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Governor Rick Snyder Director Dan Wyant

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYPO BOX 30473

LANSING MI 48909-7973

ENVIRONMENTAL CALENDAR June 16, 2014

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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 3*Administrative Rules Promulgation 4*Announcements 4*Public Hearings and Meetings 4*Division Permit Contacts 10

PART II: CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAINING 10PROGRAMS

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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 GrandTraverse

Kalkaska Crawford Oscoda Alcona

Manistee Wexford MissaukeeRoscommon

Ogemaw Iosco

Mason Lake Osceola Clare Gladwin Arenac

Oceana Newaygo Mecosta Isabella

Midland

Bay

Huron

Muskegon

Kent

Montcalm Gratiot Saginaw

Tuscola Sanilac

Ottawa Ionia ClintonShiawassee

GeneseeLapeer

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Allegan Barry Eaton Ingham Livingston

Oakland Macomb

Van Buren Kalamazoo Calhoun Jackson Washtenaw Wayne

Berrien

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PART I:ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING AND RELATED REGULATIONS

Permit Decisions Before the Office of the Director

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DETROIT BULK STORAGE, INC. RIVER ROUGE, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed draftpermit for the bulk storage and handling of petroleum coke. The facility is located at 530 East GreatLakes Street, River Rouge, Michigan. The New Source Review public notice documents can beviewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. Written comments are being accepted until June 25, 2014. Apublic hearing will be held June 25, 2014 (see June 25 listing in this calendar). Written commentsshould be sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section Supervisor, Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Allstatements received by June 25, 2014, will be considered by the decision-maker prior to finalaction. Information Contact: Paul Schleusener , Air Quality Division, [email protected] or 517-284-6800.

Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director


SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION, MUSKEGON, MUSKEGON COUNTY, (SRN: B5966). Writtencomments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged airpollution violations. You may obtain copies of the proposed consent order and Staff Activity Reportat www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/downloads/Enforcement/AQD-Consent-Orders.shtml. Submit writtencomments to Jenine Camilleri, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division,P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Written comments will be accepted by e-mail and allstatements must be received by July 16, 2014 to be considered by the decision-maker prior to finalaction. If a request is received in writing by July 16, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled.Information Contact: Jenine Camilleri, Air Quality Division, [email protected] or517-284-6768. Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig , Air Quality Division Chief.


PWGG, LLC, D/B/A ISABELLA PELLET, CITY OF LAKE ISABELLA, ISABELLA COUNTY (SRN:P0215). Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administrativelyresolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the proposed consent order andStaff Activity Report at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/downloads/Enforcement/AQD-Consent-

Orders.shtml. Submit written comments to Malcolm Mead-O’Brien, Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Writtencomments will be accepted by e-mail and all statements must be received by July 16, 2014 to beconsidered by the decision-maker prior to final action. If a request is received in writing by July 16,2014, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Malcolm Mead-O’Brien, Air QualityDivision, [email protected] or 517-284-6771. Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig, AirQuality Division Chief.

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DICKINSON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT: Consideration ofDepartment of Environmental Quality approval of the locally-approved amendment to the DickinsonCounty Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan Amendment). Dickinson County submitted this locally-approved Plan Amendment on May 19, 2014. Information Contact: Christina Miller , 517-284-6587,[email protected]. Decision-maker: Bryce Feighner, P.E., Chief, Office of WasteManagement and Radiological Protection.

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PROPOSED DEED, EMMET COUNTY. Proposed deed to a 0.54-acre parcel of unfilled LakeMichigan public trust bottomlands, City of Harbor Springs, Emmet County. File LM 282 City ofHarbor Springs. Contact: Tom Graf, Water Resources Division, 517 284-5561 [email protected]. Decision-maker: Water Resources Division Chief.

