JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT

LANSING

May 12, 2010

REBECCA A. HUMPHRIES

DIRECTOR

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u.s. Environmental Protection Agency

Region 5

77 West Jackson Boulevard

Chicago, Illinois 60604-3950

Dear Ms. Hedman:

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) submits this

request in support of a redesignation to attainment of the 0.08 parts per million 8-hour

ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Allegan County, Michigan, and a

proposed revision to the Michigan State Implementation Plan.

The attached redesignation request and maintenance plan for Allegan County

documents the public notice and comment process.

The DNRE requests that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proceed with

final review and approval of this submittal. If you have any questions or need additional

information, please contact Mr. G. Vinson Hellwig, Chief, Air Quality Division, at

517-373-7069, or you may contact me.

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cc/att: Mr. John Mooney, EPA

Ms. Kathleen D'Agostino, EPA

Mr. Jim Sygo, Deputy Director, Environmental Protection, DNRE

Mr. G. Vinson Hellwig, DNRE

CONSTITUTION HALL· 525 WEST ALLEGAN STREET' P.O. BOX 30473' LANSING", MICHIGAN 48909-7973

www.michigan.gov/dnre • (800) 662-927&
State of Michigan 

Request 

to 

Redesignate Allegan County to Attainment Status 

for the 

Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard 

and 

Proposed Maintenance Plan Revision 

to the 

Michigan State Implementation Plan 

Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment 

Air Quality Division 

May 12, 2010 
DNRE’S PROPOSED ALLEGAN COUNTY OZONE REDESIGNATION 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 Page No.

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1 

2. Redesignation Package Components.......................................................................... 1 

3. Demonstration of Attainment of the Standard .............................................................. 2 

4. Approval and Compliance with CAA Section 110 and 

 Part D Requirements.................................................................................................... 4 

5. Demonstration of Air Quality Improvement .................................................................. 4 

6. Maintaining Ozone Attainment into the Future............................................................. 5 

7. Transportation Conformity Budget ............................................................................... 7 

8. Public Involvement ....................................................................................................... 9 

List of Figures

Figure 1.1: Map of Ozone Monitors and Nonattainment Area ......................................... 1 

List of Tables

Table 3.1: Holland 2009 Monitor Data Design Value for Ozone NAAQS....................... 2 

Table 3.2: Historic 8-Hour Ozone Design Values........................................................... 3 

Table 3.3: Data Completeness....................................................................................... 3 

Table 5.1: Allegan County Emission Reduction Demonstration 

 For 2005 and 2008 ........................................................................................ 5 

Table 6.1: Maintenance Plan Emissions Inventories for 2008, 

 2018, and 2021 ............................................................................................. 6 

Table 7.1: Motor Vehicle Emissions Budget Calculation................................................ 8 

Table 7.2: Transportation Conformity Budget for Allegan County.................................. 8 

Appendices

Appendix A: Emission Inventory Documentation 

Appendix B: Public Notice 
DNRE’S PROPOSED ALLEGAN COUNTY OZONE REDESIGNATION 

1. INTRODUCTION 

The State of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and 

Environment (DNRE), is asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make a 

determination that Allegan County, Michigan, is in attainment with the 0.08 parts per million 

(ppm) ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), to change the legal status of the 

area from nonattainment to attainment, and to approve the maintenance plan as a revision to 

the Michigan State Implementation Plan (SIP). 

The EPA established a revised NAAQS for ozone in 1997 and designated areas in Michigan as 

attainment or nonattainment of this standard in April 2004. The designations were based on 

design values derived from air quality monitoring data for the years 2001-2003. Design values 

above 0.084 ppm are considered to be violating the standard, too high to be protective of health. 

The EPA designated 25 counties in Michigan as nonattainment. 

Air quality monitoring data collected in the 2002-2004 period showed improved ozone design 

values in 11 of the original 25 counties. For the 2003-2005 period an additional five counties 

had attainment level design values. The 16 counties were redesignated as attainment in 2007. 

In 2009, eight additional counties in Southeast Michigan were redesignated to attainment based 

on design values for 2006-2008. Now, the most recent ozone data, for 2007-2009, shows 

attainment levels of ozone at the Allegan County monitor in Holland, Michigan. This is the sole 

remaining ozone nonattainment area in Michigan (Figure 1.1). 

Figure 1.1: Map of Ozone Monitors and Nonattainment Area 

Holland lakeshore 

monitor 

in Allegan County Tribal air monitors that 

meet NAAQS 

Nonattainment Area

DNRE air monitors 

that meet NAAQS 

KEY

2. REDESIGNATION PACKAGE COMPONENTS 

Section 107 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) establishes requirements to be met in order for an area 

to be qualified for redesignation to attainment including: 

• A determination that the area has attained the NAAQS; 

• An approved SIP for the area under Section 110(k) of the CAA; 

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• A determination that the improvement in air quality is due to permanent and 

enforceable reductions in emissions resulting from implementation of the SIP and 

applicable requirements; 

• A fully approved maintenance plan under Section 175A of the CAA; and 

• A determination that all Section 110 and Part D requirements under the CAA have 

been met. 

This document summarizes compliance with each required component of an attainment 

redesignation. 

3. DEMONSTRATION OF ATTAINMENT OF THE STANDARD 

The DNRE maintains a comprehensive network of ozone air quality monitors throughout 

Michigan with the primary objective being to determine compliance with the ozone NAAQS. The 

DNRE submits network reviews to the EPA Region 5 annually to ensure that air monitoring 

operations comply with all applicable federal requirements. 

Data from air quality monitors indicates whether or not violations of the ozone NAAQS are 

occurring. The design value is the three-year average of the fourth highest 8-hour average 

values, based on data from each of the monitoring sites in an attainment or nonattainment area, 

rounded to the nearest 0.01 ppm. For the period 2007-2009, the design value at the Allegan 

County site in Holland is 0.08 ppm. Table 3.1 shows the design value for 2009, confirming 

attainment of the NAAQS. Table 3.2 shows historic 8-hour ozone design values at the Holland 

site. 

Table 3.1: Holland 2009 Monitor Data Design Value for Ozone NAAQS (ppm) 

COUNTY MONITORS 

(AQS ID) 

4TH HIGH

2007 

4TH HIGH

2008 

4TH HIGH

2009 

3-YR

AVG

DESIGN VALUE 3-YR

AVERAGE ROUNDED

Allegan 260050003 0.094 0.073 0.076 0.081 0.08 

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Table 3.2: Historic 8-Hour Ozone Design Values (ppm)

*4th highest 8-hour average and 3-year average truncated 

**Final site average rounded 

SITE AQS ID YEAR 4TH HIGHEST 8-

HOUR MAX * 

3-YR AVG SITE DESIGN VALUE** 

Holland 260050003 1992 0.058 8-25-92 sampling 

began 

Holland 260050003 1993 0.081 

Holland 260050003 1994 0.092 

Holland 260050003 1995 0.110 0.094 0.09 

Holland 260050003 1996 0.090 0.097 0.10 

Holland 260050003 1997 0.095 0.098 0.10 

Holland 260050003 1998 0.097 0.094 0.09 

Holland 260050003 1999 0.091 0.094 0.09 

Holland 260050003 2000 0.080 0.089 0.09 

Holland 260050003 2001 0.092 0.087 0.09 

Holland 260050003 2002 0.105 0.092 0.09 

Holland 260050003 2003 0.095 0.097 0.10 

Holland 260050003 2004 0.079 0.093 0.09 

Holland 260050003 2005 0.094 0.089 0.09 

Holland 260050003 2006 0.091 0.088 0.09 

Holland 260050003 2007 0.094 0.093 0.09 

Holland 260050003 2008 0.073 0.086 0.09 

Holland 260050003 2009 0.076 0.081 0.08 

The completeness criteria for ambient monitoring data are specified in Title 40 of the Code of 

Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 50, National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality 

Standards, Appendix I; and quality assurance criteria are specified in 40 CFR, Section 58.10, 

Quality Assurance. A minimum completeness of 75 percent annually and 90 percent over a 

three-year period is required. 

Data completeness information is presented in Table 3.3. The monitor in Holland meets the 

annual and three-year completeness criteria. The quality assurance criteria in 40 CFR, 

Section 58.10 have also been met. 

Table 3.3: Data Completeness 

SITE AQS ID YEAR ANNUAL %

COMPLETE 

3-YEAR %

COMPLETE 

2007 95 

2008 95 

Holland 260050003 

2009 95 

95 

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4. APPROVAL AND COMPLIANCE WITH CAA SECTION 110 

 AND PART D REQUIREMENTS 

The Allegan County nonattainment area is unclassified, and thus subject to requirements under 

Part D, Subpart 1 of the CAA. Section 110 of the CAA delineates general SIP requirements and 

Part D contains requirements specific to Subpart 1 nonattainment areas. Allegan County meets 

all applicable requirements for ozone redesignation under these provisions. 

Allegan County was an unclassified, incomplete data nonattainment area under the 1-hour 

ozone NAAQS. The area was redesignated to attainment in 2001 (65 CFR Federal Register 

[FR] 70490). The EPA determined that all ozone SIP requirements had been met in approving 

the attainment redesignation of the 1-hour ozone NAAQS. New nonattainment area 

requirements for this 0.08 ppm 8-hour ozone NAAQS required to be completed for this 

attainment redesignation include only a new baseline emission inventory. Michigan’s 8-hour 

ozone baseline inventory for 2002 was submitted to the EPA in July 2006. However, a 2005 

baseline inventory, the nonattainment year in this redesignation package, is now being 

presented as Michigan’s ozone baseline inventory to meet the baseline SIP inventory 

requirement. This nonattainment inventory is the 2005 base M inventory compiled for the Lake 

Michigan Air Directors’ Consortium (LADCO) planning efforts. Onroad mobile emissions 

inventories were prepared by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). 

Michigan’s SIP contains all required emission control programs related to ozone under 

Section 110 of the CAA. Programs for emissions limitations, permitting, emissions inventories 

and statements, emissions fees, enforcement authorities, and ambient monitoring have been 

implemented in Michigan and are included in the SIP. Michigan has met all Section 172, Part D 

requirements relevant to this redesignation. 

5. DEMONSTRATION OF AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Improvement in air quality must be reasonably attributed to emissions reductions of the ozone 

precursor pollutants nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) that are 

permanent and enforceable. An examination of NOx and VOC emissions from a period of 

nonattainment (2005) to attainment (2008) indicates a decline in overall emissions during this 

time period. The source of emissions data is the DNRE Emissions Inventory processed by 

LADCO to yield summer day county totals (base M). Both nonroad and onroad emissions were 

calculated specifically for 2005 using the latest version of the Mobile and National Mobile 

Inventory Model models. Details regarding this data are included in Appendix A. Table 5.1

identifies emission reductions by source category. Both VOC and NOx emissions decreased 

from 2005-2008 in Allegan County. 

 

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Table 5.1: Allegan County Emission Reduction Demonstration for 2005 and 2008 

All Units are in tons per summer weekday 

Year Point Area Onroad Nonroad Total 

VOC 2005 2.02 10.00 4.70 6.16 22.88 

2008 1.52 9.33 3.93 4.59 19.37 

NOx 2005 2.33 1.00 8.43 4.44 16.20 

2008 3.45 1.02 6.92 4.55 15.94 

Reductions in emissions between 2005 and 2008 can be attributed to regional and federal 

emissions control programs. The Federal Motor Vehicle Control Program has produced 

significant emissions reductions from onroad and nonroad vehicles throughout the country. 

Phase-in of federal “Tier 2” standards began in 2004. Standards for light-duty passenger 

vehicles, including sport utility vehicles, minivans, and pick-up trucks; gasoline sulfur content 

regulations; nonroad diesel engine standards; and heavy-duty diesel vehicle regulations all 

contributed to a reduction in emissions of NOx and VOC. These reductions are permanent and 

enforceable and have contributed to the overall improvement in ozone levels. Additionally, 

electric generating units (EGUs) and other large sources of NOx such as stationary boilers have 

reduced emissions due to requirements of the NOx SIP Call and the Acid Rain program. 

4. MAINTAINING OZONE ATTAINMENT INTO THE FUTURE 

A maintenance plan must demonstrate continued attainment for at least ten years after approval 

of redesignation. Section 175A of the CAA sets forth the elements of a maintenance plan for 

areas seeking redesignation from nonattainment to attainment. Eight years after redesignation, 

a revised maintenance plan for the next ten years must be submitted to the EPA. To address 

the possibility of future NAAQS violations, the maintenance plan must contain contingency 

measures. 

Future attainment is demonstrated through emission inventory projections, and includes an 

attainment year inventory for 2008, an interim year inventory for 2018, and a projected 

maintenance inventory for 2021. The future year 2021 inventories for VOC and NOx remain 

below attainment year 2008 emissions levels to assure that local contribution to ozone formation 

will not exceed current levels. Continuing reductions in ozone precursor emissions will be 

realized from fleet turnover, Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards for 

hazardous air pollutants, and federal diesel emissions programs. The introduction in 2007 of 

less volatile consumer and commercial products through Michigan R 336.1660 and R 336.1661 

will produce continuing reductions. Due to the legal uncertainty of the Clean Air Interstate Rule 

(CAIR) future year NOx reductions, a conservative 2018 and 2021 inventory was prepared 

without the NOx reductions assumed from CAIR for the two subject sources in this county. The 

maintenance plan inventory emissions totals for VOC and NOx are provided in Table 6.1. 

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Table 6.1: Maintenance Plan Emissions Inventories for 2008, 2018, and 2021 

All units are in tons per day

Year Point Area Onroad Nonroad Total 

2008 1.52 9.33 3.93 4.59 19.37 

2018 2.79 8.61 2.53 3.88 17.81 

VOC 

2021 2.91 8.16 2.28 2.20 15.55 

2008 4.45 1.02 6.92 4.55 16.94 

2018 2.10 1.09 3.10 2.04 8.33 

NOx 

2021 2.13 1.11 2.71 2.11 8.06 

A comprehensive baseline emissions inventory was prepared by the DNRE and MDOT for the 

year 2005. The inventory was further processed by LADCO to produce typical summer day 

totals for 2005 and 2018. These inventories are consistent with LADCO base M Round 5 

modeling inventories, as posted in August 2007. The onroad mobile emissions inventories for 

2005, 2008, 2018, and 2021 were prepared by MDOT. The future year inventories for 2018 and 

2021 include existing control measures and control measures known to be on the way. Full 

documentation of methodologies and models used to derive emission inventories is contained in 

Appendix A. The attainment year 2008 stationary point source EGU and non-EGU summer day 

emissions were calculated by the DNRE using the 2008 Michigan Air Emissions Reporting 

System (MAERS) point source inventory. The 2008 stationary area source emissions summer 

day emissions were interpolated using Linear Regression Analysis. The 2008 marine, aircraft, 

and rail (MAR) summer weekday emissions were interpolated from the LADCO 2005, 2009, and 

2018 summer weekday emissions inventories. The 2008 and 2021 nonroad mobile summer 

weekday emissions were estimated using the EPA NONROAD 2008 emissions model. The 

2018 stationary point and area emissions, as well as MAR and nonroad emissions, are from 

LADCO emissions inventories. The 2021 stationary point EGU and non-EGU, stationary area, 

and MAR summer weekday emissions were extrapolated using Linear Regression Analysis 

from the 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2018 summer weekday emissions. NOx reductions from the 

federal CAIR are not included in the 2018 and 2021 inventories. 

Maintenance Commitments

Michigan will develop and submit to EPA, no later than eight years after approval of this 

redesignation request, a new maintenance plan covering the next ten-year period. 

The DNRE will continue to track ozone levels through the operation of an EPA-approved 

monitoring network as necessary to demonstrate ongoing compliance with the NAAQS. Data 

will be entered into the Air Quality Subsystem (AQS) on a timely basis in accordance with 

federal regulations. The DNRE will continue to produce periodic emission inventories as 

required by the federal Consolidated Emissions Reporting Rule (40 CFR, Part 51) to track future 

levels of emissions. The control measures for VOC and NOx emissions that were contained in 

the SIP before redesignation of these areas to attainment shall be retained as required by 

Section 175A of the CAA. 

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Michigan will expeditiously enact legal authorities needed for additional contingency measures, 

and/or studies of conditions resulting in unexpected ozone increases in response to triggering 

events. 

Action Level Response

An Action Level Response will be prompted when a two-year average fourth high monitored 

value of 0.085 ppm or higher occurs within the maintenance area. A review of circumstances 

leading to the high monitored values will be conducted if this response is triggered. The DNRE 

will explore whether a special event, malfunction, or noncompliance with permit conditions 

resulted in high ozone levels in order to immediately address corrective measures. The DNRE 

will also review meteorological conditions and transport levels during high ozone episodes. This 

review will be conducted within six months following the close of the ozone season. If the 

DNRE determines that contingency measure implementation is necessary to prevent a future 

violation, the DNRE will select and implement a measure that can be put in place promptly. 

Contingency Measure Response

If a violation of the ozone NAAQS occurs, Michigan will select one or more control measures 

from the following list of potential contingency measure options for implementation. The timing 

for implementation is dependent on the process needed for legal adoption and source 

compliance, which varies for each measure. Some potential measures/controls have already 

been promulgated and are scheduled to be implemented at the federal or state levels. Other 

measures will need state administrative rulemaking or legislative approval. The DNRE will seek 

to expedite the process for securing enabling authority and implementing the selected measures 

as needed to reduce ozone levels, with a goal of having measures in place as expeditiously as 

practicable, and within 18 months after state certification of the violation. Opportunity for public 

participation in the contingency measure response will be provided. The DNRE will submit the 

identified enforceable contingency measures to the EPA as revisions to the SIP as needed. 

List of Potential Contingency Measures

1. Reduced VOC content in Architectural, Industrial, and Maintenance coating rule. 

2. Auto body refinisher self-certification audit program. 

3. Reduced VOC degreasing/solvent cleaning rule. 

4. Diesel retrofit program. 

5. Reduced idling program. 

6. Portable fuel container replacement rule. 

7. Food preparation flame broiler control rule. 

8. Lower Reid Vapor Pressure gasoline program. 

5. TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY BUDGET 

Transportation conformity is required by Section 176 (c) of the CAA. The EPA’s conformity rule 

requires that transportation plans, programs, and projects conform to SIPs. The rule establishes 

the criteria and procedures for the determination. Conformity to a SIP means that transportation 

activities will not produce air quality violations, worsen existing violations, or delay timely 

attainment of the NAAQS. 

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Estimates of onroad motor vehicle emissions are projected for the maintenance period, which 

must be at least ten years, to assess emission trends and to ensure continued compliance with 

the ozone NAAQS. Onroad vehicle emissions include those from cars, buses, and trucks driven 

on public roadways. These estimates are considered a ceiling or “budget” for emissions and 

are used to determine whether transportation plans and projects conform to the SIP. Estimated 

onroad mobile emissions of VOC and NOx must not exceed the emission budgets contained in 

the maintenance plan. The emissions estimates for this sector reflect appropriate and up-todate assumptions about vehicle miles traveled, socio-economic variables, fuels used, weather 

inputs, and other planning assumptions. Typically, the formula for calculating the maintenance 

conformity budgets is: 

 Onroad emissions inventory for maintenance year + safety margin 

Where: 

Safety margin = 90 percent of emission reduction from all sources between the attainment 

year and the maintenance year. 

However, the general rule is not to let conformity budgets exceed the total onroad emissions 

from the attainment year inventory (2008). Table 7.1 shows the conformity budgets resulting 

from this formula. The calculated budgets are equal to the attainment year emissions inventory. 

The final motor vehicle budgets are shown in Table 7.2. 

Table 7.1: Allegan County Motor Vehicle Emissions Budget Calculation 

In Tons per Day 

Point Total Area Total Onroad Nonroad Total 

2008 

2021 

1.52 

2.91 

9.33 

8.16 

3.93 

2.28 

4.59 

2.20 

19.37 

15.55 

Emission Reduction 9.82 

Safety Margin 8.83 

VOC 

Conformity Budget 3.93 

2008 

2021 

4.45 

2.13 

1.02 

1.11 

6.92 

2.71 

4.55 

2.11 

16.94 

8.06 

Emission Reduction 8.88 

Safety Margin 7.99 

NOx 

Conformity Budget 6.92 

Table 7.2: Transportation Conformity Emissions Budget for Allegan County 

In Tons per Day 

Maintenance Area VOC NOx 

Allegan County 3.93 6.92 

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8. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 

In accordance with Section 110(a) (2) of the CAA, public participation in the SIP process was 

provided as follows: 

Notice of availability of the ozone redesignation documents and notice of the public hearing and 

comment period were posted on the DNRE Web site and in the DNRE Calendar at 

http//www.michigan.gov/mdnre and http//www.michigan.gov/mdnre/deqcalendar. 

