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Public hearing requested on air permit for Consumers Energy J. H. Campbell Plant
An informational session and public hearing was requested on a proposed air Permit to Install (PTI) for Consumers Energy J. H. Campbell Plant (J. H. Campbell) in West Olive, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Air Quality Division (AQD) is holding a public hearing on October 27, 2026.
The company is proposing to build a new coal ash processing plant located within the same property lines as the existing coal-fired power plant. Requests like this must have an air permit before construction 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 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.
Attend the informational session and public hearing:
At the informational session and virtual public hearing, on October 27, 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 October 27, 2026, at: https://bit.ly/AQD102726
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Call in to listen only (no video): 855-758-1310 and use Webinar ID: 886 7664 4065.
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 October 29, 2026. You may provide comments on the proposed permit in any of these ways.
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Online: 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 October 27, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m.
If you have questions about the proposed air permit, contact Janelle Trowhill at TrowhillJ1@Michigan.gov or 517-582-5312.
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Information about other air quality actions open for public comment can be found at Michigan.gov/EGLEAirPublicNotice.
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