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Administ rat ive Rules Promulgat ion

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Announcements

WATERRESOURCESDIVISION

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WATER WITHDRAWAL PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY GRATIOT AREA WATER AUTHORITY, GRATIOT COUNTY, fora proposed large quantity water withdrawal. The applicant proposes a new groundwater withdrawalof 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 applicationcan 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 [email protected], or by mail to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, WaterResources Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958. Comments received by July3, 2014 will be considered in the permit decision prior to final action. Information contact: AndrewLeBaron , Water Resources Division, 517-284-5563.

Public Hearings and MeetingsNote: Persons with di sabilities needing accommodations fo r effective partici pation in any of the meetingsnoted in this Calendar should call or write the appropriate meeting information contact listed below at leasta week in advance to request mobil ity, visual, hearing, or other assistance.

JUNE 18, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CHRYSLER GROUP LLC, STERLINGHEIGHTS, MACOMB COUNTY, (SRN: B7248), for the draft renewal of a Renewable OperatingPermit (ROP) for the operation of an automobile assembly plant. The draft permit is intended tosimplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emissionchanges at the stationary source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed atwww.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the stationary source is Tyree Minner, 38111Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312. Written comments on the draft ROP or a request tohold a public hearing are to be submitted to Robert Byrnes, Michigan Department of EnvironmentalQuality, Air Quality Division, Southeast Michigan District Office, 27700 Donald Court, Warren,

Michigan 48092, or via e-mail to [email protected] by June 18, 2014. The decision-maker forthe permit is Chris Ethridge, Southeast Michigan District Supervisor. If requested in writing by June18, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Robert Byrnes, Air QualityDivision, [email protected] or 517-284-6632.

JUNE 18, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING VECTOR PIPELINE, L.P., WASHINGTONCOMPRESSOR STATION, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MACOMB COUNTY (SRN: N7624), forthe draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of two Solar Marsnatural gas fired turbines rated at 15,000 HP with maximum heat input of 120 MMBTU/hr with lowNOx controls and a 8.43 MMBTU/hr natural gas fueled emergency generator. The draft permit isintended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any airemission changes at the stationary source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed atwww.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. Writtencomments on the draft ROP, or a request to hold a public hearing, are to be submitted to SebastianKallumkal, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Southeast MichiganDistrict Office, 27700 Donald Court, Warren, Michigan 48092, or via e-mail [email protected] by June 18, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit is ChristopherEthridge Southeast Michigan District Supervisor. If requested in writing by June 18, 2014, a publichearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Sebastian Kallumkal, Air Quality Division,[email protected] or 586-753-3738.

JUNE 18, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ANNUAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITYMONITORING NETWORK REVIEW, the Network Review is the principle tool used by staff of theMichigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division to plan ambient air quality

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The public hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. and written comments are being accepted until June 25,2014; they should be sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit Section Supervisor, Michigan Departmentof Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Allstatements received by June 25, 2014, will be considered by the decision-maker prior to finalaction. Information Contact: Paul Schleusener , Air Quality Division, [email protected] 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 andoperation of Boiler #6. The facility is located at 180 Sixth Street, Manistee, Michigan. Additionally, theproposed modification and operation of Boiler #6 will require revisions to Renewable OperatingPermit (ROP) No. MI ROP-B1824-2008. This public comment period meets the public participationrequirements for a future administrative amendment to the ROP. The responsible official for the sourceis David J. Slivka, 180 Sixth Street, Manistee, Michigan. New Source Review and ROP public noticedocuments can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. If a public hearing is requested in writing byJune 26, 2014, a public hearing will be held July 1, 2014 (see July 1 listing in this calendar). Writtencomments and/or a request for a hearing should be sent to Mary Ann Dolehanty, Permit SectionSupervisor, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260,Lansing, Michigan 48909. Information Contact: Dave Riddle, Air Quality Division,[email protected] 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 ofEnvironmental Quality, Office of the Great Lakes are soliciting comments on the draft final DeerLake Delisting Report. A link to the Delisting Report can be found by clicking on ‘Michigan’s Areasof Concern’ under the heading “Information”, then click on ‘Deer Lake’ and choose the documentfrom under the heading “Maps and Documents”: www.michigan.gov/deqaocprogram. Submit writtencomments to Stephanie Swart, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the GreatLakes, P.O. Box 30273, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7773, or to [email protected] by midnight onJune 30, 2014. All comments received by June 30, 2014 will be considered prior to final action. Foradditional details on this proposed action contact Stephanie Swart, Office of the Great Lakes,517-284-5046.