The public hearing for this redesignation request, including the baseline emissions inventory of 

VOC and NOx and the maintenance plan SIP revision, was to be held on April 12, 2010, at 

Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan, Lansing, Michigan, if a hearing was requested by 

March 31, 2010. The DNRE did not receive a hearing request and the tentative public hearing 

was cancelled. In addition, no written comments were received during the public comment 

period. 

The March 1, 2010, DNRE Calendar posting comment and hearing notice for Allegan County 

Redesignation Request is provided in Appendix B, which contains the following notice: 

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Appendix A 

OZONE REDESIGNATION EMISSIONS INVENTORY 

SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION 

FOR 

ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN 

Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment 

Air Quality Division 

May 12, 2010 

A-1 
Attainment and Maintenance Plan Inventories 

Emissions inventory documentation for the Allegan County ozone redesignation request is 

provided herein. The onroad mobile estimates for 2005, 2008, and future years 2018 and 

2021 were prepared by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The stationary 

point source electric generating units (EGU) and non-EGU, stationary area, off-road, and 

marine, aircraft, and railroad (MAR) summer day emissions for 2005 and 2018 represent 

typical summer weekday emissions consistent with inventories for the Midwest Regional 

Planning Organization. The future year projections take into account existing control 

measures and measures that are known to be on the way. These inventories are taken from 

the Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium (LADCO) base M Round 5 inventories, as 

posted in August 2007. The attainment year 2008 stationary point source EGU and nonEGU summer day emissions were calculated by the Michigan Department of Natural 

Resources and Environment (DNRE), Air Quality Division (AQD) using the 2008 Michigan Air 

Emissions Reporting System (MAERS) point source inventory. The 2008 stationary area 

source emissions summer day emissions were extrapolated using Linear Regression 

Analysis. The 2008 MAR summer weekday emissions were interpolated from the LADCO 

2005, 2009 and 2018 summer weekday emissions inventories. The 2008 and 2021 nonroad 

mobile summer weekday emissions were estimated by the DNRE, AQD using the U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NONROAD 2008 emissions model. The 2021 

stationary point EGU and non-EGU, stationary area, and MAR summer weekday emissions 

were extrapolated from the 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2018 summer weekday emissions. 

I. EGU Point Sources 

The table below summarizes typical ozone season weekday EGU point source emissions in 

Allegan County for the years 2005, 2008, 2018 and 2021. 

DAILY TOTAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) (tons) 

COUNTY 2005 2008 2018 2021 

Allegan 0.00 0.00 0.001 0.0 

DAILY TOTAL NITROGEN OXIDES (NOX) (tons) 

COUNTY 2005 2008 2018 2021 

Allegan 0.30 0.08 0.08 0.03 

2005 and 2008 EGU Point Source Methodologies 

The 2005 and 2008 Point Source data is consistent with the data submitted for the National 

Emission Inventory (NEI) and follows the same required data preparation protocols. Typical 

summer weekday values are based on the annual total emissions reported at the emitting 

process level by facilities, adjusted to typical summer weekday values through use of 

quarterly throughput and days per week operating information at the emitting process level. 

For portable facilities, emissions are apportioned to the county of operation based on facility 

reporting. EGU emissions are segregated from non-EGU emissions using a list of EGU 

facilities developed in cooperation with the LADCO states. 

A-2 
Growing EGU Point Source Year 2018: 

The 2018 data is extracted from LADCO emissions modeling and adjusted to eliminate 

assumed reductions from the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). The NOx emissions rate for 

2018 and 2021 for the Holland Board of Power and Water turbines was changed from 

0.125 lbs/mmBtu to 0.15 lbs/mmBtu. With the exception of these turbines, the source 

scenario is the base M round 5 modeling run posted in August 2007. The following is an 

excerpt from a Regional Planning Organization (RPO) Integrated Planning Model (IPM) 

document, which details the methodologies used to project EGU emissions to 2018 in the 

IPM model: 

Inter-RPO IPM Global Parameter Decisions (May 11, 2005): 

The following summarizes the decisions made by VISTAS, MRPO, CENRAP, and 

MANE-VU for global assumptions to be used in EGU forecasting with IPM. These 

decisions and changes are made to IPM version 2.1.9 assumptions, which can be 

referenced via the EPA’s IPM website at: 

http://www.epa.gov/airmarkets/epa-ipm/ 

 A. Market Assumptions 

 1. National Electricity and Peak Demand 

Decision: Use unadjusted Energy Information Administration (EIA) 

Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) 2005 national electricity and peak 

demand values. 

 2. Regional Electricity and Demand Breakout 

Decision: Use the existing IPM region breakdown as conducted in 

earlier modeling. 

 3. Natural Gas Supply Curve and Price Forecast 

Decision: Take existing supply curves and scale application to EIA 

AEO 2005 price point. In this approach, the EPA 2.1.9 gas supply 

curves will be scaled in such a manner that IPM will solve for AEO 

2005 gas prices when the power sector gas demand in IPM is 

consistent with AEO 2005 power sector gas demand projections. In 

instances where the power sector gas demand in IPM is lower than 

that of AEO 2005 projections, IPM will project gas prices that are lower 

than that in AEO 2005 and vice versa. 

 4. Oil Price Forecast 

 Decision: Use EIA AEO 2005 values. 

 5. Coal Supply and Price Forecast 

Decision: Take existing supply curves and scale application to EIA 

AEO 2005 price points, coal supply regions, and coal grades. In this 

approach, the coal supply curves used in EPA 2.1.9 are scaled in such 

a manner that the average mine mouth coal prices that the IPM is 

solving in aggregated coal supply regions are comparable to AEO 

2005. Due to the fact that the coal grades and supply regions between 

AEO 2005 and the EPA 2.1.9 are not directly comparable, this is an 

approximate approach and has to be performed in an iterative fashion. 

This approach does not involve updating the coal transporta-tion 

matrix with EIA assumptions due to significant differences between the 

EPA 2.1.9 and EIA AEO 2005 coal supply and coal demand regions. 

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 B. Technical Assumptions 

 1. Firmly Planned Capacity Assumptions 

Decision: Use revisions and new data as provided by RPOs and 

stakeholders. 

Decision: Allow North Carolina Clean Smokestacks 2009 data as 

provided to define “must run” units. 

2. Pollution Control Retrofit Cost and Performance [Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), 

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), and Mercury] Decision: Retain pollution control 

retrofit cost and performance values. 

 3. New Conventional Capacity cost and performance assumptions 

Decision: Use EIA AEO 2005 cost and performance assumptions for 

new conventional capacity. 

Decision: Retain existing 2.1.9 framework cost and performance for 

new renewable capacity. 

Decision: Exclude constraint on new capacity type builds (i.e., no new 

coal). 

 4. SO2 Title IV Allowance Bank 

Decision: Use existing SO2 allowance bank value (4.99 million tons) 

for 2007. 

 5. Nuclear Relicensing and Uprate 

Decision: Use existing IPM configuration with updated EIA AEO 2005 

(~$27/kW) incurrence cost for continued operation. 

 

 C. Strategy Assumptions 

 1. Clear Air Mercury Rule (CAMR) 

 Decision: Include CAMR in future rounds of IPM modeling. 

 2. Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) 

Decision: Model RPS based on the most recent Regional Greenhouse 

Gas Initiative (RGGI) documentation using a single RPS region for 

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and 

Connecticut. The RPS requirements within these states can be met by 

renewable generation from New England, New York and the PJM 

Interconnection, L.L.C. The EPA 2.1.9 methodology and hardwired 

EIA AEO 2004 projected renewable builds for the remainder of the 

country. 

 D. Other Assumptions 

 1. Run Years 

Decision: Revise runs years to 2008 [2007-08], 2009 [2009], 2012 

[2010-13], 2015 [2014-17], 2018 [2018], 2020 [2019-22], and 2026 

[2023-2030]. 

 2. Canadian Sources 

Decision: Utilize existing v.2.1.9 configuration (no Canadian site 

specific sources). 

II. Non-EGU Point Sources 

The table below summarizes typical ozone season weekday non-EGU point source 

emissions for Allegan County for the years 2005, 2008, 2018 and 2021. 

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DAILY TOTAL VOC (tons) 

COUNTY 2005 2008 2018 2021 

Allegan 2.02 1.52 2.78 2.91 

DAILY TOTAL NOX (tons) 

COUNTY 2005 2008 2018 2021 

Allegan 2.03 3.37 2.02 2.10 

2005 and 2008 Non-EGU Point Source Methodologies 

The 2005 and 2008 Point Source data is consistent with the data submitted for the National 

Emission Inventory (NEI) and follows the same required data preparation protocols. Typical 

summer weekday values are based on the annual total emissions reported at the emitting 

process level by facilities, adjusted to typical summer weekday values through use of 

quarterly throughput and days per week operating information at the emitting process level. 

For portable facilities, emissions are apportioned to the county of operation based on facility 

reporting. EGU emissions are segregated from non-EGU emissions using a list of EGU 

facilities developed in cooperation with the LADCO states. An increase in NOx emissions 

between 2005 and 2008 resulted from resumed production activity at a paper facility subject 

to NOx SIP Call limits. 

Growing Stationary Non-EGU Point, Stationary Area, Locomotive, Shipping, and 

Aircraft Categories to the Year 2018: 

The 2018 forecast of anthropogenic emissions is based on the work of E.H. Pechan & 

Associates, Inc., which is documented in a follow-up report, E.H. Pechan & Associates, Inc., 

Development of Growth and Control Factors for Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium, 

Final Report, December 14, 2004. The report is available at: 

http://www.ladco.org/reports/rpo/MWRPOprojects/Strategies/Growth&ControlDraftReportOct

26-04.pdf. 

The Pechan growth factors were used to estimate LADCO base K future year emissions 

posted in January 2006. The future year emissions represent both emission controls that 

already exist and those that are known to be on the way. To assess the effectiveness of 

control strategy scenarios emission activity and control data were needed to forecast growth 

from the 2002 base year inventory to future year inventories for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 

2018. Pechan prepared emission control factors to support forecasting for each of these 

years and prepared non-EGU point and area and nonroad source growth factors for each 

year over the entire period from 2002-2018. 

Estimating Stationary EGU, Stationary Non-EGU Point, Stationary Area, Locomotive, 

Shipping, and Aircraft Categories to the Year 2021: 

Summer day emissions for Future Year 2021 were estimated using Linear Regression 

Analysis. The non-Attainment Year 2005 for EGU and Non-EGU Point, the LADCO Base M 

2005 summer day for MAR, Attainment Year 2008 for EGU and Non-EGU Point, the LADCO 

Base M 2009 summer day for MAR, and the Interim Year 2018 from LADCO Base M 2018 

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summer day for EGU, Non-EGU, and MAR were used in the Linear Regression Analysis to 

obtain the Future Year 2021 Summer Day emissions for NOx and VOC. 

III. Stationary Area Sources

The table below summarizes typical ozone season weekday stationary area source 

emissions for Allegan County for the years 2005, 2008, 2018 and 2021. 

DAILY TOTAL VOC (tons) 

COUNTY 2005 2008 2018 2021 

Allegan 10.00 9.33 8.61 8.16 

DAILY TOTAL NOX (tons) 

COUNTY 2005 2008 2018 2021 

Allegan 1.00 1.02 1.09 1.11 

A. Area Source Methodologies for the 2005 and 2008 Inventories 

The following is a description of the various area source categories that were inventoried for 

the 2005 and 2008 emissions inventories as required under the Consolidated Emissions 

Reporting Rule (CERR) and the Air Emissions Reporting Rule (AERR) and documentation 

on the methodologies used to compile the inventories. The following chart shows the 

specific air pollutants required by the CERR, AERR and base-year inventories for the 8-hour 

ozone and PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and regional haze 

regulations. 

Required Air Pollutants Emissions

CO NH3 NOX Pb PM

10

-PRI PM25-PRI SOX VOC

CERR and AERR √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Ozone NAAQS √ √ √

PM2.5 NAAQS √ √ √ √ √ √

Regional haze √ √ √ √ √

Multiple emission estimates for the 2005 and 2008 inventories are provided to reflect 

temporal resolution as required by the CERR and AERR and for base-year inventories for 

the ozone and PM2.5 NAAQS. 

These requirements are summarized as follows:

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Temporal Resolution Requirements for Inventories 

Statewide Inventory Summer 

Weekday 

CERR and AERR Required 

Ozone NAAQS Required Required 

PM

2.5 

NAAQS Required Optional 

Regional haze Required Optional 

Consequently, the statewide year 2005 and 2008 emission estimates reflect the annual and 

summer weekday emissions for the referenced air pollutants. 

Summary of Area Sources Pollutants Inventoried for 2002, 2005, and 2008: 

The following stationary area source process and related methodologies were used to 

estimate the 2002, 2005, and 2008 annual and summer day emissions. 

Oil and Natural Gas Production: 

The oil and gas production area source category represents those VOC emissions that result 

from the exploration, drilling, and the field processing of crude oil and natural gas. Fugitive 

VOC emissions occur from control valves, relief valves, spills, pipe fittings, pump seals and 

compressor seals in the production and field processing of crude oil and natural gas. 

Individual county crude oil and natural gas production data was obtained from the DNRE, 

Geological and Land Management Division. The VOC emission factors were derived from 

the EPA publication entitled: Revision of Evaporative Hydrocarbon Emission Factors (EPA –

450/3-76-039). The emission factors are 107 pounds of emitted VOCs per thousand barrels 

of produced crude oil and 175 pounds of emitted VOCs per million cubic feet of produced 

natural gas. For crude oil production, emission controls reflecting National Emissions 

Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) application of a 45 percent reduction in 

VOCs were considered. This control level was based on the EPA determination of an overall 

45 percent reduction in VOCs from oil and natural gas production facilities. This control 

reduction was obtained from a May 14, 1999, EPA fact sheet that was published with the 

Final Air Toxics Rules for Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas 

Transmission and Storage Facilities. Rule effectiveness of 80 percent was applied, and point 

source deductions were performed to estimate the area source contribution. For natural gas, 

emission controls from Michigan air pollution control rule R336.1629 of 72 percent and the 

federal emission control reduction in VOCs of 19 percent associated with NESHAP 

application to natural gas transmission and storage were applied. The 19 percent emission 

reduction was obtained from the May 14, 1999, EPA fact sheet that was published with the 

Final Air Toxics Rules for Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas 

Transmission and Storage Facilities. Area source emissions were reported using Standard 

Classification Code (SCC) 2310010000 for crude petroleum oil production and 2310020000 

for natural gas production. 

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Vessel Loading/Ballasting: 

Evaporative VOCs occur from Great Lakes ships when being loaded with gasoline and 

petrochemicals. Vapors are also displaced when cargo tanks are loaded with water for 

ballasting. The procedures used to estimate VOC emissions from vessel loading and 

ballasting activities started with obtaining a list of marine terminals at Michigan-based ports 

handling petroleum products from the MDOT. A survey form was sent to the marine 

terminals to acquire information on gasoline and petrochemical handling at each Michigan 

port and the time frames during which vessel loading/ballasting occurred. This state survey 

approach went beyond the EPA’s prescribed inventory procedures in Volume III, Chapter 12 

of the Emission Inventory Improvement Program January 2001 guidance for Marine Vessel 

Loading, Ballasting and Transit. The survey form requested information on days of 

operation, seasonal fuel transfer information on gasoline, distillate fuel oil, jet naphtha, jet 

kerosene, kerosene, residual fuel oil, and crude petroleum loading into ship and barge cargo 

tanks as well as ballast operations. The survey data was summed to derive individual county 

totals. The survey revealed that there were only two fuel types (contaminated gasoline, and 

residual fuel oil) where loading had occurred. VOC emission factors (0.00009 lbs/1000 

gallons of residual fuel oil and 3.4 lbs/1000 gallons of gasoline) were applied to their 

respective fuel volumes to estimate emission losses. Although the EPA, on September 19, 

1995, issued Federal Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations and National 

Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Marine Vessel Loading Operations, the 

facilities in Michigan transferring fuel were exempt from control requirements. Emission 

estimates were based on emission factors without the application of control measures. 

Individual county VOC emission estimates from loading and ballasting operations were 

reported using the following SCC codes: 

Vessel Loading/Ballasting 

Operations 

Reported SCC 

Code 

Vessel loading, distillate fuel oil 2505020090 

Vessel loading, gasoline 2505020120 

Vessel loading, residual fuel oil 2505020060 

Vessel loading, crude oil 2505020030 

Vessel loading, naphtha 2505020150 

Vessel loading, jet kerosene 2505020180 

Vessel loading, kerosene 2505020180 

Vessel ballasting, gasoline 2505020900 

Vessel ballasting, crude oil 2505020900 

Service Station Loading (Stage I): 

Gasoline vapor loss occurs at service stations when gasoline is unloaded from delivery tank 

trucks into underground storage tanks. The extent of vapor loss is dependent upon the 

method of filling (splash, submerge, or vapor balanced). In computing VOC emissions from 

service station loading, year 2002 gasoline throughput estimates were obtained from EIA’s

Petroleum Marketing Monthly data. The monthly data was summed to derive an estimated 

statewide gasoline total. County gasoline total estimates were determined by apportioning 

the statewide gasoline by the percent of state gasoline sales occurring within the county. 

County gasoline sales data was obtained from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of 

Census, Michigan 1997 Economic Census, Retail Trade, Geographic Area Series. State 

gasoline throughput consumption was apportioned on a county basis using the following 

mathematical equation: 

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Ct = St x Cs/Ss 

Where: 

Ct = Estimated county gasoline consumption for year 2002 

St = Statewide gasoline consumption for year 2002 

Cs = County gasoline service station retail sales data 

Ss = State gasoline service station retail sales data 

VOC emission estimates were developed based upon the EPA’s prescribed inventory 

procedures in Volume III, Chapter 11 of the Emission Inventory Improvement Program 

January 2001 Guidance for Gasoline Marketing (Stage I and Stage II) and subsequent 

September 2002 Draft Summary of the Analysis of the Emissions Reported in the 1999 NEI 

for Stage I and Stage II Operations at Gasoline Service Stations. Year 2002 and summer 

weekday emission factors were developed based on actual temperature, and Reid vapor 

pressure (RVP) fuel volatility information for various regions of the state to reflect the 

applicable RVP control measures. Monthly temperature data was obtained for the year 2002 

from the NOAA, National Climatic Center Local Climatological Data that was utilized in 

determining year and summer day temperatures for the Michigan Upper Peninsula and 

Michigan Lower Peninsula regions. RVP data for marketed gasoline in 2002 was obtained 

from the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Motor Fuels Quality, Laboratory Division. VOC 

mission factors were developed for splash fill, submerge fill, and vapor balanced gasoline 

dispensing facilities on a county basis, which reflected the actual temperature and RVP of 

marketed gasoline products. 

Stage I loading emission factors were determined using the methodology specified in 

September 2002 Draft Summary of the Analysis of the Emissions Reported in the 1999 NEI 

for Stage I and Stage II Operations at Gasoline Service Stations. The following equation is 

presented: 

L = 12.46xSPM/T 

Where: L = Loading loss (uncontrolled), pounds per 1000 gal of liquid loaded 

S= A saturation factor where S= 0.6 for submerged loading 

 with no vapor balance, S = 1.00 for submerge loading 

 with vapor balance, and S = 1.45 = splash loading no 

 vapor balance 

P = True vapor pressure of liquid loaded, pounds per square 

 Inch absolute (psia) 

M = Molecular weight of vapors, pounds per pound-mole 

T = Temperature of bulk liquid in degrees F + 460 

The quantity of county gasoline throughput that is splash filled, submerge filled, and vapor 

balanced was estimated on the basis of past gasoline surveys, and the applicability of state 

regulations which require the installation of submerge fill or vapor balanced systems. These 

percentages were obtained from the year 1999 emissions inventory. The same county 

fractional percentages of splash filled, submerge filled, and vapor balanced were used in the 

year 2002 inventory for consistency with respect to prior emission inventories. 

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The respective emission estimates were reported using the following SCC codes: 

Michigan Gasoline Marketing Stage I Emission SCC Codes 

Stage I Type SCC 

Submerge filled loading 2501060051 

Splash filled loading 2501060052 

Vapor balanced loading 2501060053 

The EPA, on December 19, 2003, issued final requirements for Stage I gasoline distribution 

in Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals and National Emission Standards 

for Gasoline Distribution Facilities (Bulk Gasoline Terminals and Pipeline Breakout Stations. 

