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SOAHR 2004-038 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PESTICIDE AND PLANT PEST MANAGEMENT DIVISION
The Michigan Department of Agriculture, Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division, will conduct a public meeting on Friday, May 26, 2006, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the Geagley Laboratory, Guyer Conference Room, 1615 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. The hearing will be held to receive comments on proposed changes to the rules of Regulation No. 641 Commercial Fertilizer Bulk Storage. Written comments may be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2006, to the address below.
The proposed amendments to Regulation 641 are being promulgated to address issues related to current containment technology needs by including the use of an internal tank liner (bladder) system as an alternative design to the existing fertilizer containment requirements.
The rules [Rule Set 2004-038 AC] are published on the Michigan Government website at http://www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7-154-10576_35738_5695---,00.html and in the May 15, 2006 issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of the draft rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic submission by contacting:
Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division Michigan Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 30017 Lansing, MI 48909
Telephone: (517) 373-4087
Fax: (517) 335-4540
E-mail: hunta9@michigan.gov
Persons needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division at (517) 373-4087, a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.
Promulgation of these rules is pursuant to the authority conferred on the Department of Agriculture by the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, Part 85, as amended (MCL
§324.8513 et seq.) These rules are proposed to go into effect upon filing with the Secretary of State. Date: April 18, 2006 Mitch Irwin, Director
