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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

DETROIT SALT COMPANY, L.C.S, DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for installation and operation of a rock salt mine and processing facility. The facility is located at 12841 Sanders Street. Public comment will be taken through August 21, 2001. If requested by August 21, 2001, a hearing will be held August 22, 2001 (see August 22 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Mark Mitchell, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7077. 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.

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DIVISION

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A PERMIT AMENDMENT, TECHNISAND, INC., COVERT TOWNSHIP, VAN BUREN COUNTY, pursuant to Part 637, Sand Dune Mining, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), for the mining of sand within a Designated Sand Dune Area, at the Nadeau Pit (Permit No. TS-NP-103-A6), located in Section 36, T2S, R18W. This proposed amendment was requested by TechniSand, Inc. on July 16, 2001, to modify Cell Units 1, 2 and 4, and the Plant Site Area of the Progressive Cell Unit Mining and Reclamation Plan (PCUMRP) for the purposes of on-site sedimentation control. The modifications include removal of .571 acres from the plant site area and inclusion of this acreage to the western part of Cell Unit 2, removal of 4.636 acres from the eastern part of Cell Unit 2 and inclusion of this acreage to the plant site area, and removal of 1.605 acres from the plant site area and inclusion of this acreage into Cell Unit 1. The plant site area would be increased by 2.46 acres to 21.560 acres. In addition, the amendment creates a new Cell Unit 2A of 7.58 acres from parts of Cell Unit 2 and 4. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will accept public comments to this proposed permit amendment until September 13, 2001, after which time a final decision will be made. The proposed modification to the PCUMRP is on file and available for public inspection at the following locations: DEQ, Geological Survey Division (GSD), Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan; and DEQ, GSD Office, 735 E. Hazel Street, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: S. Paul Sundeen, Geological Survey Division, 517-334-6959. Decision Maker: Harold R. Fitch, Geological Survey Division Chief.

SURFACE WATER QUALITY DIVISION

SEWAGE SLUDGE ORDINANCE, SPENCER TOWNSHIP, KENT COUNTY. Consideration of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) disapproval of the Spencer Township land application of sewage sludge ordinance. Spencer Township submitted its ordinance regulating the land application of sewage sludge on June 6, 2001. Information Contact: James Johnson, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-241-8716, or E-mail at johnsoj1@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: David A. Hamilton, Surface Water 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 ASSISTANCE DIVISION

CLEAN CORPORATE CITIZEN DESIGNATION, UNIFIED INDUSTRIES, INC., 1033 SUTTON STREET, HOWELL, LIVINGSTON COUNTY. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has received an application for Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) designation from Unified Industries, Inc., 1033 Sutton Street, Howell, Michigan (Livingston County), as provided for under Administrative Rules R324.1507 to R324.1511: Clean Corporate Citizen Program. A decision on the C3 designation approval or disapproval will be made by September 16, 2001. 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. Information Contact: Kelie Caudell, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7969. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION

CLEAN CORPORATE CITIZEN DESIGNATION, FORD MOTOR COMPANY-ENGINE MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS (EMDO), ALLEN PARK, WAYNE COUNTY. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has received an application for Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) designation from Ford Motor Company-Engine Manufacturing Development Operations, Allen Park, as provided for under Administrative Rules R324.1507 to R324.1511: Clean Corporate Citizen Program. A decision on the C3 designation approval or disapproval will be made by September 18, 2001. 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. Information Contact: Valerie Haan, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-0231. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE DIVISION

SITE ASSESSMENT FUND PROJECT APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF ALPENA, ALPENA COUNTY. Consideration of a proposal to fund an investigation, baseline environmental assessment, and due care activities at a property known as the former Fletcher Paper Company, Alpena, to encourage reuse of the site for paper manufacturing. Grant request is for $159,000. Public comment ends August 20, 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 MARINA LEASE, MACOMB COUNTY. Proposed marina lease of an 0.84-acre parcel of Lake St. Clair public trust bottomlands in the city of New Baltimore. File LSC 613. Contact: Tom Graf, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3471. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

LAPEER COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Consideration of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issuance of the five-year update to the Lapeer County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997. The Plan was written by the DEQ under the authority of Administrative Rule 702(5) of Part 115, Solid Waste Management, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. Information Contact: Lynn Dumroese, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4738, or E-mail at dumroesl@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

FOREST LAWN LANDFILL, INC., THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP, BERRIEN COUNTY. Consideration of a Part 115 Solid Waste Management construction permit application to vertically expand an existing municipal solid waste landfill. The vertical expansion proposed does not involve a change in the horizontal boundary of the landfill. A final decision on the application is expected on or before November 16, 2001. Information Contact: Tomas Leep, Waste Management Division, 616-567-3695, or E-mail at leept@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

