A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Community involvement and public participation are an essential part of EGLE’s mission, vision, and values.
SARA Title III establishes requirements regarding emergency planning and "Community Right-to-Know" reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals for federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as regulated facilities.
Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities.
An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.
This system allows water well drilling and pump installation contractors to submit water well records.
EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines, and environmental conferences, workshops and training programs.
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides all persons (except persons incarcerated in correctional facilities) with access to public records of public bodies. Requests to inspect or receive public records from EGLE must be in writing and describe the requested records with enough detail to enable the department to identify and locate the requested records. Some records are exempt from disclosure under the FOIA or another statute and thus will not be provided. A fee may be charged to process your request. Please note that many records are available that do not require a formal FOIA request.
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EGLE's mission to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources is supported by environmental permitting. Through permit issuance and oversight, EGLE strives to facilitate environmentally responsible economic growth.
Permits inform the permittee of legally enforceable conditions for operation, as well as reporting requirements, pollution monitoring, and testing requirements. The permit process also informs Michigan citizens of proposed activities affecting the environmental quality of their community. Environmental permits are key to reducing industry's environmental impacts, facilitating compliance with environmental requirements and promoting technological innovation.
For questions regarding existing permits, contact the Environmental Assistance Center at EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov or 800-662-9278, or refer to our Compliance Assistance resources.
Perform an initial evaluation with the EGLE Permit Information Checklist. The checklist contains “yes” and “no” questions to help identify the types of activities at the proposed facility that require permits from EGLE.
Sector Permit Checklists: If your business is specific to the following operations, please utilize the checklist below.
Michigan Guide to Environmental Regulations
EGLE has developed this Guide to Environmental Regulations to assist Michigan's business, industry, and local governments in navigating the maze of environmental obligations they face. It includes a self-assessment tool that can help identify the regulations that may pertain to your business/operation.
For questions regarding your new facility, contact:
Anita Singh, Permit Coordinator
SinghA3@Michigan.gov
517-281-2615
Below is an overview of the most common permits and licenses administered by EGLE. This is not inclusive of all individual permits or licenses provided by EGLE.
| Permit | Division | Authority | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Rain Permits (Title IV) | Air Quality | Title IV of the federal Clean Air Act of 1990 | Certain electric generating units (EGUs) that sell electricity to the grid and burn fossil fuel are required to submit an Acid Rain Permit application 24 months before the EGU commences operation. |
|
Water Resources Division |
Parts 31 and 33 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA) | Permits for the application of pesticides in waters of the state to control aquatic nuisances. | |
| Biosolids | Water Resources | Part 31 of the NREPA; Part 24 Administrative Rules. | Regulates the application of biosolids. |
| Campgrounds | Drinking Water and Environmental Health | Michigan's Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, as amended | License to operate a campground. |
| Community Water Supply Construction | Drinking Water and Environmental Health | Public Act 399 of 1976, as amended | Construction permits for public water supplies. |
| Critical Dune Areas | Water Resources | Part 353 of the NREPA | Construction permits for structures and uses in Critical Dune Areas. |
| Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) | Air Quality | Air Quality, CSAPR July 6 2011, Federal Register, 76 FR 48203 | Addresses air pollution from upwind states that crosses state lines and affects air quality in downwind states. See EPA’s interstate air transport page. |
| Groundwater Discharge Permits | Water Resources | Part 31 of the NREPA and Part 22 Rules | Regulates discharge to groundwater or authorizations to discharge wastes and wastewaters to the ground or groundwaters of the state. |
| Hazardous Waste and Liquid Industrial By-Products Transport Permitting and Registrations | Materials Management | Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 138 of 1998. | Hazardous waste and liquid industrial by-product transporters regulation. |
| Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility Operating Licenses | Materials Management | Part 111 of the NREPA | Hazardous waste facility construction and operating license. |
Laws typically provide parties with the opportunity to administratively challenge EGLE's permit decisions. The following describes remedies available to the permit applicant, as well as third parties, that have suffered or could suffer an injury as a result of the decision.
If a permit applicant is having a dispute with EGLE during the application process, they can petition the EGLE Director to intervene. If the Director cannot resolve the issue, then the Director selects and convenes a three-member panel that meets with the applicant and EGLE staff. The panel provides a recommendation back to the Director. For more information, go to the Environmental Permit Review webpage.
A number of regulatory programs administered by EGLE provide the right to a contested case hearing. A person with standing, including the permit applicant, can contest a permit decision made by EGLE. For more information about filing a petition for a contested case, go to the Administrative Procedures webpage.
For information about submitting a petition for review of a final decision of a contest case, go to the Environmental Permit Review webpage.
