Mich. Admin. Code R. 209.76

Current through Vol. 24-24, January 15, 2025

Section R. 209.76 - Water pollution control exemption certificate

Rule 76.

(1) An applicant shall apply for a water pollution control exemption certificate on a form prescribed by and furnished by the commission. The applicant shall file a complete application and required documents with the commission. A preliminary review will be performed by staff. Complete water pollution applications shall be forwarded to the department of natural resources and environment for review and they will make a recommendation of approval, partial approval, or denial. The commission shall not approve an application, or portion of an application unless it meets the requirements of 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.3701 to 324.3708.

(2) Complete pollution control applications requesting exemption for new improvements, amendments, or transfers received through June 15 shall receive consideration and action by the commission before December 31. An application received on or after June 16 shall be considered by the commission contingent upon staff availability.

(3) An owner of facilities replacing equipment previously exempted under a pollution control certificate may request the adjustment of costs by application to the commission on or before October 31. Requests received on or after November 1 shall receive consideration and action by the commission contingent upon staff availability.

(4) All objections to the department of natural resources and environment application review must be received in writing by the commission within 21 days of the date of the letter informing the applicant and local unit of the recommendation of the department of natural resources and environment. Written objections received after the 21-day period will be considered untimely filed.

(5) All requests of revocation for pollution control certificates received through October 31 shall receive consideration and action by the commission before December 31. A request of revocation received on or after November 1 shall be considered by the commission contingent upon staff availability.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 209.76

2009 AACS; 2010 AACS