These NESHAP requirements will be applied in point source inventories for bulk terminals. 
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Calculation of Stage I Emission FactorsVapor Balance

Ozone Summer Year 2002 Year 2002 Year 2002 Year 2002 

Year 2002 Season Weekday Ozone Summer Ozone Summer 

Annual 4/1/02-9/30/02 6/1/02-8/31 Year 2002 Season Weekday Ozone Summer Year 2002 Season Weekday 

Emission Emission Emission Annual 4/1/02-9/30/02 6/1/02-9/30/02 Season Weekday Annual 4/1/02-9/30/02 6/1/02-9/30/02 Saturati

Factor Factor Factor Temperature Temperature Temperature Annual RVP RVP True Vapor True Vapor True Vapor Facto

Region lbs/1000 gal lbs/1000 gal lbs/1000 gal F F F RVP 4/1/02-9/30/02 6/1/02-8/31/02 Pressure P Pressure P Pressure P S 

Upper Peninsula 0.70 0.85 0.93 50.6 66.7 76.3 10.7 9.4 8.8 4.4 5.4 6 

Lower Peninsula 0.79 0.96 1.01 57.5 73.2 81.3 10.7 9.4 8.8 5.02 6.2 6.6 

SE Michigan 0.78 0.85 0.87 57.5 73.2 81.3 10.4 8.5 7.5 4.95 5.4 5.6 

Submerge Fill

Ozone Summer Year 2002 Year 2002 Year 2002 Year 2002 

Year 2002 Season Weekday Ozone Summer Ozone Summer 

Annual 4/1/02-9/30/02 6/1/02-8/31 Year 2002 Season Weekday Ozone Summer Year 2002 Season Weekday 

Emission Emission Emission Annual 4/1/02-9/30/02 6/1/02-9/30/02 Season Weekday Annual 4/1/02-9/30/02 6/1/02-9/30/02 Saturati

Factor Factor Factor Temperature Temperature Temperature Annual RVP RVP True Vapor True Vapor True Vapor Facto

Region lbs/1000 gal lbs/1000 gal lbs/1000 gal F F F RVP 4/1/02-9/30/0

2 6/1/02-8/31/02 Pressure P Pressure P Pressure P S 

Upper Peninsula 4.19 5.09 5.59 50.6 66.7 76.3 10.7 9.4 8.8 4.4 5.4 6 0

Lower Peninsula 4.72 5.77 6.09 57.5 73.2 81.3 10.7 9.4 8.8 5.02 6.2 6.6 0

SE Michigan 4.68 5.07 5.24 57.5 73.2 81.3 10.4 8.5 7.5 4.95 5.4 5.6 0

Splash Fill

Ozone Summer Year 2002 Year 2002 Year 2002 Year 2002 

Year 2002 Season Weekday Ozone Summer Ozone Summer 

Annual 4/1/02-9/30/02 6/1/02-8/31 Year 2002 Season Weekday Ozone Summer Year 2002 Season Weekday 

Emission Emission Emission Annual 4/1/02-9/30/02 6/1/02-9/30/02 Season Weekday Annual 4/1/02-9/30/02 6/1/02-9/30/02 Saturati

Factor Factor Factor Temperature Temperature Temperature Annual RVP RVP True Vapor True Vapor True Vapor Facto

Region lbs/1000 gal lbs/1000 gal lbs/1000 gal F F F RVP 4/1/02-9/30/0

2 6/1/02-8/31/02 Pressure P Pressure P Pressure P S 

Upper Peninsula 10.13 12.30 13.50 50.6 66.7 76.3 10.7 9.4 8.8 4.4 5.4 6 1.

Lower Peninsula 11.40 13.95 14.72 57.5 73.2 81.3 10.7 9.4 8.8 5.02 6.2 6.6 1.

SE Michigan 11.31 12.26 12.65 57.5 73.2 81.3 10.4 8.5 7.5 4.95 5.4 5.6 1.
Service Station Unloading/Vehicle Fueling (Stage II): 

Motor vehicle fueling at service stations results in evaporative loss of gasoline. VOC 

emissions are produced during displacement of vaporized hydrocarbons and spillage of 

gasoline during refueling. EPA guidance, Volume III, Chapter 11 of the Emission Inventory 

Improvement Program January 2001 Guidance for Gasoline Marketing (Stage I and Stage II)

recommends the MOBILE model be used to generate refueling (Stage II) emission factors for 

highway emission inventories. Additional procedures were presented in September 2002 

Draft Summary of the Analysis of the Emissions Reported in the 1999 NEI for Stage I and 

Stage II Operations at Gasoline Service Stations. The MOBILE6 model was used to derive 

the Stage II emission factor by obtaining monthly emission factors in grams/ VOC mile, as 

well as fuel economy, as miles per gallon and vehicle miles traveled mix for the different 

gasoline vehicle types (e.g., Light Duty Gasoline Trucks, and Heavy Duty Gasoline Vehicles). 

For each vehicle type, the monthly emission factor was multiplied by the fuel economy to 

obtain an emission factor in unit grams of VOC/gallon. 

 grams VOC/gallon = Grams/mile x miles/gallon 

The Stage II grams/gallon refueling emission factor rates were prepared by the Southeast 

Michigan Council of Government (SEMCOG) using MOBILE6.2 reflecting state specific RVP 

and temperature data. The vehicle miles traveled mix for each vehicle types was used to 

calculate a single weighted monthly emission factor. Summer and average annual emission 

factors were developed for Southeast Michigan, the rest of the Lower Peninsula, and the 

Upper Peninsula. SEMCOG’s Stage II grams/ gallon emission factors are presented below. 

SEMCOG Year 2002 Refueling Emission Rates for State of Michigan: 

Average Type and Geographical Area Grams/Gallon

Summer (Average of monthly refueling emission rates for June, July & August, 2002) 

 Southeast Michigan (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and 

Wayne counties) 

2.398 

 Rest of Lower Peninsula (All counties in Lower Peninsula except the seven Southeast 

Michigan counties) 

2.867 

 Upper Peninsula (All counties in the Upper Peninsula) 2.697 

Average Annual (Average of monthly refueling emission rates) 

 Southeast Michigan (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and 

Wayne counties) 

2.649 

 Rest of Lower Peninsula (All counties in Lower Peninsula except the seven Southeast 

Michigan counties) 

2.765 

 Upper Peninsula (All counties in the Upper Peninsula) 2.542 

All rates calculated using MOBILE6.2 model 

The respective SEMCOG grams VOC/gallon were converted to lbs/1000 gallons. 

 Lbs VOC/1000 gallons = Grams VOC/gallon x 1 lb/453 grams x 1000 gallons 

Year 2002 gasoline throughput estimates were obtained from EIA’s Petroleum Marketing 

Monthly data. The monthly data was summed to derive an estimated statewide gasoline 

total. County gasoline total estimates were determined by apportioning the statewide 

gasoline by the percent of state gasoline sales occurring within each county. County 

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gasoline sales data was obtained from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of 

Census, Michigan 1997 Economic Census, Retail Trade, Geographic Area Series. Total 

county emissions estimates are based on the county gasoline volume by the corresponding 

refueling emission factor. Emission rates are reported using the SCC 2501060100. 

Service Station Tank Breathing: 

Pressure changes occur within underground storage tanks as a result of temperature 

differences that exist between gasoline vapor and the liquid phases. The exchange of vapor 

within the storage tank to the atmosphere is commonly described as tank breathing. 

Underground gasoline storage tank breathing losses were estimated by applying a 1.0 pound 

per thousand gallon throughput emission factor using procedures presented in the EPA 

publications Volume III, Chapter 11 of the Emission Inventory Improvement Program January 

2001 Guidance for Gasoline Marketing (Stage I and Stage II) and September 2002 Draft 

Summary of the Analysis of the Emissions Reported in the 1999 NEI for Stage I and Stage II 

Operations at Gasoline Service Stations. Year 2002 county gasoline consumption estimates 

were obtained by apportionment of the statewide gasoline consumption based on the county 

percentage of state gasoline retail sales. Statewide gasoline consumption data was obtained 

from Energy Information Administration's Petroleum Marketing Monthly and county retail 

gasoline sales information was identified in the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of 

Census, Michigan 1997 Economic Census, Retail Trade, Geographic Area Series. Emission 

estimates were reported using the SCC of 2501060200. 

Gasoline Tank Truck Transit: 

Breathing losses from gasoline tank trucks occurs as a result of pressure changes within the 

containment vessel. The pressure change in the containment vessel is caused by 

temperature differences between the vapor and liquid phases as well as agitation during 

transport. Gasoline tank trucks leak VOC vapors and liquids from gaskets, seals, and seams 

during transport. 

Because some gasoline is delivered to bulk plants rather than delivered directly to service 

stations from terminals, the amount of gasoline transferred in any area may exceed the total 

gasoline consumption due to additional trips involved. Therefore, gasoline tank truck transit 

evaporation emissions were based on the total volume of gasoline transferred rather than 

county consumption level. The total gasoline transferred in a given county was obtained by 

taking the sum of both the service station volume delivery and the bulk plant gasoline 

transfer. The bulk plant gasoline transfer volume in a county was obtained from point source 

data. VOC emissions estimates were developed using the gasoline tank truck transit 

emission factors identified by the EPA procedures in Volume III, Chapter 11 of the Emission 

Inventory Improvement Program January 2001 Guidance for Gasoline Marketing (Stage I 

and Stage II). In this document, VOC loss from gas-filled tank truck emission factor is 

0.005 lbs/1000 gallons and empty vapor-filled tank trucks is 0.055 lbs/1000 gallons. A single 

emission factor of 0.06 lbs/1000 gallons was derived by taking the sum of the two respective 

factors, and applying this emission factor to the total transported gasoline volume. Further 

emission adjustments were made to the emission totals to reflect those delivery vessels in 

counties subject to Michigan Air Pollution Control Rule R 336.1627. A control efficiency of 

76 percent was considered before subsequent application of an 80 percent rule effectiveness 

and 100 percent rule penetration factors for delivery vessels in those counties subject to 

R 336.1627. Emission estimates were reported using the SCC 2505030120. 

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Aviation Fuel Stage I Loading: 

Gasoline vapor loss occurs at airports when gasoline is unloaded from delivery tank trucks 

into underground storage tanks. Because of the need to temporally adjust aircraft refueling 

emissions for all fuel types within all Michigan counties, the DNRE determined that local 

aviation fuel sales information could only be acquired by contacting each fuel distributor 

serving each airport. Because the aircraft fleet varies at each airport, the amount of fuel type 

consumed will likewise be dependent on the types of aircraft being serviced and not just 

based upon landings and takeoffs (LTOs) alone. 

A list of those Michigan commercial and private airports where fuels are dispensed was 

obtained from the MDOT publication 2003 Michigan Airport Directory . A survey form was 

mailed to each airport operations manager. Total fuels sales information by fuel type(s) and 

season was obtained from airport staff or assigned fixed-base operators. The information 

was summed for each county to provide an estimate of the total volumes of jet kerosene, jet 

naphtha, and aviation gasoline handled at each airport facility. Stage I loading VOC 

emission factors for jet kerosene and jet naphtha were determined using the following 

equation: 

L = 12.46xSPM/T 

Where: L = Loading loss (uncontrolled), pounds per 1000 gal of liquid loaded 

S= A saturation factor where 1.45 = splash loading 

P = True vapor pressure of liquid loaded, pounds per square 

 Inch absolute (psia) 

M = Molecular weight of vapors, pounds per pound-mole 

T = Temperature of bulk liquid in degrees F + 460 

For Stage I aviation gasoline VOC emissions, an emission factor was obtained from the EPA 

publication, Documentation for the 2002 Nonpoint Source National Emission Inventory for 

Criteria and Hazardous Air Pollutants (January 2004 Version). The resultant emission 

factors were applied to the total county fuel throughput after considering point source fuel 

throughput deductions. Because the EPA does not have itemized SCC codes by fuel type, 

VOC emissions were added together and reported using an SCC of 2501080050. 

Aircraft Refueling (Stage II): 

Aircraft refueling at airports results in the evaporative loss of aviation gasoline, jet kerosene, 

and jet naphtha. VOC emissions occur when vapor-laden air in a partially empty fuel tank is 

displaced to the atmosphere during refueling. The quantity of the vapor being displaced is 

dependent upon the fuel temperature, fuel vapor pressure, aircraft fuel tank temperature, and 

the fuel dispensing rate. 

Because of the need to temporally adjust aircraft refueling emissions for each respective fuel 

type within each county, the DNRE determined that local aviation fuel sales information could 

only be acquired by contacting each fuel distributor serving each airport. Because the fleet 

of the aircraft varies at each airport, the amount of fuel type consumed will be dependent on 

the types of aircraft being serviced and not just based upon LTOs alone. 

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A list of those Michigan commercial and private airports where fuel is dispensed was 

obtained from the MDOT publication, 2003 Michigan Airport Directory. A survey form was 

mailed to each airport operations manager. Total fuels sales information by fuel type(s) and 

season were obtained from airport staff or assigned fixed-base operators. The information 

was summed for each county to provide the total dispensed volumes of jet kerosene, jet 

naphtha, and aviation gasoline. VOC aviation refueling loss emission factors from the EPA 

publication, Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, Volume 1: Stationary Point and 

Area Sources, 5th Edition and Supplements (AP-42), were applied to the respective county 

total fuel volumes. 

Aviation Fuel Type

Emission Factor as lbs of VOCs/1000 gallons 

fuel 

Jet kerosene 0.08 

Jet naphtha 5.58 

Aviation gasoline 12.20 

There is no provision currently to allow for the reporting of emissions by individual fuel type. 

Emissions were summed for all fuel types and reported using the SCC code 2275900000. 

Traffic Marking Coatings: 

Traffic marking coatings are paints that are used to mark pavement, including dividing lines 

for traffic lanes, parking space markings, crosswalks, and arrows to direct traffic flow. VOC 

emissions result from the evaporation of organic solvents during the application and curing of 

the marking paint. 

VOC emissions were estimated for each county using the methodology identified in the EPA 

publication, Volume III, Chapter 14 of the Emission Inventory Improvement Program May 

1997 Final Guidance for Traffic Markings. The preferred method was to conduct surveys to 

determine the volume of water and solvent-based coating consumption, coating formulation 

(in terms of pounds of VOC content per applied gallon), and months of year 2002 when the 

coatings were applied. Survey forms were mailed to all Michigan county road commissions, 

major municipality road maintenance departments, and to the MDOT. Where county road 

commissions failed to submit the information, emission estimates were based upon results of 

those counties that had responded to the survey. An average coating application rate (total 

gallons of coating applied per road miles in county) was first determined from survey 

respondents. Road length miles were obtained for the counties that failed to respond to the 

survey. Total coating gallon consumption was estimated for counties that failed to respond 

by applying the road length miles to the average coating application rate. Similarly, an 

average VOC content (as lbs/gallon) was obtained by dividing the total mass of VOC 

emissions by the total coating volume of survey respondents. The result was applied to the 

estimated coating volumes for survey non-respondent counties. This average density was 

reflective of the proportions of solvent- and water-based coatings by survey respondents. 

Seasonal coating application was also based upon county survey results of the months 

during which the coatings were applied. It should be recognized that year 2002 was a 

recession year in which county and local governments had limited budgets. It is likely that 

projected emissions would be greater during better economic times. Traffic marking paint 

emissions were reported using an SCC of 2401008000 

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Cutback Asphalts: 

Cutback asphalt is a bituminous road coating material that is prepared by blending an 

asphalt cement tar with a petroleum distillate (such as naphtha, kerosene, or other fuel oils). 

Cutback asphalt is used as a pavement sealant, tack coat, pothole filler, and a bonding agent 

between layers of paving material. Evaporative loss of the solvent from bitumen cement 

occurs as the cutback asphalt cures on the road surface. The rate at which VOC emissions 

occur is dependent both upon the temperature of the applied road surface and the type of 

solvent used in the formulation of the cutback asphalt material. Gasoline or naphtha is used 

as a diluent in the production of “rapid cure” cutback asphalts. Kerosene and other low 

volatility fuel oils are also used as diluents in the production of “medium cure” and “slow cure” 

cutback asphalts. 

VOC emissions were estimated for each county using the methodology identified in the EPA 

publication, Volume III, Chapter 17 of the Emission Inventory Improvement Program January 

2001 Final Guidance for Asphalt Paving. In this document, the preferred method was to 

conduct surveys to determine locally-specific information on cutback asphalt use on roads. 

To estimate VOC emissions from the application of cutback asphalt materials (rapid cure, 

medium cure, and slow cure), a survey was mailed to all Michigan county road commissions, 

major municipality road maintenance departments, and to the MDOT. The survey requested 

the following information: 

• The quantities of rapid cure, medium cure, and slow cure cutback asphalt materials 

applied during year 2002; 

• The type of petroleum distillate and volume used as a diluent in the formulation of 

each cutback paving material; and 

• The months during which cutback asphalt materials were applied. 

The EPA determined that evaporation occurs about four months with 75 percent by weight of 

diluent evaporating in the first day for rapid cure materials. It takes about one week for 50 

percent by weight of diluent to evaporate from medium cure cutback asphalt materials. 

Conservative estimates were made by assuming that 100 percent of the diluent evaporates 

within the season during which it is applied. 

VOC emission estimates were based on the amount of the petroleum based diluent that 

comprises the cutback asphalt material and then applying their respective solvent density. 

Emission estimates were reported using an SCC of 2461021000. 

Emulsified Asphalts: 

Emulsified asphalts are a type of liquefied road surfacing material that is used in the same 

application as cutback asphalts. Instead of blending the asphalt material with a petroleum 

distillate like their cutback asphalt counterparts, emulsified asphalts use a blend of water with 

an emulsifier (soap). Emulsified asphalts either rely on water evaporation to cure (anionichigh float emulsions) or ionic bonding of the emulsion and the aggregate surface (cationic 

emulsions). 

The EPA publication, Volume III, Chapter 17 of the Emission Inventory Improvement 

Program January 2001 Final Guidance for Asphalt Paving, indicates the preferred method is 

to conduct a survey of emulsified asphalt application on Michigan roads. Survey forms were 

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mailed to all Michigan county road commissions, major municipality road maintenance 

departments, and to the MDOT. This form requested information on the quantities of asphalt 

materials (in pounds and barrels) applied to Michigan roadways and the months during which 

they were applied. Road length miles were also obtained for all Michigan counties. In those 

situations where a county road commission failed to submit such information, emission 

estimates were based upon results of those counties that had responded to the survey. An 

average application rate (total barrels of emulsified asphalts applied per road miles in county) 

was first determined from survey respondents. Total barrel consumption estimates were 

estimated for counties that failed to respond by applying the road length miles to the average 

emulsified asphalt application rate. VOC emissions were obtained by applying an EPA factor 

of 9.2 lbs VOC/barrel of applied asphalt. It was further assumed that all emissions occur 

during the season that the asphalt materials were applied, and reported using an SCC of 

2461022000. 

Breweries: 

Breweries, microbreweries, brewpubs, and contract brewers emit VOCs including ethanol, 

ethyl acetate, myrcene and other higher alcohols from various brewing processes. For the 

smaller brewers, VOCs are lost by the fermentation, in brew kettles, hot wort, mash and 

lauter tuns, and through spent grain. Microbreweries and brewpubs typically produce beer 

for patron on-site consumption, although some may have limited keg distribution. These 

smaller microbreweries and brewpubs typically combine some processes, and canning/ 

bottling operations typically do not exist as the beer is consumed on-site or stored in kegs. 

Various trade organization lists were obtained to identify brewers in Michigan and their beer 

production. There are some regional breweries, although the vast majority are brewpubs 

and microbreweries. These facilities have very small to insignificant VOC emissions. 

Emission estimates were based on a combined emission factor rate from Compilation of Air 

Pollutant Emission Factors, Volume 1: Stationary Point and Area Sources, 5th Edition and 

Supplements (AP-42) of 3.0465 lbs of VOC per 1000 barrels. The small emission factor and 

low beer production rates did not justify a need for a survey of these establishments. 

Emissions for each establishment were estimated on the basis of trade reported production 

and the application of the emission factors. An SCC of 2302070001 was used in reporting 

brewery emissions. 

Distilleries: 

Distilleries include ethanol production facilities that are used in the production of gasohol 

motor fuels, grain alcohol for industrial purposes, and distilled spirits for personal 

consumption. These products are produced from the fermentation of aged mashed grains 

with distillation for the capture of desired alcohol-based products. The fermentation products 

use yeast to convert grain sugars into ethanol, ethyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol 

and carbon dioxide. Grains used in the process may include corn, rye, barley, and wheat. A 

more detailed description of distilleries and their emissions can be found in EPA publication, 

Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, Volume 1: Stationary Point and Area Sources, 

5th Edition and Supplements (AP-42). 

