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Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division
Administrative Rules for Regulation No. 641. Commercial Fertilizer Bulk Storage
Rule Set 2024-38 AC
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MDARD-CH- 6N- HV-Hatch Room or Microsoft Teams
MDARD- 6th Floor 525 W. Allegan Street Lansing, Michigan 48933 or Microsoft Teams: Meeting ID: 223 335 520 941 20 Passcode: Zm68m2zW
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed changes to the Regulation No. 641. Commercial Fertilizer Bulk Storage rule set.
Reg. 641 provides standards for the storage of large quantities of fertilizer. The proposed changes come from the most comprehensive review of the rules since they went into place in 1998. The proposed changes add to the focus on prevention through increased requirements related to physical and structural redundancy, maintenance, and record keeping. These changes provide regulatory clarity and adapt to industry standards and technologies that have evolved since the regulation was established.
By authority conferred on the department of agriculture by 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.8513
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are published on the State of Michigan's website at www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the 1/1/2026 issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic mail at the following email address: Guardiolaj1@michigan.gov.
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the following addresses until 1/9/2026 at 12:00PM.
MDARD- 6th Floor Department of Legal Affairs and Emergency Management Attention: Jamie Guardiola
525 W. Allegan Street Lansing, Michigan 48933
Guardiolaj1@michigan.gov
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 517-242-8179 to make arrangements.
Deborah A. Stabenow Building
525 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan
Start: January 05, 2026 1:00 PM
End: January 05, 2026 1:00 PM
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division
Administrative Rules for Regulation No. 641. Commercial Fertilizer Bulk Storage
Rule Set 2024-38 AC
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MDARD-CH- 6N- HV-Hatch Room or Microsoft Teams
MDARD- 6th Floor 525 W. Allegan Street Lansing, Michigan 48933 or Microsoft Teams: Meeting ID: 223 335 520 941 20 Passcode: Zm68m2zW
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed changes to the Regulation No. 641. Commercial Fertilizer Bulk Storage rule set.
Reg. 641 provides standards for the storage of large quantities of fertilizer. The proposed changes come from the most comprehensive review of the rules since they went into place in 1998. The proposed changes add to the focus on prevention through increased requirements related to physical and structural redundancy, maintenance, and record keeping. These changes provide regulatory clarity and adapt to industry standards and technologies that have evolved since the regulation was established.
By authority conferred on the department of agriculture by 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.8513
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are published on the State of Michigan's website at www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the 1/1/2026 issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic mail at the following email address: Guardiolaj1@michigan.gov.
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the following addresses until 1/9/2026 at 12:00PM.
MDARD- 6th Floor Department of Legal Affairs and Emergency Management Attention: Jamie Guardiola
525 W. Allegan Street Lansing, Michigan 48933
Guardiolaj1@michigan.gov
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 517-242-8179 to make arrangements.