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EGLE will be hosting a virtual informational meeting and a formal hearing on September 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., EST. Additional information can be found in the Public Involvement and License and Renewal Information sections below. Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation should contact Jeremy Pepin at the phone number or email below to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, and/or other assistance.
个人需要语言协助或便利条件才能有效参与许可证续期程序，请联系 Jeremy Pepin（电子邮箱PepinJ2@Michigan.gov 或电话 517-219-2288），申请语言、行动、视力、听力、翻译和/或其他方面的协助。申请截至日2024年9月5日。
Jeremy Pepin
PepinJ2@Michigan.gov
517-219-2288
Aerial view of MSU's HWSF outlined in blue. Michigan State University (MSU) owns and operates a hazardous waste storage facility (HWSF) located at 3634 East Jolly Road, Lansing, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Materials Management Division (MMD), initially licensed the MSU HWSF in 1989, issued renewal licenses in 2000 and 2010, approved an expansion application for the license in 2014, and approved a modification request for the stacking of small containers at the facility in 2023.
MSU is authorized to accept a variety of hazardous wastes from MSU’s campus under their hazardous waste management facility operating license. Accepted hazardous wastes are stored and consolidated in containers before being sent off-site for disposal. Under the current license, the HWSF is authorized to store a maximum of 7,900 gallons of hazardous waste.
Part 111, Hazardous Waste Management, of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA), and the administrative rules promulgated thereunder; and the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended, RCRA, and the corresponding regulations, identify the standards that must be met when handling hazardous waste from generation to disposal. These regulations specify how the facility must operate to protect human health and the environment. They also identify the authorities EGLE has in licensing and overseeing hazardous waste operations.
Learn what is a hazardous waste under Michigan’s environmental laws, how it has to be handled, and what laws apply to hazardous waste generated by businesses in Michigan.
Hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDF) are regulated, engineered facilities with design and oversight requirements. The hazardous waste regulations require EGLE to issue a TSDF a license to authorize its operations. The license prescribes specific operating standards for the facility to ensure proper, cradle to grave management of wastes received. These standards include waste analysis; personnel training; compliance inspections; preparedness and prevention and contingency plans; closure plans; recordkeeping and reporting; engineering and process descriptions; environmental monitoring; corrective action; financial assurance; and air emission standards.
Hazardous waste TSDF operating licenses remain effective for 10 years. The license renewal process gives EGLE an opportunity to update facility information, review operations, and improve the license by clarifying license requirements to enhance protection of human health and the environment. To issue any license, including a license renewal, EGLE's review of the license application must conclude:
MSU submitted a hazardous waste storage facility operating license renewal application on July 27, 2023, before the January 24, 2024, expiration date of the current license. Timely submittal of the renewal application allows MSU to continue operating under the current license until EGLE takes final action on the application. MSU is seeking authorization to continue their licensed storage activities for hazardous waste generated on campus and at other off-site MSU facilities. No new operations were proposed in the application. EGLE has determined that the application is administratively complete and has begun review of the application for technical adequacy.
The renewal application, current license. draft license, and fact sheet are available in hard copy at the following locations:
| EGLE, Lansing Central Office 525 West Allegan Street Lansing, Michigan 48933 Contact: Vickie Terry Email: TerryV2@Michigan.gov Phone: 517 284-6546 |
EGLE, Lansing District Office 525 West Allegan Street Lansing, Michigan 48933 Contact: Bryan Grochowski Email: GrochowskiB@Michigan.gov Phone: 517-243-0499 |
South Lansing Library 3500 South Cedar Street Lansing, Michigan 48910 Contact: Melissa Cole Email: ColeM@CADL.org Phone: 517-272-9840 |
The hazardous waste laws and supporting regulations provide enforceable standards for the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. They also require tracking of hazardous waste from the generator and transporter to the disposal facility to ensure proper management and disposal that is protective of health, safety and our environment. To maintain the quality of our groundwater, most hazardous waste is restricted from land disposal unless pre-treated.