In identifying distilleries in Michigan, contact was made with the Michigan Biomass Energy 

Program of the Michigan Department of Labor, Economic Growth and Energy. During year 

2002, there was only one ethanol production facility in Caro, Michigan. This facility was 

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already being reported as a point source. The area source contribution from distilleries using 

SCC 2302070010 had zero emissions for all Michigan counties. 

Wineries: 

Wineries produce alcohol beverages from the fermentation of fruit juices. The major 

processes in vinification include fruit harvesting, crushing, pressing, fermentation, 

clarification, aging, finishing, and bottling. During this fermentation process of both red and 

white wines, primarily ethanol and smaller quantities of methyl alcohol, n-propyl alcohol, butyl 

alcohol, isoamyl alcohol, and acetaldehydes are produced along with carbon dioxide. This 

process involves the reaction of a yeast with glucose and fructose sugars to produce ethanol 

and carbon dioxide. The EPA emission factors are reflective of VOCs evolved during 

fermentation in vinification. 

County estimates of wine production were based upon wine volume information of Michigan 

Department of Treasury tax receipt information supplied to the Michigan Grape and Wine 

Industry Council. A VOC emission factor was obtained from Compilation of Air Pollutant 

Emission Factors, Volume 1: Stationary Point and Area Sources, 5th Edition and 

Supplements (AP-42) of 4.6263 lbs VOC/ 1000 gallons. This emission factor is a sum of 

ethyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, n-propyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, sec-butyl alcohol, isobutyl 

alcohol, isoamyl alcohol and acetaldehyde for red wine from AP-42. Emission estimates 

were reported using an SCC of 230207005. 

Stationary Source Fossil Fuel Combustion: 

The combustion of natural gas, propane-LPG, distillate fuel oil, kerosene, and residual fuel oil 

in small boilers, furnaces, heaters, and stoves are also a source of VOCs, nitrogen oxides, 

particulates, sulfur dioxide, and ammonia emissions. Because these sources are too 

numerous to be identified in point source inventories, this area source category attempts to 

provide a collective estimate of emissions from these smaller energy consumption sources 

by subtracting all fuel used by point sources from total fuel consumption. Procedures for the 

estimation of these smaller sources are presented in the EPA’s documents, entitled: 

Volume II, Chapter 2 of the Emission Inventory Improvement Program January 2001 

Preferred and Alternate Methods for Estimating Air Emissions from Boilers. 

Emission Inventory Improvement Program –April 6, 1999, Area Source Category AbstractFuel Oil and Kerosene Combustion 

Emission Inventory Improvement Program –April 6, 1999, Area Source Category AbstractNatural Gas and LPG Combustion

Emission Inventory Improvement Program –April 6, 1999, Area Source Category AbstractCoal Combustion

Documentation for the Draft 1999 National Emissions Inventory (Version 3.0) for Criteria Air 

Pollutants and Ammonia

Hanke, B.H, manuscript prepared for the EPA entitled: A National Methodology and 

Emission Inventory for Residential Fuel Combustion

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The methodology for this area source sector involves determination of total fuel consumption 

over an area with fuel deductions made for point source fuel consumption, and the 

application of emissions factors to estimate fuel emissions. 

Total fuel consumption information is based on data supplied by the U.S. Department of 

Energy, Energy Information Administration (DOE/EIA). This unaccounted fuel consumption 

was then apportioned to individual counties using U.S. Census Bureau information for the 

individual end use sector fuel types based upon LADCO states methodology. Area source 

fuel emissions were reported for the residential, commercial/institutional, and industrial end 

use sectors. Utility boilers are accounted for as point sources, so area source emissions are 

not reported for this end use sector. 

Residential Boilers & Furnaces: 

County emission estimates for the residential end use sector were based upon the 

consumption of natural gas, propane-LPG, distillate fuel oil, kerosene, and coal in DOE/EIA 

data. Because the EIA merely provides statewide fuel consumption totals, county fuel 

consumption estimates were obtained by apportioning the fuel consumption based upon the 

number of year 2000 occupied household census counts using the given fuel. Emission 

estimates were calculated using the following mathematical equation: 

 Cf = Ch/Sh x Sf 

Where: 

Cf = Estimated county residential sector consumption of a given fuel type for 

year 2002 

Ch = Number of year 2000 census occupied households in a given county that 

utilize a given fuel type 

Sh = Total number of year 2000 census occupied households statewide that 

utilize a given fuel type 

Sf = Total statewide residential sector consumption of a given fuel type 

Michigan Residential Fuel Consumption Information Sources: 

Residential Fuel Type DOE/EIA Data Sources 

Natural gas Natural Gas Monthly 

Propane LPG Petroleum Marketing Annual, 2002 

Distillate fuel oil Fuel Oil and Kerosene Sales 2002 Report 

Kerosene Fuel Oil and Kerosene Sales 2002 Report 

Coal State Energy Data Report 2000 (most recent) 

An emission factor specific to each fuel type was applied to the county residential fuel 

consumption estimates for the various fuel types. 

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Michigan Residential Fuel Emission Factors: 

Residential 

Fuel Type 

Units CO NH3 NOx PM10-PRIPM25-PRI SO2 VOC 

Natural gas Lbs/million 

cubic feet 

40 0.49 94 7.6 7.6 0.6 5.5 

Propane LPG Lbs/1000 gal 3.2 13 0.68 0.68 0.1 0.5 

Distillate fuel 

oil 

Lbs/1000 gal 5.0 0.8 18 2.38 2.13 42.60 0.7 

Kerosene Lbs/1000 gal 4.8 0.8 17.4 2.38 2.13 41.1 0.7 

Coal Lbs/ton 275 0.000565 3.0 20.7 5.4 58.5 10 

Sources of emission factors: 

EPA Documentation for the Draft 1999 National Emissions Inventory (Version 3.0) for Criteria 

Air Pollutants and Ammonia

Hanke, B.H, manuscript prepared for the EPA, entitled: A National Methodology and 

Emission Inventory for Residential Fuel Combustion

EPA. Final Report on Development and Selection of Ammonia Emission Factors

The resulting emission estimates were reported by individual fuel type using the following 

SCC codes. 

Michigan Residential Combustion Emission SCC Codes: 

Residential Fuel Type SCC 

Natural gas 2104006000 

Propane LPG 2199007000 

Distillate fuel oil 2104004000 

Kerosene 2104011000 

Coal 2104001000 

Commercial/Institutional Boilers and Furnaces: 

Estimation of fuel combustion by the commercial/institutional sector was performed using an 

adaptation of a methodology presented in the following EPA publications: 

Emission Inventory Improvement Program –April 6, 1999, Area Source Category AbstractFuel Oil and Kerosene Combustion 

Emission Inventory Improvement Program –April 6, 1999, Area Source Category AbstractNatural Gas and LPG Combustion

Emission Inventory Improvement Program –April 6, 1999, Area Source Category AbstractCoal Combustion.

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County emission estimates for the commercial/institutional end use sector were based upon 

the consumption of natural gas, residual fuel oil, distillate fuel oil, kerosene, and coal 

obtained from DOE/EIA data. Fuels were subtracted for point sources, and the net area fuel 

contribution was apportioned or allocated using consistent procedures agreed to by the 

LADCO states. This procedure involved statewide commercial/institutional fuel apportionment to a county level using the commercial/ institutional employment data as obtained from 

a U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census publication entitled: County Business 

Patterns, Michigan: 2000 (CBP/00-24 issued May, 2002). County fuel estimates of 

individual fuel types were estimated using the following equation: 

Cf = Ce/Se x Sf 

Cf = Estimated county commercial/institutional sector consumption of a given fuel type 

Ce= Total county employment in the commercial/institutional sector 

Se= Statewide employment in commercial/institutional sector 

Sf= Statewide commercial/institutional sector consumption of a given fuel type 

Because the EIA data includes diesel fuel totals within the distillate fuel oil total, these motor 

vehicle fuels were deducted to provide only an estimate of #1, #2, and #4 fuel oils. 

Michigan Commercial/Institutional Fuel Consumption Information Sources: 

Fuel Type DOE/EIA Data Sources 

Natural gas Natural Gas Monthly 

Residual fuel oil Fuel Oil and Kerosene Sales 2002 Report 

Distillate fuel oil Fuel Oil and Kerosene Sales 2002 Report 

Kerosene Fuel Oil and Kerosene Sales 2002 Report 

Coal State Energy Data Report 2000 (most recent) 

An emission factor specific to each fuel type was applied to county commercial/institutional 

fuel consumption estimates. 

Michigan Commercial/Institutional Fuel Emission Factors: 

Commercial/Institutional 

Fuel Type 

Units CO NH3 NOx PM10-

PRI 

PM25-

PRI 

SO2 VOC 

Natural gas Lbs/million 

cubic feet 

84 0.49 100 7.16 7.6 0.6 5.5 

Residual fuel oil Lbs/1000 gal 5 0.80 55 9.07 3.37 194.05 1.13 

Distillate fuel oil Lbs/1000 gal 5 0.80 20 1.08 0.83 53.96 0.34 

Kerosene Lbs/1000 gal 5 0.80 18 2.38 2.13 41.1 0.713

Coal Lbs/ton 6 0.000565 7.5 6.0 2.2 38 0.05 

Sources of emission factors: 

LADCO state uniform adopted emission factors for commercial/institutional natural gas 

combustion 

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EPA, FIRES database 

EPA, Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, Volume 1: Stationary Point and Area 

Sources, 5th Edition and Supplements (AP-42)

EPA, Final Report on Development and Selection of Ammonia Emission Factors

The resulting emission estimates were reported by individual fuel type using the following 

SCC codes. 

Michigan Commercial/Institutional Combustion Emission SCC Codes: 

Fuel Type SCC 

Natural gas 2103006000 

Residual fuel oil 2103005000 

Distillate fuel oil 2103004000 

Kerosene 2103011005 

Coal 2103002000 

Industrial Boilers and Furnaces: 

Estimation of fuel combustion emissions of industrial boilers and furnaces was performed in 

similar manner as the commercial/institutional sector. Statewide industrial fuel consumption 

information was obtained from the DOE/EIA. Point source deductions were made for each 

fuel type to obtain the area contribution, which was apportioned to the county level using 

LADCO procedures. 

County fuel consumption estimates of natural gas, residual fuel oil, distillate fuel oil, 

kerosene, and coal were based upon the following mathematical equation: 

 Cf = Ce/Se x Sf 

Cf = Estimated county industrial sector consumption of a given fuel type 

Ce = Total county employment in the industrial sector 

Se = Statewide employment in industrial sector 

Sf = Statewide industrial sector consumption of a given fuel type. 

Michigan Industrial Fuel Consumption Information Sources: 

Industrial Fuel Type DOE/EIA Data Sources 

Natural gas Natural Gas Monthly 

Residual fuel oil Fuel Oil and Kerosene Sales 2002 Report 

Distillate fuel oil Fuel Oil and Kerosene Sales 2002 Report (#1, #2, and #4 fuel oils– 

excludes diesel oil) 

Kerosene Fuel Oil and Kerosene Sales 2002 Report 

Coal State Energy Data Report 2000 (most recent) 

County employment data was obtained from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of 

Census publication entitled: County Business Patterns, Michigan: 2000 (CBP/00-24 issued 

May 2002). Emissions estimates were derived by applying a fuel specific emission factor to 

county industrial fuel consumption estimates. 

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Michigan Industrial Fuel Emission Factors: 

Industrial Fuel 

Type 

Units CO NH3 NOx PM10-PRI PM25-PRI SO2 VOC 

Natural gas Lbs/million cubic 

feet 

84 3.2 100 7.6 7.6 0.6 5.5 

 Residual fuel 

oil 

Lbs/1000 gal 5.0 0.8 55 7.17 4.67 157 0.28 

Distillate fuel 

oil 

Lbs/1000 gal 5.0 0.8 20 1.0 0.25 142 0.2 

Kerosene Lbs/1000 gal 5.0 0.8 18 2.38 2.13 41.1 0.713 

Coal Lbs/ton 6 0.00057 7.5 6.0 2.2 38 0.05 

Sources of emission factors: 

LADCO state uniform adopted emission factors for industrial natural gas, residual fuel oil, 

distillate fuel oil, and coal combustion 

EPA, FIRES database 

EPA, Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, Volume 1: Stationary Point and Area 

Sources, 5th Edition and Supplements (AP-42)

EPA, Final Report on Development and Selection of Ammonia Emission Factors

Emission estimates were reported using the following SCC codes: 

Michigan Industrial Combustion Emission SCC Codes 

Industrial Fuel Type SCC 

Natural gas 2102006000 

Residual fuel oil 2102005000 

Distillate fuel oil 2102004000 

Kerosene 2102011000 

Coal 2102002000 

Remedial Action, Site Clean Up and Leaking Storage Tanks: 

Evaporative VOC emissions occur during remediation and clean up at those sites of 

environmental contamination. Such remediation activities may include air stripping or 

sparging of a VOC from contaminated groundwater or incineration of a spoil material 

removed from a contaminated site. In some instances carbon adsorption may be required to 

reduce VOC emitted during air stripping or spraying operations. 

Estimation of VOC loss from remedial action activities was determined by summing the 

allowable emissions from permits to those parties that were engaged in such activities as 

provided by the DNRE AQD, Permit Section. Although site remediation activities are subject 

to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs), these 

requirements did not apply at the time of the year 2002 emissions inventory. Emissions were 

reported using an SCC of 2660000000. 

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Municipal Waste Landfills: 

A municipal solid waste landfill is defined as any facility that is regulated under Subtitle D of 

the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which receives primarily household 

and/or commercial wastes. 

VOCs are produced from municipal solid waste by: the volatilization of the waste material 

itself, the microbiological (anaerobic) putrefaction of organic waste materials that result in the 

formation of organic acids and alcohols which are vaporized, and the chemical reaction of 

one or more waste materials or chemical decomposition intermediate. The rate at which 

VOCs are emitted from a landfill is dependent upon the structural design of cells, the waste 

composition (physical/chemical properties), the moisture content of the waste, the amount of 

waste disposed, temperature, age of the landfill, the chemical reactivity of the waste, and the 

microbiological toxicity of the waste. 

Estimation of VOC emissions from municipal landfills was based on the revised technical 

procedures presented in the EPA publication entitled: Volume III, Chapter 15 of the 

Emission Inventory Improvement Program January 2001 Revised Final Guidance for 

Landfills. The preferred method for the estimation of area source emissions is to use the 

LandGem model or the equations from the Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, 

Volume 1: Stationary Point and Area Sources, 5th Edition and Supplements (AP-42) section 

on landfills. LandGem is a computer-based model that uses the same equations as that of 

AP-42. The emissions calculation for the estimation of landfill gas requires site specific 

information including: landfill design capacity, accumulated waste totals from operation of 

the landfill, and existing control requirements from landfill gas collection systems. Landfills 

may be subject to either new source performance standards (40 Code of Federal 

Regulations part 60 Subpart WWW) or emission guidelines (40 Code of Federal Regulations, 

part 60, Subpart Cc). Landfills are also subject to NESHAPs, which did not apply at the time 

of the year 2002 emissions inventory as these standards became effective on January 16, 

2003. In Michigan, most municipal solid waste landfills are inventoried as point sources of 

which landfill operators estimate their yearly emissions using a DNRE Emission Calculation 

Fact Sheet for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills. General fugitive emissions are reported 

using SCC codes 50400201 and 30502504. For landfills with gas recovery, landfill gas may 

be flared (50100410, 50200601, 50300601, 50100410, 50200601, and 50300601), used in 

boilers/heaters (10200701), or used in reciprocating/turbine engines (20100802 and 

20100801). For those landfills that were not being reported in the point source inventory, 

area emission estimates were reported on the basis on LandGem model simulations using 

the SCC of 2620030000. These simulations reflected total waste receipts under the prior 

year 1999 inventory with addition made for waste receipts for years 2000-2002 as obtained 

from annual reports by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, 

Waste and Hazardous Division Report of Solid Waste Landfilled in Michigan. 

Architectural Surface Coating: 

Architectural surface coating operations consist of the application of a thin layer of paint, 

primer, varnish or lacquer to the exterior or interior surfaces of architectural structures. From 

these coatings, or the solvents used as thinners and cleaning agents, VOCs are emitted. 

To estimate these emissions, alternative method one was chosen from the EPA guidance 

document Emission Inventory Improvement Program (EIIP), Volume III, Area Sources 

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Preferred and Alternative Methods, Chapter 3: Architectural Surface Coating. Data was 

readily available for the use of per capita emission factors. 

The DNRE determined per capita usage factors by dividing the national total architectural 

surface quantities for solvent and water-based coatings (U.S. Census Bureau MA325F, Paint 

and Allied Products) by the U.S. population for 2002 (U.S. Census Bureau, 

http://www.census.gov). http://www.census.gov/industry/1/ma325f02.pdf

Solvent-Based Paint: 

Solvent-based paints produced and shipped in the United States in 2002 were totaled (total 

includes architectural lacquers and architectural coatings). The resulting number was 

divided by the 2002 population to produce a per capita solvent-based paint usage factor of 

0.4428 gallons per person. 

The resulting solvent paint use, in gallons per county, was multiplied by a VOC emission 

factor of 3.87 lb/gal, from Table 5-2 of the Emission Inventory Improvement Program (EIIP) 

guidance, Volume III, Area Sources Preferred and Alternative Methods, Chapter 3: 

Architectural Surface Coating to produce total VOC emissions from solvent-based paint. 

Water-Based Paint: 

Water-based paints produced and shipped in the United States in 2002 were totaled. The 

resulting number was divided by the 2002 population to produce a per capita water-based 

paint usage factor of 2.044 gallons per person. 

The resulting water-based paint use in gallons per county was multiplied by a VOC emission 

factor of 0.74 lb/gal, from Table 5-2 from the EIIP guidance, Volume III, Area Sources 

Preferred and Alternative Methods, Chapter 3: Architectural Surface Coating. This produced 

total VOC emissions from water-based paint. 

No point source deductions were performed for solvent-based or water-based paint, as none 

were needed for the category of architectural surface coating. 

A seasonal adjustment factor of 1.3 was made for this category for the ozone season, per 

Table 5.8.1 of the EPA document, Procedures for the Preparation of Emission Inventories for 

Carbon Monoxide and Precursors of Ozone, Volume I: General Guidance for Stationary 

Sources. Ozone season daily emissions were calculated per the example on page 5-23 of 

this document. Ozone season throughput was also calculated. Seven activity days per 

week were selected, per Table 5.8.1. Annually, 365 days of operation were assumed. 

Auto Body Refinishing: 

Auto body refinishing is the repair of damaged automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles, and 

involves the application of paint coatings on top of that provided by the original equipment 

manufacturer assembly plants. VOCs are emitted from this activity. The majority of the 

sources engaged in auto body refinishing are area sources, but there are several such 

sources in Michigan’s point source inventory. The point source emissions have been 

deducted from the total emissions estimated for this category to produce area source 

emissions. 

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Per the EIIP guidance Volume III, Area Sources Preferred and Alternative Methods, Chapter 

13: Auto Body Refinishing (Jan. 2000 external draft), a per capita factor can be created by 

using population data from the U.S. Bureau of the Census to allocate a national emissions 

estimate for body shops. This estimate for VOC may be obtained from Section 4.1 of the 

auto body refinishing chapter. The national VOC emissions estimate is based on 1998 and 

1999 data. Once allocated by population, an emission factor of 0.5 lbs/yr was obtained for 

the per capita method. The per capita method utilizes county population data to allocate the 

national emissions estimate. 

A seasonal adjustment factor of 1.0 was made for this category for the ozone season. The 

category of auto refinishing was considered to be uniform throughout the year, per Table 

5.8.1 of the EPA document, Procedures for the Preparation of Emission Inventories for 

Carbon Monoxide and Precursors of Ozone, Volume I: General Guidance for Stationary 

Sources. Ozone season daily emissions were calculated per the example on page 5-23 of 

this document. Ozone season throughput was also calculated. Five activity days per week 

were selected, per Table 5.8.1. Annually, 260 days of operation were assumed. 

Consumer and Commercial Solvent Use: 

The methodology for this category came from the EIIP, Volume 3, Chapter 5, Consumer and 

Commercial Solvent Use. The consumer and commercial solvent source category includes a 

wide array of products such as personal care products, household cleaning products and 

household pesticides. However, all VOC emitting products used by businesses, institutions 

and numerous industrial manufacturing operations are also included. A detailed list of 

products included in this category can be found on page 5.2-3 of the 1996 EIIP document. 

