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2000 Pollution Prevention Annual ReportSubmitted by:

Michigan Department of Environmental QualityEnvironmental Assistance Division

John Engler, Governor ◆ Russell J. Harding, Directorwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/p2sect

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Introduction

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has the responsibility ofencouraging pollution prevention practices under Parts 143 and 145 of Public Act 451,the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA). The legislationrequires that DEQ publish and submit an annual report to the legislature andgovernor detailing the efforts it has undertaken during the previous fiscal year. Thereport reviews the state’s progress in pollution prevention and summarizes programaccomplishments. It also provides an opportunity to acknowledge DEQ’s partners inpollution prevention and to outline initiatives anticipated for the next fiscal year.

This report summarizes the DEQ’s major pollution prevention activities in fiscal year2000 (October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000). More detailed information isavailable on many of these programs, through published reports and on the EADwebsite (www.deq.state.mi.us/ead). The EAD welcomes comments on the report andencourages feedback on the performance of its programs.

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Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Act 451 Legislative Report RequirementThe Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 P.A. 451, as amended, Sections 324, 14301

et seq. and 324.14501 et seq., identifies activities to be undertaken by the DEQ to advance pollutionprevention by business, government, and institutional generators of waste. This report to the legislature

provides a summary of projects and activities implemented by the Environmental Assistance Division of theDEQ to meet these requirements.

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will notdiscriminate against any individual or group on the basis of race,

sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, orpolitical beliefs. Questions or concerns should be directed to theMDEQ Office of Personnel Services, PO Box 30473, Lansing, MI

48909.

Table of Contents

A Message from the Director ------------------------------------------------------------------- iiPollution Prevention Strategy ------------------------------------------------------------------1Regulatory Integration of Pollution Prevention ----------------------------------------- 2Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI) Data: How it Relates to Pollution

Prevention ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3Outreach Services ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

Community Right-to-Know ------------------------------------------------------------ 5Community Environmental Awareness Project (CEAP) ---------------------- 6DEQ Calendar and EAD Bulletin ------------------------------------------------------ 7Environmental Assistance Center ---------------------------------------------------- 8Internet Sites -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9Pollution Prevention Week------------------------------------------------------------10Presentations and Events -------------------------------------------------------------- 11

Pollution Prevention Assistance Programs ----------------------------------------------13Field Staff Services -----------------------------------------------------------------------13Michigan Material Exchange Service ----------------------------------------------16Recycling Initiatives ---------------------------------------------------------------------17Clean Michigan Initiative Programs------------------------------------------------18

Retired Engineers Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) --------18Small Business Pollution Prevention Loan Program---------------- 20

Grant Assistance Programs ----------------------------------------------------------- 22Michigan Household Hazardous Waste Collection Initiative----- 22Regional Pollution Prevention Grant Programs ---------------------- 22

Pollution Prevention Partnership Programs-------------------------------------------- 23Agricultural Pollution Prevention (AgP2) Project ---------------------------- 23Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) Program -------------------------------------------- 24Department of Defense/State of Michigan Pollution Prevention

Alliance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25Environmentally Preferred Purchasing ------------------------------------------ 26Local Health Department Partnership -------------------------------------------- 27Mercury Reduction Initiative-------------------------------------------------------- 29Metal Finishing Pollution Prevention Initiative (MFP2I) ----------------- 30Michigan Automotive Project --------------------------------------------------------31The Michigan Business Pollution Prevention Partnership (MBP3) ---- 32The Michigan Great Printers Project---------------------------------------------- 33Michigan Pulp and Paper Pollution Prevention Program ----------------- 34The Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship

Program (MTESP) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 35P2 Technical Assistance Providers Network (P2-TAPN) ------------------- 36

Appendix A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37Appendix B ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 39Appendix C ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 48Appendix D -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51Appendix E ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 52

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P o l l u t i o n P r e v e n t i o n i s t h e B e s t S o l u t i o n

Fiscal Year 2000: A Year ofProgram Enhancements

A Message from the Director:

Pollution prevention (P2) is a high priorityfor the Department of Environmental Quality(DEQ), and has been established as one ofnine principle targets that guide the DEQ. Inrecognition of the importance of pollutionprevention, Michigan has dedicated fundingto support these programs, both fromhazardous waste fees and the CleanMichigan Initiative (CMI). The DEQ focusesits resources on securing partnerships andoffering direct assistance to facilitate theimplementation of pollution prevention atbusinesses, institutions, and by the public. Iam proud of the work accomplished in FiscalYear 2000 and would like to share some ofthe year’s highlights.

• Over 400 Michigan facilities made publiccommitments to pollution prevention,representing a diverse set of industriesincluding small metal finishing

companies, automotive assembly plants, golf courses, printers, marinas, and acommunity college. Many of these facilities are acknowledged in Appendix B ofthis report.

• The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable recognized Michigan’s Pulp andPaper Pollution Prevention Partnership (P5) as the nation’s most valuablepollution prevention project for 2000. Over the last nine years, althoughproduction has increased by 30 percent, P5 companies reduced hazardouswaste generation and total discharges of substances in wastewater by 66percent, water use by 31 percent, and total air emissions by 13 percent.

• Michigan state government met its obligation under the U.S. EPA Green Lightsprogram. By upgrading to more energy efficient lighting Michigan isaccomplishing annual reductions of over 50 million pounds of carbon dioxide,500,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide, 190,000 pounds of nitrogen dioxide and 2pounds of mercury.

• Under the Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program (RETAP), fundedthrough the CMI, 69 waste reduction assessments were performed, resulting inwaste reduction recommendations with average savings of $145,000.

• The Small Business Pollution Prevention Loan Program rules took effect onJanuary 5, 2000, and several projects are proceeding.

• The DEQ pollution prevention staff responded to over 6000 telephone requestsfor assistance, produced over 100 new printed articles and publications andenhanced the P2 web page (www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/p2sect).

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What is pollution prevention?

Pollution prevention eliminates orminimizes the generation ofwaste at the source and usesenvironmentally sound on-siteand off-site recycling where it isnot possible to eliminate thegeneration of waste. Pollutionprevention is distinguished fromother emission reductionactivities such as alternativewaste treatment, release, ordisposal technologies.

• Under the Clean Michigan Initiative, two new P2 grant programs wereannounced: the Michigan Household Hazardous Waste Collection Initiative ($1million); and the Michigan Regional P2 Grant Program ($1 million).

I anticipate continued strong pollution prevention efforts in the coming year.While strengthening existing programs we will also pursue several new approaches toachieving increased pollution prevention:

• The Environmental Assistance Division (EAD) will be initiating a P2 partnershipamong the chemical manufacturing industry’s technical assistance providers.A major goal will be to enhance access to available P2 technical assistance andincrease general awareness of demonstrated P2 technologies.

• The department will offer a one-year Pollution Prevention and EnergyEfficiency Demonstration Project. The project will fund several on-sitedemonstration projects that highlight the technical feasibility and economicbenefits of implementing innovative P2 and energy efficiency technologies.

• The RETAP program will increase annual waste assessments to 100 per yearand will produce additional case studies profiling participating companies whohave implemented recommendations.

• Projects funded with CMI Household Hazardous Waste and Regional P2grants will get underway and a second round of requests for grant proposalswill be announced for the remaining funds.

• The DEQ will announce availability of grants under the Community PollutionPrevention Fund, utilizing the $250,000 appropriation under theBottle Escheats Bill. The fund will provide grants to local agencies toaddress local environmental issuesthrough pollution preventionopportunities.

• EAD field staff will be available inevery DEQ district office to providepollution prevention assistance.

• The DEQ and Michigan’s local healthand environmental departments willpursue additional opportunities forcollaborative efforts under astrengthened partnership.

I am pleased to provide this report andwelcome any comments you might haveregarding this publication or any of ourenvironmental programs.

Russell J. Harding

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Pollution Prevention Strategy

The Department of EnvironmentalQuality’s Pollution Prevention Strategy isintended to guide the department’s efforts inpromoting voluntary pollution preventionthroughout Michigan. The Strategy providesten objectives that reflect the department’spollution prevention activities. It incorporatesinitiatives intended to make cost effectivewaste reduction techniques available to allpotential sources of pollution includingservice, commercial, and industrialbusinesses; governmental and institutionalorganizations; trade and businessassociations; agriculture, municipalities, andhouseholds.

In the coming fiscal year, the Strategy willbe updated to reflect changing prioritiesresulting from amendments to Parts 143 and145 of the Natural Resources andEnvironmental Protection Act 1994 PA 451(Public Act 289 of 1998), new programs underthe Clean Michigan Initiative, and newopportunities through the Michigan Clean AirFund.

DEQ POLLUTION PREVENTION STRATEGY, AS REVISED 2/10/98

1. Build awareness of pollution prevention through education and outreachservices and activities.

2. Develop new and strengthen existing voluntary and cooperative approaches toachieve pollution prevention.

3. Integrate voluntary pollution prevention principles into DEQ environmentalregulatory programs.

4. Remove regulatory barriers and create incentives to encourage the adoption ofvoluntary pollution prevention principles.

