MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PO BOX 30473
LANSING MI 48909-7973
ENVIRONMENTAL CALENDAR
June 20, 2011
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CONTENTS
PART I:
PART II:
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING, AND RELATED
REGULATIONS
*Permit Decisions Before the Office of the Director
*Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director
*Proposed Settlements of Contested Cases
*Administrative Rules Promulgation
*Announcements
*Public Hearings and Meetings
*Division Permit Contacts
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAINING
PROGRAMS
Governor Rick SnyderDirector Dan Wyant
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Map of DEQ Permit and Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director
Keweenaw
Houghton
Ontonagon
Baraga
Luce
Marquette
Gogebic
Alger
Iron
Chippewa
Schoolcraft
Dickinson
Mackinac
Delta
Menominee
Emmet
Cheboygan
Presque Isle
Charlevoix
Otsego
Montmorency Alpena
Antrim
Leelanau
Benzie Grand
Traverse
Manistee Wexford
Mason
Lake
Crawford
Kalkaska
Ogemaw
Missaukee
Iosco
Roscommon
Clare
Osceola
Alcona
Oscoda
Gladwin
Arenac
Huron
Bay
Oceana
Newaygo
Mecosta
Midland
Isabella
Tuscola
Montcalm
Muskegon
Saginaw
Gratiot
Lapeer
Kent
Genesee
Ottawa
Ionia
Clinton
St. Clair
Shiawassee
Oakland
Allegan
Van Buren
Cass
Barry
Kalamazoo
St. Joseph
Eaton
Calhoun
Branch
Berrien
Information relating to these decisions is available on the following pages.
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Sanilac
Ingham Livingston
Jackson
Hillsdale
Washtenaw
Lenawee
Wayne
Monroe
Macomb
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PART I:
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING AND RELATED REGULATIONS
Permit Decisions Before the Office of the Director
AIR QUALITY
DIVISION
See Map -
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, MARQUETTE, MARQUETTE COUNTY, for the proposed
installation and operation of a 1 megawatt (MW) (net) solid biomass fired reciprocating grate stoker
boiler. The facility is located on the campus of Northern Michigan University, at the existing Ripley
Heating Plant, at the intersection of Presque Isle Avenue and Wright Street, Marquette, Michigan. The
New Source Review public notice documents can be viewed at
www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/cwrep.shtml. Written comments are being accepted until June 30, 2011. If
requested, a public hearing will be held July 5, 2011 (see July 5 listing in this calendar). Written
comments should be sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section Supervisor, Michigan Department
of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. All
statements received by July 5, 2011, will be considered by the decision-maker prior to final action.
Information Contact: David Riddle, Air Quality Division, riddled@michigan.gov or 517-373-7081.
Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig, Air Quality Division Chief.
AIR QUALITY
DIVISION
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DETROIT EDISON COMPANY–MONROE POWER PLANT, MONROE, MONROE COUNTY, for
the proposed Permit to Install application proposed installation and operation of a reduced
emissions fuel (REF) process. The facility is located at 3500 East Front Street, Monroe, Michigan.
Additionally, the installation and operation of a REF process will require revisions to Renewable
Operating Permit (ROP) No. 199600201. This public comment period meets the public participation
requirements for a future administrative amendment to the ROP. The responsible official for the source
is Lillian Woolley, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, Michigan. New Source Review and ROP public notice
documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. Written comments will be taken through July
13, 2011. If a public hearing is requested in writing by July 13, 2011, a public hearing will be held
July 18, 2011 (see July 18 listing in this calendar). Written comments and/or a request for a hearing
should be sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section Supervisor, Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. All
statements received by July 13, 2011, will be considered by the decision-maker prior to final action.
Information Contact: Jeff Rathbun, Air Quality Division, rathbunj@michigan.gov or 517-241-8072.
Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig, Air Quality Division Chief.
AIR QUALITY
DIVISION
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ZEELAND FARM SERVICES, ZEELAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, for the proposed Permit to Install
application for the installation and operation of a fourth soybean flaker and to increase the soybean
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receiving and soybean oil production limits for the existing facility located at 2468 84 Avenue,
Zeeland, Michigan. Additionally, the proposed installation and operation of a fourth soybean flaker
and to increase the soybean receiving and soybean oil production limits for the existing facility will
require revisions to Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) No. MI-ROP-4204-2007a. This public
comment period meets the public participation requirements for a future administrative amendment to
the ROP. The responsible official for the source is Cliff Meeuwsen, 2525 84th Avenue, Zeeland,
Michigan. New Source Review and ROP public notice documents can be viewed at
www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. Written comments will be taken through July 13, 2011. If a public hearing
is requested in writing by July 13, 2011, a public hearing will be held July 14, 2011 (see July 14
listing in this calendar). Written comments and/or a request for a hearing should be sent to Mary
Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section Supervisor, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air
Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. All statements received by July 13,
2011, will be considered by the decision-maker prior to final action. Information Contact: Jeremy
Hoeh, Air Quality Division, hoehj@michigan.gov or 517-241-2194. Decision-maker: G. Vinson
Hellwig, Air Quality Division Chief.