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TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING MORTON SALTINCORPORATED, MANISTEE, MANISTEE COUNTY, for the proposed draft permit for theproposed 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 commentperiod 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. NewSource Review and ROP public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. If apublic hearing is requested in writing by June 26, 2014, a public hearing will be held July 1, 2014, inthe 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 QualityDivision at 517-284-6798 on June 27, 2014, to determine if a hearing was requested and will be held.Information Contact: Dave Riddle, Air Quality Division, [email protected] or 517-284-6798.

JULY 2, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING BREITBURN OPERATING, LP AND LINNOPERATING INC., GAYLORD OTSEGO COUNTY (SRN: N5831), for the draft renewal of aRenewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of the Wilderness CO2/Hayes 29 CentralProduction Facility and Compressor Staion. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify thefacility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationarysource. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. Theresponsible officials of the stationary source are Brian Dorr of Breitburn Operating, LP, P.O. Box1256, 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 apublic 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, orvia e-mail to [email protected] by July 2, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit is JanisRansom, Cadillac District Supervisor. If requested in writing by July 2, 2014, a public hearing maybe scheduled. Information Contact: Caryn Owens, Air Quality Division, [email protected] or231-876-4414.









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JULY 2, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION,SAGINAW, SAGINAW COUNTY (SRN: A6175), for the draft renewal of a Renewable OperatingPermit (ROP) for the operation of an automotive parts manufacturing facility with an associatedpowerhouse. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicablerequirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The ROPpublic notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of thestationary 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 BenWitkopp, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Saginaw Bay DistrictOffice, 401 Ketchum Street, Suite B, Bay City, Michigan 48708, or via e-mail [email protected] by July 2, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit is Chris Hare, SaginawBay District Supervisor. If requested in writing by July 2, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled.Information Contact: Ben Witkopp, Air Quality Division, [email protected] or 989-894-6219.

JULY 11, 2014 EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING US STEEL GREAT LAKESWORKS, ECORSE, WAYNE COUNTY (SRN: A7809), for the draft renewal of a RenewableOperating Permit (ROP) for the operation of an integrated iron and steel mill. The draft permit isintended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any airemission changes at the stationary source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed atwww.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible officials of the stationary source are: Section 1: JamesGray, General Manager, Section 2: William Bacon, General Superintendent, Section 3: MichaelConnolly, Director Environmental Engineering, Section 4: Marcelino Martinez, Site Manager,

Section 5: James Gray, General Manager, No. 1 Quality Drive, Ecorse, Michigan 48229. Writtencomments on the draft ROP are to be submitted to Katie Koster, Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Detroit District Office, 3058 West Grand Boulevard,Suite 2-300, Detroit, Michigan 48202, or via e-mail to [email protected] by July 11, 2014.The decision-maker for the permit is Teresa Seidel, Field Operations Supervisor. A public hearingwill be held on June 11, 2014. Information Contact: Katie Koster , Air Quality Division,[email protected] or 313-456-4678.

JULY 16, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MPI ACQUISITION, LLC, MANISTIQUE,SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY (SRN: A6475), for the draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit(ROP) for the operation of manufacturing specialty paper. The draft permit is intended to simplifyand clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes atthe stationary source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed atwww.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the stationary source is Jon Johnson, 453South Mackinac Avenue, Manistique, Michigan 49854. Written comments on the draft ROP or a

request to hold a public hearing are to be submitted to Ed Lancaster, Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Upper Peninsula District Office, 1504 WestWashington Street, Marquette, Michigan 49855, or via e-mail to [email protected] by July16, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit is Chris Hare, Acting Upper Peninsula DistrictSupervisor. If requested in writing by July 16, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled.Information Contact: Ed Lancaster , Air Quality Division [email protected] or906-250-5124.

