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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2022
EGLE Media Office, EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov, 517-284-9278
EGLE to hold Safe Drinking Water Act public feedback and engagement sessions
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will host a series of discussions on how to improve the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Public Health Code to strengthen protections of the public's health through the delivery of clean, safe water.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Directive 2021-09, in November 2021, which directed all state agencies "to undertake a comprehensive review of the state's role in our drinking water systems. This review [focuses] on both prevention and response when water quality issues arise . . . [and] will result in action by providing recommendations [from state agencies] on what needs to be done to ensure every parent can hand their child a glass of water with confidence."
The agencies are hosting two public engagement sessions for any interested persons to provide input on recommended changes. To maximize public participation and to create space for authentic conversations, Public Sector Consultants will be facilitating the sessions, which will provide an opportunity to shape the recommendations back to the governor. Both meetings will cover the same content.
The sessions will be virtual to accommodate as many individuals as possible, but participants are required to register for their preferred meeting. You can register for either session by clicking the following link or going to the website, https://publicsectorconsultants.com/safe-drinking-water-act-public-engagement-sessions/
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Link to Register to Public Meetings
Session One
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
6–8 p.m.
Session Two
Monday, September 12, 2022
10 a.m. to noon
If you cannot make the sessions, or would prefer to provide comments in writing, you may submit comments through the following public comment link. Alternatively, you can submit written comments by US Mail to Public Sector Consultants, c/o SDWA Project Team, 230 N Washington Square, Suite 300, Lansing, MI 48933. Please submit comments by September 23, 2022
If you questions about the public meeting, or need accommodations to participate, please reach out to Joy Johnson at Public Sector Consultants at jjohnson@publicsectorconsultants.com.
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