The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is relocating in downtown Lansing. Starting November 6, 2001, and ending February 14, 2002, all of the various DEQ divisions will relocate their administrative offices in phases to one new location at 525 W. Allegan Street in downtown Lansing. The new building will be called "Constitution Hall" – it sits on the site where the state’s 1963 Constitution was drafted. Approximately 920 DEQ employees will have their offices there. All telephone numbers, including fax numbers, will remain the same except for: (a) Geological Survey and (b) Drinking Water and Radiological Protection, which will receive new telephone and fax numbers. For mailing purposes, specific Post Office Box numbers will remain the same.

This attractive new building adds an impressive dimension to the skyline of the State Capitol city. The Governor will dedicate the building on October 3, 2001. Permit applicants, vendors, contractors, and the general public can now conduct all of their DEQ business at one location, within one block of the State Capitol dome. Constitution Hall is also one block from the Library/Historical Museum and within one block of 12 other state government departments.

Stay tuned for further updates concerning which division in DEQ moves when and to what floor of Constitution Hall.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

INDECK-NILES L.L.C., NILES, CASS COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for a permit application for installation of four natural gas-fired turbines. The facility will be located at 2200 Progressive Avenue, Niles, Michigan. Public comment will be taken through October 23, 2001, and an informational meeting and public hearing will be held on October 23, 2001 (see October 23 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082. Decision-maker: Richard Johns, Air Quality Division Assistant Chief.

WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION TECHNICAL CENTER, WARREN, MICHIGAN, MACOMB COUNTY; MID 050 615 996. Consideration to issue a Part 111 hazardous waste management operating license to General Motors Corporation Technical Center to continue operation of its storage facility located at 29999 Van Dyke in Warren. Information Contact: Kimberly M. Tyson, Waste Management Division, 517-373-2487, or E-mail at tysonkm@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: Jim Sygo, Waste Management Division Chief.

WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

GAGE PRODUCTS COMPANY, FERNDALE, MICHIGAN, OAKLAND COUNTY; MID 005 338 801. Consideration to renew a Part 111 hazardous waste operating license for the facility to store hazardous wastes on a limited basis. Also, consideration of a proposed variance from classification as a waste for certain reclaimed solvents at the facility. A final decision on the draft operating license and the proposed variance is expected by September 30, 2001. Information Contact: Dan Dailey, Waste Management Division, 517-335-6610, or E-mail at daileyd@michigan.gov. Decision-makers: Jim Sygo, Waste Management Division Chief (draft license) and Ken Burda, Hazardous Waste Program Section Chief (proposed variance).

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

INNOVATIVE COATING TECHNOLOGIES, INC., CHINA TOWNSHIP, ST. CLAIR 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 September 26, 2001, to Kimberly Nault, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by September 26, 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

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, LANSING CRAFT CENTRE, NORTH AMERICAN CAR GROUP, LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by October 10, 2001, to Jeffrey Studenka, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by October 10, 2001, a public hearing will be held on October 11, 2001 (see October 11 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Jeffrey Studenka, Air Quality Division, 517-241-7622. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

CARROLL PRODUCTS, INC., STERLING HEIGHTS, 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 October 24, 2001, to Rick Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by October 24, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Rick Taszreak, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4826. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

KELLOGG COMPANY, BATTLE CREEK, CALHOUN 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 October 24, 2001, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by October 24, 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

OWENS-ILLINOIS CLOSURES, INC., CONSTANTINE, ST. JOSEPH 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 October 24, 2001, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by October 24, 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

PPI AEROSPACE COMPANY, 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 October 24, 2001, to Rick Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by October 24, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Rick 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 PORT HURON TOWNSHIP, ST. CLAIR COUNTY. Port Huron Township has applied for a $502,000 CMI Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to conduct Phase I and Phase II environmental response activities at the 6.2 acre Anchor Recycling project site, 2829 Goulden Street, Port Huron. Response activities may include: subsurface investigation; drum, storage tank, and debris removal; and construction of an engineered barrier. Victor Fiber & Supply, Inc, the current owner, proposes to expand the secondary fiber recycling operation onto the former Anchor Recycling property. Victor Fiber & Supply, Inc. will invest $1.07 million in the redevelopment of this property and create 18-22 new full time permanent jobs. Total project cost is estimated at $1.57 million. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is considering approval of this application. The public comment period extends through October 3, 2001; your comments are welcome. Information Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-6413. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE DIVISION