JULY 16, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING HOLLAND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS -JAMES DE YOUNG GENERATING FACILITY, HOLLAND OTTAWA COUNTY, (SRN: B2357), forthe draft renewal of an Acid Rain Permit, a draft renewal of Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) SulfurDioxide (SO2) Budget Permit, a draft renewal of CAIR Annual Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Budget Permit,and a draft renewal of CAIR Ozone NOx Budget Permit for the operation of an electric generatingfacility. The Acid Rain Permit, CAIR SO2 Budget Permit, CAIR Annual NOx Budget Permit, andCAIR Ozone NOx Budget Permit public notice documents can be viewed atwww.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the stationary source is David G. Koster,Operations Director, 64 Pine Avenue, Holland, Michigan 49423. Written comments on the draft

Acid Rain Permit, CAIR SO2 Budget Permit, CAIR Annual NOx Budget Permit, and CAIR OzoneNOx Budget Permit, or a request to hold a public hearing, are to be submitted to Brian Carley,Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201, or via e-mail to [email protected] by July16, 2014. The decision-maker for these permits is Heidi Hollenbach Grand Rapids DistrictSupervisor. If requested in writing by July 16, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled. InformationContact: Brian Carley, Air Quality Division [email protected] or 517-780-7843.















































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JULY 16, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING HOLLAND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKSGENERATING STATION AND WWTP, HOLLAND OTTAWA COUNTY (SRN: B2357), for the draftrenewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of the James DeYoungGenerating Station and Wastewater Treatment Plant. The draft permit is intended to simplify andclarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at thestationary source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps.The responsible official of the stationary source is David G. Koster, Operations Director, 625

Hastings Avenue, Holland, Michigan 49423. Written comments on the draft ROP, or a request tohold a public hearing, are to be submitted to Stephen Lachance, Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Grand Rapids District Office, 350 Ottawa NW, Unit 10,Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, or via e-mail to [email protected] by July 16, 2014. Thedecision-maker for the permit is Heidi Hollenbach, Grand Rapids District Supervisor. If requested inwriting by July 16, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: StephenLachance, Air Quality Division, [email protected] or 616-356-0239.

JULY 16, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MIDLAND COGENERATION VENTURE ,MIDLAND, MIDLAND COUNTY (SRN: B6527), for the draft renewal of a draft renewal of Clean AirInterstate Rule (CAIR) Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Budget Permit, a draft renewal of CAIR AnnualNitrogen Oxide (NOx) Budget Permit, and a draft renewal of CAIR Ozone NOx Budget Permit forthe operation of an electric generating facility of 12 natural gas fueled combined cycle turbines. TheCAIR SO2 Budget Permit, CAIR Annual NOx Budget Permit, and CAIR Ozone NOx Budget Permitpublic notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the

stationary source is Robert McCue, Vice President of Operation, Maintenance and Engineering,100 Progress Place, Midland, Michigan 48640. Written comments on the draft CAIR SO2 BudgetPermit, draft CAIR Annual NOx Budget Permit, and draft CAIR Ozone NOx Budget Permit, or arequest to hold a public hearing, are to be submitted to Brian Carley, Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301 East Louis Glick Highway,Jackson, Michigan 49201, or via e-mail to [email protected] by July 16, 2014. The decision-maker for these permits is Chris Hare, Saginaw Bay District Supervisor. If requested in writing byJuly 16, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Brian Carley, Air QualityDivision, [email protected] or 517-780-7843.