5. Strengthen the delivery of pollution prevention services.6. Facilitate the adoption of pollution prevention practices and technologies by all

stakeholders.7. Promote the implementation of pollution prevention efforts in all state and

local government agencies.8. Improve DEQ capabilities to generate, collect, and analyze pollution prevention

data to assess progress and programs, and to identify further opportunities.9. Identify, obtain, and use grant and other funding sources to advance the

pollution prevention goal.10.Establish an effective communication/feedback mechanism that measures

and obtains multi-stakeholder participation in the development andimplementation of the DEQ’s Pollution Prevention Strategy.

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Regulatory Integration of Pollution Prevention

The DEQ regulatory integration program focuses on using the permitting,inspection, and enforcement programs to encourage source reduction and recycling.It seeks to avoid cross media transfers of waste by integrating pollution prevention(P2) into the operation of environmental regulatory programs. The DEQ regulatorystaff are in an excellent position to promote P2 concepts on a widespread basis.

Director Russell Harding formally endorsed the DEQ Integration ImplementationStrategy in February 1997. The goal of the Strategy is to further integrate andinstitutionalize P2 into the DEQ regulatory policies, programs, and practices.

The DEQ has established a field staff unit, which is assigned the responsibility offacilitating regulatory integration within the department’s district offices. The fieldstaff serve as a resource for and advocate of P2. In fiscal year 2000, EAD expanded itsfield staff services to include a full-time staff person located in the MarquetteDistrict Office, providing six full-time P2 field staff statewide. The field stafforganized P2 training seminars for district staff, obtained useful P2 informationalmaterials for regulatory staff to distribute, accompanied regulatory staff oncompliance inspections to promote P2 and assisted department staff in incorporatingP2 in Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs).

Each year during National Pollution Prevention Week, the DEQ Directorrecognizes staff that have made a significant contribution to integrate P2 into theirregulatory responsibilities. The awardrecipients for 2000 were: Gene Suuppi,Waste Management Division; RickShoemaker, Surface Water Quality Division;and Kendra Spielberg, Air Quality Division.To provide information on pollutionprevention to all department staff, the EADproduces an electronic newsletter, P2 Revue.

In fiscal year 2001, the field staff willfocus their efforts on using inspection staffas a means of providing P2 information toMichigan facilities. The EAD will also workwith the department multi-mediacoordinators and the division fieldcoordinators to identify and respond toopportunities for further P2 in departmentprograms.

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Toxic ChemicalRelease Inventory(TRI) Data: How itRelates toPollutionPrevention

The connectionbetween pollutionprevention and TRI isrooted in federallegislation. UnderSection 313 of EPCRA(Emergency Planningand Community Right-to-Know Act) and section

6607 of the PPA (Pollution Prevention Act), businesses that meet TRI reportingrequirements must report annually about waste management activities and therelease of toxic chemicals by facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise usethese materials.

Facilities report on-site releases, both controlled and accidental, to air, water,land, and underground injection wells, and off-site releases for disposal. The figuresabove show the quantities in pounds per year of TRI chemicals released ortransferred in Michigan for Report Years 1996 through 1998. Two sets of totals aregiven for Report Year 1998. The first set reflects totals for original industries only.Original industries are facilities in the manufacturing sector that have been requiredto report since the beginning of the Toxic Chemical Release Inventory. The second setof totals for 1998 includes data from seven new industry sectors that reported for thefirst time in 1998.

For 1998, Michigan manufacturing facilities* have reduced releases of TRIchemicals over the past three years. The data shows a two percent reduction in totalreleases in 1998 compared to 1997 and a ten percent reduction compared to 1996.Transfers off-site for further waste management in 1998 saw a slight decline ofone percent from Report Year 1997 and an increase of six percent compared to 1996.Total transfers for further waste management include recycling, energy recovery, andtreatment.

Over the past few years, the DEQ has been analyzing the TRI wastemanagement data to assess whether the information can be used as an indicator ofthe progress of P2 in the state. The analysis has focused on reductions in theamounts of TRI chemicals released annually, changes in recycling and energyrecovery rates, and fluctuations in production information. The results of thisanalysis are due in fiscal year 2001.

So far, the results have been inconclusive due to the difficulty of extracting out theimpacts of the economy and changes in environmental legislation on TRI. The

Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Data — State of Michigan

Report Years 1996-19981996 1997 1998* 1998**

(Orig’l (All Inds.) Inds.)

TOTAL ON- AND OFF-SITE RELEASES 91,862,441 84,220,628 82,299,835 139,719,301

TOTAL TRANSFERS FOR

WASTE MNGMT 207,521,882 222,141,717 219,874,258 399,211,674

*Totals for Original Industries only. Original industries are manufac-turing facilities with primary Standard Industrial Classification codes20-39.** Totals include New Industries. Beginning with Report Year 1998,seven new industries reported for the first time.

Source: MDEQ SARA Title III data, frozen as of 3/15/00

following three graphs show changes in Michigan’s TRI data over time. Graph 1 showsthe total quantity of TRI chemicals released to the environment over a five-yearperiod. Graph 2 shows the total quantity of TRI chemicals transferred off-site forfurther waste management. The reductions have been fairly modest. Graph 3 showsthe amounts of waste managed by Michigan facilities through recycling, energyrecovery, and treatment activities.

Graph 1Data source:RY 1996-1998, MDEQ SARA Title III RY1998 data, frozen as of 3/15/00.RY 1995-1995, EPA TRI Explorer, “frozen” data set that includes revisions submitted asof 3/29/00.Note: Report Year 1998 totals break out Original Industries from New Industries. Original industriesare manufacturing facilities with primary Standard Industrial Classification codes 20-39. NewIndustries are those that reported for the first time in 1998.

TRI Chemicals ReleasedReport Years 1994-1998

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The DEQ is currently assessing TRI data for reporting year 1999. This informationwill be available from the department in January 2001.

For additional information on TRI, contact the DEQ SARA Title III Program office.

Graph 3.Data source:RY 1996-1998, MDEQ SARA Title III RY 1998 data, frozen as of 3/15/00.RY 1994-1995, EPA TRI Explorer, “frozen” data set that includes revisions submittedas of 3/29/00.Note: This chart does not reflect waste management data for New Industries that reported forthe first time for 1998. Report Year 1998 totals are for Original Industries only-- manufacturingfacilities with primary Standard Industrial Classification codes 20-39.

TRI Chemicals Managed in WasteReport Years 1994-1998

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TRI Chemicals Transferred for Further WasteManagement

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OUTREACH SERVICESCommunity Right-to-Know

For 14 years, the DEQ’s SARA Title IIIProgram has served the public byproviding access to information abouthazardous and toxic chemicals in theircommunities. SARA Title III is theEmergency Planning and CommunityRight-to-Know Act passed by Congress in1986. This federal law established acomprehensive framework for local

chemical emergency planning and it put strong emphasis on the citizens’ right toknow about hazardous and toxic chemicals in their communities. The program worksclosely with the Michigan Department of State Police Emergency ManagementDivision, which is responsible for ensuring local governments have plans in place torespond to chemical emergencies.

Throughout the year, the SARA Title III Program has worked with stakeholders toensure that citizens have access to information about hazardous and toxic chemicalsin their communities. Specifically, the SARA Title III Program makes availableinformation about the storage of hazardous chemicals and releases of toxicchemicals. The program publishes an annual Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI)data summary and a TRI data staff analysis. These publications are based oninformation the DEQ receives from Michigan facilities that manufacture, process, orotherwise use any of the more than 650 toxic chemicals and chemical compoundslisted in Section 313 of SARA Title III. These reports provide the public withinformation on the amounts of releases of these listed chemicals and quantitiesmanaged as waste by Michigan businesses and institutions. The reports also provideinformation on industry’s efforts to prevent the generation of waste at the source andreduce direct releases to the environment through other methods. The federalPollution Prevention Act (PPA) of 1990 requires facilities to report, on the TRI form,information on source reduction and recycling activities, including methods used foridentifying source reduction opportunities. The TRI data summary and staff analysisare the only environmental reports that contain information on the release, transfer,and import of toxic chemicals in our communities.

As a further enhancement to DEQ efforts to make environmental informationaccessible to the public, the SARA Title III Program has implemented an outreachprogram using kiosks. The kiosk is a stand-alone computer set up in a public locationfor the citizens to access information on chemical hazards, DEQ environmentalregulations, and information about their community.

Community Environmental Awareness Project (CEAP)

In fiscal year 2000, the Department continued work on the CommunityEnvironmental Awareness Project (CEAP). CEAP is a project to improve public accessto information on the environmental performance of major industrial facilities tocitizens living in the vicinities of these plants. The project is focusing on threespecific facilities: the DaimlerChryler Corporation Sterling Heights Assembly Plant,the Ford Motor Company Wixom Assembly Plant, and the General Motors CorporationHamtramck Assembly Plant.

