MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PO BOX 30473 LANSING MI 48909-7973 CALENDAR July 2, 2001 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE CENTER 800-662-9278 E-mail: deq-ead-envassist@state.mi.us PUBLICATION SCHEDULE CALENDAR MAILING LIST INTERNET ACCESS www.deq.state.mi.us TIMETABLE FOR DECISIONS The DEQ Environmental Assistance Center (EAC) is available to provide direct access to DEQ environmental programs, answers to environmental questions, referrals to DEQ technical staff, and quick response. Questions on any items listed in the DEQ Calendar can be referred to the EAC. The DEQ Calendar is published every two weeks, on alternate Mondays, by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. We welcome your comments. If you wish to make additions, deletions or changes to the DEQ Calendar mailing list, please call 517-335-3153 or send your correct name and address to: DEQ Calendar, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 30473, Lansing, MI 48909-7973. You may also subscribe to receive the Calendar by E-mail using our listserver subscription service at www.deq.state.mi.us/dept/listserv.htm. The DEQ Calendar is available on the DEQ World Wide Web site in pdf and html format. A text version of the calendar (formerly available on the DEQ FTP site) is also available at www.deq.state.mi.us/pub/cal. The Web site also has Home Page links to all DEQ program information. No decision listed in the DEQ Calendar will be made prior to seven days after the initial Calendar publication date. CONTENTS PART I: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING, AND RELATED REGULATIONS *Permit Decisions Before the Office of the Director 3 *Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director 3 *Administrative Rules Promulgation 4 *Public Hearings and Meetings 5 *Division Permit Contacts 11 PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS 12 PRINTING AUTHORITY: PA 451 of 1994 TOTAL COPIES: 3,300 TOTAL COST: $821.49 COST PER COPY: $.25 Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Recycled Paper John Engler, Governor Russell J. Harding, Director
Map of DEQ Permit and Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director Keweenaw Houghton Ontonagon Baraga Gogebic Iron Marquette Alger Luce Chippewa Dickinson Delta Schoolcraft Mackinac Menominee Emmet Cheboygan Presque Isle Charlevoix ❸ Antrim Otsego Montmorency Alpena Leelanau Benzie Grand Traverse Kalkaska Crawford Oscoda Alcona Manistee Wexford Missaukee Ogemaw Roscommon Iosco Mason Lake Osceola Clare Gladwin Arenac Huron Oceana Newaygo Mecosta Isabella Midland Bay Montcalm Gratiot Saginaw Tuscola Sanilac ❿ Muskegon 1 Kent ❻ ❼ Ottawa Ionia Clinton Shiawassee Genesee Lapeer St. Clair Allegan ❽ Barry Eaton Ingham Livingston Oakland ❶ ❾ Macomb Van Buren Kalamazoo Calhoun Jackson Washtenaw Wayne ❷ Berrien ❹ Cass St. Joseph Branch Hillsdale Lenawee Monroe ❺ Information relating to these decisions is available on the following pages. 2
PART I: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING AND RELATED REGULATIONS Permit Decisions Before the Office of the Director See Map No. ❶ See Map No. ❷ WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION See Map No. ❸ GENERAL MOTORS TRUCK GROUP-PONTIAC EAST ASSEMBLY PLANT, PONTIAC, OAKLAND COUNTY, proposed consent order and associated draft Permits to Install to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations occurring at this facility. The facility is located at 820 Opdyke Road. Public comment will be taken through July 6, 2001. If requested by July 6, 2001, a public hearing will be held July 10, 2001 (see July 10 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Thomas Julien, Air Quality Division, 517-335-3711. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. MINERGY DETROIT, L.L.C., DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for a Permit to Install application for installation of a glass aggregate facility that will utilize municipal wastewater solids; coal flux; and calcium-, silica-, or sodium-fluxes in a cyclone furnace. The facility is located at 7819 West Jefferson Avenue. A public hearing was held on June 28, 2001; and the public comment period has been extended through July 13, 2001. Information Contact: Randal Telesz, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7089. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. TOP RANK DISPOSAL, INC., SOLID WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY, 15890 BELLS BAY ROAD, CHARLEVOIX, CHARLEVOIX COUNTY MICHIGAN. Consideration of a construction permit for Top Rank Disposal, Inc., to construct a solid waste transfer facility designed to accept waste from unloaded vehicles and compactor trucks. A final decision is expected on or before August 8, 2001. Information Contact: John Ozoga, Waste Management Division, 517-705-3404, or E-mail at ozogaj@state.mi.us. Decision-maker: Jim Sygo, Waste Management Division Chief. Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director See Map No. ❹ See Map No. ❺ See Map No. ❻ BUCHANAN INDUSTRIES, BUCHANAN, BERRIEN COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by July 5, 2001, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by July 5, 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. IKO MONROE, INC., MONROE, MONROE COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by July 17, 2001, to Kimberley Armbruster, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. A public hearing will be held on July 17, 2001 (see July 17 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Kimberley Armbruster, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4852. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. DIESEL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, KENTWOOD, KENT COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by August 1, 2001, to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. 3
