Governor Rick Snyder Director Dan Wyant

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

PO BOX 30473
LANSING MI 48909-7973


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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
*Proposed Settlements of Contested Cases 4
*Administrative Rules Promulgation 4
*Announcements 4
*Public Hearings and Meetings 5
*Division Permit Contacts 12
PART II: CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAINING 12
PROGRAMS


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Map of DEQ Permit and Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director



Information relating to these decisions is available on the following pages.
Keweenaw

Houghton
Ontonagon
Gogebic
Baraga
Iron
Marquette
Dickinson
Menominee
Delta
Alger

Schoolcraft
Luce
Mackinac

Chippewa
Emmet
Cheboygan
Presque Isle
Charlevoix
Antrim
Otsego Montmorency Alpena
Leelanau

Benzie
Grand
Traverse
Kalkaska

Crawford Oscoda Alcona
Manistee

Wexford Missaukee
Roscommon
Ogemaw Iosco
Mason Lake Osceola Clare Gladwin Arenac
Oceana
Newaygo
Mecosta Isabella Midland

Bay
Huron
Muskegon Kent

Montcalm Gratiot Saginaw
Tuscola
Sanilac

Ottawa


Ionia Clinton
Shiawassee
Genesee
Lapeer
St. Clair


Allegan Barry Eaton Ingham

Livingston
Oakland


Macomb
Van Buren

Kalamazoo Calhoun J ackson Washtenaw

Wayne



Berrien
Cass St. J oseph Branch Hillsdale Lenawee Monroe
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PART I:
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING AND RELATED REGULATIONS

Permit Decisions Before the Office of the Director

AIR QUALITY
DIVISION
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DETROIT BULK STORAGE, INC. RIVER ROUGE, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed draft
permit for the bulk storage and handling of petroleum coke. The facility is located at 530 East Great
Lakes Street, River Rouge, Michigan. The New Source Review public notice documents can be
viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. Written comments are being accepted until J une 25, 2014. A
public hearing will be held J une 25, 2014 (see J une 25 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 J une 25, 2014, will be considered by the decision-maker prior to final
action. Information Contact: Paul Schleusener, Air Quality Division, schleusenerp@michigan.gov
or 517-284-6800.


Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director

AIR QUALITY
DIVISION
Statewide

MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SIP) FOR THE 2010
NITROGEN DIOXIDE, 2010 SUFLUR DIOXIDE, 2008 OZONE, AND 2012 PARTICULATE
MATTER 2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS. The Air Quality Division will be
extending the public comment period for an additional 30 days, and holding a public hearing on
J une 4, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. on the proposed Michigan Infrastructure SIP applicable to the 2008
Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen
Dioxide NAAQS, and the 2012 Particulate Matter 2.5 NAAQS. The proposed SIP states that the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has the resources and authorities to implement and
complete the requirements set forth in Section 110 of the federal Clean Air Act for each of these
NAAQS. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality also intends to revise the Michigan
SIP to include Michigan Civil Service Rule 2-8.3(a)(1) for the purposes of meeting requirements in
Sections 110 and 128 of the federal Clean Air Act. The hearing will be held on J une 4, 2014, at
1:00 p.m. at Constitution Hall, William Ford Conference Room, 2
nd
Floor, South Tower, 525 West
Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. If there are no participants or if those who are present have
been afforded the opportunity to speak, the hearing will close at 2:00 p.m. The proposed SIP can
be viewed on the Internet at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-aqd-
michigan_proposed_multi-infrastructure_SIP_452365_7.pdf. Copies of the proposed SIP may also
be obtained by contacting the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division,
at 517-284-6740. Comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on J une 4, 2014, and will be accepted
by e-mail to wolfe1@michigan.gov or by mail to Erica Wolf, Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Information Contact: Erica
Wolf, Air Quality Division, wolfe1@michigan.gov or 517-284-6766. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

AIR QUALITY
DIVISION
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CARGILL INCORPORATED, DECATUR, VAN BUREN COUNTY, (SRN: M3654). Written
comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged air
pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the proposed consent order and Staff Activity Report
at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/downloads/Enforcement/AQD-Consent-Orders.shtml. Submit written
comments to J ason Wolf, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division,
P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Written comments will be accepted by e-mail and all
statements must be received by J une 4, 2014 to be considered by the decision-maker prior to final
action. If a request is received in writing by J une 4, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled.
Information Contact: Jason Wolf, Air Quality Division, wolfj2@michigan.gov or 517-284-6772.
Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig, Air Quality Division Chief.

WATER
RESOURCES
DIVISION
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PROPOSED DEED, ST. CLAIR COUNTY. Proposed deed to a 0.27-acre parcel of filled Lake St.
Clair public trust bottomlands, Clay Township, St. Clair County. File MC 449 Batchelder. Contact:
Tom Graf, Water Resources Division, 517 284-5561; graft@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: Water
Resources Division Chief.


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WATER
RESOURCES
DIVISION
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PROPOSED PRIVATE USE AGREEMENT, KEWEENAW COUNTY. Proposed private use
agreement to 46.1 acres of Lake Superior public trust bottomlands, Sherman Township, Keweenaw
County. File LS 061Torch Lake Industries Inc. Contact: Tom Graf, Water Resources Division,
517- 284-5561; graft@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: Water Resources Division Chief.

WATER
RESOURCES
DIVISION
See Map -
PROPOSED DEED, ST. CLAIR COUNTY. Proposed deed to a 0.20-acre parcel of filled Lake St.
Clair public trust bottomlands, Clay Township, St. Clair County. File MC 448 Peltier. Contact: Tom
Graf, Water Resources Division, 517 284-5561; graft@michigan.gov. Decision-maker: Water
Resources Division Chief.