The majority of VOCs introduced into the atmosphere from this category are a result of 

evaporation of the solvent contained in the product or from the propellant released during 

product use. 

SCCs

The following SCCs were utilized by the DNRE: 

2460100000 Personal care products 

2460200000 Household products 

2460400000 Automotive aftermarket 

2460600000 Adhesives and sealants 

2460800000 FIFRA-regulated products 

2460500000 Coatings and related products 

2460900000 Miscellaneous products 

These SCCs cover both consumer and commercial solvent use, whereas the EIIP guidance 

recommended SCCs that represented only consumer use and not commercial use. 

Per the EIIP (1996), the DNRE utilized the recommended methodology, which was the use of 

per capita based emission factors. 

1-Use of national average per capita emission factors adjusted for federal, state or local 

emission limits (preferred method). 

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Data Elements for using Preferred Method (Population-Based): 

 Population in the inventory area 

 Per capita emission factors, and 

 State and local regulations. 

Example: 

To estimate VOC emissions from personal care products: 

Emissions = (Population) ( Per Capita Emission Factor)(1-(% reduction/100)) 

Given a population of 1 million persons for a particular area, the VOC emissions from 

personal care products would be: 

(1,000,000 persons) (2.32 lbs VOC/person/year)(1-.1211) = 2,039,048 lb VOC/year = 

1,019.5 tons VOC/year. 

 

Emission 

Factors: 

Personal 

Care* 

Household* 

Automotive 

Aftermarket*

Adhesives/ 

Sealants* 

FIFRARegulated* Coatings* Misc.* 

2.32 0.79 1.36 0.57 1.78 0.95 0.07 

* lb/VOC/person 

Obtained from Table 5.4-1, EIIP Volume III, Area Sources, Preferred and Alternative 

Methods, Chapter 5, Consumer and Commercial Solvent Use. 

Following federal rule reduction for first four categories: 

12.11% Reduction 10.94% Reduction 8.97% Reduction 8.3% Reduction 

Personal Care* Household* Automotive 

Aftermarket* 

Adhesives/Sealants* 

2.04 0.70 1.24 0.52 

* lb/VOC/person 

A seasonal adjustment factor of 1.0 was made for this category for the ozone season. 

Annually, 365 days of operation were assumed. 

Dry Cleaning: 

Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 7215 (coin-operated dry cleaning establishments) 

was not considered for this inventory. The DNRE dry cleaning program indicated that 

virtually all coin-operated dry cleaning machines in Michigan have been discontinued due to 

the large cost of keeping them supplied with perchloroethylene. SIC 7216 (dry cleaning 

establishments, excluding coin-operated facilities) was considered instead. Under the North 

American Industrial Classification System (NAICS), SIC 7216 is known as NAICS 812320. 

To calculate 2002 VOC emissions, the DNRE utilized alternative method two, a peremployee emission factor. The 2001 county employment data was obtained from the 

U.S. Census Bureau’s document, 2001 Michigan County Business Patterns. Data from 2002 

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was not available, and was not expected until the spring of 2004. Employment data was 

obtained for NAICS 812320 (SIC 7216), for each county where it was available. Where 

available, employment data for the broader category of NAICS 8123 (SIC 72), personal and 

laundry services, was also obtained. The total population of each county for 2001 (to 

correspond to the 2001 County Business Pattern data) was obtained from the State of 

Michigan Library. 

Next a ratio between the number of employees under NAICS 812320 (SIC 7216), and the 

number of employees under NAICS 8123 (SIC 72) was determined. For counties with 

employment numbers for both SIC 7216 and SIC 72, this ratio is one employee under SIC 

7216 per each 2.17 employees under SIC 72. These SIC 72 employment numbers were 

multiplied by the 1 to 2.17 employment ratio for each county to create an estimate of the 4-

digit SIC code employment for each county (except where the actual 4-digit SIC employment 

number for SIC 7216 was already provided in the 2001 Michigan County Business Patterns). 

Michigan’s 2002 point source emission inventory was queried to determine if any counties 

had point source employment for SIC 7216 (NAICS 812320). After estimates of employment 

for SIC 7216 were available for each county, an emission factor for VOC was obtained from 

Table 4.5-1 of EIIP Vol. III, Chapter 4 (1800 lbs/yr/employee). 

From EIIP 

Subcategory Reactive VOC 

(lb/year/employee) 

Total Organics 

(lb/year/employee) 

 All solvents (total) 1,800 2,300 

Halogenated Solvents 

 PERC, TCA and CFC 113 

 Coin Operated 

 Commercial/Industrial 

980 

52 

1,200 

Mineral Spirits and Other Unspecified 

Solvents 

1,800 1,800 

A seasonal adjustment factor of 1.0 was made for this category for the ozone season, per 

Table 5.8.1 of the EPA document, Procedures for the Preparation of Emission Inventories for 

Carbon Monoxide and Precursors of Ozone, Volume I: General Guidance for Stationary 

Sources. Ozone season daily emissions and ozone season throughput were calculated. Five 

activity days per week were selected per Table 5.8.1. Annually, 260 days of operation were 

assumed. 

Graphic Arts, 2002: 

The graphic arts industry uses several different technologies, such as rotogravure, 

flexographic and letter press printing, to apply inks or coatings to different substrates. The 

inks and coatings are sources of volatile organic compound emissions. 

The EIIP area source guidance document, dated November 18, 1996, was followed. This 

was the most updated guidance available. 

The EIIP preferred method was not utilized, as it required a survey of facilities. Alternative 

Method 1 was not feasible for Michigan, as (during calculation of the 1999 inventory) point 

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sources used more ink than the state proportion of national ink production was calculated to 

be. 

Per Alternative Method 2, the population of the inventory region was obtained from state data 

for 2002, and multiplied by the per capita emission factor provided in the EIIP guidance. This 

produced total uncontrolled emissions from all graphic arts facilities with less than 100 tons 

per year of VOC emissions for the entire state. This method used a 1991 EPA emission 

factor of 0.00065 tons VOC per capita. 

Total uncontrolled VOC emissions from area source graphic arts facilities (those with less 

than 100 tons per year of VOC emissions) were estimated for each county. This was done 

by obtaining uncontrolled VOC emissions from point sources with less than 100 tons per year 

of VOC, from the 2002 EI. SICs 2711, 2721, 2752 and 2754 queried. This number was 

subtracted from the total uncontrolled emissions from graphic arts facilities, on a county by 

county basis. The remaining number is the area source VOC emissions per year. If a 

negative number resulted, the value was set to zero for that county. 

The seasonal adjustment factor = 1.0, uniform. Activity days of 5 days per week were 

assumed, per EPA document, Procedures for the Preparation of Emission Inventories for 

Carbon Monoxide and Precursors of Ozone, Volume I: General Guidance for Stationary 

Sources. 

Solvent Cleaning 2002: 

In this category, the use of solvents is broken into two broad classifications. The 

classifications are solvent cleaning (which is composed of cold cleaning and vapor/in-line 

cleaning), and solvent cleanup (predominantly wipe cleaning of external surfaces). 

EIIP Alternative Method Solvent Cleaning Equipment (both Cold Cleaners and Vapor/In-line 

Cleaners): 

Emission factors: 

EIIP Table 6.5-2 provides per capita and per employee emission factors, as reproduced 

below. Michigan population estimates per county for 2002 were obtained from 

Mr. Ken Darga, State Demographer of the Library of Michigan. The population data was 

multiplied by the appropriate per capita emission factors. Area source emissions will then be 

determined by subtracting point source emissions from total emissions. When the result is a 

negative number, area source emissions will be set to zero. 

Recommended Method for Solvent Cleaning Equipment: 

One method is to use the per capita emission factor from Table 6.5-2 for calculating solvent 

cleaning equipment emissions. The document, Procedures for the Preparation of Emission 

Inventories for Carbon Monoxide and Precursors of Ozone: Volume I: General Guidance for 

Stationary Sources (EPA, 1991), states “Using per capita factors assumes that emissions in 

a given area can be reasonably associated with population. This assumption is valid over 

broad areas for certain activities such as dry cleaning, architectural surface coating, small 

degreasing operations and solvent evaporation from household and commercial products.” 

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Cold cleaning and vapor/in-line cleaning can be calculated together by the use of the total 

solvent cleaning emission factor. After total solvent cleaning emissions are calculated with 

the per capita emission factor, point source emissions must be accounted for. One method 

for accounting for point source emissions is to subtract point source emissions from the total 

solvent cleaning emissions to generate area source emission estimates for each county. 

The DNRE opted to use the per capita factors available in Table 6.5-2 for the 2002 emissions 

inventory. In times of economic fluctuation, the population numbers are likely to be steadier 

than the employment numbers. Also, Mr. Ron Ryan, EPA, indicated that for the subcategory 

of solvent cleaning (which consists of both cold cleaning and vapor/in-line cleaning), the per 

capita factor and the per employee factor were both estimated using the same national 

solvent use totals as a starting point. Per suggestion from Mr. Ryan, the general SCC of 

2415000000 was utilized for reporting as one lump sum, because the individual categories 

were just fractions of this whole number. 

Table 6.5-2: Per Capita and Per Employee Solvent Cleaning Emission Factors 

(EPA, 1991) 

Per Capita Factor Per Employee Factor 

(lb/yr/person) (lb/yr/person) 

Subcategory SIC Codes VOCs Organics VOCs Organics 

Solvent cleaning 25, 33-39, 417 4.3 7.2 87 144 

(total) 423, 551, 552,

554-556, 753 

Cold Cleaning 

Automobile Repair 417, 423, 551, 2.5 2.5 270 270 

552, 554-556, 

753 

Manufacturing 25, 33-39 1.1 1.1 24 24 

Vapor and In-Line Cleaning 

Electronics and 36 0.21 1.1 29 150 

Electrical 

Other 25, 33-39, 417, 0.49 25 9.8 49 

423, 551, 552,

554-556, 753 

Point source VOC data from 2002 was obtained from the MAERS. These values were 

deducted from the total emissions estimated by using the per capita emission factor and 

2002 Michigan county population data. 

Solvent Cleanup: 

Per employee and per capita emission factors can be developed from information collected 

for the EPA’s Alternative Control Techniques Document – Industrial Cleaning Solvents. 

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Recommended Method for Solvent Cleanup: 

Unless states have good data for specific facilities, the preferred way to estimate emissions 

from solvent cleanup activities is per capita or per employee emission factors from EIIP. 

The DNRE utilized the nationwide emission estimates from VOC solvent usage presented in 

Table 6.5-4 to create per capita emission factors. The national population data was obtained 

from the U.S. Census Bureau. The categories of industries considered in Table 6.5-4, and 

the SIC codes matched to them, are presented below. 

Furniture: SIC 25 

Magnetic Tape: included under SIC 36, Electrical Equipment 

Packaging: SIC 265 

Photographic supplies: SIC 3861 

Automotive - manufacturing: SIC 3711 

Automotive - trucks and buses: SIC 3713 

Automotive - parts/accessories: SIC 3714 

Automotive - stamping: SIC 3465 

Electrical equipment: SIC 36 (entire 2-digit SIC number considered for 

expediency) 

SIC National 

population in 

1999 

National solvent cleanup 

VOC emissions by SIC, 

tons/yr* 

Solvent cleanup 

emissions per capita, 

tons/yr 

Solvent cleanup VOC 

emissions per capita, 

lbs/yr 

25 272,691,000 47000 0.00017236 0.344712513 

265 272,691,000 7000 0.00002567 0.051340162 

3465 272,691,000 330 0.00000121 0.002420322 

36 272,691,000 2400 0.00000880 0.017602341 

3711 272,691,000 34000 0.00012468 0.249366499 

3713 272,691,000 16000 0.00005867 0.117348941 

3714 272,691,000 2200 0.00000807 0.016135479 

3861 272,691,000 480 0.00000176 0.003520468 

* Table 6.5-4, EIIP Area Source Guidance Chapter 6 – Solvent Cleaning 

A seasonal adjustment factor of 1.0 was made for this category for the ozone season, per 

Table 5.8.1 of the EPA document, Procedures for the Preparation of Emission Inventories for 

Carbon Monoxide and Precursors of Ozone, Volume I: General Guidance for Stationary 

Sources. Ozone season daily emissions were calculated per the example on page 5-23 of 

this document. Ozone season throughput was also calculated. Six activity days per week 

were selected, per Table 5.8.1. Annually, 312 days of operation were assumed. 

Industrial Surface Coating: 

Surface coating is the process by which paints, inks, varnishes, adhesives, or other 

decorative or functional coatings are applied to a substrate (e.g., paper, metal, plastic) for 

decoration and/or protection. After the coating has been applied, it is cured or dried either by 

conventional curing or radiation curing process. The surface coating products include either 

a water-based or solvent-based liquid carrier that generally evaporates in the curing process. 

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Source Identification: 

Protocol Section 3.2.1-SIC codes 

SIC code 2426-Hardwood Dimension & Flooring 

SIC code 2429-Special Product Sawmills, NEC 

SIC code 243%-Millwork, Veneer, Plywood & Structural Members 

SIC code 244%-Wood Containers 

SIC code 245%-Wood Buildings and Mobile Homes 

SIC code 25%-Furniture and Fixtures 

SIC code 26%-Paper and Allied Products 

SIC code 341%-Metal Cans and Shipping Containers 

SIC code 3479-Metal Coating and Allied Services, NEC 

SIC code 35%-Industrial and Commercial Machinery & Computer Equipment 

SIC code 3612-Transformers 

SIC code 3357-Nonferrous Wire Drawing/Insulating 

SIC code 37%-Transportation Equipment 

Protocol Section 3.2.2-SCC/AMS codes: 

SCC 2401015000-Factory Finished Wood 

SCC 2401020000-Wood Furniture 

SCC 2401030000-Paper Coating 

SCC 2401040000-Metal Cans 

SCC 2401045000-Metal Coils 

SCC 2401055000-Machinery and Equipment 

SCC 2401060000-Appliances 

SCC 2401065000-Electronic and other Electrical 

SCC 2401070000-New Motor Vehicles 

SCC 2401075000-Other Transportation 

SCC 2401080000-Marine Coatings 

SCC 2401090000-Miscellaneous Manufacturing 

SCC 2401100000-Industrial Maintenance 

SCC 2401200000-Other Special Purpose 

Chapter 8 of the EIIP Area Source technical documents presents the preferred and alternate 

methods for VOC emission estimation. The preferred method consists of the development of 

a SIC-Specific, area-specific per employee factor using point source emissions inventory and 

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employment information. This method is used for VOCs. Alternative Method 1 uses the 

national default per employee emission factors. Alternative Method 2 uses per capita 

emission factors and population estimates. The DNRE chose to use the per capita VOC 

factors available in Table 8.5-2 for the 2002 emissions inventory. In times of economic 

fluctuation, the population numbers are likely to be steadier than the employment numbers. 

Michigan population estimates per county for 2002 were obtained from Mr. Darga, Library of 

Michigan. The population data was multiplied by the appropriate per capita emission factors. 

Area source emissions will then be determined by subtracting point source emissions from 

total emissions. Point source emissions by county were obtained for the relevant SIC 

(NAICS) codes from the 2002 EI, and the appropriate deductions were made to determine 

area source emissions per county. When the result was a negative number, area source 

emissions were set to zero. 

A seasonal adjustment factor of 1.0 was made for this category for the ozone season, per 

Table 5.8.1 of the EPA document, Procedures for the Preparation of Emission Inventories for 

Carbon Monoxide and Precursors of Ozone, Volume I: General Guidance for Stationary 

Sources. Ozone season daily emissions were calculated per the example on page 5-23 of 

this document. Ozone season throughput was also calculated. Five activity days per week 

were selected, per Table 5.8.1. Annually, 260 days of operation were assumed. 

Residential Wood Burning: 

The following method was available to estimate the number of wood burning households per 

county. 

Housing units with wood heat by county was determined by using the U.S. Census Bureau’s 

DP-4, Profile of Selected Housing Characteristics: 2000, Data Set: Census 2000 Summary 

File 3 (SF 3) for Michigan. This file provided a total value of households using wood heating. 

However, no breakdown was given by county. 

The DNRE decided to use the 2000 number of total wood burning households in Michigan, 

and to use the 1990 county proportions of the 1990 total to apportion the 2000 value to the 

county level for number of wood burning households per county. 

Then, based on county value for number of wood burning households, the value for State 

Wood Use in Cords was apportioned to each county. The State Wood Use in Cords data 

came from the U.S. MAP States Page, Table 8, Residential Energy Consumption Estimates, 

Selected Years 1960-2000, Michigan, from the DOE/EIA. 

(http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/states/sep_use/res/use_res_mi.html). Data for 2002 was not 

yet available. 

Once county wood use in cords was produced, the next step was to determine the wood 

weight in tons for each county. Utilizing the methodology prescribed in the Emission 

Inventory Improvement Program, Volume III: Chapter 2, Residential Wood Combustion, 

wood weight was determined by the following formula: 

Wood weight = ‘X’ cords * 79 cu. ft. * 0.631 specific gravity * 62.4 lb./ cu ft. water

0.631 was selected as the specific gravity based on North Central Oak-Hickory Hardwoods, 

with a weight of 39.4 lb./ft., through the following formula: 

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Specific gravity = 39.4 lb./ft. divided by 62.4 lb./cu. ft. water = 0.631 

The DNRE did not have data available on the number of catalytic and non-catalytic 

woodstoves in Michigan, but did utilize 1993 survey data, which showed the proportions of 

fireplaces to woodstoves by county in Michigan. This was used to apportion wood weight per 

county between wood stoves and fireplaces. SCCs and emission factors were selected for 

fireplaces – cordwood (2104008001), woodstoves – general (2104008010) and non-catalytic 

woodstoves – conventional (2104008051). The SCC of 2104008051 was used because it 

contained a completely separate set of emission factors than 2104008010, and therefore 

was viewed as complimentary rather than duplicative. 

 

The VOC, PM10, carbon monoxide (CO) and NOx emission factors were obtained from the 

Emission Inventory Improvement Program, Volume III: Chapter 2, Residential Wood 

Combustion, Table 2.4-1, for Residential Fireplaces, and for Residential Woodstoves –

Conventional (reported under 2104008001 and 2104008051, respectively). The VOC, PM10, 

PM2.5, CO, SOx and NOx emission factors were obtained for 2104008010 from the EPA’s 

Emission Factor and Inventory Group, per the latest update to the Great Lakes Commission 

methodology for toxics. The emissions estimated for 2104008051 for VOC, PM10, CO and 

NOx were believed to be duplicative of the emissions for 2104008010 and were therefore 

omitted from the National Inventory Factors 3.0 files prepared for this area source category. 

There were no other criteria pollutants associated with 2104008051. 

It was assumed that 60 percent of wood burning in woodstoves or fireplaces occurred during 

the winter months, with 20 percent in the spring and 20 percent in the fall. It was assumed 

that there was no fireplace or wood burning stove activity during the summer months, 

therefore summer weekday emissions were not calculated. 

Structure Fires: 

The EIIP guidance from EIIP Volume III, Chapter 18: Structure Fires was followed. The 

preferred method for estimating emissions was used due to the availability of county level 

structure fire data for 2002. The data from the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Division 

did not provide any detail on the extent of each structure fire or indicate if the structure was 

residential or commercial. 

The default fuel loading factor provided in the EIIP guidance (1.15 tons of fuel per structure 

fire) was used. Emission factors for VOC, CO, and NOx were obtained from Table 18.4-1. 

A seasonal adjustment factor of 1.0 was made for this category for the ozone season. 

Annually, 365 days of operation were assumed. 

Year 2018 Stationary Area Source Emission Inventory Projections:

See under Point Sources section Growing Stationary Non-EGU Point, Stationary Area, 

Locomotive, Shipping, and Aircraft Categories for the Year 2018 for reference and 

methodology for projecting the Stationary Area Source inventory. 

Year 2021 Stationary Area Source Emission Inventory Projections: 

See under Point Sources section Interpolating Stationary EGU, Stationary Non-EGU 

Point, Stationary Area, Locomotive, Shipping, and Aircraft Categories to the Year 2021 

for reference and methodology for projecting the Stationary Area Source inventory. 

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IV. Nonroad Mobile: 

The table below summarizes typical ozone season weekday nonroad mobile source 

emissions for the Allegan County redesignation for the years 2005, 2008, 2018 and 2021. 