PART 55, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED. The Department intends to develop a proposed revision to the air pollution control rules (ORR 2001-059EQ). The proposed amendments to R 336.1101, R 336.1105, and R 336.1113 define the words used in the proposed new rules for start-ups, shutdowns, and malfunctions which are being processed in ORR 2001-040EQ. The remainder of the changes are to bring the Part 1, General Provisions, of the Air Pollution Control Rules up to date with existing statutes and executive orders. Information Contact: Jerald Trautman, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4855. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

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 2001-001EQ) rescinding R 336.1913 and R 336.1914. This rescission is being proposed because the start-up, shutdown, and malfunction rules are not acceptable to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and prevent the EPA's approval of Michigan's Renewable Operating Permit Program. The proposed rescission can be viewed from the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/rules/proposed%20Amendments.htm. Copies of the proposed rescission 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 rescission will be submitted to the Office of Regulatory Reform and the Secretary of State. The proposed rescission 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, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., 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 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 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 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
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 clean-up 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 14, 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 Floor - 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, 4^th 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, 2^nd 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 21, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT SALT COMPANY, L.C.S, DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for installation and operation of a rock salt mine and processing facility. The facility is located at 12841 Sanders Street. If requested by August 21, 2001, a hearing will be held August 22, 2001 (see August 22 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Mark Mitchell, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7077.

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 DETROIT SALT COMPANY, L.C.S, DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for installation and operation of a rock salt mine and processing facility. The facility is located at 12841 Sanders Street. If requested by August 21, 2001, a public hearing will be held at the Delray United Action Council Center, 7914 West Jefferson Street, Detroit, Michigan. Information Contact: Mark Mitchell, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7077.

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 22, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY RICHARD MEETH, BAY CITY, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Hampton Township Hall, 801 West Center Road, Essexville, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 00-09-0051-P, submitted by Richard Meeth, 2116 Seventh, Bay City, Michigan. The applicant proposes to dredge approximately 5,555 cubic yards of sediment from the Saginaw River at the Saginaw Bay Yacht Club. The dredge spoils would be pumped into a containment cell that would be constructed on the southeast corner of the property and within the floodplain of the Saginaw River. The dredge spoils would be left in the containment cell and capped with two feet of dirt and gravel. The remaining material from the cell dikes would be spread along the east property line. The project is located in Hampton Township, Bay County, Michigan. Information Contact: Daniel Morgan, Land and Water Management Division, 989-686-8025, extension 8360.

AUGUST 22, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FOREST LAWN LANDFILL, 8230 FOREST LAWN ROAD, THREE OAKS, MICHIGAN 49128. The public hearing will address a construction permit application for a proposed vertical expansion at the Forest Lawn Landfill. The vertical expansion proposed does not involve a change in the horizontal boundary of the landfill. The location of the hearing is the River Valley High School Cafeteria, 15480 Three Oaks Road, Three Oaks, Michigan. A final decision on the application is expected on or before November 16, 2001. Information Contact: Tomas Leep, Waste Management Division, 616-567-3695, or E-mail at leept@michigan.gov. 

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 not 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
9:30 a.m.

WORK GROUP MEETING REGARDING PART 55, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED (ACT 451). Pursuant to Act 451, the Air Quality Division is operating a work group to assist in the revision of rules regulating the New Source Review (NSR) program for rules packages 2000-077EQ and 2000-078EQ (formerly part of rules package 98-036EQ). The proposed NSR rule revisions will address program approval issues raised by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, findings of the Office of the Auditor General, and possible new exemptions from the requirement to obtain a Permit to Install. The seventeenth work group meeting will be held in the AQD Conference Room, Hollister Building, 4^th floor, 106 West Allegan Street, Lansing Michigan. Information Contact: Jerald Trautman, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4855, or E-mail at trautmaj@Michigan.gov. 

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. 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 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.

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. 