AIR QUALITY
DIVISION
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WATERFRONT PETROLEUM TERMINAL COMPANY, DEARBORN, WAYNE COUNTY, on a
proposed draft permit for installation and operation of tow loading racks and three storage tanks,
located at 1071 Miller Road, Dearborn, Michigan. The New Source Review public notice documents
can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/cwerp.shtml. Written comments are being accepted until
July 19, 2011. An informational session and public hearing will be held July 19, 2011, regarding the
Waterfront Petroleum, McCoig Materials, and Marathon Petroleum proposed draft permits (see July
19 listing in this calendar). Written comments should be sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section
Supervisor, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260,
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Lansing, Michigan 48909. All statements received by July 19, 2011, will be considered by the
decision-maker prior to final action. Information Contact: Paul Schleusener, Air Quality Division,
schleusenerp@michigan.gov or 517-335-6828. Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig, Air Quality
Division Chief.
AIR QUALITY
DIVISION
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McCOIG MATERIALS LLC, DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, modification and operation of their
existing concrete batch plant above the exemption levels in Rule 336.1289, located at 1441
Springwells Court, Detroit, Michigan. The New Source Review public notice documents can be
viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/cwerp.shtml. Written comments are being accepted until July 19,
2011. An informational session and public hearing will be held July 19, 2011, regarding the
Waterfront Petroleum, McCoig Materials, and Marathon Petroleum proposed draft permits (see July
19 listing in this calendar). Written comments should be sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section
Supervisor, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260,
Lansing, Michigan 48909. All statements received by July 19, 2011, will be considered by the
decision-maker prior to final action. Information Contact: Paul Schleusener, Air Quality Division,
schleusenerp@michigan.gov or 517-335-6828. Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig, Air Quality
Division Chief.
AIR QUALITY
DIVISION
See Map -
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY, DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, on a proposed draft permit
for installation and operation of a truck loading rack for asphalt cement, located at 301 South Fort
Street, Detroit, Michigan. Additionally, Marathon Petroleum Company’s proposed draft permit for
installation and operation of a truck loading rack for asphalt cement will require revisions to
Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) No. 199700013c. This public comment period meets the public
participation requirements for a future administrative amendment to the ROP. The responsible official
at Marathon Petroleum Company is Bradley McKain, 539 South Main Street, Findlay, Ohio. The
New Source Review and ROP public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps.
Written comments are being accepted until July 19, 2011. An informational session and public
hearing will be held July 19, 2011, regarding the Waterfront Petroleum, McCoig Materials, and
Marathon Petroleum proposed draft permits (see July 19 listing in this calendar). Written comments
should be sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section Supervisor, Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. All
statements received by July 19, 2011, will be considered by the decision-maker prior to final action.
Information Contact: Paul Schleusener, Air Quality Division, schleusenerp@michigan.gov or
517-335-6828. Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig, Air Quality Division Chief.
Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director
WATER
RESOURCES
DIVISION
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PROPOSED PUBLIC USE AGREEMENT, HURON COUNTY. Proposed public use agreement to
2.30 acres of filled Lake Huron public trust bottomlands in the City of Harbor Beach, Huron County.
File LH 510. Contact: Tom Graf, Water Resources Division, 517 335-3471. Decision-maker: Water
Resources Division Chief.
Proposed Settlements of Contested Cases
NONE
Administrative Rules Promulgation
NONE
Announcements
NONE
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Public Hearings and Meetings
Note: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in any of the meetings
noted in this Calendar should call or write the appropriate meeting information contact listed below at least
a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.
JUNE 21, 2011
6:00 p.m. INFORMATIONAL
SESSION
7:00 p.m. - PUBLIC
HEARING
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED INFORMATIONAL SESSION & PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
FRONTIER KINROSS, LLC, KINROSS TOWNSHIP, CHIPPEWA COUNTY, for the proposed
Permit to Install application for the proposed installation and operation of a 40 million gallon per year
wood-to-ethanol facility with a 535 MMBtu/hr bubbling fluidized bed biomass boiler. This proposal is
a re-design of the previously permitted proposal and includes elimination of the natural gas boilers
and the proposed installation of the fluidized bed boiler, which will burn biomass generated at the
facility, as well as using a scrubber to control the air emissions from the lignin dryer. The facility
would be located in Kinross Township, Michigan. New Source Review public notice documents can
be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/cwerp.shtml. If a public hearing is requested in writing by
June 15, 2011, an informational session and public hearing will be held June 21, 2011, the
informational session will begin at 6:00 p.m., at the Kinross Township Hall, 4884 West Curtis Street,
Kincheloe, Michigan. Staff will be available to provide a brief introduction regarding the proposed
project and to answer questions; the public hearing will immediately follow the informational session.
Those interested may contact the Air Quality Division at 517-335 -3107 on June 16, 2011, to determine
if a hearing was requested and will be held. Information Contact: Andy Drury, Air Quality Division,
517-335-3107.