Proposed Settlements of Contested Cases

NONE

Administrative Rules Promulgation

NONE

Announcements

OFFICE OF THE
GREAT LAKES
PUBLIC NOTICE: MICHIGAN COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ROUTINE
PROGRAM CHANGE. The Michigan Coastal Zone Management Program (MCZMP), in the Office
of the Great Lakes, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), was approved by the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 1978, pursuant to Section 306 of the
Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (P.L. 109-58). The MCZMP, as approved, includes
enforceable policies involving the management and protection of the Great Lakes coastal zone in
Michigan that are contained in several State statutes and administrative rules. To keep the MCZMP
current, it is occasionally necessary to update the description of those enforceable policies to
reflect legislative amendments, rule revisions, and similar actions.

Federal Regulations (15 CFR 923.84) require that such changes to an approved State Coastal
Management Program be submitted to the federal Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource
Management (OCRM), NOAA, as a Routine Program Change (RPC). The MDEQ is submitting the
following as a RPC of the MCZMP:

Repeal of the Michigan Environmental Protection Act, 1970 Public Act 127 and subsequent
codification as Part 17, (Michigan Environmental Protection Act), of the Natural Resources and
Environmental Protection Act, 1994 Public Act 451, as amended. These changes constitute minor
refinements in the State law addressing environmental protection litigation. The changes maintain a
high level of resource protection.

The State considers the submission to be a RPC and has requested OCRMs concurrence in that
determination. Any person wishing to comment on whether or not the action does or does not
constitute a RPC of the MCZMP may do so by sending written comments to Ms. J oelle Gore, Office
of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland,
20910, or J oelle.Gore@noaa.gov . Comments must be sent within three weeks of the date of
publication of this notice. For additional information, contact Ronda Wuycheck, Chief, Michigan
Coastal Zone Management Program, at (517) 284-5040 or at wuycheckr@michigan.gov . The full
text of the RPC submission, titled Routine Program Change Concurrence Request: Enforceable
Policies for Environmental Protection Litigation, is available for viewing and downloading through a
link on the MCZMP Web page at www.michigan.gov/coastalmanagement .

WATER
RESOURCES
DIVISION
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PENDING CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION. The
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is proposing to issue a Water Quality Certification
under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act to the United States Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE). The USACE intends to conduct dredging operations in the federal navigation channel in
Sebewaing Harbor (Sebewaing River), Sebewaing, Michigan, as part of an ongoing navigational
maintenance project. The purpose of the Certification is to assure that the proposed dredging and
discharge of dewatering effluent to the Sebewaing River Navigation Channel from the Dredged
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Materials Disposal Facility located in Section 8, Sebewaing Township, Huron County, will comply
with Michigans Water Quality Standards. Copies of the draft Section 401 Certification are available
at http://www.michigan.gov/deqwater or by contacting Denise Page at Paged@michigan.gov or
517-284-5523. Written comments on the draft Certification must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on J une
6, 2014, to William Keiper at Keiperw@michigan.gov or Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality, Water Resources Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7958. Information
Contact: William Keiper, Water Resources Division, at Keiperw@michigan.gov or 517-284-5553.

WATER
RESOURCES
DIVISION
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WATER WITHDRAWAL PERMIT
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY GRATIOT AREA WATER AUTHORITY, GRATIOT COUNTY, for
a proposed large quantity water withdrawal. The applicant proposes a new groundwater withdrawal
of 3.56 million gallons per day capacity to replace the City of St. Louis community water supply,
which is impacted by groundwater contamination. The proposed withdrawal wells are located in
Arcada Township (T11N R03E), Sections 4 and 8, near Alma, Michigan. The permit application can
be viewed at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-wrd-swas-glsu-
gawa_ww_permitapp_454520_7.pdf. Submit written comments to Andrew LeBaron by e-mail at
lebarona@michigan.gov, or by mail to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Water
Resources Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958. Comments received by J uly
3, 2014 will be considered in the permit decision prior to final action. Information Contact: Andrew
LeBaron, Water Resources Division, 517-284-5563.



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 3, 2014
6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY DUNE RIDGE SA GP, LLC,
(PAUL HEULE), 231 FULTON STREET WEST, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49503, MDEQ FILE
NUMBER 13-03-0020-P. The Water Resources Division will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, J une
3, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., with a question and answer session beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Saugatuck
High School Auditorium, 401 Elizabeth Street, Saugatuck, Michigan 49453. The applicant proposes
to construct a set of improved roadways over the existing gravel roadways that access this property.
The proposed roadways will closely follow the existing roadways, but will be paved throughout their
course and will be widened in certain locations to allow for fire protection access. The proposed
roadways within the property will be approximately 3,200 feet in total length with an average width of
16 feet, with fire truck passing zones having a width of up to 26 feet. The improved roadway will
include approximately 2,000 feet of new retaining walls to support the roadway and storm water
handling structures. The proposed project will include the installation of public utilities (water and
sewer) along approximately 2,300 feet of City-owned Perryman Street. Also proposed is the
construction of new public water and sewer utility infrastructure. These utilities will primarily be
located within the footprint of the existing roadway with the exception of the connection of the
proposed water main at the end of Vine Street. The proposed utility work will include a total of
approximately 5,750 feet of new water main and approximately 3,650 feet of new sewer lines and
two accompanying sanitary sewer lift stations. A total of eight (8) additional permit applications for
single-family residential homes have also been submitted by the applicant and are considered
related to 14-03-0020-P. The file numbers for these permit applications are 14-03-0021-P, 14-03-
0022-P, 14-03-0023-P, 14-03-0024-P, 14-03-0025-P, 14-03-0026-P, 14-03-0027-P, and
14-03-0028-P. John Bayha, Water Resources Division, (269) 567-3564; or bayhaj@michigan.gov.

