Marathon requests air permit for production changes
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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Air Quality Division (AQD), is asking for comments from the public on proposed Permits to Install (PTI) for Marathon Petroleum Company LP (Marathon), Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Air Products), and MPLX Terminals LLC (MPLX). This request is called the Detroit Permitting Project, and all three companies are part of the Marathon Detroit Refinery stationary source. The AQD will accept comments on the proposed air permits until the close of the comment period on June 3, 2024.
Facilities requesting to make changes like this must have an air permit to limit the emissions of air pollutants and to ensure the request will meet air quality standards, including health-based standards. The conditions in an air permit include things such as limiting air emissions and installing and operating equipment in ways that best protect public health and the environment. An air permit would also include testing of equipment to make sure all requirements are met.
A draft air permit is written with these standards in mind, however, there are many instances when input from the public creates valuable and important changes to a permit, if and when it is approved.
The public is encouraged to review information about the proposed changes and draft air permits. Comments may be given at any time before the end of the comment period on June 3. The proposed project summary will give a good overview of what the companies are requesting, the contents of the draft permits, and what this may mean to residents.
Provide Comment:
There are several ways to provide comment on the proposed permits.
- At the In-Person/Virtual Public Hearing
The in-person public hearing on May 22, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Kemeny Center, at 2260 South Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48217. The meeting and hearing will also be broadcast. The public may join the broadcast at: https://bit.ly/3vtrIy7. EGLE staff will be available to answer questions and provide assistance if needed.
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By U.S. mail: EGLE, Air Quality Division, Permit Section, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909- 7760.
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By voicemail: 517-284-0900
If you have questions about the proposed air permits or how to comment on this proposed air permits, please contact Andy Drury at DruryA@Michigan.gov or 517-648-6663.
More information on air quality activities at Marathon can be found at Michigan.gov/EGLEMarathon. Information about other air quality actions open for public comment can be found at Michigan.gov/EGLEAirPublicNotice.
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