JUNE 22, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DTE ENERGY, COLFAX PEAKER STATION,
FOWLERVILLE, LIVINGSTON COUNTY (SRN: B2795), for the proposed approval of a draft
renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of a power plant that produces
electricity on an intermittent basis, during periods of peak electrical load demand. 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 ROP public notice documents can be viewed at
www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the stationary source is Tom Tanciar, Plant
Manager, 7940 Livernois, Warren Service Center, Room G-52, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Comments
on the draft permit are to be submitted to Brad Myott, Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division, Lansing District Office, Constitution Hall, 4th Floor North, P.O. Box
30242, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The decision-maker for the permit is Teresa Seidel, Field
Operations Supervisor. If requested in writing by June 22, 2011, a public hearing may be scheduled.
Information Contact: Brad Myott, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084.
JUNE 22, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON TRENTON CHANNEL
POWER PLANT, TRENTON, WAYNE COUNTY (SRN: B2811), for the proposed approval of a draft
renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of five boilers, cold cleaner units,
coal handling units, and peaker 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
ROP public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible officials
of the stationary source are Dan Braker and Tom Tanciar, 4695 West Jefferson Avenue, Trenton,
Michigan 48183. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Jill Placco, Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Detroit Field Office, 3058 West Grand
Blvd Suite 2-300, Detroit, Michigan 48202. The decision-maker for the permit is Christopher
Ethridge, Acting Southeast Michigan District Supervisor. If requested in writing by June 22, 2011, a
public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Jill Placco, Air Quality Division,
313-456-4689.
JUNE 22, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON TRENTON CHANNEL
POWER PLANT, TRENTON, WAYNE COUNTY (SRN: B2811), for the proposed approval of a draft
renewal of an Acid Rain Permit for the operation of five fossil fuel fired boilers. The Acid Rain Permit
public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the
stationary source is Paul Fessler, Vice President, Fossil Generation, One Energy Plaza, 2410 WCB,
Detroit, Michigan 48226. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Brian Carley,
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301
East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201. The decision-maker for the permit is
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Christopher Ethridge, Acting Southeast Michigan District Supervisor. If requested in writing by
June 22, 2011, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Brian Carley, Air Quality
Division, carleyb@michigan.gov or 517-780-7843.
JUNE 22, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON GREENWOOD ENERGY
CENTER, AVOCA, ST. CLAIR COUNTY (SRN: B6145), for the proposed approval of a draft
renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of an electric generating utility
boiler-generator and 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 ROP public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps.
The responsible officials of the stationary source are Mark VanderHeuvel, Plant Manager,
Greenwood Energy Center, Section 1, 7000 Kilgore Road, Avoca, Michigan 48006 and Thomas
Tanciar, Plant Manager, Greenwood Energy Center Peakers, Section 2, 7940 Livernois Avenue,
Warren Service Center, G-52, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Comments on the draft permit are to be
submitted to Francisco Lim, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division,
Southeast Michigan District Office, 27700 Donald Court, Warren, Michigan 48092-2793. The
decision-maker for the permit is Christopher Ethridge, Acting Southeast Michigan District
Supervisor. If requested in writing by June 22, 2011, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information
Contact: Francisco Lim, Air Quality Division, limf@michigan.gov or 586-753-3742.
JUNE 22, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON GREENWOOD ENERGY
CENTER, AVOCA, ST. CLAIR COUNTY (SRN: B6145), for the proposed approval of a draft
renewal of an Acid Rain permit, a draft renewal of a Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) Annual Sulfur
Dioxide (SO2) Budget Permit, a draft renewal CAIR Annual Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Budget Permit,
and a draft renewal CAIR Ozone NOx Budget Permit for the operation of electric generating utility
boiler-generator and three combustion turbine generators. The Acid Rain Permit, CAIR Annual SO2
Budget Permit, CAIR Annual NOx Budget Permit, CAIR Ozone NOx Budget Permit public notice
documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the stationary
source is Paul Fessler, Vice President, DTE Energy Services, One Energy Plaza, 2410 WCB,
Detroit Michigan 48226. Comments on the draft permits are to be submitted to Brian Carley,
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301
East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan, 49201. The decision-maker for the permits is
Christopher Ethridge, Acting Southeast Michigan District Supervisor. If requested in writing by June
22, 2011, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Brian Carley, Air Quality
Division, carleyb@michigan.gov or 517-780-7843.
JUNE 22, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING K & W LANDFILL INC, ONTONAGON,
ONTONAGON COUNTY (SRN: N6039), for the proposed approval of a draft renewal of a
Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of a municipal waste landfill. The draft permit
is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air
emission changes at the stationary source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed at
www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the stationary source is Greg Johns, Site
Manager, 11877 M-38, Ontonagon, Michigan 49953. Comments on the draft permit are to be
submitted to Rob Dickman, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division,
Cadillac District Office, 120 West Chapin Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601. The decision-maker for
the permit is Chris Hare, Acting Upper Peninsula District Supervisor. If requested in writing by June
22, 2011, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Rob Dickman, Air Quality
Division, dickmanr@michigan.gov or 231-876-4412.
JUNE 22, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING FORD MOTOR COMPANY, AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION NEW PRODUCT CENTER, WAYNE COUNTY (SRN: M4734), for the proposed
approval of a draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of the
Automatic Transmission New Product 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 ROP public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The
responsible official of the stationary source is Dave Poe, Program Manager, Ford Motor Company,
Automatic Transmission New Product Center, 35500 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150.
Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Robert Byrnes, Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Detroit Office, Cadillac Place, Suite 2-300, 3058 West
Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48202-6058. The decision-maker for the permit is Chris
Ethridge, Acting Southeast Michigan District Supervisor. If requested in writing by June 22, 2011, a
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public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Robert Byrnes, Air Quality Division,
byrnesr@michigan.gov or 517-241-2182.
JUNE 22, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING FAGERDALA USA MARYSVILLE, INC.,
MARYSVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY (SRN: N6944), for the proposed approval of a draft initial
Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of a reclaim extruder and three polyethylene
beads extruders which uses isobutane as blowing agent. Isobutane emissions from extrusion
process are controlled by an Aircode Ionization Control System. 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 ROP public notice documents can be viewed at
www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the stationary source is John Ballinger, Vice
President, 2700 Wills Street, Marysville, Michigan 48040. Comments on the draft permit are to be
submitted to Sebastian Kallumkal, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality
Division, Southeast Michigan District Office, 27700 Donald Court, Warren, Michigan 48092-2793.
The decision-maker for the permit is Christopher Ethridge, Acting Southeast Michigan District
Supervisor. If requested in writing by June 22, 2011, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information
Contact: Sebastian Kallumkal, Air Quality Division, kallumkals@michigan.gov or 586-753-3738.
JUNE 27, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING SUMPTER ENERGY ASSOCIATES, NEW
BOSTON, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed Permit to Install application for two new landfill gas
fired internal combustion engines and electric generator sets. The facility is located at the Carleton
Farms Landfill, 28800 Clark Road, New Boston, Michigan. Additionally, the two new landfill gas fired
internal combustion engines and electric generator sets will require revisions to Renewable Operating
Permit (ROP) No. MI-ROP-N5986-2009. This public comment period meets the public participation
requirements for a future administrative amendment to the ROP. The responsible official for the source
is Richard DiGia, 29261 Wall Street, Wixom, Michigan. New Source Review and ROP public notice
documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. If a public hearing is requested in writing by
June 27, 2011, a public hearing will be held June 29, 2011 (see June 29 listing in this calendar).
Written comments and/or a request for a hearing should be sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit
Section Supervisor, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box
30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Information Contact: Jeremy Hoeh, Air Quality Division,
hoehj@michigan.gov or 517-241-2194.
JUNE 28, 2011
PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING THE DRAFT C.S. MOTT LAKE – BLUEBELL BEACH E. COLI
TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL). The draft C.S. Mott Lake – Bluebell Beach pathogen
TMDL is available for comment. This water body is located in Genesee and Lapeer Counties, and
was included on Michigan’s Year 2010 Section 303(d) list due to elevated E. coli levels. The draft
TMDL is being developed to identify the pathogen reductions necessary to meet water quality
standards. A public meeting will be held on June 28, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, at the Genesee
Township Hall Boardroom, 7244 North Genesee Road, Genesee, Michigan, to describe and take
comments on the draft TMDL. Written comments on the draft TMDL may be submitted to Molly
Rippke, Department of Environmental Quality, Water Resources Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing,
Michigan 48909-7958, by July 7, 2011. Copies of the draft TMDL are available from Denise Page at
517-335-6969, or e-mail at paged@michigan.gov, or on the Web at
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3313_3686_3728---,00.html. Information Contact: Molly
Rippke, Water Resources Division, at 517-335-1125, or e-mail at rippkem@michigan.gov .
JUNE 29, 2011
10:00 a.m.
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUMPTER ENERGY
ASSOCIATES, NEW BOSTON, WAYNE COUNTY, on the proposed Permit to Install application for
two new landfill gas fired internal combustion engines and electric generator sets. The facility is located
at the Carleton Farms Landfill, 28800 Clark Road, New Boston, Michigan. Additionally, the new two
new landfill gas fired internal combustion engines and electric generator sets will require revisions to
Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) No. MI-ROP-N5986-2009. This public comment period meets the
public participation requirements for a future administrative amendment to the ROP. The responsible
official for the source is Richard DiGia, 29261 Wall Street, Wixom, Michigan. The New Source Review
and ROP public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. If a public hearing is
requested in writing by June 27, 2011, a public hearing will be held in the Lillian Hatcher Conference
Room, 3rd Floor, North Tower, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Those interested may
contact the Air Quality Division at 517-241-2194 on June 28, 2011, to determine if a hearing was
requested and will be held. Information Contact: Jeremy Hoeh, Air Quality Division,
hoehj@michigan.gov or 517-241-2194.
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JUNE 29, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING RDD OPERATIONS, LLC, ROMULUS,
WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed requested changes to the draft air quality Permit to Install for
the hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility. The facility is located at 28470 Citrin
Drive, Romulus, Michigan. New Source Review public notice documents can be viewed at
www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/cwerp.shtml. Written comments are being accepted until June 29, 2011,
and should be sent to the attention of Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section Supervisor, Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan
48909. All statements received by June 29, 2011, will be considered by the decision-maker prior to
final action. Information Contact: Paul Schleusener, Air Quality Division,
schleusenerp@michigan.gov or 517-335-6828.
