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.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Water Well Viewer (WWV), is an interactive mapping system that displays water wells along with other information, such as wellhead protection areas, underground storage tanks, and sites of environmental contamination. Water well locations have been identified by address matching, the use of global positioning systems (GPS), and by legal descriptions.
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.
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A public notice has been published on July 16, 2025, which officially starts EGLE’s full review of the proposed project. Follow the links below to view the permit documents and learn how to submit a public comment.
EGLE has established a dedicated permit application email account related to the proposed tunnel project.
Public comment on the EGLE permits listed below closed on October 19, 2020.
Our public input process lets you have your voice heard on behalf of the environment. You know about your neighborhood, community, and local conditions and how our regulatory processes and actions may affect them.
Although we’re bound by state and federal laws, your comments can influence how solutions are achieved.
The following includes events for the Enbridge Line 5 Application for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Permit and the Enbridge Line 5 Application for Proposed Tunnel Construction Involving Potential Wetlands Impacts.
| Date | Time | Permit Type | Event Type | Recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 8, 2020 | 6 - 9 pm | NPDES | Public meeting | Recording of the September 8th NPDES public meeting |
| Sept. 10, 2020 | 1 - 4 pm | Resource | Public meeting | Recording of the September 10th wetlands public meeting |
| Sept. 15, 2020 | 1 - 4 pm | NPDES | Public meeting | Recording of the September 15th NPDES public meeting |
| Sept. 21, 2020 | 6 - 9 pm | Resource | Public meeting | Recording of the September 21st wetlands public meeting |
| Sept. 29, 2020 | 1 - 4 pm | NPDES | Public hearing | Recording of the September 29th NPDES public hearing |
| Oct. 1, 2020 | 1 - 4 pm | Resource | Public hearing | Recording of the October 1st wetlands public hearing |
| Oct. 6, 2020 | 6 - 9 pm | NPDES | Public hearing | Recording of the October 6th NPDES public hearing |
| Oct. 8, 2020 | 6 - 9 pm | Resource | Public hearing | Recording of the October 8th wetlands public hearing |