See Map No. ❼ See Map No. ❽ See Map No. ❾ ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE DIVISION See Map No. ❿ WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION See Map No. 1 KEELER BRASS COMPANY, GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by August 1, 2001, to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. R. SMITH AND SONS TRUCKING, INC., ALLEGAN, ALLEGAN COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by August 1, 2001, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. WATERLAND TRUCKING SERVICE, INC., WIXOM, OAKLAND COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by August 1, 2001, to Kimberly Nault, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kimberly Nault, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7035. Decision-maker: Dennis Drake, Air Quality Division Chief. REDEVELOPMENT LOAN PROJECT APPLICATION FOR SANILAC COUNTY. Consideration of a proposal to fund an investigation and demolition at the former KBC property at 98 Argyle Street, Sandusky (Sanilac County), to encourage redevelopment of the site as an assisted living or health care facility. Loan request is for $138,000. Michigan Department of Environmental Quality staff recommend approval of the application. Public comment ends July 9, 2001. Information Contact: Susan Sandell, Environmental Response Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6312. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. MUSKEGON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Consideration of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approval with modifications of the locally approved five-year update to the Muskegon County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan). The DEQ initiated this round of updates on June 13, 1997; and Muskegon County submitted this locally approved Plan on August 28, 2000. Information Contact: Lynn Dumroese, Waste Management Division, 517-373-4738, or E-mail at dumroesl@state.mi.us. Decision-maker: DEQ Director. Administrative Rules Promulgation NONE 4
Public Hearings and Meetings Note: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in any of the meetings noted in this Calendar should call or write the appropriate meeting information contact listed below at least a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. JULY 3, 2001 JULY 5, 2001 JULY 5, 2001 JULY 6, 2001 JULY 9, 2001 JULY 10, 2001 JULY 10, 2001 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON COMPANY, 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. 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 July 3, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Bernardo B. Sia, Air Quality Division, 734-953-1416. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING BUCHANAN INDUSTRIES, BUCHANAN, BERRIEN COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments by July 5, 2001, to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by July 5, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING TRENDWAY CORPORATION, HOLLAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of an Opt-Out permit. 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 facility is located at 13467 Quincy Street, Holland, Michigan. If requested by July 5, 2001, a public hearing will be held July 11, 2001 (see July 11 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: April Lewicki, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0248. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GENERAL MOTORS TRUCK GROUP- PONTIAC EAST ASSEMBLY PLANT, PONTIAC, OAKLAND COUNTY, proposed consent order and associated draft Permits to Install to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations occurring at this facility. The facility is located at 820 Opdyke Road. If requested by July 6, 2001, a public hearing will be held July 10, 2001 (see July 10 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Thomas Julien, Air Quality Division, 517-335-3711. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DTE ENERGY, EAST CHINA TOWNSHIP, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for installation of four natural gas-fired turbines. The facility is located at the Belle River Generating Facility on King Road. If requested by July 9, 2001, a public hearing will be held July 16, 2001 (see July 16 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082. TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING GENERAL MOTORS TRUCK GROUP-PONTIAC EAST ASSEMBLY PLANT, PONTIAC, OAKLAND COUNTY, proposed consent order and associated draft Permits to Install to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations occurring at this facility. The facility is located at 820 Opdyke Road. If a public hearing is requested in writing by July 6, 2001, a public hearing will be held at the City of Pontiac, City Hall Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 47450 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, Michigan. Information Contact: Thomas Julien, Air Quality Division, 517-335 3711. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED GENERAL PERMIT. The Land and Water Management Division (LWMD) will hold a public hearing at the Holiday Inn Lansing West Conference 5