JUNE 30, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY,
MARQUETTE, MARQUETTE COUNTY, for the proposed Permit to Install application for the
proposed installation and operation of a 1 megawatt (net) solid biomass fired reciprocating grate
stoker boiler. The facility is located on the campus of Northern Michigan University, at the existing
Ripley Heating Plant, at the intersection of Presque Isle Avenue and Wright Street, Marquette,
Michigan. The New Source Review public notice documents can be viewed at
www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/cwerp.shtml. If a public hearing is requested in writing by June 30, 2011, a
public hearing will be held July 5, 2011 (see July 5 listing in this calendar). Written comments and/or
a request for a hearing should be sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section Supervisor, Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan
48909. Information Contact: David Riddle, Air Quality Division, riddled@michigan.gov or
517-373-7081.
JULY 5, 2011
2:00 p.m.
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING NORTHERN MICHIGAN
UNIVERSITY, MARQUETTE, MARQUETTE COUNTY, for the proposed Permit to Install application
for the proposed installation and operation of a 1 megawatt (MW) (net) solid biomass fired
reciprocating grate stoker boiler. The facility is located on the campus of Northern Michigan University,
at the existing Ripley Heating Plant, at the intersection of Presque Isle Avenue and Wright Street,
Marquette, Michigan. The New Source Review public notice documents can be viewed at
www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/cwerp.shtml. If a public hearing is requested in writing by June 30, 2011, a
public hearing will be held in the Lillian Hatcher Conference Room, Constitution Hall, 3rd Floor, North
Tower, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Those interested may contact the Air Quality
Division at 517-373-7081 on July 1, 2011, to determine if a hearing was requested and will be held.
Information Contact: David Riddle, Air Quality Division, riddled@michigan.gov or 517-373-7081.
JULY 6, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONWAY PRODUCTS CORPORATION
D/B/A EMERALD SPA CORP, KENTWOOD, KENT COUNTY (SRN: M3333), for the proposed
approval of a draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of spa
manufacturing. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable
requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The ROP
public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the
stationary source is Kristin Woiteshek, Operations Director, 4150 East Paris Avenue SE, Kentwood,
Michigan 49512. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Cal Peters, Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Grand Rapids District Office, 350 Ottawa
Avenue NW, Unit 10, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. The decision-maker for the permit is Heidi
Hollenbach, Grand Rapids District Supervisor. If requested in writing by July 6, 2011, a public
hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Cal Peters, Air Quality Division,
petersc@michigan.gov or 616-356-0245.
JULY 6, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING SEVERSTAL DEARBORN, LLC,
DEARBORN, WAYNE COUNTY (SRN: A8640), for the proposed approval of a draft renewal of a
Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of an integrated iron and steel mill. 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 ROP public notice documents can be viewed
at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the stationary source is Bruce Black, P.O.
Box 1699, Dearborn, Michigan 48120-1699. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to
Katie Koster, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Detroit Field
Office, 3058 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 2-300, Detroit, Michigan 48202. The decision-maker for
the permit is Teresa Seidel, AQD Field Operations Supervisor. If requested in writing by
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July 6, 2011, a public hearing will be held on July 12, 2011 (see July 12 listing in this calendar) at MTEC, Henry Ford Community College, 3601 Schaefer Road, Dearborn 48126. Information Contact:
Katie Koster, Air Quality Division, kosterk1@michigan.gov or 313-456-4678.
JULY 7, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE DRAFT C.S. MOTT LAKE – BLUEBELL
BEACH E. COLI TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL). The draft C.S. Mott Lake – Bluebell
Beach pathogen TMDL is available for comment. This water body is located in Genesee and Lapeer
Counties, and was included on Michigan’s Year 2010 Section 303(d) list due to elevated E. coli
levels. The draft TMDL is being developed to identify the pathogen reductions necessary to meet
water quality standards. Written comments on the draft TMDL may be submitted to Molly Rippke,
Department of Environmental Quality, Water Resources Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing,
Michigan 48909-7958, by July 7, 2011. Copies of the draft TMDL are available from Denise Page at
517-335-6969, or e-mail at paged@michigan.gov, or on the Web at
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3313_3686_3728---,00.html. Information Contact: Molly
Rippke, Water Resources Division, at 517-335-1125, or e-mail at rippkem@michigan.gov.
JULY 12, 2011
6:00 p.m. INFORMATIONAL
SESSION
7:00 p.m. - PUBLIC
HEARING
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TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SEVERSTAL DEARBORN, LLC,
DEARBORN, WAYNE COUNTY (SRN: A8640), for the Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) No.
MI-ROP-A8640-201X for the operation of an integrated iron and steel mill. The 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 ROP public notice documents can be viewed at
www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the stationary source is Bruce Black, P.O. Box
1699, Dearborn, Michigan 48120-1699. Comments on the ROP are to be submitted to Katie Koster,
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Detroit Field Office, 3058 West
Grand Boulevard, Suite 2-300, Detroit, Michigan 48202. If requested in writing by July 6, 2011, an
informational session and public hearing will be held on July 12, 2011, at M-TEC, Henry Ford
Community College, 3601 Schaefer Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. The informational session will
be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the public hearing will immediately follow. Those interested
may contact the Air Quality Division at 313-456-4678 on July 7, 2011, to determine if a hearing was
requested and will be held. Information Contact: Katie Koster, Air Quality Division,
kosterk1@michigan.gov or 313-456-4678.