DAILY TOTAL VOC (TONS) 

DNRE NMIM Modeling Results 

VOC 2005 2008 2018 2021 

Allegan 6.09 4.53 3.83 2.15 

NOx 

Allegan 3.90 4.08 1.74 1.87 

LADCO Marine, Aircraft and Rail 

VOC 2005 2008 2018 2021 

Allegan 0.07 0.06 0.05 0.05 

NOx 

Allegan 0.54 0.47 0.30 0.24 

Total Nonroad Emissions 

VOC 2005 2008 2018 2021 

Allegan 6.16 4.59 3.88 2.20 

NOx 

Allegan 4.44 4.55 2.04 2.11 

A. 2005 and 2008 Nonroad Emissions Estimation Exclusive of Locomotive, 

Shipping, and Aircraft Emissions 

Emission estimates for nonroad sources were obtained from the EPA’s National 

NONROAD2008 nonroad emissions model. NONROAD2008 calculates past, present, and 

future emission inventories (i.e., tons of pollutant) for all nonroad equipment categories 

except commercial marine, locomotives, and aircraft. Fuel types included in the model are 

gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas. The model estimates 

exhaust and evaporative hydrocarbons (HC), CO, NOx, PM, SO2, and carbon dioxide (CO2). 

Recent updates to the model were made by the EPA and can be found at: 

www.epa.gov/otaq/models/nonrdmdl/nonrdmdl2008/readme08.htm , (NONROAD2008 

Update Chronology). 

The main difference between NONROAD2005 and NONROAD2008 is that NONROAD2008 

accounts for the emission reductions associated with two rules finalized in 2008: 

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Diesel recreational marine standards in the Loco/Marine final rule, 

(Federal Register Vol 73, No. 88, page 25098, May 6, 2008), and 

Small Spark Ignition and Spark Ignition Recreational Marine final rule, 

(Federal Register Vol 73, No. 196, page 59034, October 8, 2008). 

NONROAD2008 was used to model summer day nonroad future year estimates for VOC and 

NOx for 2018, and 2021, as well as the 2005 nonattainment year and 2008 attainment year. 

Summer day values for VOC and nitrogen dioxides (NOx) are obtained from the 

NONROAD2008 model. The nonroad emissions modeling included all fuels and segments. 

Modeling did not utilize advanced features requiring additional input files nor the diesel 

retrofit option. 

B. 2005 Aircraft Emissions Estimation 

To estimate nonroad aircraft emissions, aircraft activity information was obtained from the 

MDOT. This aircraft activity operations information received from the MDOT consisted of the 

following: 

Scheduled air carrier arrivals for commercial aircraft (as of the week of December 31, 2005). 

Airport annual local and itinerant operations for year 2005. 

Military annual local and itinerant operations for year 2005. 

Due to need to have aircraft operations information expressed as LTO cycles, the following 

assumptions were made: 

For commercial aircraft activity, the number of weekly scheduled aircraft arrivals equals the 

number of weekly departures, thereby representing the number of weekly LTO cycles. The 

weekly LTO cycle frequency was then adjusted to provide expected weekday, Saturday, 

Sunday, and yearly LTO cycles. For the annual local and itinerant airport operations, each 

respective operations total was divided by two to obtain the corresponding year local and 

itinerant LTO cycles. The expected daily local and itinerant LTO cycles then were obtained 

by dividing these annual totals by 365. 

For military annual local and itinerant operations, each respective operations total was 

divided by two to obtain the corresponding year local and itinerant LTO cycles. The 

expected military daily local and itinerant LTO cycles then were obtained by dividing these 

annual totals by 365. 

Airport LTO cycles were further categorized into commercial aircraft by plane and engine 

type, general aviation itinerant aircraft of unknown aircraft type, general aviation local aircraft 

of unknown aircraft type, and military aircraft. This was necessary in order to utilize the U.S. 

Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) EDMS 4.0 Emissions 

and Dispersion Modeling System. A description of this model can be found in the Federal 

Aviation Administration publication entitled: Emissions and Dispersion Modeling System 

(EDMS) Reference Manual. Emissions were determined by each commercial aircraft type 

using the EDMS 4.0 emissions model where possible. In most cases, default commercial 

aircraft taxi and queue times were used in the EDMS 4.0 model for all airports with the 

exception of Wayne County’s Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Due to the volume of commercial 

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aircraft LTOs at this airport, a major connecting hub for Northwest Airlines/Delta Airlines, and 

the potential for air traffic delays, additional information was obtained from airport operations 

personnel regarding longer taxi and queue times. These longer taxi and queue times 

contributed to greater aircraft emissions. For those commercial aircraft types that could not 

be determined using the EDMS 4.0 emissions model, aircraft emission factors from the year 

1999 inventory were then used to estimate their emissions. These included general aviation 

itinerant aircraft of unknown aircraft type, general aviation local aircraft of unknown aircraft 

type, and military aircraft. This former 1999 inventory relied upon a FAA aircraft emissions 

factor database, and fleet average emission factors. These fleet average factors were again 

used where aircraft types were unknown. 

Aircraft emissions were then obtained by adding emissions contributions from commercial, 

itinerant general, and local general aircraft, and were reported using the following SCC 

codes. 

Michigan Aircraft Emission SCC Codes 

Aircraft Type SCC 

Military 2275001000 

Commercial 2275020000 

General Aviation 2275050000 

C. Estimating Emissions for the Shipping, Locomotive, and Aircraft Category to the 

Year 2008 and 2021, and the 2018 Aircraft Emissions Estimation 

Summer day emissions for reporting year 2008 and 2021 were estimated using Linear 

Regression Analysis. LADCO Base M Round 5 modeling inventory emissions for the years 

2002, 2005, 2009, and 2018 used in the Linear Regression Analysis to obtain the Attainment 

Year 2008 and the Future Year 2021 Summer Day emissions for NOx and VOC. 

The Interim Year 2018 Summer Day emissions for the Shipping, Locomotive, and Aircraft 

Categories were obtained from the LADCO Base M Round 5 modeling inventory. 

D. 2005 Shipping and Locomotive Emissions Estimation 

The 2005 nonroad shipping and railroad emissions are based on work of Environ 

International Corporation for LADCO for preparation of the 2005 LADCO Regional Inventory. 

Reference documentation can be found at: 

http://www.ladco.org/reports/general/index.php#References

E. Year 2018 and 2021 Nonroad Mobile Source Emission Inventory Projections 

Exclusive of Locomotive, Shipping, and Aircraft

The nonroad source categories exclusive of locomotive, shipping, and aircraft were grown in 

the EPA NONROAD2008 nonroad model. 

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V. Onroad Mobile

The table below summarizes typical ozone season weekday onroad mobile source emissions 

for Allegan County for the years 2005, 2008, 2018 and 2021. 

DAILY TOTAL VOC (tons) 

COUNTY 2005 2008 2018 2021 

Allegan 4.70 3.93 2.53 2.28 

DAILY TOTAL NOX (tons) 

COUNTY 2005 2008 2018 2021 

Allegan 8.43 6.92 3.10 2.71 

The following describes the MDOT procedures for estimating the nonattainment year (2005), 

attainment year (2008), interim year (2018), and maintenance year (2021) onroad emissions. 

Allegan County 

The MDOT prepared the on-highway motor vehicle emissions estimates using Federal 

Highway Administration (FHWA) and EPA approved methodology. The methodology the 

MDOT followed was the same process used for conformity analysis. 

Development of Vehicle Miles of Travel and Speeds 

To determine the Vehicle Miles of Travel (VMT) and speeds for Allegan County, the MDOT 

developed socio-economic data for the analysis years. This data is the base for forecasting 

in the travel demand models. Two, Holland Urban and Statewide, travel demand models are 

combined to provide coverage for all of Allegan County. The travel demand models were run 

for years 2005, 2008, 2018, and 2021. The latest project list and networks were used in this 

analysis. The VMT data generated by the travel demand models is scaled to the Highway 

Performance Monitoring System (HMPS) data by National Functional Classification (NFC). 

Vehicle hours of travel (VHT) were also obtained from the travel demand models and scaled 

to HPMS. Then the VMTs, by NFC, are collapsed into four groups to meet the requirements 

of Mobile6.2. These groups are: 1) rural interstate, 2) rural major and minor arterials/ 

collectors/local streets, 3) urban interstate/freeway, and 4) urban principal and minor 

arterials/collectors/ local streets. The same procedures were applied to VHTs. The modeled 

speeds were derived by dividing each grouped VMT by the equivalent grouped VHT. The 

scaled travel demand modeled VMTs by year for Allegan County are summarized in Table 1 

and speeds in Table 2. 

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Table 1 

Allegan County Vehicle Miles of Travel 

NFC VMT 

2005 

VMT 

2008 

VMT 

2018 

VMT 

2021 

Rural Interstate/Freeway 544,631 587,373 732,305 773,738 

Rural Major & Minor 

Arterial/Collector/Local 

Street 

2,724,793 2,969,542 3,719,816 3,935,692 

Urban Interstate/Freeway 114,406 118,505 135,441 140,554 

Urban Principal & Minor 

Arterial/Collector/Local 

Street 

146,363 150,614 163,481 167,172 

Total 3,530,194 3,826,034 4,751,043 5,017,155 

Table 2 

Allegan County Speeds 

NFC Speed 

2005 

Speed 

2008 

Speed 

2018 

Speed 

2021 

Rural Interstate/Freeway 70.7 70.5 69.9 69.6 

Rural Major & Minor 

Arterial/Collector/Local 

Street 

48.7 48.5 47.4 46.8 

Urban Interstate/Freeway 69.0 68.7 67.7 67.3 

Urban Principal & Minor 

Arterial/Collector/Local 

Street 

27.7 26.9 25.0 24.6 

Mobile6.2 Input Assumptions 

Mobile6.2 calculates emission factors for eight individual vehicle types in two regions of the 

country. Mobile6.2 emission factor estimates depend on various conditions such as ambient 

temperatures, average travel speed, operating modes, fuel volatility, and mileage accrual 

rates. Many of the variables affecting vehicle emissions can be specified by the user. 

A summary of critical Mobile6.2 input assumptions are shown below: 

1. Temperature: 

 Ambient temperature = 86.8o F 

 Maximum temperature = 95.0o F 

 Minimum temperature = 65.0o F 

2. The RVP value = 9.0. 

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3. Emission factors are based on an average day during the month of July. 

4. Where speed values are above the maximum allowed modeling input (65MPH for 

freeway without ramps, and 60.8 for freeways with ramps), actual modeled speeds 

were truncated and entered into the model as the maximum allowed value. 

Mobile6.2 - Inputs

The inputs to the Mobile6.2 emissions factor model are VMTs and average speeds by 

grouped NFCs, for years 2005, 2008, 2018, and 2021 as shown in Tables 1 and 2. 

Mobile6.2 - Results

Table 3 provides the results of Mobile6.2 emissions. 

Table 3 

Allegan County Emissions by Year 

Emissions in kg/day Emissions in tons/day 

Year VOC NOX VOC NOX

2005 4261.6532 7646.4207 4.6976 8.4286 

2008 3561.1466 6279.6726 3.9254 6.9220 

2018 2296.244 2811.3386 2.5311 3.0989 

2021 2071.2434 2455.3237 2.2831 2.7065 

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Appendix B 

Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment 

Air Quality Division 

Calendar 

March 1, 2010 
 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND 

ENVIRONMENT 

PO BOX 30473 

LANSING MI 48909-7973

ENVIRONMENTAL CALENDAR March 1, 2010

DEPARTMENT OF 

NATURAL RESOURCES 

AND ENVIRONMENT 

On October 8, 2009, Governor Granholm issued Executive Order 2009-45, 

creating the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) to 

protect and conserve Michigan’s air, water and other natural resources, 

effective January 17, 2010. The new department will assume the powers and 

functions of the former Department of Natural Resources and the former 

Department of Environmental Quality. More information about DNRE programs 

may be found at www.michigan.gov/dnre . 

ENVIRONMENTAL 

 ASSISTANCE CENTER 

 800-662-9278 

 E-mail: deq-ead-env-

 assist@michigan.gov 

The DNRE Environmental Assistance Center (EAC) is available to provide 

direct access to environmental programs, answers to environmental questions, 

referrals to technical staff, and quick response. Questions on any items listed in 

the calendar can be referred to the EAC. 

PUBLICATION 

SCHEDULE 

The calendar is published every two weeks, on alternate Mondays, by the 

Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment. We welcome 

your comments. 

CALENDAR LISTSERV You may subscribe to receive the DNRE Calendar electronically by sending an 

E-mail to the listserv at LISTSERV@LISTSERV.MICHIGAN.GOV and in the 

body of the message type Subscribe, DNRE-CALENDAR, and your name. 

INTERNET ACCESS 

www.michigan.gov/

 deqcalendar

 

The calendar is available on the DNRE Web site in pdf format. Access the 

calendar at www.michigan.gov/deqcalendar . 

TIMETABLE FOR 

DECISIONS 

No decision listed in the DNRE Calendar will be made prior to seven days after 

the initial Calendar publication date. 

CONTENTS PART I: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING, AND RELATED

 REGULATIONS 

*Permit Decisions Before the Office of the Director 3 

*Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director 3 

*Proposed Settlements of Contested Cases 4 

*Administrative Rules Promulgation 4 

*Announcements 4 

*Public Hearings and Meetings 5 

*Division Permit Contacts 11 

PART II: CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAINING 11 

 PROGRAMS 

Recycled 

Paper

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm  Director Rebecca A. Humphries
ENVIRONMENTAL CALENDAR March 1, 2010

2 

Map of DNRE Permit and Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director 

Keweenaw 

Houghton 

Ontonagon Baraga 

Marquette Luce 

Gogebic 

Alger Chippewa Iron 

Schoolcraft Dickinson Mackinac 

Delta 

Menominee 

Emmet 

Cheboygan 

Presque Isle 

Charlevoix

Otsego Montmorency 

Antrim

Alpena 

Leelanau 

Kalkaska Crawford Oscoda Alcona 

Grand Benzie Traverse 

Information relating to these decisions is available on the following pages.

Manistee Wexford Missaukee

Roscommon 

Ogemaw Iosco 

Mason Lake Osceola Clare Gladwin Arenac 

Oceana 

Bay 

Huron

Mecosta Isabella Midland Newaygo 

Tuscola Sanilac 

Montcalm Gratiot Saginaw 

Muskegon 

q Kent 

Ottawa 

Lapeer 

St. Clair Genesee 

Ionia Clinton Shiawassee

Oakland Macomb

n Allegan 

o

Barry Eaton Ingham Livingston 

Van Buren Kalamazoo Calhoun Jackson Washtenaw Wayne 

p

Berrien 

Cass St. Joseph Branch Hillsdale Lenawee Monroe 
ENVIRONMENTAL CALENDAR March 1, 2010

PART I: 

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING AND RELATED REGULATIONS

Permit Decisions Before the Office of the Director 

AIR QUALITY 

DIVISION 

See Map - n

WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN, INC. – PINE TREE ACRES, LENOX TOWNSHIP, 

MACOMB COUNTY, for the proposed Permit to Install application for eight landfill gas fired 

reciprocating internal combustion engines with associated generator sets, two enclosed flares, and 

one back-up open flare. The facility is located at 36600 29 Mile Road, Lenox Township, Michigan. 

Additionally, the proposed eight landfill gas fired reciprocating internal combustion engines with 

associated generator sets, two enclosed flares, and one back-up open flare will require revisions to 

Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) No. MI-ROP-N5984-2008. This public comment period meets the 

public participation requirements for a future administrative amendment to the ROP. The responsible 

official for the source is Charles H. Cassie, 36600 29 Mile Road, Lenox Township, Michigan. New 

Source Review and ROP public notice documents can be viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/. 

Public comment will be taken through March 2, 2010. An informational session and a public hearing 

will be held March 2, 2010 (see March 2 listing in this calendar). Written comments should be sent 

to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 

30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909, to the attention of William A. Presson, Acting Permit Section 

Supervisor. All statements received by March 2, 2010, will be considered by the decision-maker 

prior to final action. Information Contact: Jeff Rathbun, Air Quality Division, 517-241-8072. 

Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig, Air Quality Division Chief. 

Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director 

AIR QUALITY 

DIVISION 

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OZONE ATTAINMENT REDESIGNATION PETITION FOR ALLEGAN COUNTY, AND 

MAINTENANCE PLAN, STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SIP) REVISION. The DNRE has 

prepared a proposal for a redesignation petition and maintenance plan for Allegan County in 

association with the 0.08 parts per million National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for 

ozone. At the conclusion of the 2009 ozone season, the monitor in Holland, Michigan, recorded air 

quality that meets the 0.08 ppm NAAQS for ozone. The DNRE plans to submit the redesignation 

petition and maintenance plan to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to formally request that 

Allegan County be redesignated to attainment and classified as “maintenance.” This public comment 

period will meet the public participation requirements for a SIP submittal. The proposed 

redesignation document can be viewed on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deq/air. Written comments 

will be taken through March 31, 2010. If a public hearing is requested in writing by March 31, 2010, 

a public hearing will be held April 12, 2010 (see April 12, 2010 listing in this calendar). Written 

comments should be sent to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Air 

Quality Division, P.O. Box 30230, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7760, to the attention of Mary Maupin. 

Information Contact: Mary Maupin, 517-373-7039. Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig, Air Quality 

Division Chief. 

AIR QUALITY 

DIVISION 

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SEVERSTAL DEARBORN, INC., DEARBORN, WAYNE COUNTY. Written comments are being 

accepted on a proposed Consent Order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. 

You may obtain copies of the proposed Consent Order and Staff Activity Report on the Web at 

www.michigan.gov/deq/proposedconsentorders. Submit written comments to Ronald Pollom, 

Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, 

Lansing, Michigan 48909. Written comments must be received by March 31, 2010. If a request is 

received in writing by March 31, 2010, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact: 

Ronald Pollom, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4624. Decision-maker: G. Vinson Hellwig, Air 

Quality Division Chief. 

OFFICE OF 

POLLUTION 

PREVENTION AND 

COMPLIANCE 

ASSISTANCE 

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CLEAN CORPORATE CITIZEN DESIGNATION, DIVERSIFIED MACHINE, INC. 5353 S. WILCOX 

ST., MONTAGUE, MUSKEGON COUNTY. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and 

Environment has received an application for Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) designation from 

Diversified Machine, 5353 S. Wilcox St., Montague, Michigan as provided for under Administrative 

Rules R324.1508: Clean Corporate Citizen Program. The C3 program provides incentives for 

improved environmental protection. Regulated establishments that have demonstrated 

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environmental stewardship can receive C3 designation and public recognition for their efforts and 

are entitled to certain regulatory benefits. Information Contact: Donna Davis, Office of Pollution 

Prevention and Compliance Assistance, 517-335-2784. Decision-maker: DNRE Director. 

Proposed Settlements of Contested Cases 

NONE 

Administrative Rules Promulgation 

NONE 

Announcements 

LAND AND WATER 

MANAGEMENT 

DIVISION 

The Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP) within the Land and Water Management 

Division (LWMD), Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE), is pleased to 

announce the re-opening of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for coastal land acquisition projects 

(fee simple interest or conservation easement) that further the objectives of Michigan’s Draft 

Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program. It is expected that federal funds will become 

available for the purpose of protecting important coastal and estuarine areas that have significant 

conservation, recreation, ecological, historical, or aesthetic values, or that are threatened by 

conversion from their natural or recreational state to other uses, giving priority to lands that can be 

effectively managed and protected and that have significant ecological value. Project proposals 

will be scored and ranked by the MCMP and up to 3 projects will be submitted to the National 

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for participation in the national competition. Any funding 

appropriated by Congress will be allocated subsequent to the national ranking. Applications must 

be hand-delivered to the MCMP by 4:00 p.m., March 15, 2010, or postmarked no later than 

March 15, 2010. Additional information and the RFP is available on the MCMP Web site: 

www.michigan.gov/deqcoastal, or by contacting Ms. Ginny Berry, berryv@michigan.gov or at 

517-335-3168. Further information regarding CELCP at the national level can be found at: 

http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/land/welcome.html. 

LAND AND WATER 

MANAGEMENT 

DIVISION 

The Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP) within the Land and Water Management 

Division, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, is pleased to announce the Request 

for Proposals (RFP) for Coastal Zone Management (CZM) projects that would begin January 1, 

2011. Applications must be delivered or postmarked no later than May 15, 2010. The application 

form, supporting materials, and information on the CZM grant program are available on the MCMP 

Web site: www.michigan.gov/deqcoastal, or by contacting Ms. Ginny Berry, berryv@michigan.gov 

or at 517-335-3168. 

