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ORR # 2001-004, 005, 006, 023, 024
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DRINKING WATER AND RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION DIVISION
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division (DWRPD), will conduct a public hearing on proposed administrative rules promulgated pursuant to Sections 5, 7, 14, and 19 of the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act, 1976 PA 399, as amended (Act 399);
R 325.10103, R 325.10105, R 325.10106, R 325.10107, R 325.10108, R 325.10109, R 325.10112, R 325.10116, R 325.10410, R 325.10604c, R 325.10604f, R 325.10705, R 325.10710, R 325.10710a, R 325.10710d, R 325.10716, R 325.10717b, R 325.10736, R 325.10738, and R 325.11506. These
amendments make several minor revisions to the rules to eliminate unnecessary requirements, to streamline and reduce the reporting burden without jeopardizing the level of public health protection or protection of the environment, to clarify requirements, and to improve implementation of the rules. The amended rules do not affect the lead or copper action levels or the basic regulatory requirements.
The public hearing will be held on February 7, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., in the Ottawa Conference Room 4, Lower Level, Ottawa Building, 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan.
Copies of the proposed rules (ORR Numbers 2001-004EQ, 2001-005EQ, 2001-006EQ, 2001-023EQ, and 2001-024EQ) can be downloaded from the Internet from the Field Operations Section home page at www.deq.state.mi.us/dwr/FOS/FOSHomePAGE.htm. These rules can also be downloaded from the Internet through the Office of Regulatory Reform at http://www.state.mi.us/orr. Copies of the rules may also be obtained by contacting the Lansing office at:
Field Operations Section
Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 30630 Lansing, Michigan 48909-8130
Phone: 517-241-1318
Fax: 517-241-1328
E-Mail: reckd@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 above address. Written comments must be received by February 8, 2002.
Persons needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the DWRPD at 517-241-1318 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, as amended, being Sections 24.241 and 24.242 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Administration of the rules is by authority conferred on the Director of the DEQ by Sections 5 and 16 of Act 399 and Executive Order 1996-1. These rules will become effective seven days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Flint C. Watt, P.E., Chief
Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division
