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Public comment period for the Proposed Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the Belding Lead Area, Ionia County
EGLE is holding a public comment period regarding Belding lead area from October 5 until November 9, 2026.
EGLE's Air Quality Division is seeking public comment on the second 10-year maintenance plan for the Belding lead area and revision to Michigan’s State Implementation Plan (SIP).
View the Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the Belding Lead Area
How to submit a public comment
Interested individuals may provide verbal comments during a public hearing. However, this is not the only way to tell us what you think. Submitting a comment online through MiEnviro Portal is the most convenient format.
You can also submit comments by:
- Email. Send your comment to John Olson at OlsonJ12@Michigan.gov. Include the company name in your subject line.
- Mail. Send your written comment to EGLE, Air Quality Division, Permit Section, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7760.
- Verbally. At a public hearing, if held (in person or online).
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at the meeting should contact John Olson, OlsonJ12@Michigan.gov, at least 2 weeks in advance of the scheduled event to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.
Attachments
If attaching files, please note:
- File attachments are limited to 15 MB maximum
- The following file types cannot be submitted: batch or executable files, files with embedded macros, and Microsoft Access databases.
About public comments
Comments from the public can influence a final permit decision. These resources may help you better understand how public comment periods are planned and how you can have meaningful participation in the air permitting process.
- Community Learning: Air Pollution from Industry - Decisions and How You Can Influence Them
- Including Environmental Justice – Air Permitting in Michigan
- Visit Michigan.gov/EngageWithEGLE and check out About Public Meetings and About Public Comments.
Types of documents associated with air permits
- Proposed Project Summary: Provides a brief overview of the proposed project.
- Technical Fact Sheet: Includes the technical evaluation of the permit application and how the proposed project meets the regulations that apply.
- Notice of Hearing: Legal notice for the comment period.
- Proposed Permit Terms and Conditions: Includes the proposed permit requirements based on a thorough review of the application.
- Interested Party Letter: People who have indicated their interest in this facility are notified comment period has started.
- Company Letter: Informs that the public comment period has started.
Start: October 05, 2026 8:00 AM
End: November 05, 2026 11:30 PM
EGLE is holding a public comment period regarding Belding lead area from October 5 until November 9, 2026.
EGLE's Air Quality Division is seeking public comment on the second 10-year maintenance plan for the Belding lead area and revision to Michigan’s State Implementation Plan (SIP).
View the Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the Belding Lead Area
How to submit a public comment
Interested individuals may provide verbal comments during a public hearing. However, this is not the only way to tell us what you think. Submitting a comment online through MiEnviro Portal is the most convenient format.
You can also submit comments by:
- Email. Send your comment to John Olson at OlsonJ12@Michigan.gov. Include the company name in your subject line.
- Mail. Send your written comment to EGLE, Air Quality Division, Permit Section, P.O. Box 30260, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7760.
- Verbally. At a public hearing, if held (in person or online).
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at the meeting should contact John Olson, OlsonJ12@Michigan.gov, at least 2 weeks in advance of the scheduled event to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.
Attachments
If attaching files, please note:
- File attachments are limited to 15 MB maximum
- The following file types cannot be submitted: batch or executable files, files with embedded macros, and Microsoft Access databases.
About public comments
Comments from the public can influence a final permit decision. These resources may help you better understand how public comment periods are planned and how you can have meaningful participation in the air permitting process.
- Community Learning: Air Pollution from Industry - Decisions and How You Can Influence Them
- Including Environmental Justice – Air Permitting in Michigan
- Visit Michigan.gov/EngageWithEGLE and check out About Public Meetings and About Public Comments.
Types of documents associated with air permits
- Proposed Project Summary: Provides a brief overview of the proposed project.
- Technical Fact Sheet: Includes the technical evaluation of the permit application and how the proposed project meets the regulations that apply.
- Notice of Hearing: Legal notice for the comment period.
- Proposed Permit Terms and Conditions: Includes the proposed permit requirements based on a thorough review of the application.
- Interested Party Letter: People who have indicated their interest in this facility are notified comment period has started.
- Company Letter: Informs that the public comment period has started.