JUNE 4, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING VCF FILMS, HOWELL LIVINGSTON
COUNTY, (SRN: B2337), for the draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the
operation of production of a variety of plastic films. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify
the facilitys 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 Sabine Lucks, 1100 Sutton Avenue, Howell, Michigan
48843. Written comments on the draft ROP, or a request to hold a public hearing, are to be
submitted to Michelle Luplow, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division,
Lansing District Office, Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan, First Floor South, Lansing, Michigan
48909, or via e-mail to luplowm1@michigan.gov by J une 4, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit
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is Michael McClellan, Lansing District Supervisor. If requested in writing by J une 4, 2014, a public
hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Michelle Luplow, Air Quality Division,
luplowm1@michigan.gov or 517-284-6636.

JUNE 4, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ANR STORAGE COMPANY, MANCELONA,
KALKASKA COUNTY (SRN: B7198), for the draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP)
for the operation of natural gas storage compression and transmission facilities. The draft permit is
intended to simplify and clarify the facilitys applicable requirements and will not result in any air
emission changes at the stationary sources. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed at
www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the stationary sources is Vern Meier, 717 Texas
Street, 14
th
Floor, Houston, Texas 77002. Written comments on the draft ROP, or a request to hold a
public hearing, are to be submitted to Gloria Torello, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality,
Air Quality Division, Cadillac District, Gaylord Field Office, 2100 West M-32, Gaylord, Michigan
49730, or via e-mail to torellog@michigan.gov by J une 4, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit is
J anis Denman, Cadillac District Supervisor. If requested in writing by J une 4, 2014, a public hearing
may be scheduled. Information Contact: Gloria Torello, Air Quality Division, torellog@michigan.gov
or 989-705-3410.

JUNE 4, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING HILLSDALE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES,
HILLSDALE, HILLSDALE COUNTY (SRN: B7536), for the draft renewal of a Renewable Operating
Permit (ROP) for the operation of an electrical peaking unit with five diesel engines. The draft permit
is intended to simplify and clarify the facilitys 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 Rick Rose, 45 Monroe
Street, Hillsdale, Michigan 49242. Written comments on the draft ROP or a request to hold a public
hearing are to be submitted to Brian Carley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air
Quality Division, J ackson District Office, 301 East Louis Glick Highway, J ackson, Michigan 49246-
1556, or via e-mail to carleyb@michigan.gov by J une 4, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit is
Scott Miller, J ackson District Supervisor. If requested in writing by J une 4, 2014, a public hearing
may be scheduled. Information Contact: Brian Carley, Air Quality Division, carleyb@michigan.gov
or 517-780-7843.

JUNE 4, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GENERAL MOTORS LLC, LANSING, EATON
COUNTY (SRN: N6950), for the draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the
operation of a regional stamping plant, automobile assembling operations, and a utilities plant with
hot water boiler operations. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facilitys 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 Antonio Francavilla and Stephen Earhart, 8175 Millet Highway, Lansing,
Michigan 48917. Written comments on the draft ROP or a request to hold a public hearing are to be
submitted to Robert Byrnes, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division,
Lansing District Office, 525 West Allegan, Constitution Hall, First Floor South, P.O. Box 30242,
Lansing, Michigan 48909, or via e-mail to byrnesr@michigan.gov by J une 4, 2014. The decision-
maker for the permit is Michael McClellan, Lansing District Supervisor. If requested in writing by
J une 4, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Robert Byrnes, Air Quality
Division, byrnesr@michigan.gov or 517-284-6632.

JUNE 4, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CARGILL INCORPORATED, DECATUR, VAN
BUREN COUNTY, (SRN: M3654). Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent
order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the
proposed consent order and Staff Activity Report at
www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/downloads/Enforcement/AQD-Consent-Orders.shtml. Submit written
comments to J ason Wolf, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division,
P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Written comments will be accepted by e-mail and all
statements must be received by J une 4, 2014 to be considered by the decision-maker prior to final
action. If a request is received in writing by J une 4, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled.
Information Contact: Jason Wolf, Air Quality Division, wolfj2@michigan.gov or 517-284-6772.
Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig, Air Quality Division Chief.

JUNE 4, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING COMFORT RESEARCH, INC., GRAND
RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY (SRN: N1916), for the draft initial Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for
the operation of manufacturing bean bag style chairs using recycled foam and virgin expanded
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polystyrene (EPS) beads as the filler. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facilitys
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 Matt J ung, 1719 Elizabeth Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504.
Written comments on the draft ROP or a request to hold a public hearing are to be submitted to
Denise Plafcan, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Grand Rapids
District Office, 350 Ottawa Avenue NW, Unit 10, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, or via e-mail to
plafcand@michigan.gov by J une 4, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit is Heidi Hollenbach,
Grand Rapids District Supervisor. If requested in writing by J une 4, 2014, a public hearing may be
scheduled. Information Contact: Denise Plafcan, Air Quality Division, plafcand@michigan.gov or
616-356-0259.