CLEAN MICHIGAN INITIATIVE (CMI) BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF ECORSE, WAYNE COUNTY. The city of Ecorse has applied for a $250,000 CMI Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to conduct Phase II environmental response activities at the 16-acre Nicholson Terminal project site, 380 Great Lakes Drive, Ecorse. Response activities may include: subsurface investigation; drum, soil, and debris removal; catch basin cleaning; geophysical investigation, and storage tank removal. Following completion of remedial activities the site will be redeveloped with the construction of a new steel warehousing facility to service the storage needs of National Steel Corporation. Nicholson Terminal will invest approximately $12 million in this redevelopment project, creating 30 new full-time jobs and increasing the tax value of the property. The total project cost is estimated at $13 million. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is considering approval of this application. The public comment period extends through October 3, 2001; your comments are welcome. Information Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-6413. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE DIVISION

CLEAN MICHIGAN INITIATIVE (CMI) BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE DETROIT-WAYNE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY, WAYNE COUNTY. The Detroit-Wayne County Port Authority has applied for a $150,000 CMI Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to conduct Phase II environmental site investigation and remediation activities at 4461, 4300 and 4500 W. Jefferson Avenue properties, city of Detroit. This award will provide funding to complete site investigation work and develop a baseline environmental assessment. With the completion of this environmental work the property will transfer to the new owner/operator allowing for the redevelopment and reuse of the property. All existing equipment and facilities will be updated to enable the handling of steel coils shipped to this location. A new climate-controlled warehouse is also planned. This redevelopment will retain 14 positions and create 34 new jobs with a local investment of $2.25 million and additional funding of $8.25 million. The total project cost is $10.65 million. A CMI Waterfront Redevelopment Grant was awarded to the Port Authority on April 13, 2000, to enable the Port Authority to demolish an existing concrete warehouse and construct a new public passenger terminal as part of the overall redevelopment of the Detroit Marine Terminal area. Approval of the $150,000 grant application is under consideration. Public comment period extends through October 3, 2001; your comments are welcome. Information Contact: Bruce Moore, Environmental Response Division, 517-373-6413. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE DIVISION

REVITALIZATION LOAN PROJECT APPLICATION FOR THE SAGINAW COUNTY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Consideration of a proposal to fund an investigation, demolition, a Baseline Environmental Assessment, and due care activities at the former Klein Berger & Co. (KBC) and Mid-Michigan Railroad properties in the village of Hemlock to encourage redevelopment of the site for retail and office space. Loan request is for $208,955. Michigan Department of Environmental Quality staff recommends approval of the application. The public comment period extends through October 3, 2001; your comments are welcome. Information Contact: Susan Sandell, Environmental Response Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6312, or E-mail at sandells@michigan.gov. Decision maker: DEQ Director.

LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION

REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATION TO A CONSERVATION EASEMENT HELD BY THE DEQ BY SINGH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LTD., OAKLAND COUNTY. Singh Development Company, Ltd. is requesting a modification to a conservation easement held by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to facilitate the development of a proposed road crossing that would serve as an access point for the phase 2 development of Main Street Village, Novi, Michigan. The proposed modification would impact a total of 0.21 acres of wetland and create approximately 0.30 acres of wetland within the subject property. Written comments should be submitted to Colleen O’Keefe, Land and Water Management Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958, no later than September 25, 2001. Information Contact: Colleen O’Keefe, Land and Water Management Division, 517-373-8813. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION

REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATION TO A CONSERVATION EASEMENT HELD BY THE DEQ BY THE WESTERN KNITTING MILLS COMPANY, LLC, OAKLAND COUNTY. The City of Rochester granted a conservation easement to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as a condition of Permit Number 96-10-0115. The new property owner, Western Knitting Mills Company, LLC, is proposing a modification of the conservation easement to correct the legal description. Written comments should be submitted to Colleen O’Keefe, Land and Water Management Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958, no later than September 25, 2001. Information Contact: Colleen O’Keefe, Land and Water Management Division, 517-373-8813. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION

REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATION TO A CONSERVATION EASEMENT HELD BY THE DEQ BY MICHAEL AND KAREN FRONTERA, OAKLAND COUNTY. Michael and Karen Frontera, Brookview Subdivision, Shelby Township, Oakland County, are requesting a modification to a conservation easement held by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to remove 0.06 acres of upland area that is currently within the conservation easement boundary in exchange for the restoration of 0.05 acres of forested wetland on the property. Written comments should be submitted to Colleen O’Keefe, Land and Water Management Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958, no later than October 8, 2001. Information Contact: Colleen O’Keefe, Land and Water Management Division, 517-373-8813. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

