 13, 2001, a hearing will be held on August 16, 2001 (see August 16 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: David Ferrier, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7079.

AUGUST 13, 2001
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE DEQ DIRECTOR AND DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT. A public meeting will be held at the Lands Inn and Convention Center, 4079 West US 10, Ludington. Two sessions will be conducted. The first session (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) will be an informal format for the public to speak with DEQ management individually on specific issues and concerns. The second session (6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) will consist of a question and answer format to receive public comment on general environmental issues. Anyone wishing to speak at the formal session must sign a card upon arrival. Each person will have a maximum of five minutes to ask questions or make a statement, though additional time will be allotted once everyone has had a chance to speak. Information Contact: Ken Silfven, Press Secretary, 517-241-7397.

AUGUST 13, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE DIVISION, KALAMAZOO DISTRICT OFFICE, KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the City of Bangor City Hall, 257 West Monroe Street, Bangor, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-80-0022-P, submitted by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The applicant proposes to dredge approximately 22,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment along approximately 800 feet of the Black River. The dredging would impact 314,531 square feet of wetlands. The dredged material would be replaced with sand fill and the riverbank would be stabilized. Five off-channel ponds would result from this cleanup project. The proposed project is located in Bangor and Arlington Townships, Van Buren County, Michigan. Information Contact: Kameron Jordan, Land and Water Management Division, 616-567-3565.

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 GRAYLING GENERATING STATION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, GRAYLING, CRAWFORD COUNTY, proposed Permit to Install to add tire-derived fuel as a supplement to wood. The facility is located at 4400 West Four Mile Road. If requested in writing by August 14, 2001, a public hearing will be held August 22, 2001 (see August 22 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: David Riddle, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7081.

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 128th South Building is Robert Stone, Operations Manager, 3401 128th Avenue, Holland, Michigan. The responsible official of the 128th North Building is David Campbell, Operations Manager, 3575 128th 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, 6th 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 15, 2001
9:00 a.m.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AKZO NOBEL, PONTIAC, OAKLAND COUNTY, proposal for a Permit to Install for repermitting of their paint manufacturing facility. Consisting of consolidating existing permitted equipment and grandfathered equipment into three emission units at the existing major source. The facility is located at 27 Brush Street. If requested by August 10, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the AQD Conference Room, Hollister Building, 4th Floor, Air Quality Division, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Terry Wright, Air Quality Division, 517-335-0100.

AUGUST 15, 2001
6:00 p.m. and
8:00 p.m.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, MIDLAND, MIDLAND COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for a Permit to Install application for replacement of two existing hazardous waste incinerator units with one new hazardous waste incinerator (replacement incinerator). The facility is located at the new Building 32 within the Midland Plant Site. An informational meeting and a public hearing will be held on August 15, 2001 (see August 15 listing in this calendar). Public comment will be taken through August 22, 2001. Information Contact: Brad Myott, Air Quality Division, 517-335-6978.

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 16, 2001
9:00 a.m.

CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE SUPERVISOR OF WELLS, QUICKSILVER RESOURCES, INC., BEAVER CREEK TOWNSHIP, CRAWFORD COUNTY AND GARFIELD TOWNSHIP, KALKASKA COUNTY. Cause No. (A) 12-8-01. Petitioner seeks an order of the Supervisor of Wells approving a plan of unitization for enhanced and/or secondary recovery of oil and related hydrocarbons and abrogating existing spacing and proration orders and rules for the proposed Beaver Creek Detroit River Zone 3 Unit Area. The proposed Unit Area consists of part of Sections 7-9, 15-23, 26-29, 33 and 34, T25N, R4W, Beaver Creek Township, Crawford County, and Sections 12, 13, and 24, T25N, R5W, Garfield Township, Kalkaska County. The hearing will be held pursuant to Part 615, Supervisor of Wells, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Geological Survey Division, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 735 East Hazel Street, Lansing. Information Contact: Susan Maul, Geological Survey Division, 517-334-9763.

AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 p.m.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CARGILL SALT INC., SAINT CLAIR, SAINT CLAIR COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for a new natural gas/No.2 fuel oil-fired boiler. The facility is located at 916 South Riverside Avenue. If requested by August 13, 2001, a public hearing will be held at the City of St. Clair Council Room, 547 North Carney Drive, St. Clair, Michigan. Information Contact: David Ferrier, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7079.

AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 p.m.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, DELTA TOWNSHIP, EATON COUNTY, two proposed Permits to Install and a Notice of Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Approval for an automobile assembly plant and four hot-water boilers. The automobile assembly plant and the four hot-water boilers will be located at 5825 Guinea Road. If requested in writing by August 6, 2001, a public hearing will be held at the Delta Township Hall, Room A, Second Floor-West End of Building, 7710 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Mark Mitchell, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7077

AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MITCH HARRIS BUILDING COMPANY, BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Marion Township Hall, 2877 West Coon Lake Road, Howell, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-47-0019-P, submitted by Mitch Harris Building Company, 211 North First Street, Brighton, Michigan. The applicant proposes to place 2,610 cubic yards of fill within four wetland areas totaling 0.24 acres. The wetland fill would facilitate the construction of a 196-lot, single-family, residential subdivision and associated access roads. The proposed fill placement would include 380 cubic yards of fill within the floodplain of the Marion and Genoa Drain. The proposed project is located in Marion Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Information Contact: Thomas Kolhoff, Land and Water Management Division, 517-625-4638.

AUGUST 16, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MONA LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the City of Norton Shores Community Building, 705 Seminole Road, Norton Shores, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-61-0011-P, submitted by Mona Lake Improvement Association, P.O. Box 4143, Muskegon, Michigan. The applicant proposes to lengthen and widen the existing Mona Lake Channel and associated breakwalls and dredge within the extended channel. The clean dredge spoils would be used as beach nourishment along the channel. The proposed project is located in Norton Shores, Muskegon County, Michigan. Information Contact: James Fortney, Land and Water Management Division, 616-356-0209.

AUGUST 22, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, MIDLAND, MIDLAND COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for a Permit to Install application for replacement of two existing hazardous waste incinerator units with one new hazardous waste incinerator (replacement incinerator). The facility is located at the new Building 32 within the Midland Plant Site of the Dow Chemical Company, Michigan. The informational meeting and public hearing will be held on August 15, 2001 (see August 15 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Brad Myott, Air Quality Division, 517-335-6978.

AUGUST 22, 2001
7:00 p.m.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING GRAYLING GENERATING STATION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, GRAYLING, CRAWFORD COUNTY, proposed Permit to Install to add tire-derived fuel as a supplement to wood. The facility is located at 4400 West Four Mile Road. If requested in writing by August 14, 2001, a public hearing will be held at the Beaver Creek Community Center (North End), 8888 South Grayling Road, Grayling, Michigan. Information Contact: David Riddle, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7081.

AUGUST 22, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY RAWSONVILLE WOODS MOBILE ESTATES, BELLEVILLE, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Sumpter Township Hall, 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-82-0040-P, submitted by Rawsonville Woods Mobile Estates, 10825 Rawsonville Road, Belleville, Michigan. The applicant proposes to place culverts and about 8,900 cubic yards of fill in about 5.2 acres of wetland for road crossings and mobile home pads. Three ponds are being proposed for the site. Two of these would be created in existing wetland areas. Mitigation for the filled wetlands and compensating cut for fill in the floodplain are being proposed on the site. The proposed site is approximately 89 acres and would provide an additional 420 new home sites at the Rawsonville Woods Estates. The project is located in Sumpter Township, Wayne County, Michigan. Information Contact: Andrew Hartz, Land and Water Management Division, 734-953-1483.

AUGUST 23, 2001
1:00 p.m.

MEETING OF THE OIL AND GAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. This meeting will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Holiday Inn, 5665 E. Pickard Road, Mt. Pleasant. Information Contact: Kay Duncan, Geological Survey Division, 517-334-6923.

AUGUST 28, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WASHINGTON 10 STORAGE (SRN: N3391), ROMEO, MACOMB COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a natural gas storage and transfer facility. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Steven Kurmas, Vice President, 500 Griswold Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to David L. Morgan, 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 28, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: David L. Morgan, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0009, or E-mail at morgand2@michigan.gov

AUGUST 28, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE TANNERY (SRN: B2979), ROCKFORD, KENT COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a pig hide tannery that includes coating processes, tanning and coloring processes, mixing operation, and wastewater treatment process. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility's applicable requirements and will result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Richard DeBlasio, Executive VP Global Operations, 118 North Main Street, Rockford, Michigan 49310. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Lawrence A. Schultz, 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 28, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Lawrence A. Schultz, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0237.