JUNE 4, 2014 THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IS SEEKING PUBLIC
COMMENT ON A REQUEST BY THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
FOR A WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 401 OF THE FEDERAL CLEAN
WATER ACT. The USACE intends to place dredged material from the St. Marys River Federal
navigation dredge project at Moon Island. This would require a new stone perimeter around the
island and adjacent shallow water area, which will increase the area of the island. The purpose of
the Certification is to assure that the proposed construction activities and discharge of dewatering
effluent to the St Marys River and Munuscong Bay of Lake Huron from the Moon Island project
located near the southern tip of Neebish Island, Chippewa County, will comply with Michigans
Water Quality Standards. Copies of the USACEs Environmental Assessment for the project are
available at http://www.michigan.gov/deqwater or by contacting J ennifer Van Port Fleet at
VanportfleetJ @michigan.gov or 517-284-5531. Written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.
on J une 4, 2014, to Chris Antieau at antieauc@michigan.gov or Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality, Water Resources Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958.
Information Contact: Chris Antieau, Water Resources Division, 517-290-5732,
antieauc@michigan.gov.

JUNE 4, 2014
1:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE MICHIGAN STATE
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SIP) APPLICABLE TO THE 2010 NITROGEN DIOXIDE, 2010 SUFLUR
DIOXIDE, 2008 OZONE, AND 2012 PARTICULATE MATTER 2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR
QUALITY STANDARDS. The Air Quality Division will be holding a public hearing on J une 4, 2014, at
1:00 p.m. on the proposed Michigan Infrastructure SIP applicable to the 2008 Ozone National
Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Dioxide NAAQS, and
the 2012 Particulate Matter 2.5 NAAQS. The proposed SIP states that the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality has the resources and authorities to implement and complete the
requirements set forth in Section 110 of the federal Clean Air Act for each of these NAAQS. The
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality also intends to revise the Michigan SIP to include
Michigan Civil Service Rule 2-8.3(a)(1) for the purposes of meeting requirements in Section s 110
and 128 of the federal Clean Air Act. The hearing will be held at Constitution Hall, William Ford
Conference Room, 2
nd
Floor, South Tower, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. The
proposed SIP can be viewed on the Internet at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-aqd-
michigan_proposed_multi-infrastructure_SIP_452365_7.pdf. Copies of the proposed SIP may also
be obtained by contacting the Air Quality Division at 517-284-6740. Written comments will be
accepted until 5:00 p.m. on J une 4, 2014, and can be e-mailed to wolfe1@michigan.gov or sent by
mail to Erica Wolf, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box
30260, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Information Contact: Erica Wolf, Air Quality Division,
wolfe1@michigan.gov or 517-284-6766. Decision-maker: DEQ Director.

JUNE 4, 2013
7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MR. KIM VELTING,
NORTHWEST STONE PRODUCTS, 6490 68TH STREET, CALEDONIA, MI 49316, MDEQ FILE
NUMBER 14-15-0007-P. The Water Resources Division will hold a public hearing on Wednesday,
J une 4, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Charlevoix County Sheriff Department, 1000 Grant Street,
Charlevoix, Michigan 49720-1674. Parking is in front of the building facing Grant Street. Enter the
west side of the building through the door marked J ail Entrance and proceed left, and take the stairs
or elevator to the basement. The hearing will be held in the Training Room in the basement. The
applicant proposes to construct a road through wetlands to facilitate a road to access property. As
stated in the application, proposed construction includes the excavation of 470 cubic yards of fill
within an area measuring 423 feet long by 33 feet wide; and backfill said area with 1,259 cubic yards
of clean fill. Additionally install equalization three culverts along the road. Excavated spoils are
proposed to be disposed of on site. No mitigation is proposed. The project is located in T33N, R9W,
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Section 26, Norwood Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan. Information Contact: Roxanne
Merrick, Water Resources Division, (989) 705-3442; or merrickr@michigan.gov.

JUNE 5, 2014
7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MR. ALEX HOLLENBECK, 1205
FOREST LANE, MOUNT PLEASANT MI 48858, MDEQ FILE NUMBER 14-15-0006-P. The Water
Resources Division will hold a public hearing on Thursday, J une 5, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the
Charlevoix County Sheriff Department, 1000 Grant Street, Charlevoix, Michigan 49720-1674. The
applicant proposes construct a dock measuring 204 linear feet by 6 feet wide. The dock contains
fixed and floating sections and starts 40 feet lakeward, or below the ordinary high water mark
(OHWM) of Lake Charlevoix (total impact below the OHWM is 244 linear feet). No dredging is
proposed. No mitigation is proposed. The project is located in T34N, R7W, Section 19, Hayes
Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan. Information Contact: Roxanne Merrick, Water Resources
Division, (989) 705-3442; or merrickr@michigan.gov.

JUNE 6, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY, CARO,
TUSCOLA COUNTY, for the proposed draft permit for the proposed replacement of two coal-fired
boilers with a relocated natural gas-fired boiler. The facility is located at 819 Peninsular Drive, Caro,
Michigan. Additionally, the proposed replacement of two coal-fired boilers with a relocated natural
gas-fired boiler will require revisions to Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) No. MI ROP-B2875-2013.
This public comment period meets the public participation requirements for a future administrative
amendment to the ROP. The responsible official for the source is David Noble, 819 Peninsular Drive,
Caro, 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 J une 6, 2014, a public
hearing will be held J une 11, 2014 (see J une 11 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: Catherine Asselin, Air Quality Division, asselinc@michigan.gov or
517-284-6786.