JULY 16, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, ROYALOAK, OAKLAND COUNTY (SRN: G5067), for the draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit(ROP) for the operation of five boilers, two cogeneration engines classified as emergency use onlyengines, seven emergency use reciprocating internal combustion engines, and four ethylene oxidemedical sterilizers. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable

requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The ROPpublic notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of thestationary source is James M. Safran, President and CEO, 3601 West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak,Michigan 48073. Written comments on the draft ROP or a request to hold a public hearing are to besubmitted to Rebecca Loftus, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division,Southeast Michigan District Office, 27700 Donald Court, Warren, Michigan 48092, or via e-mail [email protected] by July 16, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit is Chris Ethridge,Southeast Michigan District Supervisor. If requested in writing by July 16, 2014, a public hearingmay be scheduled. Information Contact: Rebecca Loftus, Air Quality Division,[email protected] or 586-753-3735.

JULY 16, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GRAYLING GENERATING STATIONLIMITED PARTNERSHIP, GRAYLING, CRAWFORD COUNTY (SRN: N2388), for the draftrenewal of Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Budget Permit, a draft renewal ofCAIR Annual Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Budget Permit, and a draft renewal of CAIR Ozone NOx BudgetPermit for the operation of an electric generating plant consisting of one wood, natural gas andtire-derived-fuel (TDF) fired boiler, a diesel emergency generator and fire pump, and fuel and ashhandling operations. The CAIR SO2 Budget Permit, CAIR Annual NOx Budget Permit, and CAIROzone NOx Budget Permit public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The designated representative of the stationary source is Philip E. Lewis, 4400 West Four MileRoad, Grayling, Michigan 49734. Written comments on the draft CAIR SO2 Budget Permit, draftCAIR Annual NOx Budget Permit, and draft CAIR Ozone NOx Budget Permit or a request to hold apublic hearing are to be submitted to Brian Carley, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality,

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Ransom, Cadillac District Supervisor. If requested in writing by July 16, 2014, a public hearing maybe scheduled. Information Contact: Brian Carley, Air Quality Division, [email protected] or517-780-7843.

JULY 16, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING, MIDLAND COGENERATION VENTURELIMITED PARTNERSHIP, MIDLAND, MIDLAND COUNTY, (SRN: B6527), for the draft renewal ofa Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of a natural gas fired electric and steam

generating facility. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicablerequirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The ROPpublic notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of thestationary source is Robert McCue, 100 Progress Place, Midland, Michigan 48640. Writtencomments on the draft ROP, or a request to hold a public hearing, are to be submitted to KathyBrewer, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Saginaw Bay DistrictOffice, 401 Ketchum Street, Suite B, Bay City, Michigan 48706 , or via e-mail [email protected] by July 16, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit is Chris Hare, SaginawBay District Supervisor. If requested in writing by July 16, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled.Information Contact: Kathy Brewer , Air Quality Division, [email protected] or 989- 894-6214.

JULY 16, 2014 SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION, MUSKEGON, MUSKEGON COUNTY, (SRN: B5966). Writtencomments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administratively resolve alleged airpollution violations. You may obtain copies of the proposed consent order and Staff Activity Reportat www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/downloads/Enforcement/AQD-Consent-Orders.shtml. Submit written

comments to Jenine Camilleri, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division,P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Written comments will be accepted by e-mail and allstatements must be received by July 16, 2014 to be considered by the decision-maker prior to finalaction. If a request is received in writing by July 16, 2014, a public hearing may be scheduled.Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig , Air Quality Division Chief. Information Contact: JenineCamilleri, Air Quality Division, [email protected] or 517-284-6768.

JULY 16, 2014 PWGG, LLC, D/B/A ISABELLA PELLET, CITY OF LAKE ISABELLA, ISABELLA COUNTY (SRN:P0215). Written comments are being accepted on a proposed consent order to administrativelyresolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the proposed consent order andStaff Activity Report at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/downloads/Enforcement/AQD-Consent-Orders.shtml. Submit written comments to Malcolm Mead-O’Brien, Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Writtencomments will be accepted by e-mail and all statements must be received by July 16, 2014 to beconsidered by the decision-maker prior to final action. If a request is received in writing by July 16,

2014, a public hearing may be scheduled. Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig , Air Quality DivisionChief. Information Contact: Malcolm Mead-O’Brien, Air Quality Division, [email protected] or 517-284-6771.