Although, the primary focus of the project is to provide the public detailedinformation about these facilities environmental performance and compliance historywith federal and state environmental laws, it also focuses on each facility’s pollutionprevention efforts. This information is provided in a format and context that isunderstandable and useful to citizens living near these facilities.

Because environment regulations and a facility’s performance are dynamic andsubject to change, the department is using the Internet as the principalcommunication method. Recognizing that not all citizens have Internet access,kiosks are being installed in public places near the plants profiled in this project.The kiosks are stand alone computer displays connected to the Department’s Internetweb site.

Information on the Community Environmental Awareness Project is available atthe following web site and by contacting the Environmental Assistance Center.


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DEQ Calendar and EAD Bulletin

The DEQ Calendar, published biweekly,contains information on environmentalissues such as permit decisions, meetings,and public hearings. The DEQ Calendar alsoincludes information on environmentalconferences, workshops, and trainingprograms. It is produced and distributedbiweekly to about 3,500 interestedorganizations and individuals.

The EAD produces a bimonthlynewsletter entitled the EAD Bulletin, whichis distributed to over 5,500 businesses,government and trade associations,academia, environmental interestorganizations, and the public. Thenewsletter provides information on

legislative changes in environmental law, describes new pollution preventionprograms, provides updates on new environmental customer services, previews newpublications, and promotes training opportunities.

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John Engler, Governor��Russell J. Harding, Director

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYPO BOX 30473

LANSING MI 48909-7973

CALENDAR December 4, 2000

♦ ENVIRONMENTALASSISTANCE CENTER800-662-9278E-mail: [email protected]

The DEQ Environmental Assistance Center (EAC) is available to providedirect access to DEQ environmental programs, answers toenvironmental questions, referrals to DEQ technical staff, and quickresponse. Questions on any items listed in the DEQ Calendar can bereferred to the EAC.

♦ PUBLICATIONSCHEDULE

The DEQ Calendar is published every two weeks, on alternate Mondays,by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. We welcomeyour comments.

♦ CALENDAR MAILINGLIST

If you wish to make additions, deletions or changes to the DEQCalendar mailing list, please call 517-335-3153 or send your correctname and address to: DEQ Calendar, Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality, P.O. Box 30473, Lansing, MI 48909-7973.You may also subscribe to receive the Calendar by E-mail using ourlistserver subscription service at www.deq.state.mi.us/dept/listserv.htm.

♦ INTERNET ACCESSwww.deq.state.mi.us

The DEQ Calendar is available on the DEQ World Wide Web site in pdfand html format. A text version of the calendar (formerly available on theDEQ FTP site) is also available at www.deq.state.mi.us/pub/cal. TheWeb site also has Home Page links to all DEQ program information.

♦ TIMETABLE FORDECISIONS

No decision listed in the DEQ Calendar will be made prior to seven daysafter the initial Calendar publication date.

♦ CONTENTS PART I: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PERMITTING, AND RELATEDREGULATIONS*Permit Decisions Before the Office of the Director 3*Other Decisions Before the Office of the Director 4*Administrative Rules Promulgation 5*Public Hearings and Meetings 5*Permitting Division Contacts 13

PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, ANDTRAINING PROGRAMS 14

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EAD BULLETINDECEMBER 2000

Michigan Department ofEnvironmental QualityEnvironmentalAssistance Division (EAD)PO Box 30457Lansing MI 48909-7957

John Engler, GovernorRussell J. Harding, Director

www.deq.state.mi.us/ead

Home of the EnvironmentalAssistance Center800-662-9278E-mail: [email protected]

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Michigan AchievesGreen Lights Goals

Governor Engler recentlyannounced that Michigan

government has saved $1.7 million inenergy usage, and significantlyreduced pollution emissions bycompleting its voluntary partnershipin the federal “Green Lights” program.The program is designed for business,industry, and government toencourage lighting efficiencyimprovements within their facilities.

“This worthwhile initiative makes goodenvironmental and economic sense,”Governor Engler said. “It alsodemonstrates that voluntarypartnerships are effective in bringingabout positive environmental change.I appreciate the commitment of theinvolved state agencies to seeing thisproject through.”

Michigan adopted the U.S.Environmental Protection Agencyproject in 1996, which was spearheadedby the Department of EnvironmentalQuality, with strong support from theDepartments of Management andBudget, Consumer and IndustryServices, and Corrections. Since then,state agencies have been involved inits implementation, and the programhas resulted in:� Improved lighting in 112 state

facilities, or 14.8 million squarefeet of state building space.

� An annual reduction in energy useof 24.5 million kilowatt hours.

� An annual reduction into theatmosphere of about two pounds ofmercury, 191,185 pounds ofnitrogen oxides, 568,089 pounds ofsulfur dioxide, and 52.7 millionpounds of carbon dioxide.

“Wise energy use and preventingpollution from occurring areessential to a cleaner, healthierMichigan,” said DEQ DirectorRussell Harding. “The GreenLights program is one of manyvoluntary initiatives that Michiganuses to achieve environmentalgains. I applaud Governor Engler’senthusiasm for finding innovativeways to bring additionalenvironmental benefits toMichigan.”�

EPA to Revise InterimGuidance on FederallyPermitted Releases

Facilities are required to reportcertain hazardous substancereleases into the environment ifthe releases are above thereportable quantity for thatsubstance under SARA Title III,Section 304 and theComprehensive EnvironmentalResponse, Compensation andLiability Act (CERCLA), Section103. This includes continuousreleases—unless those releasesare “federally permitted.”

In December of 1999, EPA issuedinterim guidance on the“CERCLA Section 101(10)(H)Federally Permitted ReleaseDefinition for Certain AirEmissions.” During the publiccomment period, industry groupsand states brought to EPA’sattention some significantconcerns regarding thisguidance. In response tothese concerns, EPA is

Michigan Achieves Green LightsGoals 1

EPA to Revise Interim Guidanceon Federally PermittedReleases 1

Hardship Grant Assistance NowAvailable for RuralCommunities 2

Clean Water and DrinkingWater Projects Funded inFiscal Year 2000 2

Avoiding BEA ProcessingDelays 3

P2 Award Winners Announced 5

Great Lakes RCAP EstablishesSafe Water Fund 6

Rotator Corner – Scrap Tires 7

Brownfield RedevelopmentColumn 7

Web Wanderings 8

Publications 9

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Environmental Assistance Center

The Environmental Assistance Center (EAC) is a staffed phone call answeringcenter that provides direct access to all DEQ environmental protection programs. TheEAC serves Michigan businesses, municipalities, institutions, and the general publicby answering questions directly, or referring callers to the proper divisions andpersons who can provide the requested information. The EAC, which began operatingin February 1995, also takes registrations for workshops and fills requests forpublications.

Creation of the EAC grew out of discussions with DEQ stakeholders and the needfor a single point of contact to all DEQ programs. The EAC is a commitment by theDEQ to provide responsive customer service for those seeking pollution preventionassistance or attempting to comply with or inquire about Michigan’s environmentalregulations and programs. Since its inception in 1995, calls to the EAC haveincreased substantially each year. The total number of calls received in fiscal years1998 and 1999 were 31,761 and 43,183 respectively. Calls for fiscal year 2000 haveincreased to 45,426. The chart below depicts these calls by category of inquiry:

EAC Calls by Category-YTD

Permitting18%

Site Cleanup3%

Technical19%

Rules/Regs.12%

Envt'l. Assess.3%

Financial Assist.1%

Training/Conf.12%

Waste Red/Recycle6% Complaints

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Publications7%

Compliance4%

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The EAC can be reached toll free bydialing 800-662-9278 or through e-mail

at [email protected]

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Internet Sites

The department’s Internet sites providecitizens, business, and local governmentquick access to information.

In fiscal 2000, the department received aPollution Prevention Resource Exchange(P2Rx) grant to do extensive modifications toits P2 website. P2Rx is a network of regionalP2 information centers established throughUS Environmental Protection Agency(USEPA) grants. The grants were provided tostate agencies and institutions to coordinatedelivery and access of P2 information to thepublic and other P2 service providers. Staffworked with the USEPA Region 5 P2Rxcoordinator and stakeholders on theredesign project. The result is acomprehensive web site that providesseamless access to relevant P2 informationand expertise within the region.

As part of the redesign work, staff creatednew web pages for the P2 program and

initiatives such as Metal Finishers P2 Initiative, the Small Business P2 LoanProgram, P2 in the Food Industry, and Marina P2. Staff also revised the content ofseveral other P2 web pages. Graph 1 shows the number of documents developed forthe Internet in fiscal year 2000.

Graph 2 shows the number of visits to the department’s pollution prevention andrecycling web sites. The number of visits increased 16,234 from the previous year.