JUNE 11, 2014
6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE ALLEGAN COUNTY DRAIN
COMMISSIONER, DENISE MEDEMAR, 113 CHESTNUT STREET, ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN 49010,
MDEQ FILE NUMBER 13-03-0058-P. The Water Resources Division will hold a public hearing on
Wednesday, J une 11, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., with a question and answer session beginning at 5:30
p.m., at the Ganges Township Hall meeting room, 1904 64
th
Street, Fennville, Michigan 49408.
Parking is on the north and east side of the building. The applicant proposes to make improvements
to the newly established Walker County Drain including repairing an existing eroded ravine,
replacing road culverts, and excavating material from roadside ditches. Approximately 7 cubic yards
of fill associated with the construction of a gabion basket channel will be placed on bottomlands of
an intermittent stream and in wetlands in an area measuring 250 feet long by 6 inches wide, to a
maximum depth of 4.5 feet. Approximately 28 cubic yards of material will be dredged from an
existing stream and wetlands within a roadside ditch in an area measuring 275 feet long by an
average width of 5 feet and average depth of 6 inches. An existing 37-foot long, 18-inch diameter
corrugated metal culvert beneath 116
th
Avenue will be replaced with a 40-foot long, 18-inch diameter
corrugated metal culvert; and an existing 30-foot long, 18-inch diameter corrugated metal culvert
beneath Leon Avenue will be replaced with another 30-foot long, 18-inch diameter corrugated metal
culvert. Approximately 7 cubic yards of riprap will be placed at culvert ends for scour protection.
Approximately 1.4 cubic yards of material shall be cut from wetlands and approximately 1.7 cubic
yards of stone placed within wetlands at the toe of the ravine in an area measuring 12 feet long and
approximately 4 feet wide to construct a plunge pool. Total wetland impact is approximately 0.03
acres. The project is located in T2N, R16W, Sections 19 and 30, Ganges Township, Allegan County,
Michigan. Information Contact: Derek Haroldson, Water Resources Division, (269) 567-3567; or
haroldsond@michigan.gov.

JUNE 11, 2014

6:00p.m.
INFORMATIONAL
SESSION
7:00p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING US STEEL GREAT LAKES WORKS, ECORSE, WAYNE
COUNTY (SRN: A7809), for the 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
facilitys 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 J ames Gray, No. 1 Quality Drive, Ecorse, Michigan
48229. Written comments on the draft ROP are to be submitted to Katie Koster, Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Detroit District Office, 3058 West Grand
Boulevard, Suite 2-300, Detroit, Michigan 48202, or via e-mail to kosterk1@michigan.gov by J une 4,
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2014. Written comments may also be submitted at the public hearing. A public hearing will be held
at River Rouge City Hall, 2
nd
floor courtroom, 10600 West J efferson, River Rouge 48101 on J une
11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Information Contact: Katie Koster, Air Quality Division,
kosterk1@michigan.gov or 313-456-4678.

JUNE 11, 2014
1:00 p.m.
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY,
CARO, TUSCOLA COUNTY, for the proposed draft permit for the proposed replacement of two
coal-fired boilers with a relocated natural gas-fired boiler. The facility is located at 819 Peninsular
Drive, Caro, Michigan. Additionally, the proposed replacement of two coal-fired boilers with a
relocated natural gas-fired boiler will require revisions to Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) No. MI
ROP-B2875-2013. This public comment period meets the public participation requirements for a future
administrative amendment to the ROP. The responsible official for the source is David Noble, 819
Peninsular Drive, Caro, 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 J une 6, 2014, a
public hearing will be held J une 11, 2014, in the Lillian Hatcher Conference Room, located at
Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. The public hearing will begin at 1:00
p.m. Those interested may contact the Air Quality Division at 517-284-6786 on J une 9, 2014, to
determine if a hearing was requested and will be held. Information Contact: Catherine Asselin, Air
Quality Division, asselinc@michigan.gov or 517-284-6786.

JUNE 18, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CHRYSLER GROUP LLC, STERLING
HEIGHTS, MACOMB COUNTY, (SRN: B7248), for the draft renewal of a Renewable Operating
Permit (ROP) for the operation of an automobile assembly plant. The draft permit is intended to
simplify and clarify the facilitys 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 Tyree Minner, 38111
Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312. Written comments on the draft ROP or a request to
hold a public hearing are to be submitted to Robert Byrnes, Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division, Southeast Michigan District Office, 27700 Donald Court, Warren,
Michigan 48092, or via e-mail to byrnesr@michigan.gov by J une 18, 2014. The decision-maker for
the permit is Chris Ethridge, Southeast Michigan District Supervisor. If requested in writing by J une
18, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Robert Byrnes, Air Quality
Division, byrnesr@michigan.gov or 517-284-6632.

JUNE 18, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING VECTOR PIPELINE, L.P., WASHINGTON
COMPRESSOR STATION, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MACOMB COUNTY (SRN: N7624), for the
draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of two Solar Mars natural
gas fired turbines rated at 15,000 HP with maximum heat input of 120 MMBTU/hr with low NOx
controls and a 8.43 MMBTU/hr natural gas fueled emergency generator. The draft permit is intended
to simplify and clarify the facilitys 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 Belinda Friis,
Legal/Chief Compliance Officer, 38705 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. Written
comments on the draft ROP, or a request to hold a public hearing, 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, or via e-mail to
kallumkals@michigan.gov by J une 18, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit is Christopher
Ethridge, Southeast Michigan District Supervisor. If requested in writing by J une 18, 2014, a public
hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Sebastian Kallumkal, Air Quality Division,
kallumkals@michigan.gov or 586-753-3738.

JUNE 18, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ANNUAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
MONITORING NETWORK REVIEW, the Network Review is the principle tool used by staff of the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division to plan ambient air quality
monitoring activities. The Network Review is the result of United States Environmental Protection
Agency revisions to ambient air monitoring rules. The report examines Michigans ambient air
monitoring network in operation during 2013-2014 and recommends changes based on monitor
history, population distribution, and modifications to federal monitoring requirements under the
Clean Air Act. The 2015 Network Review document can be viewed at www.michigan.gov/deqair.
Feedback received by the Air Quality Division will be reviewed with respect to ambient air monitoring
activities to be carried out in 2015. Written comments will be accepted by e-mail and all statements
must be received by 5:00 p.m. J une 18, 2014. Submit public comments to Amy Robinson, Michigan
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Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan
48909. Information Contact: Amy Robinson, Air Quality Division, robinsona1@michigan.gov or
586-753-3738.