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 on August 28, 2001, at the Forum Auditorium, Michigan Library and Historical Center, 717 West Allegan, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Copies of the proposed rules can be viewed and downloaded from the Internet 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 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, 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, 2nd 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.

AUGUST 29, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GPM INDUSTRIES (SRN: N5856), HOLLAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a fiberglass reinforced plastic process. 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 Richard Mouw, President, 428 West 22nd Street, Holland, Michigan 49424. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to April Lewicki, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Grand Rapids District Office, 350 Ottawa Avenue NW, Unit 10, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. If requested in writing by August 29, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: April Lewicki, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0248.

AUGUST 29, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CHEMETCO – K.C. JONES DIVISION, HAZEL PARK, 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 Richard Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 29, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Richard Taszreak, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4826.

AUGUST 29, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES, INC., PLAINWELL, 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 29, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134.

AUGUST 29, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING PAINT WORK, INC., WARREN, MACOMB 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 Richard Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 29, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Richard Taszreak, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4826.

AUGUST 30, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DOCK FOUNDRY CORPORATION (SRN: B2015), THREE RIVERS, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a gray iron foundry at 428 Fourth Street. 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 Douglas Monroe, V.P. Operations, Dock Foundry Corporation, 428 Fourth Street, Three Rivers, Michigan. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Frederick Harris, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009-5026. If requested in writing by August 30, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Frederick Harris, Air Quality Division, 616-567-3500.

AUGUST 30, 2001

NOTICE OF PENDING 401 CERTIFICATION ACTION. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is proposing to issue a Section 401 Water Quality Certification (Certification) to the Indiana Michigan Power Company, a subsidiary of the American Electric Power Company, for their Mottville Hydroelectric Project located on the St. Joseph River in St. Joseph County. This Certification contains operating, monitoring, and reporting requirements necessary to meet Michigan’s Water Quality Standards and is a prerequisite to obtaining a license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Copies of the draft Certification are available upon request. Issuance of the Certification will not occur prior to August 30, 2001. Information Contact: John Suppnick, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-335-4192, or E-mail at suppnicj@michigan.gov

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
5:00 p.m.

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 (ERD) office identified below 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 at www.deq.state.mi.us/erd. Copies of the rules may also be obtained by contacting the Environmental Response Division at 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

Division Permit Contacts

PART II:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

Conferences, Workshops, and Training

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 11th; registration is $245 for an AWWA member and $295 for a non-member if you register after August 11th. 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. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Assistance Division and the Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association present this seminar to teach advanced principles of cross connection control as they relate to public water supply systems. Cost: $30 which includes lunch and handout materials. Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at carpentk@michigan.gov

SEPTEMBER 25-26, 2001

IMPROVING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE, KBS 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 supervisor’s workshop. Penny Griffith of PG Associates will conduct "Improving Employee Performance," a workshop that presents a practical step-by-step method for analyzing the problems of human performance and provides a variety of new approaches for managers or supervisors to implement in correcting these problems. Cost: $250 which includes all meals from lunch on the day of arrival to lunch on the day of departure, coffee service, one night;s lodging, reference materials and workbooks. 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. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Assistance Division and the Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association present this basic cross connection seminar. Individuals will learn what cross connections are, where they are found, and how to eliminate them. Cost: $20 which includes lunch and handout materials. 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. The Washtenaw County Pollution Prevention Program presents this workshop featuring speakers from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Assistance Division, Washtenaw Local Emergency Planning Committee, and Washtenaw County Department of Environment and Infrastructure Services. Workshop speakers will discuss how a business can successfully navigate the maze of state permits and reports, and provide advice on how to remain in compliance with various pollution prevention, environmental, and safety regulations. 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

 

Date - Location

  • 10/02/01 - Ramada Inn, Marquette
  • 10/04/01 - Waterfront Inn, Traverse City
  • 10/09/01 - Apple Mountain, Freeland
  • 10/11/01 - The Hotel Baronette, Novi
  • 10/16/01 - Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

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

9th 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.

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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Revised July 23, 2001 by Ruth Hartwig
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