For more information on the P2 and P2Rx, visit the P2 website at:

Internet Visits

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Pollution Prevention Week

National Pollution Prevention Week - September 18 – 24, 2000

Pollution Prevention (P2) Week began in 1992 at the grassroots level in Californiaand has since grown into a national event that is held annually, the third week ofSeptember. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) EnvironmentalAssistance Division (EAD) and Office of Communications and Education (OCE) usethis week as an opportunity to increase P2 awareness across the state. For P2 Week2000, Governor John Engler issued an Executive Declaration and the Senate andHouse of Representatives passed resolutions endorsing the importance of P2 as apreferred means for protecting the environment. EAD and OCE undertook a numberof outreach activities to encourage businesses, industry, community leaders, publicorganizations and school children to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste in recognitionof National P2 Week:

• 62,000 State employees received P2 Week notices in their paychecks;

• 8000 P2 Week Planners were distributed to businesses, industry, and publicorganizations;

• 900 P2 Week Posters were distributed to businesses, industry, and publicorganizations;

• 25 DEQ employees received certificates for participation in the P2 WeekEmployee Challenge organized by the OCE Environmental Education Coordinator;

• P2 presentations were made to local schools;

• Litter cleanup activities wereconducted;

• A local television station presented P2tips during the news;

• Three DEQ employees were recognizedfor their P2 integration efforts; and

• P2 and environmental educationinformation was made available on theDEQ EAD and OCE websites.

P2 Week is an excellent time for everyoneto consider new ways to prevent pollution athome, work, or within their community. Foradditional suggestions on what can be doneto promote P2 throughout the year, check outthe following websites:

Visit Our Web Site: www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/p2sect/p2week

“Preventing Pollution is the Best Solution�

September 18-24, 2000

Pollution Prevention

Week Planner

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Presentations and Events

The EAD develops environmentaleducation and training workshops that arecustomer-driven. Through planningcommittees and multi-organizationalcosponsorships, EAD develops workshopsthat meet the environmental pollutionprevention and compliance assistance needsof the target audiences. It also coordinates aspeakers’ bureau to respond to requests forpresentations on EAD’s P2 and complianceassistance programs.

In fiscal year 2000, over 1,100 peopleattended EAD-sponsored P2 workshops heldthroughout the state. In addition, the EADincorporated P2 information into its otherenvironmental workshops, attended byanother 3,500 people. The EAD coordinatedexhibits at 65 environmental events,promoting P2 programs and distributing P2materials.

Other workshops held during the yearincluded the following (not a compete listing of workshops held during the year):

• In October 1999 EAD conducted two workshops on waste reduction and energyefficiency in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Nearly 120 attendees participated inthe workshops covering the economics of pollution prevention, brownfieldredevelopment, and tracks on energy efficiency, water quality, and wastereduction.

• On November 10, 1999, The Seventh Annual Great Lakes Region WasteReduction and Energy Efficiency Workshop, was held. Over 450 participantschose from five concurrent tracks on the following, attended: automotive P2,manufacturing P2, community redevelopment, energy efficiency, andresources.

• On April 20, 2000, 69 people attended pollution prevention and environmentalmanagement system training for metal finishers. A P2 track highlighted P2techniques for the electroplating industry and provided information on how toconduct a P2 assessment. The environmental management system (EMS) trackwas a hands-on step-by-step session on how metal finishers can develop anEMS.

• On June 5 and 6, 2000 EAD conducted a comprehensive SARA Title III ToxicChemical Release Inventory (TRI) workshop with US EPA, to train personspreparing their annual TRI reports. Then on June 6, EAD hosted training on

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the PBT Profiler software, Internet-based screening to predict the persistence,bioconcentration potential, and fish chronic toxicity of discreet organicchemicals.

Fiscal year 2001 Plans include a number of P2 education and training projects. OnNovember 9, 2000 EAD will conduct the Eighth Annual Great Lakes Region wastereduction and energy efficiency workshop. In January 2001, EAD will conducttraining on SARA Title III Tier II. Additional sessions will be scheduled in the spring of2001. EAD is also planning sessions on energy efficient motor systems. Pollutionprevention training for printers is being developed as well.

POLLUTIONPREVENTIONASSISTANCEPROGRAMSField Staff Services

In fiscal year 2000, EAD expandedits field operations program to six full-time staff located at the Detroit,Plainwell, Jackson, Saginaw Bay,Marquette, and Cadillac district offices.The map below indicates the geographicareas covered by each of the field staff.

The field staff works closely withpublic health agencies, district stafffrom other DEQ divisions, businessesand industry, local government,educational institutions, and tradeassociations to promote EAD’s pollutionprevention and assistance programs.The field staff is responsible for

implementing work plan tasks established under the Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality/Local Health and Environmental Departments PollutionPrevention Partnership. The field staff also is responsible for integrating pollutionprevention into regulatory programs at the district office level.

The deployment of EAD field staff furthers the department’s goal of buildingpollution prevention capacity to meet local needs. Since their introduction threeyears ago, the field staff have focused on:

• establishing good working relationships with the local health andenvironmental departments;

• developing a marina pollution prevention program;• promoting pollution prevention programs at the local level to groups that were

unaware of pollution prevention and its benefits;• working closely with industry to help them solve their waste reduction and

recycling problems;• becoming active participants in local environmental groups such as the West

Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and the Detroit River Remedial ActionPlan Team;

• creating useful P2 fact sheets and materials that relate to the needs of localhealth and environmental departments; and

• providing assistance to public and nonprofit agencies to develop projects andsubmit applications for funding under the Clean Michigan Initiative RegionalGrant Program.

In fiscal year 2001, EAD will add three field staff positions in Shiawassee, GrandRapids, and Livonia district offices.

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Field Services 2000 Activity Highlights

• The EAD Jackson District Office field staff representative accompanied DEQregulatory division field staff on 47 compliance inspections to personally helpcompanies with waste reduction issues or to promote EAD programs that wouldbenefit the company. The companies have reacted quite positively to this on-site assistance. Staff is working to expand this regulatory integration approachwith increased on-site visits by encouraging additional regulatory staff toparticipate in this effort.

• The EAD Plainwell/Grand Rapids District Office field staff planned, sponsoredand executed Local Environmental Health Department/MDEQ workshops in thePlainwell and Grand Rapids areas. The goal of the workshops was to re-establish the network and cooperation between the local health departments inboth districts and the DEQ district regulatory staff. The workshops were wellreceived. Staff has developed a partnership with the City of Grand Rapids toexplore P2 opportunities and possible monetary savings for the city.

• The EAD Marquette District Office field staff position was established inJanuary of 2000 and the field staff was in place in the district office inFebruary of 2000. The EAD Upper Peninsula field staff representative authoredseveral articles covering subjects such as the P2 Regional Grant Program,Small Business P2 Loan Program and general EAD resources. These articleswere published in chamber of commerce, watershed, and recycling newslettersin the Upper Peninsula.

• The EAD Saginaw-Bay/ShiawasseeDistrict Office field staffrepresentative developed the requestfor grant proposal (RFP) and contractmanagement guidelines for the CMI P2Regional Grant Program. The RFP wasdeveloped with input from astakeholder group comprised ofprospective grantees. Following therelease of the RFP, field staff plannedand conducted workshops throughoutthe state to inform prospective grantapplicants of the requirements of theprogram. Staff also authored a Small-Scale Chemistry Case Studypublication.

• The EAD Detroit/Southeast MichiganDistrict Office field staffrepresentative developed two newpublications this year, which includeTips to Protect Environment and the“Boaters Pollution Prevention Poster.”Staff also participated in the

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development of two new department websites, “Food Industry Pollution Preventionand Waste Reduction” and “Eco-friendlyBoater.”

• Staff continued the partnership with theMacomb County Health Department onthe implementation of the “Clean MarinaProject,” which is a voluntary initiativethat targets marinas and marine servicefacilities along Lake St. Clair and theClinton River. Staff was also involved inthe Shiawassee/Huron RiversHeadwaters Preservation Project. Theproject recently was selected to receivethe 2000 Outstanding Planning Projectfor a plan award from the MichiganSociety of Planning. The award waspresented on October 20, 2000 at theSociety’s annual conference.

• The EAD Cadillac District Office fieldstaff representative sponsored a LEHD/MDEQ network and cooperation buildingworkshop that was well attended and

well received by the health departments in the district. Staff worked with thewood stove trade association on “Project Hearth” to promote wood burning stoveswaps of older, inefficient burning wood stoves for newer, more efficient and lesspolluting stoves.

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Michigan Material Exchange Service

The Environmental Assistance Division began piloting a material exchangeprogram for businesses in fiscal year 1997. The program provides Michiganbusinesses with an opportunity to exchange unwanted materials with potential usersthrough the Internet. EAD is currently using the following Internet-based exchangeservices: Recycler’s World, the Ohio Materials Exchange, and the Indiana MaterialsExchange.