JUNE 21, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION. The Office
of Oil, Gas, and Minerals (OOGM) has issued a Notice of Determination for an oil well known as the
State Milford & J ar Co. 1-36, Permit Number 56840, located in Section 26 of MILFORD TOWNSHIP
in OAKLAND COUNTY. Any owners, operators, persons with working interest or persons with
standing may contest the Notice of Determination by submitting a petition for a hearing to show
cause in accordance with Administrative Rule 324.1202 promulgated under Part 615, Supervisor of
Wells, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended.
Petitions for Hearing may be submitted to Ms. Susan Maul, OOGM, P.O. Box 30256, Lansing,
Michigan 48909-7756, or via e-mail to mauls@michigan.gov by J une 21, 2014. Information Contact:
Mr. Joe Pettit, OOGM, pettitj@michigan.gov,or 517-335-6766.

JUNE 25, 2014
6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT BULK
STORAGE, INC. RIVER ROUGE, WAYNE COUNTY, on a proposed draft permit for the bulk storage
and handling of petroleum coke. The facility is located at 530 East Great Lakes Street, River Rouge,
Michigan. The New Source Review public notice documents can be viewed at
www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/cwerp.shtml. The public hearing will be held on J une 25, 2014, in the
Auditorium at the River Rouge High School, 1460 West Coolidge Highway, River Rouge, Michigan.
The public hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. and written comments are being accepted until J une 25,
2014; they 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 J une 25, 2014, will be considered by the decision-maker prior to final action.
Information Contact: Paul Schleusener, Air Quality Division, schleusenerp@michigan.com or
517-284-6800.

JUNE 26, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MORTON SALT INCORPORATED,
MANISTEE, MANISTEE COUNTY, for the proposed draft permit for the proposed modification and
operation of Boiler #6. The facility is located at 180 Sixth Street, Manistee, Michigan. Additionally, the
proposed modification and operation of Boiler #6 will require revisions to Renewable Operating
Permit (ROP) No. MI ROP-B1824-2008. This public comment period meets the public participation
requirements for a future administrative amendment to the ROP. The responsible official for the source
is David J . Slivka, 180 Sixth Street, Manistee, 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
J une 26, 2014, a public hearing will be held J uly 1, 2014 (see J uly 1 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: Dave Riddle, Air Quality Division,
riddled@michigan.gov or 517-284-6798.

JUNE 30, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE DEER LAKE AREA OF CONCERN DELISTING
PROPOSAL. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality, Office of the Great Lakes are soliciting comments on the draft final Deer
Lake Delisting Report. A link to the Delisting Report can be found by clicking on Michigans Areas
of Concern under the heading Information, then click on Deer Lake and choose the document
from under the heading Maps and Documents: www.michigan.gov/deqaocprogram. Submit
written comments to Stephanie Swart, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the
Great Lakes, P.O. Box 30273, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7773, or to swarts@michigan.gov by
midnight on J une 30, 2014. All comments received by J une 30, 2014 will be considered prior to final
action. For additional details on this proposed action contact Stephanie Swart, Office of the Great
Lakes, 517-284-5046.

JULY 1, 2014
7:00 p.m.
TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING MORTON SALT INCORPORATED,
MANISTEE, MANISTEE COUNTY, for the proposed draft permit for the proposed modification and
operation of Boiler #6. The facility is located at 180 Sixth Street, Manistee, Michigan. Additionally, the
proposed modification and operation of Boiler #6 will require revisions to Renewable Operating
Permit (ROP) No. MI ROP-B1824-2008. This public comment period meets the public participation
requirements for a future administrative amendment to the ROP. The responsible official for the source
is David J . Slivka, 180 Sixth Street, Manistee, 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
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J une 26, 2014, a public hearing will be held J uly 1, 2014, in the William Ford Conference Room,
located at Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. The public hearing will begin
at 1:00 p.m. Those interested may contact the Air Quality Division at 517-284-6798 on J une 27, 2014,
to determine if a hearing was requested and will be held. Information Contact: Dave Riddle, Air
Quality Division, riddled@michigan.gov or 517-284-6798.

JULY 2, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING BREITBURN OPERATING, LP AND LINN
OPERATING INC., GAYLORD OTSEGO COUNTY (SRN: N5831), for the draft renewal of a
Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of the Wilderness CO2/Hayes 29 Central
Production Facility and Compressor Staion. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the
facilitys 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 Brian Dorr of Breitburn Operating, LP, P.O. Box
1256, Gaylord, Michigan 49735, and Matthew Roberts of Linn Operating, Inc., 600 Travis Street,
Suite 5100, Houston, Texas 77002. Written comments on the draft ROP or a request to hold a public
hearing are to be submitted to Caryn Owens, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air
Quality Division, Cadillac District Office, 120 West Chapin Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601, or via
email to owensc1@michigan.gov by J uly 2, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit is J anis
Ransom, Cadillac District Supervisor. If requested in writing by J uly 2, 2014, a public hearing may be
scheduled. Information Contact: Caryn Owens, Air Quality Division, owensc1@michigan.gov or
231-876-4414.

