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Public hearing for proposed new use NPDES permit for RD Michigan Property Owner I LLC, Washtenaw County
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is holding a Public Hearing to seek additional public input on the proposed new use National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Individual Permit to RD Michigan Property Owner I LLC for the Related Digital Wastewater Treatment Plant (NPDES Permit No. MI0060445). The facility is to be located on the north side of US-12 between Willow Road and Case Road, Saline Township, Michigan 48176. The proposed permit was on public notice from July 23, 2026, through August 24, 2026.
Copies of these documents may be obtained in person at EGLE’s Jackson District Office located at 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201-1535, telephone: 517-780-7690.
EGLE will hold the Public Hearing to provide an opportunity for the public to provide comments on the proposed issuance of the NPDES permit for this facility. A short information session will be held as part of the hearing prior to taking comments.
Register to attend the public hearing online
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.
If you do not have internet access and would like to join by PHONE ONLY please use the following phone number: 855-758-1310, and use meeting ID 810 7534 5534#.
Pre-registration is not required to attend the event. Individuals interested in participating can click the link above at the start of the event (6:00 p.m.).
NOTE: If necessary, the event will continue until all public comments are received, or until 9:00 p.m., whichever occurs first.
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 Tom Braum at BraumT2@Michigan.gov.
- Mail. Send your written comment to Tom Braum, Permits Section, WRD, EGLE, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7958.
- Phone. Leave us a voicemail comment by calling 517-331-7377.
- Verbally. At the virtual public hearing.
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 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program aims to protect water resources by addressing point source water pollution. Initiated by the Clean Water Act in 1972, the NPDES permit program controls the discharge of pollutants into surface waters by imposing effluent limitations to protect water quality.
Although NPDES is a federal program, Michigan has been granted the authority to implement the program.
Virtual hearing via ZoomStart: October 21, 2026 6:00 PM
End: October 21, 2026 9:00 PM
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is holding a Public Hearing to seek additional public input on the proposed new use National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Individual Permit to RD Michigan Property Owner I LLC for the Related Digital Wastewater Treatment Plant (NPDES Permit No. MI0060445). The facility is to be located on the north side of US-12 between Willow Road and Case Road, Saline Township, Michigan 48176. The proposed permit was on public notice from July 23, 2026, through August 24, 2026.
Copies of these documents may be obtained in person at EGLE’s Jackson District Office located at 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, Michigan 49201-1535, telephone: 517-780-7690.
EGLE will hold the Public Hearing to provide an opportunity for the public to provide comments on the proposed issuance of the NPDES permit for this facility. A short information session will be held as part of the hearing prior to taking comments.
Register to attend the public hearing online
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.
If you do not have internet access and would like to join by PHONE ONLY please use the following phone number: 855-758-1310, and use meeting ID 810 7534 5534#.
Pre-registration is not required to attend the event. Individuals interested in participating can click the link above at the start of the event (6:00 p.m.).
NOTE: If necessary, the event will continue until all public comments are received, or until 9:00 p.m., whichever occurs first.
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 Tom Braum at BraumT2@Michigan.gov.
- Mail. Send your written comment to Tom Braum, Permits Section, WRD, EGLE, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7958.
- Phone. Leave us a voicemail comment by calling 517-331-7377.
- Verbally. At the virtual public hearing.
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 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program aims to protect water resources by addressing point source water pollution. Initiated by the Clean Water Act in 1972, the NPDES permit program controls the discharge of pollutants into surface waters by imposing effluent limitations to protect water quality.
Although NPDES is a federal program, Michigan has been granted the authority to implement the program.
Learn more about National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits