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for details on WIMS Information Service Products Proposed Hazardous Waste (Part 111) Rules Updated: March 14, 2008
New Hazardous Waste Management Rules
Effective March 17 - Mar 14, 2008: On March
7, 2008, a set of amendments to the Michigan
hazardous waste management administrative rules
under Part 111 were filed with the Michgian
Department of State, Office of the Great Seal. The
new rules become effective on March 17, 2008.
The complete new rules
are availalbe on-line along with a color-coded
document indicating all changes (See links below).
The rules package contains amendments based on both
changes to the federal Hazardous Waste Management
Program administered pursuant to the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended
by the 1984 Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments,
and recommendations from the Michigan Department
of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), regulated
community, and general public (state-initiated
amendments). The amendments related to the federal
program address air emission standards, hazardous
waste identification and listing, manifesting,
testing and monitoring standards, universal
wastes, wastewater treatment exemptions, hazardous
waste combustors, and burden reductions
initiatives. The state-initiated amendments
pertain to hazardous waste identification and
listing, hazardous waste exemptions, universal
wastes, construction permit application content,
manifesting, consistency with the state's storage
and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
regulations, and updates to adoption by reference
information. In general, all of the amendments are
aimed at reducing the rate if noncompliance with
existing state program requirements and providing
increased protection of human health, safety,
welfare, and the environment.
Access a complete copy of the new rules (click
here). Access the color-coded document
indicating changes (click
here). Access a 12-page cover and index
document for the rules (click
here). Access the rule history and
Regulatory Impact Statement from the SOAHR website
for rule number 2006-065 EQ (click
here). For questions regarding the rules
contact Ronda Blayer, MDEQ-WHMD, Phone:
517-373-9548; Email:
blayerr@michigan.gov. [*MIHaz]
Haz Waste Rules & Public Hearing - Sep 17, 2007: MDEQ has developed proposed amendments to the hazardous waste management rules (SOAHR 2006-065EQ). A public hearing to solicit comments on the amendments is being held on October 23, at 1:30 PM, in the ConCon Conference Room, Constitution Hall, Atrium South, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing. The rules are necessary for the department to maintain its Federal authorization from U.S. EPA.
MDEQ indicates that the amendments improve the
overall quality of the rules; reduce regulatory
barriers, resource demands, and some of the
regulatory burdens on the regulated community; and
provide flexibility, streamlined requirements, and
the clarity necessary to alleviate confusion and
inconsistent interpretations. Written comments on
the rules may be submitted no later than
October 30, 2007, to MDEQ, Waste and Hazardous
Materials Division, P.O. Box 30241, Lansing,
Michigan 48909-7741.
As a whole, the
proposed rules have the potential to impact
approximately 12,650 conditionally exempt small
quantity generators, 3,700 small quantity
generators, 700 large quantity generators, 160
hazardous waste transporters, and 245 hazardous
waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities
located, or doing business, in Michigan.
Access links to the rule history, regulatory
impact statement and revision text of the
amendments (click
here). For further information contact
Ronda Blayer, MDEQ-Waste and Hazardous Materials
Division, PO Box 30241, Lansing, MI 48909-7741,
Phone: 517-373-9548, Email: (click
here).
Proposed Hazardous Waste Rules Revision - Nov 8, 2006: By letter dated October 30, 2006, the MDEQ Waste and Hazardous Materials Division (WHMD) notified persons on the Division's "Short List" of a working draft of proposed revisions to the Part 111 Hazardous Waste Management Rules. The 139-page package contains revisions that are necessary for the State to maintain its Federal authorization to administer its Hazardous Waste Management Program in lieu of the Federal Program under RCRA of 1976 as amended by HASWA of 1984. WHMD said, "In addition, the Package includes revisions to improve the overall quality or the rules, both in terms of clarification of existing requirements and areas of program coverage, and to reduce some of the regulatory burdens on the regulated community by providing streamlined and flexible requirements."
The Package is being offered to members of
WHMD's "Short-List" in both electronic and hard copy
format. The electronic format indicates the
revisions based on Federal program changes in red
text and those based on MDEQ and public
recommendations in blue text. WHMD is accepting
written comments on the Package until 5:00 PM
December 15, 2006 (See below). Upon receipt of all
comments, WHMD will review the comments and contact
Short List members, as necessary, to discuss
specific comments. WHMD also notes that Short List
members that do not respond with comments or do not
notify WHMD of their intent to remain on the Short
List will be removed from the list. For information
on being added to the Short List, persons should
contact Ronda Blayer (See below).