The Michigan Materials Exchange Service was designed to provide Michiganbusinesses an opportunity to exchange surplus and reusable materials. Not allbusinesses are comfortable with or have easy access to the Internet. By providing thisservice, materials that may otherwise be disposed can find a useful life elsewhere.The service operates as follows: information regarding the material(s) to be listedthrough the service is obtained from the generator. This information is then postedon the above exchanges with EAD being the contact, not intermediary, for theexchange. When a party is interested in the material(s), the generator is notified byEAD and provided contact information. At that point, the EAD is no longer involved.Staff also assists in locating materials that may be available on these on-lineservices.

In fiscal year 2000, the department received over 70 requests for information onmaterials listed through the service. Staff was instrumental in coordinating ninematerial exchanges and posting of four new materials on the exchange. There havebeen numerous inquiries regarding theprocedure for using Internet exchanges.This increased interest by businesses hasallowed EAD to educate generators withaccess to the Internet, to use materialsexchanges independently. A web site hasbeen developed and is being continuallyexpanded to provide information to Michigangenerators of the many exchange optionsthat exist. (www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/recycle/miex.html). A reuse website hasalso been created at www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/reuse.html.

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Recycling Initiatives

Pollution prevention follows a simpleformula of reduce, reuse, and recycle that hasbeen encouraged for decades. The hierarchyremains effective. First priority should alwaysbe reduction at the source followed by reuse.However, recycling continues to be a popularactivity from the largest Michigan corporationdown to the smallest community. Using websites, workshops, publications, and technicalassistance, staff continues to provideresources to facilitate the recycling of wastematerials.

During the fiscal year, staff answered over300 inquires for recycling assistance.Requests ranged from how-to-establish arecycling program, available recycling marketsfor waste materials, and information onspecification for recycling materials. Staff alsoprovided assistance with finding recycledproducts to comply with corporate andgovernment recycling purchasing requirements.

The EAD continues to publish two directories listing businesses that either recyclematerial or make recycled products. Below are summaries of these publications:

The Recycled Materials Market Directory (RMMD) is a tool developed over sevenyears ago to help Michigan businesses and communities find markets forrecyclable waste. It lists over 350 companies and has proven to be helpful to theregulated community and local recycling organizations. This type of directory ispublished by most states and is a valuable tool for promoting pollution prevention.This directory went on-line in late 1997.

The Recycled Products Directory (RPD) is a directory listing over 150 Michigancompanies that manufacture recycled products. It is important for the state tostrengthen the infrastructure of recycling as part of its commitment to promotingpollution prevention. This directory provides a focus on buy-recycled efforts andhelps stabilize recycling in the state. The RPD is useful to purchasers whosometimes are mandated to buy recycled products and to Michigan businesseswanting to promote the use and availability of recycled products. This directorywent on-line in fiscal year 2000.

In addition to offering these excellent resources to the Michigan businesscommunity, DEQ partnered with the Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC) to organizean Annual Recycling Conference/Business Recycling Expo for 2000. This event wassubsequently combined with the MRC’s annual conference. The Coalition continues toinclude business-recycling aspects to its annual conference with the assistance ofDEQ staff. This has resulted in a greater audience of businesses and communitiesbeing exposed to the purchasing and manufacturing components that are vital tosuccessful recycling efforts.

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CLEAN MICHIGAN INITIATIVE PROGRAMS

Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program (RETAP)

The Michigan Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) is avoluntary program that provides confidential, nonregulatory, on-site pollutionprevention assessments to Michigan’s small and medium-sized businesses andinstitutions of any size. The assessments are designed to identify pollution preventionopportunities that reduce waste management costs by evaluating process efficiency.Since the program began in 1994, the department has conducted over 280 assessments.The program is operated through a technical assistance contract, which enlists theservices of over 40 retired professionals with an average of 35 years industrialexperience.

In 1999, the RETAP was established as a permanent program with fundingprovided by the Clean Michigan Initiative (CMI).

In fiscal year 2000:• The RETAP contractor received 77 requests for P2 assistance and conducted 69

on-site assessments• The program surveyed assessed facilities to determine average savings. The

results indicate that implementation of RETAP recommendations yield savingson the average of $145,000 annually.

• The EAD explored new approaches to inform eligible businesses about theopportunity to receive a RETAPassessment, including working withWayne County on development of aprofessional outreach campaign. RETAPis also working closely with the SmallBusiness Pollution Prevention LoanProgram to encourage businesses totake advantage of both programs.

• There were three training workshopsconducted during the year for RETAPprofessionals that focused on P2opportunities for the metal finishingand automobile service industries.

• The department developed biddocuments for a new technicalassistance and training contract. Thetechnical assistance contract wasposted in August 2000 and thedepartment expects to award thecontract by the end of year. The newcontract will focus on expanding thecurrent level of RETAP servicesincluding the number of assessmentsconducted annually. A second contract,focused on training, will be posted in

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April 2001. The purpose of the trainingcontract is to ensure that RETAPprofessionals receive comprehensivetraining on practical P2 technologies andmethods. This will also ensure that eachassessment is high quality, clear, andconsistent.

The chart at the bottom of the previouspage shows the number of requests receivedand assessments conducted for each of thelast three fiscal years. The chart depicts thetrend that more requests are leading toactual assessments than when the programfirst began.

A goal of the program is to reach 100assessments in fiscal year 2001 and 150assessments in the years 2002 and 2003.

Examples of Facilities Assisted byRETAP and Annual Cost Savings

Reported

Auto Mirrors - $10,800Corrugated Boxes - $32,000Electricity - $60,400Floor Finishing - $3,000Hotel - $21,000Injection Molding - $277,000Paints - $950,000Paper Manufacturing - $400,000Pharmacy - $1,636Printing - $43,186Rubber Products - $100,000Steel Products - $75,000

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Small Business Pollution Prevention Loan Program

On November 3, 1998, Michigan voters approved the Clean Michigan Initiative thatincluded $5 million for a Small Business Pollution Prevention Loan Program (P2 LoanProgram). Subsequent legislation, under Part 145 of Act 451, as amended, called forthe DEQ to develop and administer this program. Administrative Rules for theprogram became effective January 5, 2000. The P2 Loan Program offers loans at aninterest rate of 5 percent or less to small businesses. The program’s low-interestloans are designed to help reduce financial barriers typically encountered by smallbusinesses interested in implementing P2 improvements.

P2 loans are available to any business that is independently owned and operated,is not dominant in its field, and employs 100 or fewer individuals. The loans must beused to implement a project that eliminates or reduces waste through pollutionprevention. The small business can apply for a loan from the lending institution oftheir choice. The lender evaluates the credit-worthiness of the borrower andparticipates in the loan with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality(MDEQ). Loans are designed so that one-half the loan amount will come from thelender’s resources and one-half from the P2 Loan Fund. Small businesses may applyfor loans of up to $100,000 dollars. The EAD is responsible for reviewing the pollutionprevention project applications for eligibility.

The P2 Loan Program is available to finance either P2 recommendations providedin a RETAP audit or for qualifying P2 projects proposed and submitted by the smallbusiness. The project must directly result inreduction of environmental waste generatedat the site of the applicant’s facility. Types ofprojects that may be funded include:

• equipment or technologymodifications;

• process or procedure modifications;• redesign of products and substitution

of raw materials;• improvement in housekeeping,

maintenance, training, or inventorycontrol; and

• energy and water conservationprojects.

On January 5, 2000, the P2 Loan Programrules took effect. Since January, seven P2Project Eligibility Applications have beenreceived covering agriculture, automotive,metal finishing, and medical professionalbusiness sectors. Approved projects so farinclude reverse osmosis equipment for ametal finisher and an in-vessel composterfor a farmer. Additional program efforts forthis past fiscal year have included the

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development of policies, procedures, and newprogram fact sheets. Next year’s focus willinclude a larger marketing component toincrease awareness of the program by smallbusinesses and lending institutions. Asprojects get underway, case studies will bedeveloped to further increase awareness ofthe successful pollution reduction and costsavings that can be achieved throughimplementing P2.

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John Engler, GovernorRussell J. Harding, Director

Introducing the Michigan Small

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Program for:

Equipment

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Water Conservation

Energy Studies and

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GRANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSMichigan Household Hazardous Waste Collection Initiative

One million dollars for the Clean Michigan Initiative is being used to fund a grantprogram for communities to set up household hazardous waste collection programs. In1998, it was estimated that only half of Michigan’s population had access to suchprograms. With every household generating approximately 20 pounds of hazardouswaste annually, this illustrated a need to establish more programs for Michiganresidents. In fiscal year 2000, a stakeholder group assisted DEQ in developing a grantprogram that would address the needs of under-served communities. With thisgroup’s assistance, a two-cycle approach was developed. The first cycle solicitedapplications from June through August 2000 for those communities ready to usefunding quickly. Following the grant announcement, the DEQ offered workshopsthroughout the state to clarify grant application requirements and address questionsfrom potential applicants. A second cycle is planned in early calendar year 2001 toallow other communities time to form regional partnerships to qualify for funding. Atthe end of fiscal year 2000, applications were being reviewed from the first cycle offunding. It is anticipated that grants will be announced in December of 2000 with theexpectation that programs would begin by April 2001.