JULY 2, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION,
SAGINAW, SAGINAW COUNTY (SRN: A6175), for the draft renewal of a Renewable Operating
Permit (ROP) for the operation of an automotive parts manufacturing facility with an associated
powerhouse. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facilitys 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 Douglas Owenby, 3900 Holland Road, Saginaw, Michigan 48601. Written comments on
the draft ROP or a request to hold a public hearing are to be submitted to Ben Witkopp, Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Saginaw Bay District Office, 401 Ketchum
Street, Suite B, Bay City, Michigan 48708, or via e-mail to witkoppb@michigan.gov by J uly 2, 2014.
The decision-maker for the permit is Chris Hare, Saginaw Bay District Supervisor. If requested in
writing by J uly 2, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Ben Witkopp, Air
Quality Division, witkoppb@michigan.gov or 989-894-6219.

JULY 11, 2014 EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING US STEEL GREAT LAKES
WORKS, ECORSE, WAYNE COUNTY (SRN: A7809), for the 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 facilitys 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: Section 1: J ames
Gray, General Manager, Section 2: William Bacon, General Superintendent, Section 3: Michael
Connolly, Director Environmental Engineering, Section 4: Marcelino Martinez, Site Manager, Section
5: J ames Gray, General Manager, No. 1 Quality Drive, Ecorse, Michigan 48229. Written comments
on the draft ROP are to be submitted to Katie Koster, Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division, Detroit District Office, 3058 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 2-300, Detroit,
Michigan 48202, or via e-mail to kosterk1@michigan.gov by J uly 11, 2014. The decision-maker for
the permit is Teresa Seidel, Field Operations Supervisor. A public hearing will be held on J une 11,
2014. Information Contact: Katie Koster, Air Quality Division, kosterk1@michigan.gov or
313-456-4678.









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Division Permit Contacts

For additional information on permits, contact:

Air Quality Permits on Public Notice
New Source Review (NRS) on Public Notice
Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) on Public Notice



517-284-6793
517-284-6634


Amie Hartman
Joanne Foy
Office of Oil, Gas, and Minerals
Oil and Gas Permits
Mineral Well and Sand Dune Mining Permits

517-284-6826
Water Resources Division
Aquatic Nuisance Permits
Dams

Wetland and Land/Water Interface Permits



517-284-5593
517-284-6821



Pam Studebaker
Byron Lane

Contact District Office
Staff

Wastewater Discharge Permits
NPDES Permits on Public Notice
Certificates of Coverage on Public Notice
Groundwater Permits on Public Notice

517-284-5568

517-284-5557

Susan Ashcraft

Sherry Thelen



PART II:
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

Conferences, Workshops, and Training

ANNOUNCEMENT The DEQs Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) now accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for
all DEQ/OEA workshop payments!

JUNE 2014 2014 MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CONFERENCE, VARIOUS LOCATIONS,
MICHIGAN. The Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference (MECC) is the DEQs premier
compliance assistance event designed to help businesses and environmental professionals comply
with their environmental requirements. The 2014 MECC will offer 4 concurrent tracks with 24
sessions that cover waste and wastewater management, air quality requirements, remediation,
pollution prevention and other topics. Whether you are new to the environmental field or an
experienced veteran, this conference has something for everyone! All conference attendees will
receive the new 8th Edition of the Michigan Guide to Environmental, Health, and Safety
Regulations. Updated conference information is available on the Web at
www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on DEQ Workshops. Information Contact: Jim
Ostrowski, Office of Environmental Assistance, 517-284-6870, or e-mail at
ostrowskij2@michigan.gov. Registration Information: Environmental Assistance Center,
800-662-9278, or e-mail at deq-assist@michigan.gov.

Date Location
6/5/14 GVSU Eberhard Center, Grand Rapids
6/10/14 Laurel Manor, Livonia

2014
MONTHLY
CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER OPERATOR/SOIL EROSION INSPECTOR TRAINING,
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, MICHIGAN. The DEQ Water Resources Division will be hosting training
and exams for Certification as a Construction Storm Water Operator. These half-day sessions will
include a training video outlining inspector/certified operator requirements, best practices for soil
erosion and sedimentation control, and common compliance problems found on construction sites.
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Not all information on the test is included in the training, so participants are expected to have read
and understand the information presented in the Certified Storm Water Operator and Soil Erosion
and Sedimentation Control Inspector/Comprehensive Manual chapters 1-5. The training will be
followed by a fifty question, multiple choice exam. A score of 70% is required to pass and become
certified. Complete Training and Exam schedules can be found on the web at
www.michigan.gov/soilerosion and by clicking on the first link under the training header. Cost: $95.
Information Contact: Sarah Ehinger, WRD, 269-567-3515, or ehingers1@michigan.gov. To
register, determine the training date and location you would like to attend and contact the district
staff person for that location.

Date Location
J une 10 DEQ Lansing District Office, Constitution Hall, Lansing
J une 10 DEQ Saginaw Bay District Office, Bay City
J une 10 DEQ Upper Peninsula District Office, Marquette
J une 18 DEQ Kalamazoo District Office, Kalamazoo
J uly 16 DEQ Cadillac District Office, Cadillac
J uly 16 DEQ Southeast Michigan District Office, Warren
J uly 17 DEQ Upper Peninsula District Office, Marquette
J uly 23 DEQ J ackson District Office, J ackson
J uly 30 DEQ Grand Rapids District Office, Grand Rapids
August 5 DEQ Saginaw Bay District Office, Bay City
August 20 DEQ Kalamazoo District Office, Kalamazoo
September 11 DEQ Lansing District Office, Constitution Hall, Lansing
September 17 DEQ Gaylord District Office, Gaylord
September 17 DEQ J ackson District Office, J ackson
September 17 DEQ Southeast Michigan District Office, Warren
September 24 DEQ Grand Rapids District Office, Grand Rapids