JULY 16, 2014 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING GRAYLING GENERATING STATIONLIMITED PARTNERSHIP, GRAYLING CRAWFORD COUNTY (SRN: N2388), for the draft renewalof a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of an electric generating plant consistingof one wood, natural gas and tire-derived-fuel (TDF) fired boiler, a diesel emergency generator andfire pump, and fuel and ash handling operations. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarifythe facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at thestationary source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps. The responsible official of the stationary source is Philip E. Lewis, 4400 West Four Mile Road,Grayling, Michigan 49734. Written comments on the draft ROP or a request to hold a public hearingare to be submitted to Rebbecca Radulski, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, AirQuality Division, Cadillac District, Gaylord Field Office, 2100 West M32, Gaylord, Michigan 49735,or via e-mail to [email protected] by July 16, 2014. The decision-maker for the permit isJanis Ransom Cadillac District Supervisor. If requested in writing by July 16, 2014, a public hearingmay be scheduled. Information Contact: Rebbecca Radulski, Air Quality [email protected] or 989-705-3404.
















































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Division Permit Contacts

For additional information on permits, contact:

Air Quali ty Division Air Quality Permits on Public NoticeNew Source Review (NRS) on Public Notice Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) on Public Notice

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Office of Oil, Gas, and Minerals

• Oil and Gas Permits• Mineral Well and Sand Dune Mining Permits

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Contact District Office

Staff

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

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PART II:CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

Conferences, Workshops, and Training

ANNOUNCEMENT – The DEQ’s Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) now accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover forall DEQ/OEA workshop payments!

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2014 MONTHLY CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER OPERATOR/SOIL EROSION INSPECTORTRAINING, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, MICHIGAN. The DEQ Water Resources Division will behosting training and exams for Certification as a Construction Storm Water Operator. These half-daysessions will include a training video outlining inspector/certified operator requirements, bestpractices for soil erosion and sedimentation control, and common compliance problems found on

construction sites. Not all information on the test is included in the training, so participants areexpected to have read and understand the information presented in the “Certified Storm WaterOperator and Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector/Comprehensive Manual” chapters1-5. The training will be followed by a fifty question, multiple choice exam. A score of 70% is requiredto pass and become certified. Complete Training and Exam schedules can be found on the web atwww.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 [email protected]. To register,determine the training date and location you would like to attend and contact the district staff person for that location.

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Date LocationJune 18 DEQ Kalamazoo District Office, KalamazooJuly 16 DEQ Cadillac District Office, CadillacJuly 16 DEQ Southeast Michigan District Office, WarrenJuly 17 DEQ Upper Peninsula District Office, MarquetteJuly 23 DEQ Jackson District Office, JacksonJuly 30 DEQ Grand Rapids District Office, Grand Rapids

August 5 DEQ Saginaw Bay District Office, Bay City August 20 DEQ Kalamazoo District Office, KalamazooSeptember 11 DEQ Lansing District Office, Constitution Hall, LansingSeptember 17 DEQ Gaylord District Office, GaylordSeptember 17 DEQ Jackson District Office, JacksonSeptember 17 DEQ Southeast Michigan District Office, WarrenSeptember 24 DEQ Grand Rapids District Office, Grand Rapids

JUNE 2014 WASTE CHARACTERIZATION WORKSHOPS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, MICHIGAN. The DEQ ishosting two workshops to explain the process of characterizing business waste. The WasteCharacterization Workshop will expand on the basic concepts and principles provided in theIntroductory Webinars and the Waste sessions featured at the upcoming 2014 MichiganEnvironmental Compliance Conference. This half-day workshop will focus on hazardous and liquidindustrial waste and will provide information on the basic waste characterization concepts, includingpractical 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 wastefor their business or institution will benefit from attending this training. Topics will include: point oforigination or when a waste first becomes subject to regulation; hazardous waste exclusions, wherethey are cited, and when you can use them; how to determine whether your waste meets the landdisposal restrictions, needs to be treated before disposal, and how to determine the underlyinghazardous constituents in your waste; how to determine when a listing applies and when generatortreatment is an option; and how to collect random samples, what analysis is required, and when youcan 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 atwww.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “DEQ Workshops.” Information Contact: ChristineGrossman , Office of Environmental Assistance, 517-284-6860, or e-mail [email protected]. Registration Information: Environmental Assistance Center ,800-662-9278, or e-mail at [email protected].