AIR QUALITY DIVISION

PART 55, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED. The Air Quality Division will be holding a public hearing on October 17, 2001 (see October 17 listing in this calendar) on proposed revisions to Parts 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 of the Air Pollution Control Rules (ORR Nos. 2000-064EQ, 2000-065EQ, 2000-066EQ, 2000-067EQ, 2000-068EQ, 2000-069EQ, and 2000-070EQ). The proposed amendments will bring the Air Pollution Control Rules up to date with Executive Orders 1991-31 and 1995-18 by changing "commission" to "department" and correcting the department name and address; updating information regarding documents adopted by reference; and making other administrative corrections to the rules. The proposed rules can be viewed and downloaded from the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/AQD/rules/Proposed%20Amendments.htm. 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. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on October 17, 2001, and should be mailed to the address above. Information Contact: Jerald Trautman, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4855. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

PART 31, WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED. The Waste Management Division announces the availability of the Part 5, Spillage of Oil and Polluting Materials, administrative rules. The Office of Regulatory Reform filed the rules, denoted by ORR 1996-161EQ, with the Office of the Great Seal on August 23, 2001, and the rules are effective as of August 31, 2001. The rules are available via the Waste Management Division’s web page at www.deq.state.mi.us/wmd or directly from the Waste Management Division’s Lansing Office. Information Contact: Receptionist, Waste Management Division, 517-373-2730.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING A REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION/FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE FREEZER SERVICES OF MICHIGAN SITE, HAMTRAMCK, WAYNE COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) report regarding several remedial alternatives concerning the Freezer Services of Michigan site of environmental contamination, 8250 St. Aubin Street, Hamtramck. A public meeting was held on September 4, 2001, to address the RI/FS at Hamtramck City Hall, City Council Chambers, 3401 Evaline Street, Hamtramck. A copy of the RI/FS report can be viewed at the Hamtramck Public Library, 2360 Caniff, Hamtramck, or may be obtained from Paul Owens, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, 38980 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. Submit written comments by September 25, 2001, to Paul Owens at the Livonia address noted above. Information Contact: Paul Owens, Environmental Response Division, 734-432-1294.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INNOVATIVE COATING TECHNOLOGIES, INC., CHINA TOWNSHIP, ST. CLAIR 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 September 26, 2001, to Kimberly Nault, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by September 26, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kimberly Nault, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7035.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC MEETING ON THE FINAL DRAFT ENGINEERING EVALUATION-COST ANALYSIS (EE/CA) FOR THE NATIONAL GYSPUM SITE, ALPENA, ALPENA COUNTY. The State of Michigan contracted a study, which identifies potential remedies for the National Gypsum Cement Kiln Dust (CKD) site with the purpose of controlling the release of CKD and minimizing its effects on human health and the environment. The final draft EE/CA will be presented at the public meeting. The public meeting will be held at the Alpena Township Offices, 4385 N. US-23, Alpena, Michigan. Information Contact: Janice Adams, Environmental Response Division, 989-705-3434.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY BOSGRAAF ENTERPRISES, HOLLAND, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Holland City Hall, City Council Chambers, 12th Street Entrance, 270 South River Avenue, Holland, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-03-0060-P, submitted by Bosgraaf Enterprises, 301 Douglas Avenue, Holland, Michigan. The applicant proposes to place a sanitary sewer and fill in a wetland to construct a road. Approximately 3,697 cubic yards of fill would be placed in 0.44 acres of wetland for the construction of two road crossings and a pre-treatment and storm water management basin. A total of 0.69 acres of wetland mitigation is being proposed in the bottom of the proposed storm water management detention basin. The purpose of the project is to construct a residential development known as Cobblestone. The proposed project is located in Holland, Allegan County, Michigan. Information Contact: Ben Zimont, Land and Water Management Division, 616-567-3567.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE MACOMB COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION, MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Macomb County Road Commission, 156 Malow Street, Mt. Clemens, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-50-0139-P, submitted by the Macomb County Road Commission, to reconstruct Weber Road by removing an existing bridge over the Belle River and constructing a 98.4 foot-long, twin-span concrete bridge on a new road alignment; removing and replacing an existing culvert over an unnamed stream located west of the Belle River; and placing approximately 6,253 cubic yards of road fill into 1.3 acres of adjacent wetlands. Information Contact: Alex Sanchez, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3473.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2001
7:00 p.m.