JUNE 12, 2014 SAGINAW BAY WATERSHED CONFERENCE, SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITYS
CURTISS HALL, SAGINAW, MICHIGAN. This Conference is hosted by the MSU Planning &
Zoning Center and its partners, including the DEQ. Todd Ambs, Campaign Director of Healing Our
Waters, will provide a holistic perspective on Great Lakes water quality, while J on Allan, Director of
the Office of the Great Lakes, will discuss the new Michigan Water Strategy. J ohn Austin, Director
of the Michigan Economic Center at the Prima Civitas Foundation, will explore Michigans water
assets and the potential for creating and growing the States Blue Economy. This Conference is a
follow-up to the March 2012 Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference that attracted 220 individuals
concerned with the water quality and the overall health of the Saginaw Bay. This day-long
conference will focus on tools and strategies for protecting water quality, the critical need for action
and the development of local policies to protect and restore the Saginaw Bay. Stakeholder groups
from around the Lake Huron Basin, and particularly the Saginaw Bay watershed, are encouraged to
attend. Breakout sessions will showcase stakeholder projects addressing various water quality,
land use and related restoration issues in the urban and rural parts of the Saginaw Basin. To
register for the conference, please visit:
http://www.landpolicy.msu.edu/2014saginawbaywatershedconference.

JUNE 13, 2014
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
BOILER MACT (MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY)/GACT (GENERALLY
AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY) RULES UPDATE AND IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS,
THE MEADOWS GOLF CLUB, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, ALLENDALE,
MICHIGAN. Please join the West Michigan Air & Waste Management Association for a joint DEQ
Air Quality Division (AQD) Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) presentation on the current
federal rules affecting boilers (and in certain instances, process heaters) at both Area and Major
Sources of Hazardous Air Pollutants. These far-reaching rules will affect equipment at many
sources. In many cases, the equipment has historically been exempt from AQD permitting, but is
now federally regulated! The presentation will generally address the rules applicability and
requirements, time-frames and strategies for compliance, and source obligations. More
importantly, the DEQ will also unveil new, coordinated applicability determination tools and permit
requirement templates for affected boilers. Dont miss this informative and interesting session!
Presenters will include Steve Lachance from AQD; and Christine Grossman from OEA. For more
information, go to www.wmawma.org.



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JUNE 2014 WASTE CHARACTERIZATION WORKSHOPS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, MICHIGAN. The DEQ is
hosting two workshops to explain the process of characterizing business waste. The Waste
Characterization Workshop will expand on the basic concepts and principles provided in the
Introductory Webinars and the Waste sessions featured at the upcoming 2014 Michigan
Environmental Compliance Conference. This half-day workshop will focus on hazardous and liquid
industrial waste and will provide information on the basic waste characterization concepts, including
practical details to use when evaluating any waste. Environmental, health, and safety professionals
at small quantity and large quantity generators of hazardous waste and anyone who manages
waste for their business or institution will benefit from attending this training. Topics will include:
point of origination or when a waste first becomes subject to regulation; hazardous waste
exclusions, where they are cited, and when you can use them; how to determine whether your
waste meets the land disposal restrictions, needs to be treated before disposal, and how to
determine the underlying hazardous constituents in your waste; how to determine when a listing
applies and when generator treatment is an option; and how to collect random samples, what
analysis is required, and when you can use less costly analysis method. Although solid waste will
not be covered in the presentations, technical staff will be available on site. Updated workshop
information is available on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on DEQ
Workshops. Information Contact: Christine Grossman, Office of Environmental Assistance,
517-284-6860, or e-mail at grossmanc@michigan.gov. Registration Information: Environmental
Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or e-mail at deq-assist@michigan.gov.

Date Location
6/24/14 Fetzer Center, WMU, Kalamazoo
6/26/14 MSU Management Education Center, Troy

2014 PTI SERIES

SEPTEMBER 3
NOVEMBER 6

AIR PERMIT-TO-INSTALL APPLICATION TRAINING, CONSTITUTION HALL, LANSING,
MICHIGAN. Attend this workshop to learn more about how to complete the air Permit-to-Install
Application. The workshop includes a general question & answer session, and for those who are
project ready, the opportunity to meet with a permit engineer for individual assistance on your
specific application. Registration fee is $45 and includes workshop materials. Updated workshop
information and registration is available on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on
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.

SEPTEMBER 11-12,
2014
DEQ COMPREHENSIVE SOIL EROSION TRAINING AND EXAMS, WARREN, MICHIGAN. The
DEQ Water Resources Division will be conducting a training and exam for individuals who have
valid Construction Storm Water Operator Certificates and work for Part 91 Agencies where the
individual may have soil erosion and sedimentation control plan review and design responsibilities.
The training will cover the required components of a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan,
the soil erosion and sedimentation control law, an overview of common best management practices
for soil erosion and sedimentation control, and an exercise in plan review in design. Not all
information in the exam is covered in the training, so participants are expected to have read and
understand the information presented in the Certified Storm Water Operator and Soil Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Inspector/Comprehensive Manual. The exam consists of a forty question,
multiple choice exam. A score of 70% is required to pass and receive a certificate of training. The
Comprehensive Training and Exam schedules can be found on the web at
www.michigan.gov/soilerosion and by clicking on the first link under the training header. Cost:
$225. Information Contact: Cheryl Petroski, WRD, 586-753-3718, or petroskic@michigan.gov.
Registration Information Contact: Cheryl Petroski, 586-753-3718 or petroskic@michigan.gov.
Be prepared to provide your Construction Storm Water Operator certification number.






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, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information,
or sexual orientation. Questions or concerns should be directed to the Quality of Life Human Resources, P.O. Box 30473,
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7973.
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Editor: Barbara Lindsay
800-662-9278