Date Location

6/24/14 Fetzer Center, WMU, Kalamazoo6/26/14 MSU Management Education Center, Troy

JUNE 24, 20149:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT STACK TESTING, DTE EDISONCENTER, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN. Compliance stack testing is an integral part of many airregulations and Permits, however, the details of this important task are often challenging to navigate.Please join the East Michigan Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association for an interactiveand comprehensive Workshop designed to tackle the topic of stack testing in its entirety, includingwhy a test is performed, what is required of the different parties involved (and what theirexpectations should be), and what is actually measured and why. Additionally, a discussion on“Lessons Learned” will be presented. Mr. Tom Maza, DEQ Test Supervisor, and Mr. Mark Grigereit,Principle Engineer – Stack Testing, of DTE Energy, will be conducting this important Workshop.Together these gentlemen will provide insight from both a regulatory and industry perspective. Mr.Maza has 20 years of experience planning, observing and reviewing air emission tests for theMichigan AQD, and Mr. Grigereit has over 25 years of relevant field testing experience. Space is

limited, pre-registration is required. The cost of the workshop is $25 (AWMA members) and $35(non-members). Registration instructions can be found on the East Michigan AWMA website at:www.emawma.org and Workshop questions can be directed to Jennifer Calnen [email protected].

JUNE 25, 20149:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

WEBINAR: MICHIGAN’S NEW WETLAND MITIGATION BANKING FUND PROGRAM. In an effortto further promote wetland banking in Michigan, the legislature has enacted a new innovativeapproach to increase the establishment of wetland banks by developing a Wetland Mitigation BankFunding Program (WMBF). The WMBF provides grants and low interest loans to eligiblemunicipalities interested in developing a wetland mitigation bank. The primary purpose of the



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program is to promote the development of bank sites in areas that don’t currently have existingmarkets and available credits. This webinar will provide information on this new program, andprovide an opportunity for municipalities and consultants and other interested parties to askquestions and provide feedback on program materials. Grant and Loan applications under theWMBF will start being accepted on July 1, 2014. Updated webinar information and registration isavailable on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “DEQ Webinars.” InformationContact: Michael Pennington, Water Resources Division, 517-284-5539, or e-mail at

[email protected]. Registration Information: Environmental Assistance Center ,800-662-9278, or e-mail at [email protected].

2014 PTI SERIES

SEPTEMBER 3NOVEMBER 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 yourspecific application. Registration fee is $45 and includes workshop materials. Updated workshopinformation and registration is available on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on“DEQ Workshops”. Information Contact: James Ostrowski, Office of Environmental Assistance,517-284-6870, or e-mail at [email protected]. Registration Information: Environmental

Assistance Center , 800-662-9278, or e-mail at [email protected].

SEPTEMBER 11-12,2014

DEQ COMPREHENSIVE SOIL EROSION TRAINING AND EXAMS, WARREN, MICHIGAN. TheDEQ 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 individualmay have soil erosion and sedimentation control plan review and design responsibilities. Thetraining will cover the required components of a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan, the soilerosion and sedimentation control law, an overview of common best management practices for soilerosion and sedimentation control, and an exercise in plan review in design. Not all information inthe exam is covered in the training, so participants are expected to have read and understand theinformation presented in the “Certified Storm Water Operator and Soil Erosion and SedimentationControl Inspector/Comprehensive Manual.” The exam consists of a forty question, multiple choiceexam. A score of 70% is required to pass and receive a certificate of training. The ComprehensiveTraining and Exam schedules can be found on the web at www.michigan.gov/soilerosion and byclicking on the first link under the training header. Cost: $225. Information Contact: CherylPetroski, WRD, 586-753-3718, or [email protected]. Registration Information Contact:Cheryl Petroski, 586-753-3718 or [email protected]. Be prepared to provide yourConstruction Storm Water Operator certification number.