JULY 13, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON COMPANY – MONROE
POWER PLANT, MONROE, MONROE COUNTY, for the proposed Permit to Install application
proposed installation and operation of a reduced emissions fuel (REF) process. The facility is located
at 3500 East Front Street, Monroe, Michigan. Additionally, the installation and operation of a REF
process will require revisions to Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) No. 199600201. This public
comment period meets the public participation requirements for a future administrative amendment to
the ROP. The responsible official for the source is Lillian Woolley, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, Michigan.
New Source Review and ROP public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps.
If a public hearing is requested in writing by July 13, 2011, a public hearing will be held July 18, 2011
(see July 18 listing in this calendar). Written comments and/or a request for a hearing should be
sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section Supervisor, Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Information Contact: Jeff
Rathbun, Air Quality Division, rathbunj@michigan.gov or 517-241-8072.
JULY 13, 2011
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ZEELAND FARM SERVICES, ZEELAND,
OTTAWA COUNTY, for the proposed Permit to Install application for the installation and operation
of a fourth soybean flaker and to increase the soybean receiving and soybean oil production limits
for the existing facility located at 2468 84th Avenue, Zeeland, Michigan. Additionally, the fourth
soybean flaker and to increase the soybean receiving and soybean oil production limits for the
existing facility will require revisions to Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) No. MI-ROP-M42042007a. This public comment period meets the public participation requirements for a future
administrative amendment to the ROP. The responsible official for the source is Cliff Meeuwsen, 2525
84th Avenue, Zeeland, Michigan. New Source Review and ROP public notice documents can be
viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. If a public hearing is requested in writing by July 13, 2011, a
public hearing will be held July 14, 2011 (see July 14 listing in this calendar). Written comments
and/or a request for a hearing should be sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section Supervisor,
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing,
Michigan 48909. Information Contact: Jeremy Hoeh, Air Quality Division, hoehj@michigan.gov or
517-241-2194.
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JULY 14, 2011
1:00 p.m. - PUBLIC
HEARING
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZEELAND FARM SERVICES,
ZEELAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, on the proposed Permit to Install application for the installation and
operation of a fourth soybean flaker and to increase the soybean receiving and soybean oil
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production limits for the existing facility located at 2468 84 Avenue, Zeeland, Michigan. Additionally,
the installation and operation of a fourth soybean flaker and to increase the soybean receiving and
soybean oil production limits for the existing facility will require revisions to Renewable Operating
Permit (ROP) No. MI-ROP-M4204-2007a. This public comment period meets the public participation
requirements for a future administrative amendment to the ROP. The responsible official for the source
is Cliff Meeuwsen, 2525 84th Avenue, Zeeland, Michigan. The New Source Review and ROP public
notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. If a public hearing is requested in
writing by July 13, 2011, a public hearing will be held at 1:00 p.m. on July 14, 2011, in the Lillian
Hatcher Conference Room, 3rd Floor, North Tower, Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan Street,
Lansing, Michigan. Those interested may contact the Air Quality Division at 517-241-2194 on July 14,
2011, to determine if a hearing was requested and will be held. Information Contact: Jeremy Hoeh,
Air Quality Division, hoehj@michigan.gov or 517-241-2194.
JULY 15, 2011
WATER QUALITY AND POLLUTION CONTROL IN MICHIGAN, 2012 SECTIONS 303(d), 305(b),
AND 314 INTEGRATED REPORT (IR) – DRAFT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY. The Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), Water Resources Division (WRD), is accepting
written comments on the draft Assessment Methodology for the 2012 IR. Every two years, the
MDEQ, WRD, prepares and submits an integrated report to the United States Environmental
Protection Agency to satisfy the listing requirements of Section 303(d) and the reporting
requirements of Sections 305(b) and 314 of the federal Clean Water Act. The IR describes the
status of water quality in Michigan and includes a list of water bodies that are not attaining Michigan
Water Quality Standards and require the establishment of pollutant Total Maximum Daily Loads
(TMDLs). The Assessment Methodology includes a description of the data and information that are
used to determine designated use support, how the WRD makes designated use support
determinations, and how the WRD delists TMDL-classified assessment units. The draft Assessment
Methodology is available on the MDEQ’s Web site at www.michigan.gov/deqwater under
“Announcements.” Written comments may be submitted to Kevin Goodwin, Michigan Department
of Environmental Quality, Water Resources Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan
48909-7958, by July 15, 2011. Information Contact: Kevin Goodwin, Water Resources Division, at
517-335-4185, or e-mail at goodwink@michigan.gov.
JULY 18, 2011
10:00 a.m. - PUBLIC
HEARING
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DETROIT EDISON COMPANY –
MONROE POWER PLANT, MONROE, MONROE COUNTY, for the proposed Permit to Install
application proposed installation and operation of a reduced emissions fuel (REF) process. The
facility is located at 3500 East Front Street, Monroe, Michigan. Additionally, the installation and
operation of a REF process will require revisions to Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) No.
