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2007 Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) was created in March 2003 by Director Steven Chester to advise the DEQ on its major programs and policies. The EAC consists of 25 members representing a wide range of interests affected by DEQ activities including citizen organizations, the regulated community, local government, academia, and others. Director Chester participates as a member of the EAC. The EAC was given an initial charge of advising the Department of how to improve the effectiveness of public involvement in DEQ activities. Other issues for consideration are generated by the EAC and through requests from the Department. In general, EAC meetings are not open to the public, however, information below includes meeting agendas, meeting summaries, the names of EAC members, and how to contact the EAC.

Participating Members

Members and Terms of Service

Recommendations on Public Involvement

In February 2004, the EAC issued recommendationson how to improve public involvement in DEQ activities. Subsequently, the DEQ has undertaken activities to implement those recommendations. The FY 05 Public Involvement Implementation Plandescribes activities the DEQ will undertake in fiscal year 2005 to implement those recommendations. Included as an Appendix to the FY 05 Plan is a reporton activities undertaken in FY 04.

Also available are the response to public commentsreceived on the EAC's draft recommendations and the DEQ FY 04 Planto implement the recommendations.

2007 Meeting Information - meetings are from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, ConCon Room, Constitution Hall, South Tower, Atrium Level unless otherwise noted.

 Date  Agenda  Meeting Summary
January 18, 2007 (Great Lakes Conference Room, South Tower, 6th Fl)

Agenda

  Summary
Land Application Land Application Criteria Land Application Principles EAC Council Recommendations

 February 15, 2007

Agenda

  Summary Final Land App Recommendations

 March 15, 2007    Canceled
 April 17, 2007   Agenda Summary
 May 17, 2007

Agenda

  Summary New York Times Power of Green in Michigan Power of Green EAC Compilations
 June 21, 2007

  Agenda

Summary Conservation for Growth Hersey Budget Presentation Establishing a National Benchmark

 July 19, 2007

Agenda

  Summary,   LWMD Charge LWMD Overview  
August 16, 2007   Agenda     Summary Dam Safety Presentation    EAC Funding    Sand Dune PPT     MI404
 September 20, 2007   Agenda   Summary Permit Process Improvement C&E Program
 October 18, 2007   Agenda   Summary,    LWMD Program Review
 November 14, 2007   Agenda   Summary LWMD Contraints Program Communication
 December 13, 2007   Agenda  

 

Contact the EAC at DEQ-EAC@michigan.gov

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