SEPTEMBER 17,2014

SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING SEMINAR: LEADING THE WAY TO PREVENTION, PROFIT AND THE FUTURE, FETZER CENTER, WMU CAMPUS, KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN. The DEQ ishosting a workshop during Pollution Prevention Week 2014 to bring opportunity to Michiganbusinesses and organizations interested in learning about increasing the value-add strategy in theirbusiness plans through energy and environmental improvements. The seminar will focus on sharingtechniques to implement zero waste, energy optimization, supply chain collaboration, materialefficiency, product design, and lean and clean. Successful Michigan companies will share theirexperiences working with the U.S. EPA Economy, Energy, Environment (E3) http://www.e3.gov/ andother DEQ Partners. Updated seminar information is available on the Web atwww.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “DEQ Workshops”. Information Contact: LauraRauwerda, Office of Environmental Assistance, 616- 356-0034, or e-mail [email protected]. Registration Information: Environmental Assistance Center ,800-662-9278, or e-mail at [email protected].

OCTOBER 9, 2014 7 ANNUAL MICHIGAN GREEN HEALTH CARE CONFERENCE, GVSU EBERHARD CENTER,GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. This conference is intended for individuals and organizationsinterested in promoting sustainability practices within the health care industry. We encouragesustainability officers, dieticians, clinicians, engineers, architects, pharmacists, environmentalservices, food and nutrition, and maintenance managers, energy coordinators, business partners,governmental agencies, public health professionals, non-profits, and anyone else with a passion forreducing the ecological footprint of the health care industry to attend the conference. Featuredconference speakers include Christina Vernon, AVP for a Healthy Environment for CarolinasHealthCare and Dr. Cindy Parker, Associate Director and Faculty at Johns Hopkins University andNational Board of Directors for Physicians for Social Responsibility. Preconference activities onOctober 8

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Mayor George Heartwell. More information, including sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, andregistration will be available online this summer at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “DEQWorkshops”. Information Contact: Mike Young, Office of Environmental Assistance, 989-894-6238,or e-mail at [email protected]. Registration Information Contact: Environmental AssistanceCenter , 800-662-9278, or e-mail at [email protected].

NOVEMBER 12, 2014 2014 MICHIGAN GREEN CHEMISTRY AND ENGINEERING CONFERENCE: CULTIVATING NEXT

GENERATION SOLUTIONS, MSU KELLOGG CONFERENCE CENTER, EAST LANSING,MICHIGAN. This year will mark the sixth Michigan “GreenUp” Conference, designed to be a valuableexperience for sharing information, networking, and learning. Green chemistry and engineering areabout designing, innovating, and manufacturing what’s next and developing less hazardous, moreeffective materials, processes, and products. Green chemistry and engineering can help businessescreate new markets, reduce costs, increase safety, and gain a competitive edge. For chemists,engineers, industry CEOs, educators, students, entrepreneurs, decision makers, policymakers –anyone interested in Michigan’s march toward smart, sustainable growth – this conference is theopportunity to hear from leading experts and share innovative ideas on how we can best “green up”Michigan through green chemistry and engineering. Updated conference information, including theCall for Presentations and sponsor/exhibitor information, will be available on the Web this summer atwww.michigan.gov/greenup. Information Contact: Chris Affeldt, Office of Environmental Assistance,517-284-6851 or e-mail at [email protected]. Registration Information: Environmental

Assistance Center , 800-662-9278, or e-mail at [email protected].

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will not discriminate against any individual or group on the basisof 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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