AUGUST 30, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING AND DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the wastewater treatment 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 Kathleen Leavy, Interim Director, City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, 735 Randolph Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226. 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. The public hearing will be held at the Delray United Action Council, 7914 West Jefferson Avenue (near Springwells), Detroit, Michigan. Information Contact: Howard Murray, Wayne County Air Quality Management Division, 313-833-7030.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ANR PIPELINE COMPANY, REED CITY COMPRESSOR STATION (SRN: B3721), REED CITY, OSCEOLA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a natural gas transmission and compressor station. 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 David F. Jones, Vice President, Operations, 2 Brentwood Commons, Suite 190, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Shane Nixon, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Cadillac District Office, 120 West Chapin Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601. If requested in writing by September 11, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Shane Nixon, Air Quality Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6251.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DAIMLERCHRYSLER TECHNOLOGY CENTER (SRN: N1436), AUBURN HILLS, OAKLAND COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a powerhouse and research and development center. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The responsible officials of the stationary source are Margie S. McNally, Building Manager; Octie L. Ham, Director-Vehicle Build Operations; and Donald E. Goodwin, Vice President, Scientific Lab and Proving Ground, 1000 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326. 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 September 11, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Francisco S. Lim, Air Quality Division, 734-953-1421.

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. 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 Lynelle Marolf, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, 300 S. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Information Contact: Lynelle Marolf, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-9838, or E-mail at marolfl@michigan.gov. 

SEPTEMBER 12, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY (SRN: B4261), MARQUETTE, MARQUETTE COUNTY, for incorporation of Appendix 10 in the existing Renewable Operating Permit No. 199600230. The Appendix will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Les Kowalski, Leader, Upper Peninsula Generation, 2701 Lakeshore Boulevard N, Marquette, Michigan 49855. Comments on Appendix 10 are to be submitted in writing 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 September 12, 2001, a public hearing will be held on September 27, 2001 (see September 27 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Malcolm Mead-O’Brien, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON COMPANY, BEACON HEATING PLANT (SRN: B2814), DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of five natural gas-fired boilers, each with distillate oil backup. 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 Roosevelt King, Director, Detroit Edison Beacon Heating Plant, 541 Madison, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Howard Murray, Wayne County Department of Environment, Air Quality Management Division, 640 Temple Street, Suite 700, Detroit, Michigan 48201. If requested in writing by September 13, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Howard Murray, Wayne County Air Quality Management Division, 313-833-7030.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON A PROPOSED REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE FORMER ITT AUTOMOTIVE FACILITY, ROCHESTER, OAKLAND COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed remedial plan for the former ITT Automotive facility, a site of environmental contamination located at 301 East Third Street, Rochester. The site is currently occupied by the Western Knitting Mills redevelopment project. The proposed plan calls for treatment of the groundwater impacting the Paint Creek by a permeable reactive wall to chemically neutralize the contaminants of concern. The plan also includes a monitoring plan for the groundwater to verify compliance with applicable criteria. The plan proposes restrictions on groundwater to prohibit use for drinking water both on the site and other properties potentially affected, and surface barriers of soil cover, pavement, or buildings to prevent direct contact exposure to contaminated soils. The plan is available for view by appointment at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Southeast Michigan District Office, 38980 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. Written comments should be mailed to Benjamin Mathews at the above address. Information Contact: Benjamin Mathews, Environmental Response Division, 734-953-1447.

SEPTEMBER 18, 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 STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF). The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public hearing on the draft Fiscal Year 2002 PPL for the SRF that lists projects for which complete final Project Plans were submitted to the DEQ by July 1, 2001, and the draft Fiscal Year 2002 IUP. These documents can be found on the web 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 September 21, 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 27, 2001
10:00 a.m.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY (SRN: B4261), MARQUETTE, MARQUETTE COUNTY, for incorporation of Appendix 10 in the existing Renewable Operating Permit No. 199600230. If requested in writing by September 12, 2001, a public hearing will be held at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Marquette District Office, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan. Information Contact: Malcolm Mead-O’Brien, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568.

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. 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 25-27, 2001

DETROIT 2001 ADVANCED PRODUCTIVITY EXPOSITION (APEX), COBO CENTER, DETROIT, MICHIGAN. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the American Machine Distributors’ Association (AMTDA), and AMT-The Association for Manufacturing Technology present this metalworking and manufacturing exposition. Approximately 400 machine tool manufacturers and regional distributors will display and demonstrate the latest machine tools, metalworking technologies, and manufacturing processes. Conference sessions will also be provided on topics ranging from Six Sigma to Lean Manufacturing, as well as exhibitor-led Product and Technology Forums. DEQ’s Environmental Assistance Division will have a booth at the exposition and staff will be available to answer questions. Exposition hours are Tuesday, September 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, September 26, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Thursday, September 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information Contact: SME Customer Service, 800-733-4763 or (outside the U.S. and Canada) 313-271-1500, extension 1600. Information is also available at www.sme.org/detroit. 

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. 

• 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

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.