OFFICE OF THE 

GREAT LAKES 

DEADLINE FOR ALL OCEANGOING AND NON-OCEANGOING VESSELS OPERATING ON THE 

GREAT LAKES TO SUBMIT BALLAST WATER REPORTING FORMS. The Michigan Department 

of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) requires all oceangoing and non-oceangoing 

vessels operating on the Great Lakes to report whether ballast water management practices are 

being implemented in accordance with Section 3103a of the Michigan Natural Resources and 

Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. The Ballast Water Reporting form can be 

found on the Ballast Water Reporting Web site: www.michigan.gov/deqballastwaterprogram. 

Completed forms can be submitted online via the Ballast Water Reporting Web site above, or mailed 

or faxed to the following address: Ballast Water Reporting Program, Office of the Great Lakes, 

Department of Natural Resources and Environment, P.O. Box 30473, Lansing, MI 48909-7973, 

FAX: 517-335-4053. Forms should be completed and returned to the MDNRE by February 19, 

2010. A list of complying vessels is required by the statute to be available by March 1, 2010. Any 

owner or operator not identified on the MDNRE Ballast Water Reporting list of complying vessels, or 

any person in the state having contacts for the transportation of cargo with a vessel operator that is 

not on the list, will not be eligible for new grants, loans or awards administered by the MDNRE after 

March 1, 2010. Information Contact: Jim Bredin, Office of the Great Lakes, 517-335-4232. 

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Public Hearings and Meetings 

Note: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in any of the meetings 

noted in this Calendar should call or write the appropriate meeting information contact listed below at least 

a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. 

MARCH 2, 2010 

6:00 p.m. - 

INFORMATIONAL 

SESSION 

7:00 p.m. - PUBLIC 

HEARING 

INFORMATONAL SESSION, PUBLIC HEARING, AND DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 

REGARDING WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MICHIGAN, INC. – PINE TREE ACRES, LENOX 

TOWNSHIP, MACOMB COUNTY: Written comments are being accepted on a proposed draft 

permit for eight landfill gas fired reciprocating internal combustion engines with associated generator 

sets, two enclosed flares, and one back-up open flare. Additionally, the eight landfill gas fired 

reciprocating internal combustion engines with associated generator sets, two enclosed flares, and 

one back-up open flare will require revisions to Renewable Operating Permit No. MI-ROP-N5984-

2008. This public comment period meets the public participation requirements for a future 

administrative amendment to the ROP. The facility is located at 36600 29 Mile Road, Lenox 

Township, Michigan. The responsible official for the source is Charles H. Cassie, 36600 29 Mile 

Road, Lenox Township, Michigan. New Source Review and ROP public notice documents can be 

viewed at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/. The public hearing will be held at the Lenox Township Hall, 

63775 Gratiot Avenue, Lenox, Michigan. Prior to the hearing, an informational session will be held 

from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Staff will provide a brief introduction regarding the proposed project and 

will be available to answer questions. The public hearing will follow. Written comments should be 

sent to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Air Quality Division, P.O. 

Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909, to the attention of William A. Presson, Acting Permit Section 

Supervisor. All statements received by March 2, 2010, will be considered by the decision-maker 

prior to final action. Information Contact: Jeff Rathbun, Air Quality Division, 517-241-8072. 

MARCH 3, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ANR PIPELINE COMPANY, GOODWELL 

COMPRESSOR STATION (SRN: N5576), 6759 EAST FIVE MILE ROAD, WHITE CLOUD, 

NEWAGO COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for 

the operation of a natural gas compressor station. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify 

the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary 

source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed on the Web at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/.

The responsible official of the stationary source is Anthony M. Cornaga, Director of Field 

Operations, 21453 Tamarack Road, Howard City, Michigan 49329. Comments on the draft permit 

are to be submitted to Karl P. Johnson, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and 

Environment, Air Quality Division, Grand Rapids District Office, 350 Ottawa Avenue N.W., Unit 10, 

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. The decision-maker for the permit is Heidi G Hollenbach, District 

Supervisor. If requested in writing by March 3, 2010, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information 

Contact: Karl P. Johnson, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0265. 

MARCH 3, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE CITY OF MARSHALL, ELECTRIC 

POWER PLANT (SRN: C6230), MARSHALL, CALHOUN COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a 

draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of an electric power plant. 

The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not 

result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The ROP public notice documents can 

be viewed on the Web at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/. The responsible official of the stationary source 

is Tom Tarkiewicz, Director of Utilities, 323 West Michigan Avenue, Marshall, Michigan 49068. 

Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Dale Turton, Michigan Department of Natural 

Resources and Environment, Air Quality Division, Kalamazoo District Office, 7953 Adobe Road, 

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. The decision-maker for the permit is Mary Douglas, District 

Supervisor. If requested in writing by March 3, 2010, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information 

Contact: Dale Turton, Air Quality Division, 269-567-3554. 

MARCH 3, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING EQ MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE 

TREATMENT PLANT, WAYNE ENERGY ASSOCIATES AND WAYNE DISPOSAL LANDFILL 

(SRN: M4782), BELLEVILLE, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft renewal of a 

Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of a hazardous waste treatment facility, landfill 

gas energy recovery project, and landfill operations. The draft permit is intended to simplify and 

clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the 

stationary source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed on the Web at 

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www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/. The responsible official of the stationary source is Scott Maris, 

48350 North I-94 Service Drive, Belleville, Michigan 48111. Comments on the draft permit are to be 

submitted to James Voss, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Air Quality 

Division, Detroit Field Office, 3058 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 2-300, Detroit, Michigan 48202. 

The decision-maker for the permit is Teresa Seidel, Southeast Michigan District Supervisor. If 

requested in writing by March 3, 2010, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: 

James Voss, Air Quality Division, 313-456-4687. 

MARCH 3, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING MONTMORENCY-OSCODA-ALPENA SOLID 

WASTE AUTHORITY (SRN: N8248), ATLANTA, MONTMORENCY COUNTY, for the proposed 

approval of a draft initial Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of a municipal solid 

waste landfill. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements 

and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The ROP public notice 

documents can be viewed on the Web at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/. The responsible official of the 

stationary source is Lyle VanWormer, Chairman, 6751 Landfill Road, Atlanta, Michigan 49709. 

Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Rob Dickman, Michigan Department of Natural 

Resources and Environment, Air Quality Division, Cadillac District Office, 120 West Chapin Street, 

Cadillac, Michigan 49601. The decision-maker for the permit is Janis Denman, Cadillac District 

Supervisor. If requested in writing by March 3, 2010, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information 

Contact: Rob Dickman, Air Quality Division, 231-876-4412. 

MARCH 3, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY, 

GRAYLING OSB (SRN: B7302), GRAYLING, CRAWFORD COUNTY, for the proposed approval of 

a draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of an oriented strand 

board manufacturing facility including dryers and presses. The draft permit is intended to simplify 

and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the 

stationary source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed on the Web at 

www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/. The responsible official of the stationary source is Ian Faulkner, 

4111 West Four Mile Road, P.O. Box 9777, Grayling, Michigan 49738. Comments on the draft 

permit are to be submitted to Allen Retlewski, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and 

Environment, Air Quality Division, Cadillac District Office, 120 West Chapin Street, Cadillac, 

Michigan 49601. The decision-maker for the permit is Janis Denman, Cadillac District Supervisor. If 

requested in writing by March 3, 2010, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: 

Allen Retlewski, Air Quality Division, 231-876-4414. 

MARCH 3, 2010 

6:00 p.m. 

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY KENNETH KEELEY, 

BARBEAU, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will hold a public hearing at the 

Bruce Township Hall, 3156 East 12 Mile Road, Dafter, Michigan 49724. The hearing will be for 

Permit Application Number 09-17-0086-P, submitted by Kenneth Keeley, 7283 East Neebish Ferry 

Road, Barbeau, Michigan 49710 . The applicant proposes to construct a dock and seawall on the 

St. Mary’s River at 16540 South Scenic Drive. Information Contact: Jay Parent, Land and Water 

Management Division, 906-346-8557. 

MARCH 4, 2010 

5:00 p.m. 

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY CHEBOYGAN 

WATERFRONT, LLC, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. The Land and Water Management Division will 

hold a public hearing at the Cheboygan County Library, 100 South Bailey Street, Cheboygan, 

Michigan 49721 . The hearing will be for Permit Application Number 09-16-0034-P, submitted by 

Cheboygan Waterfront, LLC, Attn: Todd Wyett, 25900 Eleven Mile Road, Suite 250, Southfield, 

Michigan 48034. The applicant proposes to place fill and utilities in wetland and discharge stormwater to 

wetland for the purpose of constructing a motor coach resort community northeast of Duncan and South 

Eastern Avenues. Information Contact: Scott Rasmusson, Land and Water Management Division, 

989-705-3437. 

MARCH 11, 2010 

7:00 p.m. 

PUBLIC HEARING AND DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON MAJOR LICENSE 

MODIFICATION, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, MICHIGAN OPERATIONS, MIDLAND 

PLANT, MIDLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Written comments are being accepted on a major 

modification of the hazardous waste management facility operating license (License) that was 

issued to The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Michigan Operations, Midland Plant, in June 2003 

pursuant to Part 111, Hazardous Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental 

Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. The License modification is being proposed to fulfill the 

requirements of paragraph 47 of the Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent for 

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Remedial Investigation, Feasibility Study and/or Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis, and 

Response Design, CERCLA Docket No. V-W-10-C-942 (AOC) for the Tittabawassee River/Saginaw 

River and Bay “Site.” The AOC was entered into by the Michigan Department of Environmental 

Quality (MDEQ, now the Department of Natural Resources and Environment [DNRE]), the U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency, and Dow on January 14, 2010, with an effective date of January 

21, 2010. The draft License modification sets up a process in which specific corrective action 

obligations in the license that pertain to the “Site” can be satisfied by work conducted in compliance 

with the AOC. Some corrective action obligations will be transitioned to work under the AOC. In 

addition, the license modification would reserve certain rights of the DNRE, including the right to 

require corrective action for the “Site” beyond that required under the AOC and pursue cost recovery 

or take enforcement action under certain circumstances. The draft License modification also 

provides for the withdrawal of the MDEQ's February 1, 2008, approval with modifications of the Dow 

Remedial Investigation Scope of Work for the Saginaw River and Bay and Floodplain, as this work 

would be addressed under the AOC Statement of Work. The DNRE will hold a public hearing on 

Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Saginaw Valley State University, Curtiss Hall, Seminar Room G, 

7400 Bay Road, Saginaw, Michigan. The hearing is scheduled for 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Submit written 

comments by April 5, 2010, to Cheryl Howe, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, 

Waste and Hazardous Materials Division, P.O. Box 30241, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Information 

Contact: Cheryl Howe, Waste and Hazardous Materials Division, 517-373-9881, or e-mail at 

howec@michigan.gov. Decision maker: George Bruchmann, Waste and Hazardous Materials 

Division Chief. 

MARCH 17, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, B.C. 

COBB ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION (SRN: B2836), MUSKEGON, MUSKEGON COUNTY, 

for the proposed approval of a draft renewal of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the 

operation of an electric generating station. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the 

facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary 

source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed on the Web at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/. 

The responsible official of the stationary source is Thomas J. Gesinski, Plant Manager, 151 North 

Causeway, Muskegon, Michigan 49445-3301. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to 

Stephen J. Lachance, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Air Quality 

Division, Grand Rapids District Office, 350 Ottawa Avenue, N.W., Unit 10, Grand Rapids, Michigan 

49503. The decision-maker for the permit is Heidi G. Hollenbach, District Supervisor. If requested in 

writing by March 17, 2010, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Stephen J. 

Lachance, Air Quality Division, lachances@michigan.gov or 616-356-0239. 

MARCH 17, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, B.C. 

COBB ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION (SRN: B2836), MUSKEGON, MUSKEGON COUNTY, 

for the proposed approval of a draft renewal of an Acid Rain Permit, a draft renewal of a Clean Air 

Interstate Rule (CAIR) Annual Sulfur Dioxide Budget Permit, a draft renewal CAIR Annual Nitrogen 

Oxide Budget Permit, and a draft renewal CAIR Ozone Nitrogen Oxide Budget Permit for the 

operation of three natural gas fired boilers and two coal fired boilers. The Acid Rain Permit, CAIR 

Annual Sulfur Dioxide Budget Permit, CAIR Annual Nitrogen Oxide Budget Permit, CAIR Ozone 

Nitrogen Oxide Budget Permit public notice documents can be viewed on the Web at 

www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/. The responsible official of the stationary source is James R. Coddington, 

Vice President of Generation Operations, 17000 Croswell Street, West Olive, Michigan 49460. 

Comments on the draft permits are to be submitted to Brian Carley, Michigan Department of Natural 

Resources and Environment, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 301 East Louis Glick 

Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201. The decision-maker for the permits is Heidi Hollenbach, Grand 

Rapids District Supervisor. If requested in writing by March 17, 2010, a public hearing may be 

scheduled. Information Contact: Brian Carley, Air Quality Division, 517-780-7843. 

MARCH 17, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING A PROPOSED GENERAL PERMIT FOR 

RECREATIONAL GOLD PANNING AND SLUICING ON SELECT STREAM FRONTAGE OWNED 

BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (DNRE). Pursuant to 

Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 

1994 PA 451, as amended, the DNRE's Land and Water Management Division is proposing to 

establish a General Permit for recreational gold prospecting along certain DNRE riparian frontage 

on select streams. Action has been taken to allow this activity along DNRE state administered lands 

by enacting Director’s Order Number 2 of 2009. The issuance of a general permit, with proposed 

limitations and conditions will meet the environmental protection requirement of the Inland Lakes 

and Streams statute. The proposed General Permit can be found at 

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www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/lwm-gold_308221_7.pdf or may be requested from the address 

given below. Written comments should be submitted directly to the Michigan Department of Natural 

Resources and Environment, Land and Water Management Division, Attention: Mr. Martin 

Jannereth, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, MI 48909-7958 or e-mail to jannerethm@michigan.gov . All 

comments must be received by March 17, 2010. Information contact: Martin Jannereth, Land and 

Water Management Division, 517-335-3458. 

MARCH 24, 2010 PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING THE DRAFT RUDDIMAN CREEK E. COLI TOTAL MAXIMUM 

DAILY LOAD (TMDL). The draft Ruddiman Creek pathogen TMDL is for available for comment. 

This water body is located in Muskegon County, within the cities of Muskegon, Norton Shores, 

Muskegon Heights, and Roosevelt Park. This water body was included on Michigan’s Year 2008 

Section 303(d) list due to elevated E. coli levels. The draft TMDL is being developed to identify the 

pathogen reductions necessary to meet water quality standards. A public meeting will be held on 

March 24, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at the McGraft Park Community Center, in McGraft Park, 

2204 Wickham Drive, Muskegon, Michigan, to describe and take comments on the draft TMDL. 

Written comments on the draft TMDL may be submitted to Molly Rippke, Department of Natural 

Resources and Environment, Water Bureau, P.O. Box 30273, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7773, by 

March 30, 2010. Copies of the draft TMDL are available from Denise Page at 517-335-6969, or 

e-mail at paged@michigan.gov, or on the web at http://www.michigan.gov/dnre/0,1607,7-135-

3313_3686_3728-12464--,00.html . Information Contact: Molly Rippke, Water Bureau, at 

517-335-1125, or e-mail at rippkem@michigan.gov. 

MARCH 30, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE DRAFT RUDDIMAN CREEK E. COLI

TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL). The draft Ruddiman Creek pathogen TMDL is for 

available for comment. This water body is located in Muskegon County, within the cities of 

Muskegon, Norton Shores, Muskegon Heights, and Roosevelt Park and was included on Michigan’s 

Year 2008 Section 303(d) list due to elevated E. coli levels. The draft TMDL is being developed to 

identify the pathogen reductions necessary to meet water quality standards. Written comments on 

the draft TMDL may be submitted to Molly Rippke, Department of Natural Resources and 

Environment, P.O. Box 30273, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7773, by March 30, 2010. Copies of the 

draft TMDL are available from Denise Page at 517-335-6969, or e-mail at paged@michigan.gov, or 

on the web at http://www.michigan.gov/dnre/0,1607,7-135-3313_3686_3728-12464--,00.html. 

Information Contact: Molly Rippke, Water Bureau, at 517-335-1125, or e-mail at 

rippkem@michigan.gov. 

MARCH 30, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING PROPOSED MINOR PROJECT CATEGORY 

FOR BIOENGINEERING PRACTICES FOR STABILIZATION OF INLAND LAKE SHORELINES. 

Pursuant to Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams; and Part 303, Wetlands Protection, of the Natural 

Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, the DNRE's Land and 

Water Management Division is proposing to issue a new Minor Project category (MP) to encourage 

the use of bioengineering practices to stabilize the shorelines of inland lakes. These practices -- also 

known as “soft” or “green” engineering – are intended to prevent or control soil erosion and restore 

native shorelines while protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife habitat and other natural features 

associated with the lake. Bioengineering uses a combination of native plantings and biodegradable 

materials to engineer shoreline protection that, to the extent possible, mimics or enhances the 

natural shoreline. The department previously issued notice of a “General Permit” for this activity in 

June of 2009. However, the authority to issue General Permits and to establish Minor Project 

categories was amended in October of 2009. As a result, the department is revising their proposal. 

The process for authorization under an MP will not be substantially different than the process 

previously proposed, and activities authorized have not been significantly altered. Technical 

comments submitted under the earlier notice will be considered when making a final decision on this 

MP category. Parts 301 and 303 authorize the issuance of MPs for categories of activities that are 

similar in nature, have minimal adverse environmental effects when performed separately, and will 

have only minimal cumulative adverse effect on the environment. If this MP is approved, then the 

DNRE may review and authorize specific bioengineering projects under this MP in an accelerated 

manner without issuance of any additional public notice. In order to qualify for authorization under 

this MP, criteria specified in the proposed MP must be met. The detailed draft MP can be found at 

www.michigan.gov/deqinlandlakes, or may be requested from the address given below. Written 

comments should be submitted directly to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, 

Land and Water Management Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, MI 48909-7958 to the attention of 

Ms. Peg Bostwick. All comments must be received by Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Information 

contact: Peg Bostwick, Land and Water Management Division, 517-335-3470. 

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MARCH 31, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING FORD MOTOR COMPANY (SRN: A8648), 

DEARBORN, WAYNE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft renewal of a Renewable 

Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of an automobile painting and assembly plant, an engine 

manufacturing plant, a stamping plant, a diversified manufacturing plant and site services. The draft 

permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in 

any air emission changes at the stationary source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed 

on the Web at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/. The responsible officials for the stationary source are 

Anthony Hoskins, Frank Piazza, Michael Felix, Karen Mills, and Christopher Leppi. Comments on 

the draft permit are to be submitted by March 31, 2010, to Robert Byrnes, Michigan Department of 

Natural Resources and Environment, Air Quality Division, Detroit Field Office, 3058 West Grand 

Boulevard, Suite 2-300, Detroit, Michigan 48202. The decision-maker for the permit is Teresa 

Seidel, Southeast Michigan District Supervisor. If requested in writing by March 31, 2010, a public 

hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Robert Byrnes, Air Quality Division, 

313-456-4714. 

MARCH 31, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING DETROIT EDISON BELLE RIVER POWER 

PLANT, DETROIT EDISON ST. CLAIR POWER PLANT, DTE EAST CHINA TOWNSHIP 

(SRN: B2796), EAST CHINA TOWNSHIP, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a 

draft reopening of a Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the inclusion of a Clean Air Interstate 

Rule (CAIR) Annual Sulfur Dioxide Budget Permit, a CAIR Annual Nitrogen Oxide Budget Permit, 

and a CAIR Ozone Nitrogen Oxide Budget Permit into the ROP. The ROP public notice documents 

can be viewed on the Web at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/. The responsible official of the stationary 

source is Paul Fessler, Vice President of Fossil Generation, 2000 Second Avenue, 2410 WCB, 

Detroit, Michigan 48226. The responsible official for DTE East China Township is Fadi Mourad, 

Manager of Environmental Affairs, DTE Energy Services, 414 South Main Street, Suite 600, Ann 

Arbor, Michigan 48104. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Brian Carley, Michigan 

Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Air Quality Division, Jackson District Office, 

301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson Michigan 49201. The decision-maker for the permit is 

Teresa Seidel, Southeast Michigan District Supervisor. If requested in writing by March 31, 2010, a 

public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: Brian Carley, Air Quality Division, 

517-780-7843. 

