A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
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.
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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April 17, 2020
Factories, businesses and other entities that emit pollutants have been notified that EGLE expects them to continue to adhere to environmental laws and all conditions of permits that were in force when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Stay Home, Stay Safe order went into effect.
However, EGLE recognizes that social distancing requirements, temporarily idled operations and other COVID-related complications can make it unsafe or unreasonable right now to comply with certain obligations.
To address this challenge, EGLE has created a process where a regulated entity can request that the agency provide temporary, regulatory flexibility. Entities interested in flexibility submit an email to EGLE-EnforcementDiscretion@Michigan.gov.
They propose why they believe it is not reasonable to meet certain obligations, without endangering the health and welfare of employees or others, as a result of complications from the COVID-19 pandemic. They answer a series of questions, providing specific rationale on the necessity of altering their obligations and how they would mitigate any negative impacts created by the requested flexibility.
The agency reviews each request on a case-by-case basis to determine if a temporary alteration to a reporting or compliance requirement is appropriate. Requests are rejected if the flexibility being requested would not adequately protect human health and the environment.
A summary of all the requests EGLE has received and the agency's responses are available for public review in a regulatory flexibility spreadsheet that EGLE has posted on its website. This spreadsheet will be updated regularly.
EGLE regulates thousands of entities that are subject to Michigan's environmental requirements. Fewer than 100 requests for flexibility were submitted as of Friday, April 10 (the end date for the first round of requests included in the regulatory flexibility spreadsheet). A large percentage of these requests were for the suspension or postponement of reporting requirements, delays in scheduled emissions testing and administrative requirements. For requests that have been approved, whenever possible, EGLE requires that the activity be completed at a later date.
EGLE is continually reviewing, tailoring and amending processes in innovative ways that comply with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order, while ensuring that the vital work of protecting Michigan's environment and public health is vigorously pursued.
For more information on how EGLE is responding to the pandemic, including its permitting process and expansion of methods for incorporating public input into permit requests and other matters, please review EGLE's Frequently Asked Questions document.
The latest information on the COVID-19 situation is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
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EGLE and Gelman Sciences, LLC filed a motion asking the Washtenaw County Circuit Court to enter an updated Consent Judgment governing response activities to address the 1,4-dioxane plume in the Ann Arbor area.
Check out what environmental books EGLE staffers recommend.
As part of its Earth Day celebration, EGLE is featuring a student webinar on taking clean water action in your community.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announces $250,000 in available funding for Rural Electronics Grants. The deadline for grant applications is May 12, 2023.
Eleven houses of worship in low-income Michigan neighborhoods from Detroit to the Upper Peninsula will become more energy efficient with support from a $1.24 million grant of federal funds through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
When storms leave you with debris on your property, you may be able to utilize the material to create habitat for wildlife.
It's Fix a Leak Week. Are you ready to chase down leaks?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation recognizing this week, March 20-26, as Fix a Leak Week. Fix a Leak week is an annual event created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and supported by WaterSense partners across the U.S. and Canada.
Spring cleaning projects provide opportunities for recycling and reusing.
The redevelopment will help revitalize this area of the city by creating a mixed-use development.