COVE LANDFILL EXPANSION, SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP, HURON COUNTY. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public hearing in the Huron County Expo Center, Huron County Fairgrounds, Bad Axe, Michigan. The hearing is in consideration of a Part 115 Solid Waste Management construction permit application to construct a lateral and vertical expansion of the existing landfill. Information Contact: Brian Burke, Waste Management Division, 989-686-8025, extension 8203, or E-mail at burkeb@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ALBAR INDUSTRIES (SRN: N0802), LAPEER, LAPEER COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for a painting operation. 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 Edward May, President, 780 Whitney Drive, Lapeer, Michigan 48446. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Ken Damrel, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Shiawassee District Office, 10650 Bennett Drive, Morrice, Michigan 48857. If requested in writing by September 27, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Ken Damrel, Air Quality Division, 517-625-4663.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GENERAL MOTORS POWERTRAIN GROUP - WILLOW RUN PLANT (SRN: B2052), YPSILANTI, WASHTENAW COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of automotive transmission 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 officials of the stationary source are Kingsley P. Wootton, Plant Manager, and Joe Bibeau, Director of Utilities Operations, General Motors Powertrain Group – Willow Run Plant, Mailcode 481-700-130, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Glen Erickson, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201. If requested in writing by September 27, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Glen Erickson, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7851.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2001
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE OF THE MICHIGAN WATER QUALITY MONITORING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING. The Michigan Water Quality Monitoring Advisory Board (Board) will meet in the Hannah Building, Upper Level, Conference Room 3, 608 West Allegan, Lansing, Michigan. The purpose of the Board is to advise the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on the design and implementation of DEQ’s water quality monitoring strategy. Information Contact: Gary Kohlhepp, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-335-1289, or E-mail at kohlhepg@michigan.gov. 

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.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY JEFF GECK, ALGONAC, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Clay Township Hall, 4710 Pointe Tremble Road, Clay Township, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 00-74-0197-P, submitted by Jeff Geck, 7236 Bayshore Drive, Algonac, Michigan. The applicant proposes to dredge about 3,972.7 cubic yards of material from a canal off Anchor Bay in Lake St. Clair in front of several lots. The proposal calls for the dredging to begin about 10 feet off shore. About two feet of sediment would be removed from an area 842 feet long by 20 feet wide. The spoils would be disposed of at a privately owned upland site. The proposed project is located in Clay Township, St. Clair County, Michigan. Information Contact: Brian Bury, Land and Water Management Division, 734-953-1466.

OCTOBER 2, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ECCLESIA, INC., DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Monroe Charter Township Hall, 4925 West Dunbar Road, Monroe, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-58-0008-P, submitted by Ecclesia, Inc., 24067 Powers, Dearborn Heights, Michigan. The applicant proposes to place fill within a wetland/floodplain area to construct a road for a 116-lot residential subdivision. Approximately 550 cubic yards of fill material would be placed in 0.10 acres of wetland swale for the roadway. A total of 50,000 cubic yards of fill material would be placed in the floodplain of Woodchuck Creek. The proposed project is located in Monroe Township, Monroe County, Michigan. Information Contact: Adam Wygant, Land and Water Management Division, 517-780-7021.

OCTOBER 3, 2001
1:00 p.m.

MEETING OF THE MINERAL WELL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. This meeting will be held in the Geological Survey Division Office, 735 E. Hazel Street, 2^nd Floor conference room, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Kay Duncan, Geological Survey Division, 517-334-6923.

OCTOBER 4, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, PARKS AND RECREATION, LANSING, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Orion Charter Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-63-0289-P, submitted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 30257, Lansing, Michigan. The applicant proposes to remove an existing 22-foot by 56-foot boat ramp from Lake Orion and replace it with a new 36-foot by 60-foot boat ramp with a skid pier. The project would require approximately 80 cubic yards of dredging. The project is located in Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Information Contact: David Wickens, Land and Water Management Division, 734-953-1509.

OCTOBER 8, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE TILDEN MINING COMPANY L.L.C., ISPHEMING, MICHIGAN. The Geological Survey Division will hold a public hearing at the Tilden Township Hall, 3145 County Road PG, Ishpeming, Michigan 49849. The hearing will be for a mining and reclamation permit application submitted by the Tilden Mining Company L.L.C., P.O. Box 2000, Ispheming, Michigan. The applicant proposes to operate an open pit iron mine pursuant to Part 631, Reclamation of Mining Lands, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. The mine is located in Tilden Township, Marquette County, Michigan. The application is available for public review at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Negaunee Field Office, 184 Highway US-41 East, Negaunee, Michigan 49866, 906-475-2071, and at the Geological Survey Division, 735 E. Hazel Street, Lansing, Michigan 48912. Information Contact: Dr. S. Paul Sundeen, Geological Survey Division, 517-334-6959, or E-mail at sundeenp@michigan.gov.  Decision-maker: Harold R. Fitch, Geological Survey Division Chief.

OCTOBER 9, 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. 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 eighteenth 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. 

OCTOBER 9, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON A PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE EMPIRE IRON MINING PARTNERSHIP, PALMER, MICHIGAN. The Geological Survey Division will hold a public hearing at the Richmond Township Hall, 100 Smith Street, Palmer, Michigan 49871. The hearing will be for a mining and reclamation permit application submitted by The Empire Iron Mining Partnership, P.O. Box 38, Palmer, Michigan. The applicant proposes to operate an open pit iron mine pursuant to Part 631, Reclamation of Mining Lands, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. The mine is located in Richmond Township, Marquette County, Michigan. The application is available for public review at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Negaunee Field Office, 184 Highway US-41 East, Negaunee, Michigan 49866, 906-475-2071, and at the Geological Survey Division, 735 E. Hazel Street, Lansing, Michigan 48912. Information Contact: Dr. S. Paul Sundeen, Geological Survey Division, 517-334-6959, or E-mail at sundeenp@michigan.gov.  Decision-maker: Harold R. Fitch, Geological Survey Division Chief.

OCTOBER 10, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ANR STORAGE COMPANY (SRN: B7198), MANCELONA, ANTRIM COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of an existing natural gas storage 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 J. P. Lucido, Senior Vice President, ANR Storage Company, 500 Renaissance, Detroit, Michigan 48243. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Bill Rogers, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Gaylord District Office, 2100 West M-32, Gaylord, Michigan 49735. If requested in writing by October 10, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Bill Rogers, Air Quality Division, 989-705-3406.

OCTOBER 10, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CODING PRODUCTS, INC. (SRN: B6175), KALKASKA, KALKASKA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a coating facility for polyethylene film. 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 Paul V. Archer, General Manager, Coding Products, Inc., 111 West Park Drive, 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 October 10, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Bill Rogers, Air Quality Division, 989-705-3406.

OCTOBER 10, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GENERAL MOTORS NORTH AMERICAN FLINT OPERATIONS (SRN: A1178), FLINT, GENESEE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the manufacturing of automotive parts. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The responsible officials of the stationary source are Gary Monsere, Regional Manager - Utility Services; Joe Choate, Plant Manager; David Waas, Site Manager; and Gordon Carncross, Plant Manager, 902 East Hamilton, Flint, Michigan 48550. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Chris Hare, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Shiawassee District Office, 10650 Bennett Drive, Morrice, Michigan 48857. If requested in writing by October 10, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Chris Hare, Air Quality Division, 517-625-4628.

OCTOBER 10, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, WEST SAGINAW STREET COMPLEX LANSING PLANT (SRN: B1639), LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of two automobile assembly plants, a metal fabrication plant, and the Craft Centre. 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 Timothy Lee, SCG Manufacturing Manager, 30001 Van Dyke, Mail Code 480-210-165, Warren, Michigan 48090. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Martha McClellan, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Shiawassee District Office, 10650 Bennett Drive, Morrice, Michigan 48857. If requested in writing by October 10, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Martha McClellan, Air Quality Division, 517-625-4614.

OCTOBER 10, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING HOLLAND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, 48TH STREET PEAKING STATION (SRN: N2586), HOLLAND, ALLEGAN COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of three combustion turbine generators. 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 Koster, Power Resources Director, 625 Hastings Avenue, Holland, Michigan 49423. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Dennis Dunlap, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. If requested in writing by October 10, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Dennis Dunlap, Air Quality Division, 616-567-3553.

OCTOBER 10, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ROCK-TENN COMPANY (SRN: B4072), BATTLE CREEK, CALHOUN COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of boxboard 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 Orza (Bud) Kurtz, Senior Vice President/General Manager, 177 Angell Street, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015-1958. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Kirsten S. Clemens, P.E., Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. If requested in writing by October 10, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kirsten S. Clemens, P.E., Air Quality Division, 616-567-3548.

OCTOBER 10, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, LANSING CRAFT CENTRE, NORTH AMERICAN CAR GROUP, LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments to Jeffrey Studenka, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If a request is received in writing by October 10, 2001, a public hearing will be held on October 11, 2001 (see October 11 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Jeffrey Studenka, Air Quality Division, 517-241-7622.