Regional Pollution Prevention Grant Programs

The DEQ established a one million dollar program to provide matching funds topublic and private sector organizations to fund regional pollution prevention projectsthat result in measurable reductions in thegeneration of waste. Michigan has beenactive in national and internationalagreements and programs that encouragevoluntary commitments to reduce the use,generation, and release of toxic substances.Grants under this program were to betargeted to regions of the state withenvironmentally sensitive natural resources,and for critical waters such as Lake Superiorand Lake St. Clair.

During fiscal year 2000, a stakeholdergroup assisted the DEQ in developing arequest for grant proposals (RFP) that wouldmeet the needs of the communities withsensitive natural resources. The RFP wasreleased on June 1, 2000, and by the August15, 2000 due date, 22 proposals had beensubmitted. It is anticipated that grants willbe announced in December 2000 with theexpectation that the projects will start byApril 2000.

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POLLUTION PREVENTIONPARTNERSHIP PROGRAMSAgricultural Pollution Prevention(AgP2) Project

The Agricultural Pollution Prevention(AgP2) Project is a partnership of the DEQand the Michigan Department of Agriculture(MDA) to promote pollution preventionsolutions to environmental issues associatedwith the agriculture industry.

The AgP2 activities are guided by theMichigan Agricultural Pollution PreventionStrategy, building on current programs andimproving coordination among the publicagencies that offer environmental servicesto farmers and suppliers. The DEQ worksclosely with agricultural P2 service providersincluding MDA, Michigan State University-Extension, Michigan Farm Bureau, NaturalResources Conservation Service, MichiganAgri-Business Association, and theCommodity organizations.

Some of EAD’s AgP2 fiscal year 2000 achievements include the following:• Developed and distributed the Agricultural Pollution Prevention Directory.• Worked with farmers to write eight Agricultural Pollution Prevention Producer

case studies.• Partnered with MDA to implement the Mercury Manometer (vacuum gauges)

reduction effort for Michigan Dairy farms.• Funded the Innovative Farmers of South Central Michigan to demonstrate a

Precision Farming Research Project, which examines the application ofagricultural global positioning systems (GPS) and variable rate technologies.

• Funded eleven AgP2 field demonstrations through the Michigan AgriculturalStewardship Association.

• Partnered with MSU-Extension to aid in the formation of the new CustomManure Applicators Association.

• Cochaired the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network (WIN), AgP2 TaskGroup.

The DEQ and MDA continue to provide support on the development of the MichiganAgricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). This program recognizesand provides incentives for producers who are engaging in cost effective pollutionprevention and are in compliance with environmental regulations. A ComprehensiveNutrient Management Plan (CNMP) was developed as the initial core componentdemonstrating P2 and best management practices. The MAEAP program is scheduledfor implementation in winter 2001. The program will consist of a ProducerEducational Session, Development of an Action Plan, and On-farm Verification.

The 2000 Saginaw Bay WIN, AgP2projects selected for funding include:

• the Innovative Farmers of HuronCounty field test soy-based 2-cycleengine oil project

• the local provenance encouragement(native plants), Phase II

• the Saginaw Bay Watershed InitiativeChemical Collection (Clean Sweepfacility)

• Michigan Agriculture StewardshipAssociation, Manure ManagementDemonstration Tour

• Filter Strip Education Program

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Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) Program

The Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) program has grown significantly this past year.The new administrative rules package went into effect March 24, 2000, whichstrengthened and expanded the program. The environmental compliance criteriawere tightened to ensure that only the most qualified applicants achieved C3 status.In addition, regulatory benefits were expanded to include the surface water andgroundwater permitting programs. The growth and success of the C3 programdemonstrates that a comprehensive environmental protection program benefits thecommunity and makes good business sense. To obtain a C3 designation applicantfacilities must demonstrate performance in three main areas:

• a strong and effective Environmental Management System (EMS);• a pollution prevention program that includes identification of pollution

prevention opportunities, established goals, accomplishments, and participationin information exchange; and

• consistent compliance with applicable environmental requirements.

Companies, industries, institutions, and local units of government qualify to applyfor a facility-specific C3 designation. There are currently 26 facilities that haveachieved C3 designation and several more that have applications in the works.

During FY 2000, in conjunction with the C3 program, EAD has published a manualto assist small and medium-sized businesses and organizations in developing anEnvironmental Management System (EMS) for their facility. The manual is designedin a user-friendly workbook format. It is modeled from International Organization forStandardization (ISO) 14001 EnvironmentalStandards and is consistent with the EMSrequirements of the C3 program.Environmental Management Systems arebeing developed worldwide to improvestewardship, foster cost savings, and improveenvironmental performance and compliance.The EMS is a key component of the facility-specific C3 program, but can also act as astand-alone management tool independentfrom the C3 program.

To order the manual, use the order blanklocated on the Clean Corporate Citizensection of the EAD web site. A companionpiece to the manual, A Step By Step Guide, isalso available on the web site or bycontacting the Environmental AssistanceCenter at 800-662-9278.

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“Working in cooperation with theDepartment of Environmental Qualityto achieve our environmental goals isindeed gratifying. It is our hope that theenvironmental community will partnerwith industry and the DEQ to promotethis positive program. We encourageother Michigan facilities to work onattaining this status.”

Ron Howard, Plant ManagerStone ContainerCorporation - OntonagonMill

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Department of Defense/State ofMichigan Pollution PreventionAlliance

The Department of Defense PollutionPrevention Alliance (DOD P2 Alliance),established in FY99, is one of EAD’s newestP2 partnerships. The alliance consists ofrepresentatives from the Department ofDefense (DOD) National Guard, Army, andAir Force reserve bases, armories, specialdivisions, Region 5 DOD and U.S. EPArepresentatives, and the EnvironmentalAssistance Division. The purpose of the DODP2 Alliance is to facilitate pollutionprevention information and technologyexchange in order to leverage resourcesamong the military facilities located inMichigan. The alliance is modeled aftersimilar partnerships in other states. It is theresult of top DOD leadership seekingpartnerships with states on environmentalmatters and targeting pollution prevention atmilitary facilities.

Goals of the DOD/State of Michigan P2 Alliance

• Integrate pollution prevention into all aspects of the mission and decision makingprocess to maintain or surpass regulatory requirements.

• Share information and resources to provide cost-effective solutions and promotenetworking relationships.

• Promote open dialogue and the exchange of expertise between the regulatorycommunity and military-related activities through a commitment to allianceparticipation.

• Join together in common initiatives to save resources and achieve common goalswhile eliminating duplication of efforts.

• Be a good neighbor by communicating results and lessons learned to otheragencies and the community.

The DOD P2 Alliance holds quarterly meetings at various base sites throughoutthe state. Site tours are routinely conducted at these facilities, providing valuableinsight for alliance contacts on waste management techniques. This process helpsfulfill the “information sharing” goal of the alliance.

Topics for future DOD P2 Alliance meetings continue to expand, with efforts aimedat waste management, regulatory interface issues, and pollution prevention “ideasharing.”

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Environmentally Preferred Purchasing

The Environmental Assistance Division in cooperation with the Department ofManagement and Budget have taken the initiative to work towards developing astatewide program to improve the environmental purchasing of our stategovernmental departments. Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP) reduces theamount of toxic and undesirable chemicals purchased while increasing the use ofrecycled materials in purchased products. EPP builds on the P2 success of otherstatewide programs, such as Green Lights and recycling, and takes another steptowards improved pollution prevention practices within our state system.

Goals of the Michigan EPP program are to:• Integrate more P2 considerations into products purchased by the state;• Eliminate barriers in procedure language to allow purchase of environmentally

preferred products;• Include in contract language EPP considerations for bidding purposes;• Increase education to purchase green products;• Safeguard health of product end users;• Expand to provide information and assistance to the private sector; and• Market our success in EPP.

Green Lights Program

The DEQ has been the lead agency for the State of Michigan’s Green LightsProgram. Green Lights is a voluntary program developed by the U.S. EPA, aimed atreducing pollution from energy production caused by electrical lighting demands. AllGreen Lights participants sign a voluntaryMemorandum of Understanding (MOU) withU.S. EPA, agreeing to survey their domesticfacilities, upgrade their lighting (whereprofitable).

Michigan State Government has nowcompleted its commitment under the GreenLights partnership with the U.S. EPA. Ourfinal calculations show a total of 14,812,1031

million square feet of state-maintainedfacilities upgraded. Dollars saved on statelighting upgrades amount to $1,660,489 peryear and upgrades have reduced the lightingload by 5,349 kilowatts, with an electricityreduction of 24,544,851-kilowatt hours.Michigan’s lighting upgrades have alsoresulted in the reduction of the followingpollutants due to less energy demand:• Carbon dioxide 52,744,792 #/year• Sulfur dioxide 568,089 #/year• Nitrogen dioxide 191,185 #/year• Mercury 2 #/year1 Note: Adjustments for the reported achievements weremade to the square footage numbers to reflect U.S. EPAcalculations. Changes in the emission calculations weremade to coincide with the revised U.S. EPA calculationmethods for the new ENERGY STAR program.

