The Environmental Rules Review Committee (ERRC) was created to oversee the rulemaking of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The ERRC is comprised of four ex-officio department heads and 12 members, appointed by the governor, who represent different industries and organizations outlined in statute. Not more than six of the voting members may be members of the same political party. Appointed members serve 4-year terms. The appointments of this committee are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Statute
Contact Information
Dale Shaw
Regulatory Affairs Officer
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
Phone: 517-284-6907
Current Members
Helen Taylor (I), Okemos
Representing a statewide land conservancy organization
Term expires 10/4/2022
David Maness (R), Midland
Representing the oil and gas industry
Term expires 10/4/2022
Fadi Mourad (I), Farmington Hills
Representing public utilities that engage in the generation, transmission or distribution of electricity
Term expires 10/4/2022
Robert Nederhood (I), Grosse Pointe Park
Representing the general public
Term expires 10/4/2022
Walker Modic (I), Kalamazoo
Representing a statewide organization that represents small businesses
Term expires 10/4/2024
Jeremy Orr (D), Detroit
Representing a statewide environmental organization
Term expires 10/4/2024
Eric Pessell (I), Delton
Representing public health professionals
Term expires 10/4/2024
Mary Ellen Mika (D), Grand Haven
Representing a statewide manufacturing organization
Term expires 10/4/2024
Charles Lippstreu (D), Grand Rapids
Representing a statewide agricultural organization
Term expires 10/4/2025
Melissa Stults (D), Ann Arbor
Representing local governments
Term expires 10/4/2025
Andrea Tolzdorf (I), Harbor Springs
Representing the solid waste management industry
Term expires 10/4/2025
Sandra Wynn-Stelt (D), Belmont
Representing the general public
Term expires 10/4/2025
Ex-officio Members
Director of the Department of Environmental Quality, or their designee
Director of the Department of Health and Human Services, or their designee
Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, or their designee
Director of the Department of Natural Resources, or their designee
