13 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

 

ORR # 2002-019,020, 021, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025 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 amendments to the 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 325.10102, R 325.10103, R 325.10104, R 325.10105, R 325.10106, R325.10108,

R 325.10109, R 325.10308b, R 325.10401, R 325.10401a, R 325.10402, R 325.10403, R 325.10404,

R 325.10405, R 325.10406, R 325.10407, R 325.10408, R 325.10408a, R 325.10408b, R 325.10409,

R 325.10411, R 325.10412, R 325.10413, R 325.10414, R 325.10415,  R  325.10416,  R  325.10417,

R 325.10418, R 325.10419, R 325.10420, R 325.10604a, R 325.10605, R 325.10610, R 325.10610a, R 325.10610b, R 325.10610c, R 325.10611, R 325.10611a, R 325.10611b, R 325.10702, R 325.10704, R 325.10706, R 325.10707b, R 325.10719, R 325.10719a, R 325.10719d, R 325.10719e, R 325.10719f, R 325.10720, R 325.10720a, R 325.10721, R 325.11002, R 325.11004, R 325.11008, R 325.11009,

R 325.11502, R 325.11503, R 325.11505a, and R 325.11506. These amendments establish maximum residual levels for disinfectants and maximum contaminant levels for certain disinfection byproducts and address disinfectant precursor removal, monitoring, and reporting. They improve control of microbial pathogens in drinking water, including Cryptosporidium, through increased filtration performance. Additionally, they revise the minimum requirements that public water systems must meet regarding the form, manner, frequency, and content of public notification.

 

The public hearing will be held on September 5, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., in the Con-Con A&B Conference Room, Atrium Level, Constitution Hall, 525 W. Allegan, Lansing, Michigan.

 

Copies of the proposed rules (ORR Numbers 2002-019EQ, 2002-020EQ, 2002-021EQ, 2002-022EQ, 2002-023EQ, 2002-024EQ, and 2002-025EQ) can be downloaded from the Internet through the Office of Regulatory Reform at http://www.michigan.gov/orr. From that site click on MI Admin Code. Click on Numeric. Click on Rule Range R 308.1 – R 325.77115. Scroll down to R 325.10101 – R 325.10115, Supplying Water to the Public - Part 1. General Provisions. Click on the Proposed Revision Info button and then click on the Revision Text button to view the proposed rules. Click twice on Back to repeat the download process for Parts 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, and 15. 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: [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 above address. Written comments must be received by September 9, 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