“Environmentally preferable products”means products that have a lesser orreduced effect on human health andthe environment when compared withcompeting products that serve thesame purpose. This comparison mayconsider raw materials acquisition,production, manufacturing, packaging,distribution, reuse, operation,maintenance, or disposal of theproduct.

Michigan’s environmentalachievements in Green Lights areequivalent to the removal of 5,274cars from US highways or the plantingof 7,225 acres of trees in US forests.Each car removed is equivalent topreventing 10,000 pounds of carbondioxide. Every acre of trees plantedrepresents 7,300 pounds of carbondioxide prevented.

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Local Health DepartmentPartnership

In April 1998, the Department ofEnvironmental Quality (DEQ) and theMichigan Association for Local Public Health(MALPH) established a partnership thatrecognizes the important role local publichealth environmental departments (LHEDs)and environmental agencies play inpromoting pollution prevention (P2). Themission of the partnership is to enhance andincrease the practice of P2 in Michiganthrough cooperative and collaborative effortsthat maximize the P2 services of allparticipating agencies.

A partnership work plan was developedas the result of recommendations made by awork group representing countyenvironmental and public healthdepartments, industry, environmentalgroups, MALPH, and the DEQ. In the twoyears that followed the work plan, most ofthe short-term and many of the long-term

objectives were completed. Partnership highlights for the year include:

• Environmental Assistance Division (EAD) field staff undertook a major outreacheffort to provide LHEDs with information on P2 and the DEQ’s environmentalassistance programs. Staff distributed publications, regularly attended LHED staffmeetings, made presentations on EAD services, and identified and responded toLHED information needs.

• Development and maintenance of a special Internet web site for all partnershipactivities and information (see above). The site contains news, traininginformation, P2 resource information, and links to other environmental health-related Internet sites. In response to issues identified by the LHEDs, the EADdeveloped an Eco-Friendly Boating web site and a Food Industry P2 and WasteReduction web site (see above)

• Field staff held DEQ-LHED coordination workshops for the Plainwell, GrandRapids, and Cadillac districts. At the workshops, DEQ and LHED staff from withineach district met for one day to discuss their programs, how to bettercommunicate between the respective agencies, and common issues of importanceto work on together. At the request of the public health departments, a follow-upworkshop was held for the Plainwell office.

• The Macomb County Health Department completed a Marina P2 Program thattargets the marinas and marine industries that affect the environment of Lake St.

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Clair. The program was funded with a grant from the DEQ. Thirty-five marinas andmarine service facilities participated in the program, which culminated with anawards ceremony recognizing the accomplishments of seven of the participants.

• The Southeast Michigan Environmental Health Directors attended a P2 regulatoryintegration training session held at General Motors Truck Assembly Plant inPontiac. The training, which was well attended, included an overview of how toconduct a P2 opportunities assessment, and provided an opportunity to presentinformation on the EAD’s P2 programs.

In December 1999, the DEQ-LHED committee overseeing the partnershiprecommended developing a new two-year work plan that reflects the initial programachievements and the knowledge gained from the first two years of this effort. Arevised work plan was developed by the DEQ and is under review by the DEQ-LHEDpartnership committee. The revised work plan provides guidance on continuing effortsto maximize P2 activities at the community level.

In fiscal year 2001, the EAD will focus on the implementation of the revisedpartnership work plan. Three field staff will be added, with the result that all nineDEQ district offices will have staff available to provide assistance in promoting P2with local health departments.

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Mercury Reduction Initiative

The Year 2000 will most likely beremembered as the year of “Mercury Spills.”This past summer, several southeastMichigan school spill incidents occurred.These incidents resulted in expensivecleanups costing as much as $250,000 andthe closing of school facilities for days or insome cases weeks. EAD staff were asked tocomment on proposed legislation whichwould phase out the use of mercury forteaching purposes in schools. As news aboutthe dangers of mercury vapors continued tospread, the incidence of reporting andconcerns relating to broken thermometersand other mercury spills occurring in homes,businesses, and industrial settings werealso on the rise.

These events have created a wave ofpublic interest in pollution prevention (P2)techniques, especially “safer’” productsubstitutions. With heightened concern overmercury, the Mercury Reduction Initiative

(MRI) program set new records in responding to requests for mercury information.EAD responded by distributing a large variety of mercury brochures, pamphlets, andrelated (P2) information and by developing spill response guidance publicationsaddressing both small and large mercury spills. A coordinating partnership was alsoestablished with the DEQ, Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), theUnited States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), the Agency for ToxicSubstance Control and Disease Registry (ATSDR), and Michigan Poison ControlCenters, in order to ensure distribution of consistent, accurate, and reliable spillinformation.

In the fall, EAD hosted and cosponsored several significant mercury events. Thefirst was a workshop for Detroit science teachers introducing a K-12 mercurycurriculum package addressing the phasing out of mercury use in schools. Next, EADsponsored a workshop for Michigan gas/electric utilities, steel mills, and largeindustrial complexes featuring the latest P2 techniques for mercury devices andalternatives, as well as successful partnerships and policies. The EAD also partneredwith the Air Quality Division, Kalamazoo County, and the Automotive Recyclers ofMichigan (ARM) to help establish and launch a voluntary statewide mercury switchremoval campaign for auto salvage yards. By removing mercury from vehicles prior toshredding and scrap steel recycling, related mercury air discharges are subsequentlyeliminated.

EAD also worked closely in support of mercury fever thermometer exchanges inAnn Arbor, Oakland County, and within health departments located in the UpperPeninsula. Next year this role will expand.

The year 2000 marked the successfulcompletion of a three-year mercury P2effort under an EPA grant, directed atfulfilling DEQ’s obligations under theMichigan Mercury Pollution Prevention(M2P2) Task Force Reportrecommendations.

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Metal Finishing Pollution Prevention Initiative (MFP2I)

The Metal Finishers Pollution Prevention Initiative (MFP2I) is a voluntarystakeholder partnership that promotes pollution prevention through assistance,technology demonstration projects, and education outreach. Partners include theMichigan Association of Metal Finishers, the National Center for ManufacturingSciences, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, and the Michigan WaterEnvironment Association.

Technical assistance is provided through a multi-tiered approach to technologytransfer by publishing P2 case studies, preparing metal finishing P2 implementationtools, offering free RETAP assessments, as well as implementing demonstrationprojects. Demonstration projects link public institutions/nonprofit organizations andplating facilities to viable P2 technologies. Evaluation and performance data are usedto encourage other facilities to implement the technology. MFP2I will bedemonstrating several metal finishing P2 technologies during 2001. Financialassistance is provided through grants and the P2 Loan program.

In fiscal year 2000, the department, through a stakeholder process, accomplishedthe following MFP2I activities:

• Provided technical assistance to over 207 businesses.• Through a stakeholder process, developed a P2 strategy document and

implementation plan.• Conducted quarterly stakeholder

meetings to explore opportunities fortechnology demonstration projects.

• Conducted P2 training workshops forthe metal finishing industry withsupport from the EPA and Michigan’smetal finishing trade association.

• Developed P2 resources such as CDROM software containing informationon metal finishing technologies andpractices, P2 fact sheets, an Internetweb site, and an Internet-basedsearchable database, vendorinformation, and metal recycling.

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Michigan Automotive Project

The Michigan Automotive PollutionPrevention Project (Auto Project) is avoluntary pollution prevention and resourceconservation partnership betweenDaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors(GM), and the Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality. The partnership wasformally announced with the signing of aproject agreement on September 23, 1999.

The Michigan Auto Project builds on thesuccess of the U.S. Auto Project, whichconcluded in 1998. The project is acommitment to reduce pollution duringvehicle manufacturing and assembly. Thefocus of the partnership is the elimination ofwaste before it is created.

Pollution prevention is not a newconcept for the auto companies. Since 1991,the auto companies have achieved a 50percent reduction of EPA Toxic ReleaseInventory reportable releases on a vehicle-produced basis, and a 70 percent reductionin reportable releases of Great Lakes

Persistent Toxic Substances on a vehicle-produced basis. These reductions have beenaccomplished, in part, through process improvements, changes in material inputs,and recycling.

Each auto company has adopted management practices that elevate theimportance and visibility of pollution prevention. For example, DaimlerChryslerreleased its corporate environmental report to share its objectives andaccomplishments within the company and with the public. Ford has certified all itsmanufacturing facilities worldwide to ISO 14000 (an international standard forenvironmental management). GM has added environmental tools to its supplierdevelopment workshops to help cut costs by educating suppliers in pollutionprevention.

