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REMINDER: Graphic Packaging International LLC air permit open for comment
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Air Quality Division (AQD) is holding a public comment period on a proposed air permit requested by Graphic Packaging International, LLC (GPI) in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The comment period will remain open until January 14, 2026. GPI is proposing a modernization project that will decommission the K3 production line while also increasing production on the newer, more efficient K2 equipment. Boilers 8 and 9 will also be shut down as part of this consolidation effort. GPI’s proposal is an overall decrease in air pollutants being emitted.
Requests like this must have an air permit before the modification can begin. A permit limits the release of air pollutants and ensures the request will meet air quality standards, including health-based standards. The conditions in an air permit protect public health and the environment by limiting pollutants and establishing requirements for how a company must operate, monitor its activities, and maintain records. Air permits can include testing requirements to ensure all conditions are met.
A proposed air permit is written with these standards in mind; however, there are many instances when input from the public prompts valuable and important changes to a permit, if it is approved.
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Learn more:
The public is encouraged to review information about the proposed air permit. Available background information includes:
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Proposed Project Summary: An overview of the request and what is in the proposed air permit.
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Technical Fact Sheet: An examination of the application, including the rules that apply to the project.
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Proposed Permit Conditions: Requirements that the company would need to follow.
Tell us what you think:
Comments may be given at any time before the end of the comment period on January 14. You may provide comments on the proposed permit in any of these ways.
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Online: in MiEnviro Portal
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By email: EGLE-AQD-PTIPublicComments@Michigan.gov
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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
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At the informational session and virtual public hearing, on January 7, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. The sole purpose of the public hearing will be to take formal testimony on the record.
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Join the online broadcast: pre-register any time or join at 6:00 p.m. on January 7 at: https://bit.ly/AQD010726.
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Call in to listen only (no video): 855-758-1310 and use meeting ID 880 2546 9812.
If you have questions about the proposed air permit, contact Janelle Trowhill at TrowhillJ1@Michigan.gov or 517-582-5312.
Information about other air quality actions open for public comment can be found at Michigan.gov/EGLEAirPublicNotice.
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