Act in sections 15 and 27, being 287.665 and 287.677 of the Michigan compiled laws under section 15,
the department shall promulgate rules regarding the methods and conditions for active composting of
livestock mortality.
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Notice of this public hearing was published in the Michigan Register on July 15th, 2023 in issue #12 of
2023.
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The Eagle notices were published in the Bay City Times on June 20th.
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The Holland Sentinel on June 21st and the Escanaba Daily Press on June 23rd notice was also posted on
the department's website.
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On June 15th, 2023, this hearing is being recorded and the transcript will be generated.
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Copies of the proposed amendments to Rule 5 from the bodies of their Animals Act rules, as well as the
regulatory impact statement and the cost benefit analysis developed by the department, are available
from the department and have been posted on the website for the Michigan Office of Administrative
Hearings and Rules.
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Written comments must be received by the close of business on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 until 5:00
PM if anyone has written comments but has not yet sent them, you may raise your hand in the virtual
room and I will provide the email address, fax number for US mailing address as I asked that everyone in
attendance who wishes to speak in today's public hearing, Please note so if you were in the room or
raise your hand in the virtual setting if you're able to do so, I will call on everyone who indicates a desire
to speak, including those who are attending by telephone only.
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Anyone present who wishes to have their attendees included in the record but who does not wish to
speak or make comments, please provide your name and city in the chat function if you are unable to do
that, I will ask for that information as well.
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At the conclusion of the hearing, when I call on you to speak, please state your name.