OCTOBER 11, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING VEMCO, INC., VENTURE GRAND BLANC (SRN: N1683), GRAND BLANC, GENESEE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a plastic parts painting line. 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 Brushaber, General Manager, VEMCO, Inc., Venture Grand Blanc, 10230 North Holly Road, Michigan 48439. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Ken Damrel, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Shiawassee District Office, 10650 Bennett Drive, Morrice, Michigan 48857. If requested in writing by October 11, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Ken Damrel, Air Quality Division, 517-625-4663.

OCTOBER 11, 2001
2:00 p.m.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, LANSING CRAFT CENTRE, NORTH AMERICAN CAR GROUP, LANSING, INGHAM COUNTY. Proposed consent order which will administratively resolve alleged air pollution control violations. If a request is received in writing by October 10, 2001, the public hearing will be held in the Hollister Building, 4^th Floor, AQD Conference Room, 106 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Jeffrey Studenka, Air Quality Division, 517-241-7622.

OCTOBER 17, 2001
9:00 a.m.

CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE SUPERVISOR OF WELLS, SRW, INC., ECHO TOWNSHIP, ANTRIM COUNTY. Cause No. (A) 14-10-01. Petitioner seeks an order of the Supervisor of Wells compulsory pooling all interests into an 80-acre Antrim drilling unit consistent with Order No. (A) 14-9-94. The proposed unit includes the E 1/2 of SE 1/4, Section 4, T31N, R7W, Echo Township, Antrim County. The hearing will be held pursuant to Part 615, Supervisor of Wells, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, in Hearing Rooms A and B, Third Floor, Knapp’s Centre, 300 South Washington Square, Lansing. Information Contact: Susan Maul, Geological Survey Division, 517-334-9763.

OCTOBER 17, 2001
10:00 a.m.

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PART 55, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED. The Air Quality Division will be holding a public hearing on proposed revisions to Parts 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 of the Air Pollution Control Rules (ORR Nos. 2000-064EQ, 2000-065EQ, 2000-066EQ, 2000-067EQ, 2000-068EQ, 2000-069EQ, and 2000-070EQ). The proposed amendments will bring the Air Pollution Control Rules up to date with Executive Orders 1993-31 and 1995-18 by changing "commission" to "department" and correcting the department name and address; updating information regarding documents adopted by reference; and making other administrative corrections to the rules. The proposed rules can be viewed and downloaded from the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/AQD/rules/Proposed%20Amendments.htm. 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. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on October 17, 2001, and should be mailed to the address above. The public hearing 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.

OCTOBER 23, 2001

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON GREENWOOD ENERGY CENTER (SRN: B6145), AVOCA, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of the power plants. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The responsible officials of the stationary source are James Evans, Plant Manager for Greenwood Energy Center, and David Spiers, Manager ESO for Greenwood Energy Center Peakers, 7000 Kilgore Road, Avoca, Michigan 48006. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Bernardo B. Sia, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Southeast Michigan District Office, 38980 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. If requested in writing by October 23, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Bernardo B. Sia, Air Quality Division, 734-953-1416.

OCTOBER 23, 2001
5:30 p.m.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING REGARDING INDECK-NILES L.L.C., NILES, CASS COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for a permit application for installation of four natural gas-fired turbines. The facility will be located at 2200 Progressive Avenue, Niles, Michigan. The informational meeting will be held in the Auditorium, Niles High School, 1441 Eagle Street, Niles, Michigan. A public hearing will follow the Informational Meeting, starting at 7:00 p.m. Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082.

OCTOBER 23, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING AND DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INDECK-NILES L.L.C., NILES, CASS COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for a permit application for installation of four natural gas-fired turbines. The facility will be located at 2200 Progressive Avenue, Niles, Michigan. The public hearing will be held in the Auditorium, Niles High School, 1441 Eagle Street, Niles, Michigan. Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082.

OCTOBER 24, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MODULAR POWER SYSTEMS, L.L.C. (SRN: N6604), COLDWATER, BRANCH COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of an electric power generating facility with ten modular, diesel-powered generators. 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 Frederic Mayer, President, 14 Mount Pleasant Drive, Aston, Pennsylvania 19014. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Robert Alway, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. If requested in writing by October 24, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Robert Alway, Air Quality Division, 616-567-3500, or E-mail at alwayr@michigan.gov. 

