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Public comment period for seasonal platform on Spring Lake, Ottawa County
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has received a water quality certification request pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for installation of a seasonal platform on Spring Lake at 18076 Lovell Road, Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County. The seasonal platform measures 12 feet by 12 feet and will be attached to the side of a permanent dock measuring 63 feet long, at the lakeward end.
The seasonal structure requires a Department of the Army permit from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District. EGLE is reviewing the activity to determine compliance with Michigan’s water quality requirements.
Written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. August 12, 2026, to:
- Icons.Email Matt Smar at SmarM@Michigan.gov or
- Icons.Edit EGLE, Water Resources Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7958.
All comments will be provided to the USACE.
About certification under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act
Under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act, EGLE reviews federal permit and license applications for projects that may result in a discharge to Michigan’s waters of the United States. The purpose of the review is to determine whether EGLE can certify that the project will comply with Michigan’s water quality requirements.
The federal agency cannot issue the permit or license unless EGLE either grants or waives water quality certification. EGLE may require special certification conditions that the federal agency must incorporate into the permit or license. The federal agency cannot issue the permit or license if EGLE denies water quality certification for the project.
Start: July 23, 2026 12:00 AM
End: August 12, 2026 5:00 PM
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has received a water quality certification request pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for installation of a seasonal platform on Spring Lake at 18076 Lovell Road, Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County. The seasonal platform measures 12 feet by 12 feet and will be attached to the side of a permanent dock measuring 63 feet long, at the lakeward end.
The seasonal structure requires a Department of the Army permit from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District. EGLE is reviewing the activity to determine compliance with Michigan’s water quality requirements.
Written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. August 12, 2026, to:
- Matt Smar at SmarM@Michigan.gov or
- EGLE, Water Resources Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7958.
All comments will be provided to the USACE.
About certification under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act
Under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act, EGLE reviews federal permit and license applications for projects that may result in a discharge to Michigan’s waters of the United States. The purpose of the review is to determine whether EGLE can certify that the project will comply with Michigan’s water quality requirements.
The federal agency cannot issue the permit or license unless EGLE either grants or waives water quality certification. EGLE may require special certification conditions that the federal agency must incorporate into the permit or license. The federal agency cannot issue the permit or license if EGLE denies water quality certification for the project.
Learn more about requirements under Section 401