Hazardous waste TSDFs are regulated, engineered facilities with oversight and design requirements. The hazardous waste regulations require EGLE to issue a TSDF a license to authorize its operations. The license prescribes specific operating standards for the facility to ensure proper, cradle to grave management of wastes received. The hazardous waste statute and rules that prescribe TSDF licensing standards include:
The facility is subject to multiple environmental regulatory programs, carried out by multiple government agencies. Each agency issues separate permits or licenses under the authority they are assigned under the regulations. The permit or license issued by each agency identifies what MSU must do to operate properly, to prevent the release of contaminants to the environment, and to limit any allowed discharge of contaminants to levels determined to be protective of human health and the environment. Each agency requires monitoring and performs independent oversight to ensure the facility is operated in a protective manner that meets the permits and license requirements. The agencies also share information to ensure compliance.
EGLE, MMD inspects MSU’s hazardous waste operations at least four times per year. These inspections are typically unannounced and are performed to verify the facility is operating in a manner that meets the license requirements. The MMD evaluates MSU’s hazardous waste storage, emergency planning, employee training, and recordkeeping. For information on EGLEs hazardous waste licensing, inspections, fees, and other oversight for MSU, please see the Waste Data System.
EGLE's, Air Quality Division (AQD) issues the permit for air emissions from the facility. The AQD inspects the facility to evaluate compliance with the air quality requirements and reviews the facility’s monitoring data.
Although the United States Environmental Protection Agency does not permit or license the facility, they may also conduct inspections of the facility to verify compliance with air, water, and waste regulations.
The purpose of public involvement is to ensure that the people interested in a proposed EGLE action are aware of the license review and have an opportunity to provide input on the renewal application before EGLE reaches a final decision to approve or deny the application. The community is encouraged to engage with EGLE throughout the application review process. Prior to making a final decision, EGLE will host a formal public hearing to receive formal comments from the community. To learn more about the status of the application review and licensing process, please see the “License and Renewal Information” tab above.
The public comment period on the draft license started on August 9, 2024, and ends on September 23, 2024. Written comments must be submitted to Jeremy Pepin, Environmental Engineer, Hazardous Waste Section, MMD, at PepinJ2@Michigan.gov, EGLE-MMD-HWS@Michigan.gov, or EGLE, MMD, P.O. Box 30241, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Written comments must be postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m. September 23, 2024, and include: the writer’s name, address, and email; a concise statement of the basis for the comments; and the supporting relevant facts upon which the comments are based.
Please join us on September 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to hear directly from EGLE staff and provide formal verbal public comment on the proposed license. The virtual meeting will include a presentation and an informal question-and-answer period, immediately followed by the formal public hearing.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not have internet access and would like to join by PHONE ONLY, please use the following phone number: 636-651-3142, and use conference code 374288.
Pre-registration is not required to attend. Individuals interested in participating can click the link at the start of the event (6:00 p.m.).
Register to attend the online meeting and hearing
个人需要语言协助或便利条件才能有效参与许可证续期程序，请联系 Jeremy Pepin（电子邮箱PepinJ2@Michigan.gov 或电话 517-219-2288），申请语言、行动、视力、听力、翻译和/或其他方面的协助。申请截至日2024年9月5日。
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation in the licensing renewal process should contact Jeremy Pepin at PepinJ2@Michigan.gov or 517-219-2288 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance. Please make any request for language, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance by September 5, 2024.
Before issuing a final decision on the license, EGLE will evaluate all comments received during the formal public comment period. EGLE will issue a formal written response to comments when a final decision on the license is made. This information will be communicated to all persons who submitted comments during the formal public comment period, who are on the official MSU WSF mailing list, or who are subscribed to the MSU HWSF GovDelivery list.
Through your observations and reporting of activities of concern, you play a valuable role in helping the EGLE protect human health and the environment. To file a complaint or share details about improper waste handling or disposal, contact EGLE through the Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS) Hotline at 800-292-4706.