199600201. This public comment period meets the public participation requirements for a future
administrative amendment to the ROP. The responsible official for the source is Lillian Woolley, One
Energy Plaza, Detroit, Michigan. The New Source Review and ROP public notice documents can be
viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. If a public hearing is requested in writing by July 13, 2011, a
public hearing will be held July 18, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lillian Hatcher Conference Room,
Constitution Hall, 3rd Floor, North Tower, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Those
interested may contact the Air Quality Division at 517-241-8072 on July 14, 2011, to determine if a
hearing was requested and will be held. Information Contact: Jeff Rathbun, Air Quality Division,
rathbunj@michigan.gov or 517-241-8072.
JULY 19, 2011
5:00 p.m. INFORMATIONAL
SESSION
7:00 p.m. - PUBLIC
HEARING
INFORMATIONAL SESSION, PUBLIC HEARING, AND DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
REGARDING
WATERFRONT PETROLEUM TERMINAL COMPANY, DEARBORN, WAYNE COUNTY,
on a proposed draft permit for installation and operation of tow loading racks and three
storage tanks, located at 1071 Miller Road, Dearborn, Michigan.
McCOIG MATERIALS LLC, DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, modification and operation of
their existing concrete batch plant above the exemption levels in Rule 336.1289, located at
1441 Springwells Court, Detroit, Michigan.
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY, DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, on a proposed
draft permit for installation and operation of a truck loading rack for asphalt cement, located
at 301 South Fort Street, Detroit, Michigan. Additionally, Marathon Petroleum Company’s
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proposed draft permit for installation and operation of a truck loading rack for asphalt
cement will require revisions to Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) No. 199700013c. This
public comment period meets the public participation requirements for a future administrative
amendment to the ROP. The responsible official at Marathon Petroleum Company is
Bradley McKain, 539 South Main Street, Findlay, Ohio.
New Source Review and ROP public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps.
The informational session and public hearing regarding the Waterfront Petroleum, McCoig Materials,
and Marathon Petroleum proposed draft permits will be held on July 19, 2011, in the Kemeny Center
Gymnasium, 2260 Fort Street, Detroit, Michigan. The informational session will be held from 5:00
p.m. to 6:30 p.m., during which time staff will provide a brief introduction regarding the proposed
projects and be available to answer questions; the public hearing will follow at 7:00 p.m. Witten
comments should be sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section Supervisor, Michigan Department
of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. All
statements received by July 19, 2011, will be considered by the decision-maker prior to final action.
Information Contact: Paul Schleusener, Air Quality Division, schleusenerp@michigan.gov or
517-335-6828.
AUGUST 24, 2011
1:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2012 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 2012 PPL for the DWRF, that lists projects for which complete, final Project
Plans were submitted to the DEQ by May 1, 2011, and the draft Fiscal Year 2012 IUP. These
documents can be found on the Department’s Web site www.michigan.gov/deq, or you may call
517-373-2161 to have the packet mailed to you. The Public Hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. on the
Atrium Level of Constitution Hall, in the ConCon A & B Conference Rooms. The address is 525 W.
Allegan, Lansing, Michigan. The hearing record will remain open to receive written comments until
5:00 p.m. on August 29, 2011. Comments should be sent to: Ms. Sonya T. Butler, Chief, Revolving
Loan Section, Resource Management Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality,
P.O. Box 30241, Lansing, MI 48909-7741. Information Contact: Sonya T. Butler,
Resource Management Division, 517-373-4737.
Division Permit Contacts
For additional information on permits, contact:
Air Quality Division
517-335-4607
Resources Management Division
517-373-2750
Office of Geological Survey
(oil, gas, mineral well, and sand dune mining permits)
517-241-1545
Water Resources Division
(land/water interface permits)
http://www.deq.state.mi.us/lwmpnh/
517-373-8798
Wendy Fitzner
Water Resources Bureau
Groundwater Permits on Public Notice
NPDES Permits on Public Notice
Certificates of Coverage on Public Notice
517-241-1346
Susan Ashcraft
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PART II:
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
Conferences, Workshops, and Training
ANNOUNCEMENT – The DEQ’s Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) now accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for
all DEQ/OEA workshop payments!
JULY 11, 2011
and
JULY 22, 2011
WORKSHOP FOR THE DECEMBER 2010 AMENDMENTS TO PART 201, LANSING COMMUNITY
COLLEGE AUDITORIUM, LANSING, MICHIGAN. Led by staff of the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) Remediation Division, this one-day workshop is being offered to provide
an overview of recent amendments to Part 201, Environmental Remediation, of the Natural
Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. The training, designed
primarily for consultants, attorneys and others wanting to gain a better understanding of the Part 201
amendments, will cover the most significant changes to the law, including: major revisions; sections
repealed; rules rescinded/retained and new definitions; path to closure; clean-up criteria revisions;
Response Activity Plans; No Further Action (NFA) reports; Response Activity Review Panel; Due
Care and BEA provisions. More information about these two workshops (live and free Webinar
sessions), registration, and costs are available on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click
on “Upcoming DEQ Workshops.” Space is available for 100 participants each day. Registration
Information Contact: Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or e-mail at
deq-assist@michigan.gov. For program information contact: Pat Lawton, Remediation Division,
517-373-9542 or lawtonp1@michigan.gov.
