MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY  
OIL, GAS, AND MINERALS DIVISION  
OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS  
Rule Set 2019-001 EG  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019  
Constitution Hall  
525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48909  
ConCon Conference Room, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.  
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division (OGMD),  
will hold a public hearing on June 21, 2019 at Constitution Hall in the ConCon Conference Room from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.  
The hearing will be held to receive public comments on proposed changes to the Oil and Gas Operations administrative  
rules.  
The proposed rule set (2019-001 EG) will amend the current rules by clarifying definitions and terminology in order to  
demonstrate that the oil and gas regulatory program within the State of Michigan is equally effective as compared to the  
Class II well program regulated on the federal level by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA).  
EGLE regulates Class II wells under Part 615, Supervisor of Wells, of the Natural Resources and Environmental  
Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA) and the US EPA regulates the same wells under the Underground  
Injection Control (UIC) program under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). These rule updates will  
position Michigan to apply for Class II well delegated authority (termed primacy) of the US EPA program pursuant to  
Section 1425 of the SDWA.  
These rules are promulgated by authority conferred on the Director of EGLE by Section 61506 of the Natural Resources  
and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.61506. These rules will become effective 7 days after filing  
with the Secretary of State.  
The rules (2019-001 EG) are published on the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules’ website at  
Michigan.gov/MOAHR. Click on “Administrative Rules”, “Pending Rules Activity” and then “Pending Rule Changes.”  
Under “Rules by Department,” click on “Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.” Scroll to ORR 2019-001 EG and click  
on “Revision Text.” The rules will also be published in the May 15, 2019 issue of the Michigan Register.  
Any interested person is invited to attend and present his or her views. It is requested that all statements be submitted in  
writing for the hearing record. Anyone unable to attend may submit comments in writing to the address shown below by  
5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019. Copies of the draft rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the  
following address:  
Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division  
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy  
(Attention: Mark Snow)  
525 West Allegan Street  
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7756  
Phone: 517-284-6823  
Fax: 517-241-1595  
E-Mail: EGLE-OGMDPublicComments@Michigan.gov  
The hearing site is accessible, including handicap parking. People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations  
to participate in the hearing (such as information in alternative formats) should contact the OGMD at 517-284-6823 at  
least 5 days prior to the hearing date. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily  
scented personal care products in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. Information at this meeting will be  
presented by speakers and printed handouts.  
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