OCTOBER 24, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THUMB ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (SRN: N3517), UBLY, HURON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of power plant units. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Mike Kruase, General Manager, 2231 Main Street, Ubly, Michigan 48475. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to George Eurich, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Saginaw Bay District Office, 503 North Euclid, Bay City, Michigan 48706. If requested in writing by October 24, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: George Eurich, Air Quality Division, 989-686-8025, extension 8255.

OCTOBER 24, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CARROLL PRODUCTS, INC., STERLING HEIGHTS, 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 Rick Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by October 24, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Rick Taszreak, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4826.

OCTOBER 24, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING KELLOGG COMPANY, BATTLE CREEK, CALHOUN 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 October 24, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134.

OCTOBER 24, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING OWENS-ILLINOIS CLOSURES, INC., CONSTANTINE, ST. JOSEPH 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 October 24, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134.

OCTOBER 24, 2001

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING PPI AEROSPACE COMPANY, 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 Rick Taszreak, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by October 24, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Rick Taszreak, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4826.

OCTOBER 24, 2001
7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE LAND & COMPANY, WYOMING, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Gaines Charter Township Hall, 1685 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-41-0131-P, submitted by the Land & Company, 1701 Porter, SW, Suite 6, Wyoming, Michigan. The applicant proposes to place fill within 2.15 acres of wetland and below the 100-year floodplain. The applicant also proposes placing three storm water outlet structures in the Anderson and Fisk Drains. A 4.6-acre wetland mitigation is proposed within the upland area. All activities would be for the construction of a proposed apartment complex with associated parking and access roads. The project is located in Gaines Charter Township, Kent County, Michigan. Information Contact: Charles Dodgers, Land and Water Management Division, 616-356-0258.

SEPTEMBER 2001
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

ZONING AND MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR GROUNDWATER AND WELLHEAD PROTECTION. The Michigan Society of Planning (MSP) and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s (MDEQ) Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division, Wellhead Protection Program, are co-sponsoring this series of workshops on groundwater and wellhead protection. A wellhead protection program involves local government, planning officials, businesses, and community members. During this one-day course you will acquire the skills to protect your community’s water resources. The management tools presented in this course are eligible for grant match funding through the Wellhead Protection Grant Program. Cost: $35 which includes training materials, professional instruction, certificate of completion, and lunch. Registration and Information Contact: Michigan Society of Planning, 248-553-7526, or E-mail at info@planningmi.org. Information is also available at www.planningmi.org. 

• 9/25/01 - Traverse City Holiday Inn
• 9/27/01 - Marquette Holiday Inn

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. 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 provide water utility personnel basic information related to distribution systems. Topics include water mains; bacti sampling and analysis; pipeline appurtenances; safety, distribution system rules; tapping, service lines, and meters; cross connections; system operation; maintenance and special problems; winter maintenance; pumps, motors, and well houses; and chlorination. Cost: $175 which includes all meals from lunch on the day of arrival through lunch on the day of departure, 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. 

OCTOBER 1-3, 2001

BASIC MATH & HYDRAULICS SHORT COURSE, HIGGINS LAKE, 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. 

OCTOBER 2001

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: WALKING THE EMS PATH. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Assistance Division and 27 co-sponsoring organizations are offering training on Environmental Management Systems (EMS). The workshop explains how a company can implement an EMS and improve operations, avoid costly environmental mistakes, increase employee participation, and enhance public image, while potentially improving its financial bottom line. In addition, an easy-to-follow manual that small- and medium-sized businesses and other organizations can use to prepare an EMS will be provided. Cost: $60, which includes continental breakfast, lunch, workshop materials, and a copy of the DEQ’s Environmental Management System Guidance Manual. Register on-line at www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/eosect/workshop.html.  Registration Contact: Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or E-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@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 9, 2001

BUSINESS INNOVATION THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Assistance Division, presents its 7^th annual conference on business sustainability. The featured speaker is Janine M. Benyus, author of Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature which explores the concept of using nature-based innovations to change the way we grow food, make products, harness energy, and conduct business. Other presentations include speakers on sustainable business strategies, innovative business development plans in Michigan, the development of other regional sustainable business networks, integrating clean into lean manufacturing techniques, and how to write research grants for eco-innovations. Cost: $75 in advance or $100 at door, includes refreshments and lunch. Information Contact: Bill Stough, 616-459-3737, or Lisa Locke, 616-451-3051.