JULY 18-19, 2011
ITRC VAPOR INTRUSION PATHWAY TRAINING, SHERATON DETROIT NOVI HOTEL, NOVI,
MICHIGAN. Save the date for this important training, based on the Interstate Technology and
Regulatory Council’s (ITRC) national VI pathway guidance which was developed through the
combined efforts of more than 100 professionals, including state and federal regulators, consultants,
technology vendors, industry, and community stakeholders. Led by internationally recognized
experts, this 2-day ITRC classroom training will enable you to:
► Learn the latest strategies to conduct site screening and investigations
► Determine what tools are appropriate to collect quality data and evaluate the results
► Apply multiple lines of evidence to ensure quality decision-making
► Build solutions for VI issues through understanding of mitigation options
► Network with environmental professionals
► Learn about new USEPA VI developments
Interactive learning with hands-on exhibits, classroom exercises, and frequent Q&A sessions will
reinforce these course objectives and contribute to a practical understanding of this difficult pathway.
Regulatory staff involved in remediation programs, members of the regulated community with
remediation projects or problems, remediation consultants, public stakeholders, and others interested
in gaining a better understanding of the vapor intrusion pathway should attend this training class.
Space is available for 200 participants and may be limited by sector to ensure participant diversity.
Registration will be available by May 1. To register, go to "Classroom Training" at
www.itrcWeb.org/crt.asp and select the "Registration" link. The Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality is a sponsor of this event. For additional information, please contact the ITRC
Training Program at 402-201-2419 or training@itrcWeb.org.
AUGUST 30 –
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
2011 MICHIGAN WETLANDS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE, GRAND TRAVERSE
RESORT, ACME, MICHIGAN. The Michigan Wetlands Association is pleased to announce a
statewide wetland conference, which will be co-sponsored by the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality, with financial support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the
NOAA Coastal Zone Program, and will be open to the public. Highlights will include a special
symposium on climate change adaptation, emphasizing the link between wetland management and
restoration and response to climate change. In addition, sessions are planned to share information on
recent changes to Michigan’s regulatory program, wetland monitoring and assessment, and other
topics through a mix of invited and contributed papers. The conference will be preceded by an
interstate meeting of wetland research organizations that are contributing to a basin-wide coastal
wetland monitoring project funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Updated conference
information can be found on the Web at www.miwetlands.org. For additional program information,
contact Peg Bostwick, Michigan Wetlands Association at peg.bostwick@aswm.org.
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2011 PTI SERIES
SEPTEMBER 14
NOVEMBER 9
OCTOBER 27, 2011
June 20, 2011
AIR PERMIT APPLICATION WORKSHOP FOR FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS, CONSTITUTION
HALL, LANSING, MICHIGAN. For most first-time applicants, completing the Permit to Install
application is a daunting task. However, submitting a complete and timely application can be more
manageable if you know what’s expected. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is
offering this workshop designed to give information on how to submit a complete permit application.
Since this workshop is geared to first-time applicants, a significant portion of the session is devoted to
your specific application. Air Quality Division permit engineers will be available to discuss your permit
application with you one-on-one. To take full advantage of this time with the permit engineer, it is
recommended you bring detailed information about your project with you to the session. This training
is designed for first-time air permit applicants who need help completing their permit application;
however, those who have applied before and need a refresher are welcome to attend as well.
Registration fee is $35 and includes workshop materials. Updated workshop information and
registration is available on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “Upcoming DEQ
Workshops”. Information Contact: James Ostrowski, Office of Environmental Assistance,
517-241-8057, or e-mail at ostrowskij2@michigan.gov. Registration Information: Environmental
Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or e-mail at deq-assist@michigan.gov.
2011 MICHIGAN GREEN CHEMISTRY AND ENGINEERING CONFERENCE: ADVANCING
INNOVATION FOR A SUSTINABLE FUTURE, NORTH CAMPUS RESEARCH COMPLEX,
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN. The 2011 Michigan Green Chemistry and
Engineering Conference continues the momentum of the green chemistry movement in Michigan.
Green chemistry and engineering can revolutionize the way we work and live, by employing less toxic
materials and processes in the manufacture and design of the products we use every day. While
protecting human health and the environment, green chemistry and engineering can also help
businesses create new markets, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge. Come hear from leading
experts in the fields of technology, chemistry, engineering, business process improvement, and
economic development discuss advancements in green chemistry and engineering and how these
innovations will lead Michigan to a sustainable future. Updated conference information is available on
the Web at www.michigan.gov/greenup. Registration Information: Environmental Assistance
Center, 800-662-9278, or e-mail at deq-assist@michigan.gov. Information Contact: Jennifer
Acevedo, Office of Environmental Assistance, 517-335-3203 or e-mail at acevedoj@michigan.gov.
CALENDAR
Editor: Barbara Lindsay
800-662-9278
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis
of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, or political beliefs. Questions or concerns should be
directed to the MDEQ Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 30473, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
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