Notice of Public Hearing - Cleanup Criteria Rules

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

REMEDIATION AND REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), Remediation and Redevelopment Division (RRD), will conduct a public hearing on proposed administrative rules promulgated pursuant to Part 201, Environmental Remediation, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA).  The rules are identified as R 299.1 – R 299.50.  The purpose of the rules is to implement the December 2012 amendments to the NREPA.  The MDEQ is required to evaluate and revise the cleanup criteria established under Section 20120a of the NREPA by December 31, 2013.

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., in the Con Con Conference Room on the Atrium Level, Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan.

Copies of the proposed rules (ORR 2013-056 EQ) can be downloaded via the Internet through the Office of Regulatory Reinvention at www.michigan.gov/orr.  Copies of the rules may also be obtained by contacting the Lansing Central Office at:

Remediation and Redevelopment Division

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

P.O. Box 30426

Lansing, Michigan 48909-7926

Phone:  517-284-5141

Fax:  517-241-9581

E-Mail:  reisnerr@michigan.gov

All interested persons are invited to attend and present their views.  It is requested that all statements be submitted in writing for the hearing record.  Anyone unable to attend may submit comments in writing to the address above.  Written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 13, 2013.

Persons needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the RRD at 517-284-5141, one week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.

This notice of public hearing is given in accordance with Sections 41 and 42 of Michigan’s Administrative Procedures Act, 1969 PA 306, Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 24.241 and 24.242.  Administration of the rules is by authority conferred on the Director of the MDEQ by Sections 20104(1) and 20120a(18) of the NREPA, MCL 324.20104(1) and 324.20120a(18).  These rules will become effective immediately after filing with the Secretary of State.

 Robert Wagner, Chief

Remediation and Redevelopment Division 

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