OCTOBER 10-12, 2001

8^TH ANNUAL GROUND WATER CONFERENCE, CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN RESORT, THOMPSONVILLE, MICHIGAN. The Michigan Environmental Health Association, in cooperation with the Michigan Ground Water Association and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division, sponsors the 8^th Annual Ground Water Conference. The first day of the conference, October 10, consists of a well construction workshop. Sessions include well construction methods, well development, casing and screen installation, grouting, wellhead completion, pumping equipment, and pressure tanks, piping valves, and fittings. On October 11 and 12 the Ground Water conference offers concurrent sessions for the experienced sanitarian, environmental quality analyst, and those new to the field. Many topics will be offered including PCE cleanup, drinking water standards, the roles of various MDEQ Divisions in ground water protection, tracer dyes, geographical information systems, and criminal investigation case studies. Registration Contact: Michigan Environmental Health Association, 517-485-9033.

OCTOBER 23-25, 2001

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SHORT COURSE, GULL LAKE, 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 provide water utility personnel basic information related to distribution systems. Topics include water mains; bacti sampling and analysis; pipeline appurtenances; safety, distribution system rules; tapping, service lines, and meters; cross connections; system operation; maintenance and special problems; winter maintenance; pumps, motors, and well houses; and chlorination. Cost: $175 which includes all meals from lunch on the day of arrival through lunch on the day of departure, 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. 

OCTOBER 23-25, 2001

LIMITED TREATMENT SHORT COURSE, GULL LAKE, 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 provide water utility personnel basic information related to limited treatment systems. Topics include basic math review, rules, safety, phosphate/corrosion control, iron removal, ion exchange softening, operation, miscellaneous treatment, wells, and hydraulics and pumps. Cost: $175 which includes all meals from lunch on the day of arrival through lunch on the day of departure, 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. 

OCTOBER 30, 2001

9^th ANNUAL GREAT LAKES REGION WASTE REDUCTION & ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP, BURTON MANOR, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Assistance Division, along with 25 trade associations, companies, utilities, and governments, is once again sponsoring this event. Dave Kling, Acting Deputy Director at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, opens the workshop and presents "New Directions in Pollution Prevention." The remainder of the day’s agenda packs information into concurrent sessions within five tracks: Design for the Environment, Reuse and Recycling, Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention, and Environmental Management Systems. Participants can select sessions within any track, maximizing their chances of obtaining information most critical to their needs. They can also sign up for Iowa’s Mobile Outreach for Pollution Prevention (MOPP) equipment demonstrations, including antifreeze reclamation units, a solvent still, a hot soap degreaser, an alternative solvent parts washer, used oil filter processor, alternative cleanser parts washers, a paint gun washer, and other waste reduction equipment. In addition, a resource area will be open during breaks and for a half-hour after lunch where trade associations, utilities, educational institutions, government, and nonprofit organizations will have displays and be available to answer questions. Cost: $50, which includes continental breakfast, lunch, entrance into displays, MOPP equipment demonstrations, and workshop materials. Register on-line at www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/eosect/workshop.html. Registration Contact: Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or E-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@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. 

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2001

LIFE AFTER ROP: RENEWABLE OPERATING PERMIT REPORTING AND MODIFICATIONS. Information Contact: James Ostrowski, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-8057, or E-mail at ostrowsj@michigan.gov. 

• 11/27/01 - Holiday Inn-Gateway Centre, Flint
• 11/29/01 - Sylvan Treetops Resort, Gaylord
• 12/04/01 - DoubleTree, Novi
• 12/06/01 - Radisson Plaza Hotel, Kalamazoo
• 12/11/01 - Travel Lodge (formerly Van Dyke Conference Center), Warren
• 12/13/01 - Airport Hilton, Grand Rapids

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2002

MICHIAN AIR EMISSIONS REPORTING SYSTEM WORKSHOP. Information Contact: Jim Ostrowksi, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-8057, or E-mail at ostrowsj@michigan.gov. 

• 01/24/02 - Sylvan Treetops Resort, Gaylord
• 01/29/02 - Holiday Inn Express, Belleville
• 01/31/02 - Ramada Inn and Conference Center, Flint
• 02/05/02 - Airport Hilton, Grand Rapids
• 02/07/02 - Travel Lodge (formerly Van Dyke Conference Center), Warren

FEBRUARY 21, 2002

WEST MICHIGAN SOIL EROSION CONTROL CONFERENCE, CROWNE PLAZA, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Barbara Spitzley, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-9283, or E-mail at spitzleb@michigan.gov. 

MARCH 13, 2002

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN SOIL EROSION CONTROL CONFERENCE, NORTHFIELD HILTON, TROY, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Barbara Spitzley, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-9283, or E-mail at spitzleb@michigan.gov.