Access the WIMS-EcoBizPort
Special Report on Part 111 Hazardous Waste Rules for
links to the complete 2006 Working Draft
"Short-List" Rules Package (click
here). Comments should be submitted to
Ronda Blayer, MDEQ-Waste and Hazardous Materials
Division, PO Box 30241, Lansing, MI 48909-7741,
Phone: 517-373-9548, Email: (click
here). *[MIHaz]
Dec 16, 2004:
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO PART 111, HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT, OF MICHIGAN'S NATURAL RESOURCES AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, AS AMENDED
(ACT 451). Effective December 16, 2004 (click
here).
MDEQ,
Waste and Hazardous Materials Division, prepared a
comprehensive rules report which explains the amendments
to the rules. Access theReport 2003-007EQ
(click
here).
New Haz Waste Rules Effective Dec
16, 2004 - Dec 8: The comprehensive
revisions to the NREPA Part 111 administrative rules
(ORR# 2003-007 EQ), originally proposed on May 5, 2004,
by MDEQ Waste and Hazardous Materials Division (WHMD)
have been filed with the Secretary of State, Office of
the Great Seal, on December 8, 2004, and will become
effective on December 16, 2004. The rules are necessary
for the State to maintain its Federal authorization from
U.S. EPA to administer the State program in lieu of
Federal regulations and WHMD indicates that the
revisions improve the overall quality of the rules,
incorporate administrative revisions resulting from
statutory changes, and reduce some of the regulatory
burdens. Access MDEQ's Hazardous Waste Management
website, which should be updated soon, for further
details (click
here). Access the WIMS-EcoBizPort Special
Report on the Part 111 rules for complete details and
contact information (click
here). New Haz Waste Rules Effective Very Soon - Dec 7: The comprehensive revisions to the NREPA Part 111 administrative rules (ORR# 2003-007 EQ), originally proposed on May 5, 2004, by MDEQ Waste and Hazardous Materials Division (WHMD) should be eligible for filing with the Secretary of State, Office of the Great Seal, on December 8, 2004, and could become effective early next week. The rules are necessary for the State to maintain its Federal authorization from U.S. EPA to administer the State program in lieu of Federal regulations and WHMD indicates that the revisions improve the overall quality of the rules, incorporate administrative revisions resulting from statutory changes, and reduce some of the regulatory burdens. Access the WIMS-EcoBizPort Special Report on the Part 111 rules for complete details and contact information (click here). Status Of Part 111 Rule Changes - Aug 18: MDEQ Waste and Hazardous Materials Division reports that the current draft of the rules and the associated public hearing report are under consideration by the Office of Regulatory Reform (ORR). MDEQ is awaiting approval to submit the rules to the Legislative Service Bureau (LSB) for formal certification. The goal is still to have the rules in place by the end of the calendar year at the latest. Access the WIMS-EcoBizPort Special Report on the Part 111 rules for complete details (click here). Proposed Hazardous Waste Rules - May 5: MDEQ Waste and Hazardous Materials Division (WHMD) is proposing revisions to the NREPA Part 111 administrative rules. WHMD indicates that the rules are necessary for the State to maintain its Federal authorization from U.S. EPA to administer the State program in lieu of Federal regulations. WHMD says, Additionally, the revisions improve the overall quality of the rules, incorporate administrative revisions resulting from statutory changes, and reduce some of the regulatory burdens. WHMD has prepared a document, Report to Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, which contains background on the rules process, a section summarizing the revisions and a copy of the proposed rules in strike/bold format and distinguishing Federal from State recommended changes. To obtain copies of the report, send a check of money order payable to "State of Michigan" in the amount of $21.75 to cover the cost of copying and include a stamped ($3.85), 10"x13" self-addressed envelope capable of holding 162 pages of 8.5"x11" paper. Send the above to Proposed Hazardous Waste Management Program Rules, Hazardous Waste & Radiological Protection Section, WHMD, MDEQ, PO Box 30241, Lansing, MI 48909-7741. Comments on the rules must be submitted by 5:00 PM June 15, 2004. Comments should be sent to the same address as above, to the attention of Ronda Blayer. A public hearing on the rules will be held on June 1, 2004, at 1:30 PM in the ConCon Conference Room, Atrium Level, South Tower, Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing. To be added to the mailing list (Long List) or to continue on the list, send a notice to the address above and indicate the name(s), title, organization and address(es) of persons to receive mailing regarding proposed revisions to Part 111 rules. For additional information on any of the above contact Ronda Blayer (click here). Previous Rule Packages
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