Center, 7501 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan. The purpose of the hearing is to secure the views of interested persons concerning the proposal to issue a general permit to authorize the construction and maintenance of temporary access walkways across beach swales with standing water on exposed Great Lakes bottomlands. The permit would be issued under Part 303, Wetlands Protection, and Part 325, Great Lakes Submerged Lands, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. The draft general permit may be reviewed in the LWMD s main office at 116 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan, during normal office hours; or the draft permit language may be viewed at LWMD s web site, www.deq.state.mi.us/lwm, under "Newer Items of Interest." The public hearing record will remain open for 10 days after the public hearing date. Any written comments for the hearing record must be received at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Land and Water Management Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958, by the close of business on July 20, 2001. Information Contact: Martin Jannereth, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3458. JULY 11, 2001 JULY 11, 2001 JULY 11, 2001 JULY 12, 2001 JULY 12, 2001 TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TRENDWAY CORPORATION, HOLLAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of an Opt- Out permit. The facility is located at 13467 Quincy Street, Holland, Michigan. If requested by July 5, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the Herrick District Library, 300 South River Avenue, Holland, Michigan. Information Contact: April Lewicki, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0248. PUBLIC MEETING ON A PROPOSED REMEDIATION PLAN FOR THE TAR LAKE SUPERFUND SITE, MANCELONA, ANTRIM COUNTY. Consideration of a proposed cleanup plan for this federal Superfund site of environmental contamination. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, will explain the preferred plan for cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater at the Tar Lake Superfund site, while also summarizing other cleanup alternatives evaluated for this site. Copies of the proposed plan will be available at the July 11, 2001, meeting, to be held at the Mancelona High School, 110 Carleton, Mancelona. The public is encouraged to review and comment (verbal or written) on all the alternatives presented in the plan at the July 11, 2001, meeting or by July 30, 2001, for written comments. For a more comprehensive understanding of the site, the cleanup alternatives, and Superfund activities conducted to date, see the Administrative Record files stored at the information repository for this site in the Mancelona Public Library, 202 W. State Street, Mancelona. Information Contact: Mark Henry, Environmental Response Division, 517-335-3390. PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY WARREN REUTER, RUBY, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Clyde Township Hall, 3350 Vincent Road, North Street, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-74-0052-P, submitted by Warren Reuter, 6567 Imlay City Road, Ruby, Michigan, to finish construction of Ruby Lake. Authorization is being requested for the previous removal of approximately 750,000 cubic yards of material that was done without a valid permit. The removal of an additional 99,500 cubic yards of material is also being requested. The lake would be about 26 acres in size when the sand mining operation is completed. The project is located in Clyde Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Information Contact: Brian Bury, Land and Water Management Division, 734-953-1466. PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MJC BRENTWOOD LLC, MACOMB, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Brownstown Charter Township Hall, 21313 Telegraph Road, Brownstown, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-82-0061-P, submitted by MJC Brentwood LLC, Suite 5, 46600 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb, Michigan, which proposes to relocate and enclose about 1,650 feet of the existing Brahmer Drain, place fill within five wetland areas, and create a detention basin with a connection to the drain for the newly proposed Kensington Estates Subdivision. A total of 1.95 acres of mitigation wetland would be created on-site. The project is located in Brownstown Township, Wayne County, Michigan. Information Contact: Andrew Hartz, Land and Water Management Division, 734-953-1483. PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY NORTH AMERICAN EQUITIES, INC., GROSSE POINTE, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Meridian Charter Township Hall, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, 6
Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-33-0015-P, submitted by North American Equities, Inc., 372 Lakeland Avenue, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, which proposes to reroute about 450 feet of Herron Creek and excavate and fill in the wetland and floodplain adjacent to the creek. The purpose of the proposed work is to develop a residential community known as Governors Collection with an associated golf course. The project is located in Meridian Township, Ingham County, Michigan. Information Contact: John Skubinna, Land and Water Management Division, 517-625-4668. JULY 12, 2001 7:30 p.m. JULY 13, 2001 JULY 16, 2001 JULY 16, 2001 JULY 17, 2001 JULY 17, 2001 PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING SPENCER TOWNSHIP, KENT COUNTY, SEWAGE SLUDGE APPLICATION ORDINANCE. The Surface Water Quality Division will hold a public meeting at the Spencer Township Hall, 14960 Meddler Avenue, Gowen, Michigan 49326. The meeting will be to receive public comments on Spencer Township's ordinance regulating the land application of sewage sludge within the township. The township, through its attorneys, submitted its ordinance for Michigan Department of Environmental Quality review and approval on June 6, 2001. Information Contact: James Johnson, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-241-8716. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MINERGY DETROIT, L.L.C., DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, proposed conditional approval for a Permit to Install application for installation of a glass aggregate facility that will utilize municipal wastewater solids; coal flux; and calcium-, silica- or sodium-fluxes in a cyclone furnace. The facility is located at 7819 West Jefferson Avenue. The public hearing and informational meeting were held on June 28, 2001. Information Contact: Randal Telesz, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7089. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WHITEFEATHER LANDFILL, (SRN: N5985), PINCONNING TOWNSHIP, BAY COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a municipal solid waste landfill. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Dan Magoun, 741 Summitcrest Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46241. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Colby J. Cottick, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 503 North Euclid Avenue, Bay City, Michigan 48706-2965. If requested in writing by July 16, 2001, a public hearing will be held on July 18, 2001 (see July 18 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Colby J. Cottick, Air Quality Division, 989-686-8025, extension 8253. TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DTE ENERGY, EAST CHINA TOWNSHIP, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, proposed conditional approval of a Permit to Install application for installation of four natural gas-fired turbines. The facility is located at the Belle River Generating Facility on King Road. If requested by July 9, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the East China Township Hall, 5111 River Road, East China, Michigan. Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GREDE FOUNDRIES, INC. - IRON MOUNTAIN FOUNDRY (SRN: B1577), KINGSFORD, DICKINSON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit No. 199700017 for the operation of the gray iron castings processes. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. The responsible official of the facility is Randy Priem, Vice President of Operation, Grede Foundries, Inc., 801 South Carpenter Avenue, Kingsford, Michigan 49802. Comments on the proposed permit are to be submitted to Malcolm Mead-O Brien, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Marquette District Office, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan 49855. If requested in writing by July 17, 2001, a public hearing will be held on July 26, 2001 (see July 26 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Malcolm Mead-O Brien, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568. PUBLIC HEARING AND DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING IKO MONROE, INC., MONROE, MONROE COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments to 7
Kimberley Armbruster, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The public hearing will be held at the Monroe County Health Department, 2353 South Custer Road, Monroe, Michigan. Information Contact: Kimberley Armbruster, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4852. JULY 17, 2001 JULY 18, 2001 JULY 18, 2001 JULY 18, 2001 10:00 a.m. JULY 18, 2001 JULY 19, 2001 PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY BOS/ZUIDEMA DEVELOPMENT LLC, SPRING LAKE, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Barber Street School, 102 West Exchange Street, Spring Lake, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-70-0069-P, submitted by Bos/Zuidema Development LLC, 17220 Hickory Street, Spring Lake, Michigan, which proposes to place fill in a wetland for the construction of road crossings and a building envelope and excavate in wetland for the creation of ponds and drainage ways for the construction of a 51-lot, single-family, residential subdivision. The application includes the creation of 0.97 acres of on-site wetland mitigation. The project is located in Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County, Michigan. Information Contact: James Fortney, Land and Water Management Division, 616-356-0209. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ROBINSON WOOD PRODUCTS (SRN: N5089), EDWARDSBURG, CASS COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a wood furniture manufacturing operation, including wood working, staining, and coating equipment. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Sharon Fobes, Human Resources Director, 69700 Kraus Road, Edwardsburg, Michigan 49112. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Robert Alway, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. If requested in writing by July 18, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Robert Alway, Air Quality Division, 616-567-3500. DRAFT HURON RIVER (GEDDES POND) PATHOGEN TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL). The Surface Water Quality Division is announcing the availability of the Huron River (Geddes Pond) Pathogen TMDL for comment. This water body was included in Michigan s Year 2000 Section 303(d) list due to elevated E. coli levels. The TMDL is being developed to identify the necessary pathogen reductions to meet Water Quality Standards. Comments on the TMDL may be submitted to Christine Thelen, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Surface Water Quality Division, P.O. Box 30273, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7773, by July18, 2001. Copies of the draft report and list are available through Laura Smith at 517-335-4184 or smithla3@state.mi.us, or on the web at www.deq.state.mi.us/swq/gleas/gleas.htm. Information Contact: Christine Thelen, Surface Water Quality Division, 517-373-6794, or E-mail at thelencf@state.mi.us. TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WHITEFEATHER LANDFILL (SRN: N5985), PINCONNING TOWNSHIP, BAY COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a municipal solid waste landfill. If requested in writing by July 16, 2001, a public hearing will be held at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Saginaw Bay District Office, 503 North Euclid, Bay City, Michigan. Information Contact: Colby J. Cottick, Air Quality Division, 989-686-8025, extension 8253. PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Oakland Charter Township Hall, 4393 Collins Road, Rochester, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-63-0078-P, submitted by the Rochester Community Schools, 501 West University, Rochester, Michigan, which proposes to place 696 cubic yards of clean fill within 0.12 acres of wetland for the construction of a public elementary school. The project is located in Oakland Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Information Contact: David Dortman, Land and Water Management Division, 734-432-1271. PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY PHIL HAMBERG, HUDSONVILLE, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the Hamlin Township Hall, 3775 N. Jebavy Drive, Ludington, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 00-53-0054-P, submitted by Phil Hamberg, 7884 Schoolside Drive, Hudsonville, Michigan. The applicant proposes to place 114 cubic 8
yards of fill within 0.02 acres of wetland and install 24 linear feet of a 4-foot diameter corrugated plastic pipe within a creek to construct a proposed driveway crossing. The proposed driveway will allow access to building sites. The project is located in, Hamlin Township, Mason County, Michigan. Information Contact: Eric Hudy, Land and Water Management Division, 231-775-3960, extension 6364. JULY 20, 2001 JULY 20, 2001 JULY 20, 2001 JULY 25, 2001 JULY 25, 2001 9:00 a.m. JULY 25, 2001 JULY 25, 2001 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING LEON PLASTICS, INC., KENT COUNTY, GRAND RAPIDS, proposal for a Permit to Install to restrict the allowed emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The facility is located at 4901 Clay SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan. If requested by July 20, 2001, a public hearing will be held July 25, 2001 (see July 25 listing in this calendar). Information Contact: Vrajesh C. Patel, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7053. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON BELLE RIVER POWER PLANT, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, CHINA TOWNSHIP, proposal for a Permit to Install for a modification to increase the allowable natural gas usage of three existing turbines. The facility is located at 4505 King Road, China Township, Michigan. If requested by July 20, 2001, a public hearing will be held July 26, 2001 (see July 26 listing in the calendar). Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON GREENWOOD ENERGY CENTER, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, AVOCA, proposal for a Permit to Install for a modification to increase the allowable natural gas usage of three existing turbines. The facility is located at 7000 Kilgore Road, Avoca, Michigan. If requested by July 20, 2001, a public hearing will be held July 26, 2001 (see July 26 listing in the calendar). Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE BATTLE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (SRN: B6307), BATTLE CREEK, CALHOUN COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit for the operation of a wastewater treatment plant. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The responsible official of the stationary source is Merrill R. Stanley, City Manager, P.O. Box 1717, Battle Creek, Michigan 49016-1717. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Melanie Foose, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. If requested in writing by July 25, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Melanie Foose, Air Quality Division, 616-567-3543. TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LEON PLASTICS, INC., KENT COUNTY, GRAND RAPIDS, proposal for a Permit to Install to restrict the allowed emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The facility is located at 4901 Clay SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan. If requested by July 20, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the AQD Conference Room, Air Quality Division 106 West Allegan Street, 4 th Floor, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Vrajesh C. Patel, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7053. PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY GREEN OAKS MCH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the William A. Brummer Elementary School Cafeteria, 9919 North Ruston Road, South Lyon, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-47-0043-P, submitted by Green Oaks MCH Limited Partnership, 401 South Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan. The applicant proposes to place 8,572 cubic yards of fill within 1.05 acres of wetland for the construction of roads, home sites, a land application berm, and sewage lagoon berms for a proposed manufactured home community. The project is located in Green Oak Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Information Contact: Tom Kolhoff, Land and Water Management Division, 517-625-4638. PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY DURANT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the City of Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy, Michigan. The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 01-63-0195-P, submitted by Durant Development Corporation, 5065 Lone Pine Lane, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The applicant proposes to relocate 295 feet of the Houghten Drain for the construction of a 9