MARCH 31, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING HOWARD MILLER COMPANY 

(SRN: A5937), ZEELAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft renewal of a 

Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of wood furniture manufacturing and coating 

equipment, and one wood fired boiler. The draft permit is intended to simplify and clarify the facility’s 

applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the stationary source. The 

ROP public notice documents can be viewed on the Web at www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/. The 

responsible official of the stationary source is Michael Wallace, 860 East Main Avenue, Zeeland, 

Michigan 49464. Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Denise Plafcan, Michigan 

Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Air Quality Division, Grand Rapids District 

Office, 350 Ottawa NW, Unit 10, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. The decision-maker for the permit 

is Heidi Hollenbach, District Supervisor. If requested in writing by March 31, 2010, a public hearing 

may be scheduled. Information Contact: Denise Plafcan, Air Quality Division, 616-356-0259. 

MARCH 31, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING OZONE ATTAINMENT REDESIGNATION 

PETITION FOR ALLEGAN COUNTY, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN, STATE IMPLEMENTATION 

PLAN (SIP) REVISION. The DNRE has prepared a proposal for a redesignation petition and 

maintenance plan for Allegan County in association with the 0.08 parts per million National Ambient 

Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone. At the conclusion of the 2009 ozone season, the monitor 

in Holland, Michigan, recorded air quality that meets the 0.08 ppm NAAQS for ozone. The DNRE 

plans to submit the redesignation petition and maintenance plan to the U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency to formally request that Allegan County be redesignated to attainment and 

classified as “maintenance.” This public comment period will meet the public participation 

requirements for a SIP submittal. The proposed redesignation document can be viewed on the Web 

at www.michigan.gov/deq/air. If a public hearing is requested in writing by March 31, 2010, a public 

hearing will be held April 12, 2010 (see April 12, 2010 listing in this calendar). Written comments 

should be sent to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Air Quality 

Division, P.O. Box 30230, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7760, to the attention of Mary Maupin. 

Information Contact: Mary Maupin, 517-373-7039. 

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MARCH 31, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING SEVERSTAL DEARBORN, INC., 

DEARBORN, WAYNE COUNTY. Written comments are being accepted on a proposed Consent 

Order to administratively resolve alleged air pollution violations. You may obtain copies of the 

proposed Consent Order and Staff Activity Report on the Web at 

www.michigan.gov/deq/proposedconsentorders. Submit written comments to Ronald Pollom, 

Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Air Quality Division, P.O. Box 30260, 

Lansing, Michigan 48909. Written comments must be received by March 31, 2010. If a request is 

received in writing by March 31, 2010, a public hearing will be scheduled. Information Contact:

Ronald Pollom, Air Quality Division, 517-335-4624. 

MARCH 31, 2010 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING VENICE PARK LANDFILL (SRN: N5910), 

LENNON, SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, for the proposed approval of a draft renewal of a Renewable 

Operating Permit (ROP) for the operation of a landfill. The draft permit is intended to simplify and 

clarify the facility’s applicable requirements and will not result in any air emission changes at the 

stationary source. The ROP public notice documents can be viewed on the Web at 

www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/. The responsible officials of the stationary source are Robert Evans, 

President, North American Natural Resources, 4121 Okemos Road, Okemos, Michigan 48864, and 

John Gall, District Manager, WMI – Venice Park, 9536 Lennon Road, Lennon, Michigan 48449. 

Comments on the draft permit are to be submitted to Ken Damrel, Michigan Department of Natural 

Resources and Environment, Air Quality Division, Lansing District Office, P.O. Box 30242, Lansing, 

Michigan 48909. The decision-maker for the permit is Gerald Avery, Field Operations Superivsor. If 

requested in writing by March 31, 2010, a public hearing may be scheduled. Information Contact: 

Ken Damrel, Air Quality Division, 517-335-6305. 

APRIL 7, 2010 

6:00 p.m. – 

INFORMATIONAL 

SESSION 

7:00 p.m. – PUBLIC 

HEARING 

PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY TEAM COMPLETIONS, LLC., 

KALKASKA, MICHIGAN. The Office of Geological Survey in conjunction with the United States 

Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public hearing at the Mill Creek Elementary School, 

9039 Old M-72, Williamsburg, Michigan 49690. An information session will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 

p.m. and a public hearing will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The hearing will be for Permit 

Application Number MW080041, submitted by Team Completions, LLC, P.O. Box 1104, Kalkaska, 

Michigan 49646. The applicant proposes to re-permit an existing oil and gas brine disposal well, 

known as the Weber 4-8, in Mayfield Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, to allow it to 

accept industrial liquid waste. The proposed waste is landfill leachate. Information Contact: Ray 

Vugrinovich, Office of Geological Survey, 517-241-1532. 

APRIL 10, 2010 

9:30 a.m. 

PUBLIC MEETING OF BOARD OF CERTIFICATION FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER 

TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and 

Environment, Water Bureau – Field Operations Division, will hold a meeting of the Board of 

Certification for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators on April 10, 2010 at 9:30 am in 

the Art Iverson Conference Room, Constitution Hall, 525 W. Allegan, Lansing, Michigan. Proposed 

minutes of this meeting will be available 30 days after the meeting from the Michigan Department of 

Natural Resources and Environment, Water Bureau – Field Operations Division, Operator Training 

and Certification Unit, 3rd Floor South, Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan, Lansing, Michigan 

48913. Information Contact: Dan Holmquist, Operator Training and Certification Unit, 

517-373-4753, or e-mail at holmquistd@michigan.gov. 

APRIL 12, 2010 

10:00 a.m. 

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING OZONE ATTAINMENT 

REDESIGNATION PETITION FOR ALLEGAN COUNTY, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN, STATE 

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SIP) REVISION. The DNRE has prepared a proposal for a 

redesignation petition and maintenance plan for Allegan County in association with the 0.08 parts 

per million National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone. At the conclusion of the 

2009 ozone season, the monitor in Holland, Michigan, recorded air quality that meets the 0.08 ppm 

NAAQS for ozone. The DNRE plans to submit the redesignation petition and maintenance plan to 

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to formally request that Allegan County be redesignated 

to attainment and classified as “maintenance.” The proposed redesignation document can be 

viewed on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deq/air. If a public hearing is requested in writing by March 

31, 2010, a public hearing will be held April 12, 2010 at Constitution Hall, Lillian Hatcher Conference 

Room, 3rd Floor North Tower, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Those interested may 

contact the Air Quality Division at 517-373-7039 after March 31, 2010, to determine if a hearing will 

be held. Information Contact: Mary Maupin, 517-373-7039. 

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Division Permit Contacts 

For additional information on permits, contact: 

Air Quality Division 517-373-7074 

517-335-4607 

Pam Blue 

Cari DeBruler 

Land and Water Management Division 

(land/water interface permits) 

517-373-8798 Wendy Fitzner

Office of Geological Survey 

(oil, gas, mineral well, and sand dune mining permits) 

517-241-1545 Thomas Godbold 

Waste & Hazardous Materials Division 517-335-4034 Wanda Williams 

Water Bureau 

Groundwater Permits on Public Notice

NPDES Permits on Public Notice

Certificates of Coverage on Public Notice

517-241-1346 Susan Ashcraft 

PART II: 

CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS 

Conferences, Workshops, and Training 

ANNOUNCEMENT – The DNRE’s Office of Pollution Prevention & Compliance Assistance (OPPCA) now accepts Visa, 

MasterCard, and Discover for all DNRE/OPPCA workshop payments! 

MARCH 3-5, 2010 THE MICHIGAN STORMWATER-FLOODPLAIN ASSOCIATION'S (MSFA) 22ND ANNUAL 

CONFERENCE, DOUBLETREE HOTEL, BAY CITY, MICHIGAN. This multi-day conference will 

provide persons interested in stormwater and floodplain issues an excellent educational training 

opportunity to hear presentations covering a variety of topics including flood hazard mitigation 

planning, environmental protection options for local governments, DNRE stormwater and floodplain 

permitting updates, and several case studies. Attendance at the 2009 MSFA Conference qualifies 

for several types of Continuing Education Credits (CECs). Certified floodplain managers can receive 

12 CECs, building inspectors can receive 4 CECs, and emergency managers can receive up to 

20 CECs. In addition to the CECs available, the certified floodplain manager exam, the DNRE 

stormwater operator review and exam, and a construction code workshop will be held. Information 

Contact: Les Thomas, Land and Water Management Division at 517-335-3448. For further 

information, go to www.mi.floods.org. 

MARCH 4, 2010 

3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 

MEECS TRAINING: MICHIGAN SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PRECONFERENCE, LANSING CENTER, LANSING. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources 

and Environment (DNRE) are holding five pre-conference Michigan Environmental Education 

Curriculum Support (MEECS) training workshops: Air Quality, Ecosystems & Biodiversity, Energy 

Resources, Land Use, and Water Quality. Registration is available for these workshops on the Web 

at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “Upcoming DNRE Workshops.” Registration Fee: 

$35.00. Information Contact: Thomas Occhipinti, Executive Division, 517-373-2379, or e-mail at 

occhipintit@michigan.gov. Registration Information: Environmental Assistance Center, 

800-662-9278, or e-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. General conference information is 

available on the Web at www.msta-mich.org/conference/

MARCH 2010 SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE: ENVIRONMENTAL 

REGULATIONS AFFECTING MUNICIPALITIES, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, MICHIGAN. The 

Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and the Michigan Department of Natural 

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Resources and Environment (DNRE) are partnering to offer Southeast Michigan communities a 

unique opportunity to learn about state and federal environmental regulations that may be affecting 

their municipal operations. This one-day workshop is geared specifically toward municipal activities 

that may be regulated under various categories. State and federal experts will provide explanations 

of the rules and regulations in these areas and identify ways municipalities can work to meet them. 

Storm water operators, county drain commission staff, municipal planners and engineers, county 

health officials, community emergency response personnel, public works directors, road 

maintenance staff, and building code officials should attend this workshop. Registration fee: $25. 

Updated workshop information is available on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click 

on “Upcoming DNRE Workshops”. Information Contact: James Ostrowski, Office of Pollution 

Prevention and Compliance Assistance, 517-241-8057, or e-mail at ostrowskij2@michigan.gov. 

Registration Information: Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or e-mail at 

deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. 

Date Location

3/9/10 Macomb Intermediate School District, Clinton Twp, MI 

3/16/10 Summit on the Park, Canton Township, MI 

MARCH 18, 2010 2010 SPRING CONFERENCE, WEST MICHIGAN CHAPTER OF THE AIR & WASTE 

MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, GVSU’S EBERHARD CENTER, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN.

The 2010 AWMA Spring Conference, Success in a Changing Climate, is quickly approaching. The 

technical presentations are set and promise to enlighten and educate, including several timely 

environmental topics, including: Keynote Luncheon Presentation - John Viera, Ford Motor Company, 

Sustainability Strategies, Alternative Fuels, and Fuel Efficiency; Michigan Department of Natural 

Resources and Environment Transition Update by Rebecca Humphries, Director, MDNRE;

Greenhouse Gas Reporting, Finding of Endangerment and Tailoring Rule, and Legislation Update; 

Brownfields Program Success Story Panel Discussion and Michigan Brownfields Opportunities 

Update; and, Green Remediation and Advances in Bioremediation. Attendees will also have the 

opportunity to network with some of Michigan’s leading environmental professionals. Register today 

to make sure your attendance is guaranteed, space is limited. To register and pay at the Website, 

visit http://www.wmawma.org/conf.htm, select a registration option, add name(s) and company in the 

space provided, and click on the “Pay Now” button. Alternatively, you may register by e-mailing your 

information to jkwmawma@comcast.net. Payment may be sent via postal mail to 322 Clements Mill 

Ct. SE, Ada, MI 49301. Please contact Jill Kamp, jkwmawma@comcast.net or 616-540-3594, with 

any questions. 

MARCH 24-26, 2010 MEHA ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE, DOUBLE TREE HOTEL, BAY CITY, MICHIGAN. 

The Michigan Environmental Health Association (MEHA) is a volunteer, 501 (c) (3) non-profit 

organization dedicated to the improvement and protection of health through management of the 

environment. Please join us at our Annual Educational Conference for quality educational sessions 

and a forum for professional collaboration and networking. Topics include: Food, Surface Water, 

Ground Water, Sewage and many other public health subjects such as Bed bugs, Lead, and 

Housing Issues. DNRE will have speakers at this event. For more information on the conference or 

information on joining this dedicated organization, please visit www.meha.net. 

MARCH 25, 2010 CERTIFIED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGERS OF MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 

BURTON MANOR, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN. The event will feature updates from DNRE, MIOSHA, 

and the national Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals, followed by a technical session on 

environmental and safety issues. The registration fee of $125 ($95 for CHMM-MI members, $45 for 

full time students) includes continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks. For further information and 

online registration go to www.chmm-mi.org. 

MARCH-APRIL, 2010 MS4 PERMIT COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, MICHIGAN.

This workshop is designed to provide compliance assistance to municipalities that have received 

permit coverage to discharge storm water from their Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System 

(MS4). The workshop will provide assistance in the development of a Storm Water Pollution 

Prevention Initiative (SWPPI) or Storm Water Management Program (SWMP). Presenters will focus 

in detail on developing a representative sampling program for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) 

waterbodies, understanding post-construction storm water control for new development and 

redevelopment requirements, and developing and implementing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention 

Plan (SWPPP) for municipal fleet maintenance and storage yards. Please note that the SWPPP 

training will focus on municipal facilities and will not cover industrial facilities. This workshop is 

recommended for managers of municipal facilities, municipal planners, municipal officials, and 

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environmental consultants. Registration fee: $25. Updated workshop information is available on the 

Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “Upcoming DNRE Workshops”. Information 

Contact: Christe Alwin, Water Bureau, 517-335-2576, or e-mail at alwinc@michigan.gov. 

Registration Information: Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or e-mail at 

deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. 

Date Location

3/29/10 Delta Township District Library, Lansing 

4/12/10 Haworth Inn and Conference Center, Holland 

4/14/10 Monitor Township Hall, Bay City 

4/20/10 Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, Detroit 

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JUNE 9 

SEPTEMBER 8 

NOVEMBER 10 

2010 PTI SERIES 

AIR PERMIT APPLICATION WORKSHOP FOR FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS, CONSTITUTION 

HALL, LANSING, MICHIGAN. For most first-time applicants, completing the Permit to Install 

application is a daunting task. However, submitting a complete and timely application can be more 

manageable if you know what’s expected. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and 

Environment is offering this workshop designed to give information on how to submit a complete 

permit application. Since this workshop is geared to first-time applicants, a significant portion of the 

session is devoted to your specific application. Air Quality Division permit engineers will be available 

to discuss your permit application with you one-on-one. To take full advantage of this time with the 

permit engineer, it is recommended you bring detailed information about your project with you to the 

session. This training is designed for first-time air permit applicants who need help completing their 

permit application; however, those who have applied before and need a refresher are welcome to 

attend as well. Updated workshop information is available on the Web at 

www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “Upcoming DNRE Workshops”. Information Contact: 

James Ostrowski, Office of Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance, 517-241-8057, or 

e-mail at ostrowskij2@michigan.gov. Registration Information: Environmental Assistance Center, 

800-662-9278, or e-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. 

APRIL 2010 2010 SARA TITLE III TIER TWO AND TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE INVENTORY REPORTING 

WORKSHOP, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, MICHIGAN. This workshop will focus on the Toxic Chemical 

Release Inventory (TRI) report due July 1 and the Hazardous Chemical Inventory (Tier Two) report 

due March 1 required under SARA Title III, also known as the Emergency Planning and Community 

Right-to-Know Act of 1986. You will also learn when and how to report releases, who must have a 

Risk Management Plan, and how to avoid or minimize federal penalties if you did not know you were 

supposed to report under one of these federal regulations. This workshop is recommended for 

owners, operators, and environmental and safety personnel of facilities that handle hazardous or 

toxic substances. Environmental consultants, LEPCs, and fire department personnel might also 

benefit from this workshop and are encouraged to attend. All attendees will receive the 8th edition of 

the Michigan Facilities’ Guide to SARA Title III, Emergency Planning, and Release Reporting 

published January 2010. Updated workshop information is available on the Web at 

www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “Upcoming DNRE Workshops.” Registration Information 

Contact: Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or e-mail at deq-ead-envassist@michigan.gov. Information Contact: Ruth Borgelt, Office of Pollution Prevention and 

Compliance Assistance, 517-373-9804, or e-mail at borgeltr@michigan.gov. 

Date Location

4/27/10 Northern Michigan University, Marquette 

4/29/10 Treetops Resort, Gaylord 

4/30/10 Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn & Suites, Mt. Pleasant 

APRIL 28-30, 2010 MICHIGAN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS FORUM CONFERENCE AND EXPO – CREATING 

CONNECTIONS: REVITALIZING MICHIGAN, GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA, ACME, 

MICHIGAN. Make a plan to attend and spend the weekend up north! The event will cover 

Michigan’s top three industries: Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Tourism and how they can be 

connected. Two tours are available: agriculture and businesses. The event is Co-Sponsored by: 

Northwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, West Michigan 

Sustainable Business Forum, Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, and Southeast 

Michigan Sustainable Business Forum. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and 

Environment is on the planning committee. To register, please visit: www.nwmsbf.org for forms and 

exhibitor and sponsor opportunities. Information Contact: Patty O'Donnell at 

pattyodonnell@nwm.cog.mi.us or 231-929-5039. 

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MAY 6, 2010 TOXICS CHEMICAL RELEASE INVENTORY REPORTING (EPCRA SECTION 313) WORKSHOP, 

LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WEST CAMPUS, LANSING, MICHIGAN. The Michigan 

Department of Natural Resources and Environment is conducting this workshop on Toxics Chemical 

Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting. TRI reporting is required under Section 313 of the federal 

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), also known as SARA Title III. 

This workshop is designed for those with little or no knowledge of reporting requirements under 

Section 313. It will cover the regulation, eligibility criteria, reporting process, and forms completion in 

detail. The TRI-MEWeb electronic reporting and recent TRI reporting changes will also be 

discussed. Included in this workshop will be a presentation on Risk Management Plans and the EPA 

Self-Audit and Disclosure Policy. Registration fee: $75 includes lunch and workshop materials. 

Updated workshop information is available on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click 

on “Upcoming DNRE Workshops.” Registration Information Contact: Environmental Assistance 

Center, 800-662-9278, or e-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. Information Contact: Ruth 

Borgelt, Office of Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance, 517-373-9804, or e-mail at 

borgeltr@michigan.gov. 

JUNE 2010 2010 MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CONFERENCE, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, 

MICHIGAN. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment is presenting this 

conference, which will offer three concurrent tracks with over 15 sessions on waste management, 

wastewater management, air quality requirements, environmental emergencies, and more. All 

conference attendees will receive the brand new 6th Edition of the Michigan Manufacturers’ Guide to 

Environmental, Health, and Safety Regulations. Updated conference information is available on the 

Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “Upcoming DNRE Workshops.” Registration 

Information Contact: Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or e-mail at 

deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. Information Contact: Jim Ostrowski, Office of Pollution 

Prevention and Compliance Assistance, 517-241-8057, or e-mail at ostrowskij2@michigan.gov. 

Date Location

6/3/10 Treetops Resort, Gaylord 

6/10/10 Devos Place, Grand Rapids 

6/17/10 Laurel Manor, Livonia 

OCTOBER 20, 2010 2ND ANNUAL MICHIGAN GREEN CHEMISTRY CONFERENCE: A CATALYST FOR THE 

ECONOMY, KELLOGG CONFERENCE CENTER, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST 

LANSING, MICHIGAN. The 2nd Annual Michigan Green Chemistry Conference continues the 

momentum of the green chemistry movement in Michigan. Now more than ever, Michigan 

organizations are transforming the way they do business with a focus on sustainability and the use 

of less-toxic materials and processes. Green chemistry can reinvigorate Michigan’s economy 

through new processes and products that are safe and green from cradle to cradle. Come learn 

from leading experts in the fields of technology, chemistry, engineering, business process 

improvement, and economic development on advancing and sustaining green products and 

processes. Business leaders, engineers, chemists, researchers, teachers, policymakers, and 

anyone else interested in moving green chemistry forward in Michigan are invited to attend this 

event. Updated conference information is available on the Web at 

www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “Upcoming DNRE Workshops.” Registration Information 

Contact: Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or e-mail at 

deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. Information Contact: Jennifer Acevedo, Office of Pollution 

Prevention and Compliance Assistance, 517-335-3203, or e-mail at acevedoj@michigan.gov. 

 Editor: Barbara Lindsay 

 800-662-9278 

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) will not discriminate against any individual or 

group on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, or political beliefs. Questions or 

concerns should be directed to the MDNRE Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 30473, Lansing, Michigan 48909.

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