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ORR # 2002-053
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Geological and Land Management Division
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Geological and Land Management Division (GLMD), will conduct a public hearing on proposed administrative rules promulgated pursuant to Part 625, Mineral Wells, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (Act 451); R 299.2301 et seq. These rules will improve, clarify, expand, and restructure the rules, in order to make them easier to utilize and to provide more effective implementation of Part 625. Rules that are no longer applicable have been eliminated and some rules have been updated to accommodate current technology.
Three public hearings will be held on the following dates: August 12, 2003, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Huron-Erie Room, Northern Michigan University, 2102 University Center, Marquette, Michigan; on August 13, 2003, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., in the Alpine Room, Best Western Lodge, 833 W. Main St., Gaylord, Michigan; and on August 15, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in the ConCon Conference Room, Atrium Level, South Tower, Constitution Hall, 525 W. Allegan St., Lansing, Michigan.
Copies of the proposed rules (ORR # 2002-053EQ) 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:
Geological and Land Management Division Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 30256 Lansing, Michigan 48909-7756
Phone: 517-241-1515
Fax: 517-241-1595
E-Mail: mauls@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 August 29, 2003.
Persons needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the GLMD at 517-241-1515 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 Act 451 and Executive Order 1995-18. These rules will become effective seven days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Harold R. Fitch, Chief
Geological and Land Management Division