proposed residential subdivision, Shady Creek Estates. The proposal would require excavation and fill within the 100-year floodplain. The project is located in Troy Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Information Contact: David Dortman, Land and Water Management Division, 734-432-1271. JULY 26, 2001 9:00 a.m. JULY 26, 2001 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time JULY 26, 2001 10:30 a.m. JULY 30, 2001 AUGUST 1, 2001 AUGUST 1, 2001 TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DETROIT EDISON BELLE RIVER POWER PLANT, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, CHINA TOWNSHIP, proposal for a Permit to Install for a modification to increase the allowable natural gas usage of three existing turbines. The facility is located at 4505 King Road, China Township, Michigan. If requested by July 20, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the AQD Conference Room, Air Quality Division, 106 West Allegan Street, 4 th Floor, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082. TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING GREDE FOUNDRIES, INC.- IRON MOUNTAIN FOUNDRY (SRN: B1577), KINGSFORD, DICKINSON COUNTY, for the proposed approval of Renewable Operating Permit No.199700017 for the operation of the gray iron castings processes. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the facility. If requested in writing by July 17, 2001, a public hearing will be held at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 1990 US-41 South, Marquette, Michigan. Information Contact: Malcolm Mead-O Brien, Air Quality Division, 906-228-6568. TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DETROIT EDISON GREENWOOD ENERGY CENTER, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, AVOCA, proposal for a Permit to Install for a modification to increase the allowable natural gas usage of three existing turbines. The facility is located at 7000 Kilgore Road, Avoca, Michigan. If requested by July 20, 2001, a public hearing will be held in the AQD Conference Room, Air Quality Division, 106 West Allegan Street, 4 th Floor, Lansing, Michigan. Information Contact: Lori Peacock, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7082. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON A PROPOSED REMEDIATION PLAN FOR THE TAR LAKE SUPERFUND SITE, MANCELONA, ANTRIM COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed remediation plan for cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater at this federal Superfund site of environmental contamination. Copies of the proposed clean up plan, cleanup alternatives, and Superfund activities conducted to date at this site are available for viewing at the information repository (Administrative Record files) in the Mancelona Public Library, 202 W. State Street, Mancelona. The public is encouraged to review and comment on all the alternatives presented in the plan. Written or verbal comments will be taken at the July 11, 2001, public meeting (see July 11 listing in this calendar); or written comments may be postmarked or submitted by 5:00 p.m., July 30, 2001, to Mark Henry, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, P.O. Box 30426 (300 S. Washington Square), Lansing, Michigan 48909. Information Contact: Mark Henry, Environmental Response Division, 517-335-3390. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DIESEL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, KENTWOOD, KENT COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING KEELER BRASS COMPANY, GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments to Kendra Spielberg, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7084. 10
AUGUST 1, 2001 AUGUST 1, 2001 AUGUST 2, 2001 AUGUST 2, 2001 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING R. SMITH AND SONS TRUCKING, INC., ALLEGAN, ALLEGAN COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments to Tom Andrzejewski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Tom Andrzejewski, Air Quality Division, 517-373-0134. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WATERLAND TRUCKING SERVICE, INC., WIXOM, OAKLAND COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the consent order and Staff Activity Report on the Internet at www.deq.state.mi.us/aqd/enforcement/consent.html. Submit written comments to Kimberly Nault, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. If requested in writing by August 1, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Kimberly Nault, Air Quality Division, 517-373-7035. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CMS GENERATION MICHIGAN POWER L.L.C. KALAMAZOO RIVER GENERATING STATION (SRN: N6731), COMSTOCK, KALAMAZOO COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft initial Phase II Acid Rain Permit covering Unit 1. The responsible official of the stationary source is Thomas W. Elward, 330 Town Center Drive, Suite 1000, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Brian Carley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201. If requested in writing by August 2, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Brian Carley, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7843. DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON BELLE RIVER POWER PLANT (SRN: B2796), EAST CHINA TOWNSHIP, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a revision of a Phase II Acid Rain Permit by adding Unit CTG 12-1, Unit CTG 12-2, and Unit CTG 13-1. The responsible official of the stationary source is William R. Roller, 2000 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Brian Carley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201. If requested in writing by August 2, 2001, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: Brian Carley, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7843. Division Permit Contacts For additional information on permits, contact: Air Quality Division (Air Use Permits to Install) 517-373-7074 517-241-7463 Pam Knudsen Julia Heiler Geological Survey Division (oil, gas, mineral well and sand dune mining permits) Land & Water Management Division (land/water interface permits) 517-334-6976 Rodger Whitener 517-373-9244 Bill Stone Surface Water Quality Division 517-373-4633 Jackie Gregg Waste Management Division (groundwater, solid and hazardous waste) Environmental Assistance Division Permit Coordinator (multiple permits) 517-335-4034 Wanda Williams 517-335-4235 James Henderson 11
PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS Conferences, Workshops, and Training JULY 10, 2001 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. AUGUST 21-23, 2001 AUGUST 28-30, 2001 SEPTEMBER 11-14, 2001 SEPTEMBER 20, 2001 SEPTEMBER 25-26, 2001 SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL, SEMCOG AMBASADDOR ROOM, BUHL BUILDING, DETROIT, MICHIGAN. The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), in partnership with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, is presenting this half-day workshop to explain the new Michigan law governing soil erosion and sedimentation control programs. The program will include local examples showing how successful programs have overcome challenges. Representatives responsible for administering and enforcing Part 91, including those from county and municipal enforcing agencies, authorized public agencies, other local governmental agencies, as well as developers and homebuilders, should attend. Information Contact: Amy Mangus, SEMCOG, 313-324-3350. BASIC ELECTRICITY SHORT COURSE, K.B.S. GULL LAKE CONFERENCE CENTER, HICKORY CORNERS, MICHIGAN. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality s Environmental Assistance Division and the Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association present this three-day course. The course is designed to enhance fundamental knowledge of basic electricity, electrical components, electrical and instrumentation measurement, Ohm s law, and electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting. Cost: $325 includes all meals from lunch on the day of arrival through lunch on the day of departure, midmorning 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 BASIC MATH AND HYDRAULICS SHORT COURSE, BROOK LODGE, AUGUSTA, MICHIGAN. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality s Environmental Assistance Division and the Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association present this three-day course. The course will allow water utility personnel an opportunity to acquire basic information in the subjects of math and hydraulics. Topics include use of a calculator, operational math, calculation of areas and volumes, velocity and rates, basic hydraulics, weight, density, specific gravity, pressure calculations, friction and head loss, hydraulic gradient or slope, continuity equation, and chlorination calculations. Cost: $175 which includes all meals from lunch on the day of arrival through lunch on the day of departure, mid-morning and afternoon coffee service, two nights lodging, and course materials. Information and Registration Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at MICHIGAN SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, TREETOPS SYLVAN RESORT, GAYLORD, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Eric Way, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-4752, or E-mail at waye@state.mi.us. CROSS CONNECTION SEMINAR ADVANCED, MIDWAY MOTOR LODGE, LANSING, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at IMPROVING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE, GULL LAKE, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at CROSS CONNECTION SEMINAR BASIC, CRYSTAL FALLS, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at 12
OCTOBER 1-3, 2001 OCTOBER 1-3, 2001 OCTOBER 2001 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SHORT COURSE, HIGGINS LAKE, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at BASIC MATH & HYDRAULICS SHORT COURSE, HIGGINS LAKE, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: WALKING THE EMS PATH. Information Contact: Kelie Caudell, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7969, or E-mail at caudellk@state.mi.us. Date Location 10/02/01 Ramada Inn, Marquette 10/04/01 Waterfront Inn, Traverse City 10/09/01 Apple Mountain, Freeland 10/11/01 The Hotel Baronette, Novi 10/16/01 Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo OCTOBER 23-25, 2001 OCTOBER 23-25, 2001 OCTOBER 30, 2001 NOVEMBER 6-7, 2001 NOVEMBER 7, 2001 NOVEMBER 8, 2001 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SHORT COURSE, GULL LAKE, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at LIMITED TREATMENT SHORT COURSE, GULL LAKE, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at 9 th ANNUAL GREAT LAKES REGION WASTE REDUCTION & ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP, BURTON MANOR, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Barbara Spitzley, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-9283, or E-mail at spitzleb@state.mi.us. U.P. DISTRIBUTION SEMINAR, TERRACE INN, ESCANABA, MICHIGAN. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at WASTEWATER CERTIFICATION EXAMS, STATEWIDE LOCATIONS. Information Contact: Jan Morris, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-373-4755, or E-mail at morrisj@state.mi.us. DRINKING WATER CERTIFICATION EXAMS, STATEWIDE LOCATIONS. Information Contact: Koren Carpenter, Environmental Assistance Division, 517-241-7157, or E-mail at CALENDAR Editor: Ruth N. Hartwig 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 Personnel Services, PO Box 30473, Lansing, MI 48909. 13