7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

 

ORR # 2003-037

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WATER DIVISION

WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION

 

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Water Division, will conduct a public hearing on proposed administrative rules promulgated pursuant to Part 31, Water Resources Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (Act 451); R 323.2102, R 323.2103, R 323.2104, R 323.2108, R 323.2109, R 323.2189, and R 323.2196.  These rules

are being revised in order to incorporate the April 14, 2003, federal regulations for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) that revise and clarify the minimum requirements for CAFOs to ensure environmental compliance through proper management of agricultural waste to protect the state's water quality and public health.

 

The public hearing will be held on Monday, June 7, 2004, at 1:30 p.m., in the ConCon A and B Conference Room, Atrium Level, Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan, Lansing, Michigan 48933.

 

Copies of the proposed rules (ORR 2003-037EQ) can be downloaded from the Internet through the Office of Regulatory Reform at http://www.michigan.gov/orr. Copies of the rules may also be obtained by contacting the Lansing office at:

 

Water Division

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

P.O. Box 30273 Lansing, Michigan 48909-7773

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

 

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 June 18, 2004.

 

Persons needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Water Division at 517-373-8088 two business days 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 Part 31 of Act 451,  and  Executive  Order 1995-18.  These  rules  will  become  effective seven days after filing with the Secretary of State.

 

 

Richard A. Powers, Chief

Water Division