The auto companies pledge to work together to advance pollution prevention withintheir organizations and with DEQ to promote pollution prevention to auto suppliersand to other industries in Michigan. Since the conclusion of the U.S. Auto Project theAuto Companies have developed 29 case studies that demonstrate the ongoingprogress to integrate pollution prevention practices within the companies’ operationsand to transfer technology information to suppliers and others. The companies willcontinue to develop pollution prevention case studies and publish an annual report toinclude measurable results on reductions in the use, generation, and release ofpersistent toxic substances and other materials of concern.

The Michigan Auto Project will releaseits first virtual Annual Progress Reportin December 2000.

The mission of the Auto Project is to:• promote P2 throughout Michigan’s

auto manufacturing operations;• concentrate on reduction in the use,

generation, and release of persistenttoxic substances and other materialsof concern; and

• conduct these efforts in a manner thatenhances environmental andcompetitive performance of the automanufacturing industry.

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The Michigan Business Pollution Prevention Partnership (MBP3)

The Michigan Business Pollution Prevention Partnership (MBP3) is a voluntary,pollution prevention (P2) program open to all Michigan businesses. The program wascreated by Michigan businesses, trade associations, and the DEQ, as a means topublicly recognize Michigan businesses that commit to and undertake P2 activities attheir facilities.

The MBP3 continues to attract a diverse range of businesses, associations, andmunicipal organizations as the third full year of registration comes to a close. By theend of the fiscal year there were 120 registered partners, which is a 19 percentincrease over last year’s membership. Seventy-eight partners submitted reports forcalendar year 1999 as required by their MBP3 commitment. The companies haveestablished impressive pollution prevention goals, which include reductions in airemissions, toxic substances and solid waste. According to the 1999 MBP3 AnnualReport, 90 percent committed to reduce, 30 percent committed to reuse, and 75percent committed to recycle at their business. Many partners committed toincorporate all three methods of pollution prevention into their operations.

Plans are underway to enhance program performance and encourage partners andperspective partners to utilize the Internet. The following represent some of theplanned improvements to the program:

• Improve the MP3 partner web page, providing hotlinks to EAD publications andcase studies, and to MBP3 partner homepages.

• Develop an on-line form section, to includeboth the registration form and the annualreport form. This will allow currentmembers as well as perspective membersto simply log on to the MBP3 web site andfill out either form and submit with theclick of a button. This will reduce theamount of paper being generated within theprogram and save the members time andmoney associated with filling out andmailing/faxing of these documents.

• Maintain and use an e-mail distributionlist to update members about newpublications, workshops, and otherinformation related to pollutionprevention.

To participate in the MBP3, businessesmust adopt a P2 policy, identify andcommit to specific P2 goals, and providean annual summary of their progresstowards those goals. MBP3 partners areencouraged to share technologicalsuccess stories on their P2 activitiesthrough developing case studies withthe assistance of the DEQ. In addition,facilities that participate in the MBP3meet the “P2 Program” criterionestablished under the Clean CorporateCitizen (C3) program.

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The Michigan Great PrintersProject

The Michigan Great Printers Project (MI-GPP) Project is a voluntary partnershipbetween the Michigan EnvironmentalCouncil, Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality, and the PrintingIndustries of Michigan to promote pollutionprevention as a standard practice forMichigan printers. Since the MI-GPP’s formalannouncement to printers in September1996, over 140 Michigan printers haveregistered as Great Printers, and over 20“customers” have committed to buyingprinted material from a Great Printer,whenever possible.

Printers select three goals from any ofpre-press, press, or general P2 categories.Types of goals include converting to direct-to-plate technology, using low volatileorganic compound inks, reducing oreliminating isopropyl alcohol, trainingemployees on P2, increasing shop energy

efficiency, and implementing a comprehensive recycling program.

The following is a sample of Great Printers’ P2 projects.• Reduction or elimination of isopropyl alcohol use. This has been accomplished by

changing the water system on their presses or fountain solution. New systemsneed very little water and therefore require no alcohol replacement. Theinvestment cost $3-4,000; however, the modification increases production andeliminates water use as well.

• Elimination of the need for film-processing units by installing direct-to-platetechnology.

• Upgrades of silver recovery units to increase efficiency.• Implementation of ink management techniques such as the use of anti-skinning

sprays and minimum ink fountain fills. Recirculation chillers were installed onpresses to minimize evaporation; computer controls used to minimize set-up andrun spoilage.

• Participation in a recycling program for the plate process developer. The recycleddeveloper is processed to recover the main ingredient and used to make a newproduct. It is estimated that 60-70 percent of the developer is reused.

• Conversion to low VOC ultraviolet curable inks and coatings for making productcartons and pressure sensitive labels. VOC content for these materials rangesfrom one percent to ten percent by weight.

During the past fiscal year the Projecthas accomplished the following:• increased Great Printer membership

by approximately 25 percent;• began work on two case studies: the

State of Michigan Printing andGraphics Services case study,“Preventing Pollution: A Conversionto Computer-to-Plate;” and “CostSavings for a Small Printer: TargetInformation Management ImplementsPollution Prevention Opportunities”;

• performed outreach to printers byvisiting 12 print shops;

• provided outreach to Michiganprinters on the Retired EngineersTechnical Assistance Program(RETAP); 7 printers have participatedin a free, confidential, nonregulatorypollution prevention assessment sinceMarch 1998.

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Michigan Pulp and Paper Pollution Prevention Program

The P5 is a partnership between the EAD and the Michigan Pulp and PaperEnvironmental Council (MPPEC), with participation open to all paper mills in thestate. The overall goal of the P5 is environmental improvement in concert withcontinued economic growth and security. Each P5 member has an annual writtencommitment to pollution prevention and measurable P2 goals. Currently, fourteenmember mills, representing 75 percent of the total paper production in the state,have committed to significant pollution reduction goals for 1997-2000 and beyond.

The P5 was the proud recipient of the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable’sMost Valuable Pollution Prevention Award for 2000. The project was chosen for itsinnovation, measurable results, transferability, level of commitment from the parentorganization, and the optimization of available resources. More information about thisaward can be found on the P5’s web site.

The Fourth Annual Report of the P5 was published in November 2000 and isavailable on the P5 home page. The report summarizes the annual and long-termgoals adopted collectively by the participating companies. It contains data on thepollution prevention accomplishments achieved in 1999 and commitments made for2000.

Material Goals Achievement

Isopropanol Emissions 1 ton 1.3 tonsWater Use/Wastewater Discharge 600 Mgal 351 MgalSewer Losses (TSS and Liquor) 1,879 Mgal 8,757 MgalNutrient Discharge 7.4 tons 2.1 tonsChlorine Use 1.5 tons 0 tonsPhosphoric Acid Use 0.75 tons 2.76 tonsReduction of Aluminum in Sludge 0.5 units 0.85 unitsSludge Utilization 15,900 tons 18,168 tons

Material ReductionGoals

Universal Waste Recycling 1 ton

Volatile Organic Compounds 9 tons

Water Use 125 Mgal

Solids (TSS) Loading 5,680 tons

Hazardous Materials 7.25 tons

PCB Transformers 5 units

Beneficial Paper Sludge Use 16,490 tons

Highlights from this past year includeMPPEC developing and implementing aP2 study entitled “The NonylphenolEthoxylates (NPE) Pollution PreventionProject.” MPPEC mills committed toreduce the use of NPE in the papermanufacturing process and tominimizing its discharge. The use ofNPE became a focus as it biodegrades tononylphenol (NP), a suspect endocrinedisrupter.The study included wastewatersampling and substituting alternativematerials to reduce NPE in theireffluent.

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The Michigan TurfgrassEnvironmental StewardshipProgram (MTESP)

Golf course interest and enthusiasm inthe Michigan Turfgrass EnvironmentalStewardship Program (MTESP) continues togrow. Over 150 courses have joined theprogram and are actively increasingcompliance and protection of Michigan’snatural resources. The program is based ona partnership among Michigan StateUniversity, the turfgrass industry,environmental advocacy groups, theMichigan Department of EnvironmentalQuality, and the Michigan Department ofAgriculture. This year, the MTESP wasselected to receive the Golf CourseSuperintendent’s Association of AmericaPresident’s Environmental LeadershipAward.

A sample of other accomplishments overthe last year include:

• Four MTESP workshops were held across the state and several hundred golfcourse superintendents attended as a first step in the program. TheMTESP workshops discuss specific laws, regulations, and best managementpractices for golf courses.

• Sixty of the 153 courses have completed the second and third steps in theprogram, including a self-assessment and site visit.

• Twenty-four of the 60 courses have met additional requirements includingcompliance with major rules and regulations and are completely certified in theprogram.

• A revised MTESP Highlights Video has been completed that provides an overviewof the program and features program supporters, including Governor Engler andgolf professional, Michelle McGann.

• The MTESP was selected to participate and set up a display in an Earth Day2000 Celebration in Washington D.C.

• Educational tours were provided as an opportunity for golf courses to showcasesome of the innovative ways they are managing their property to maximizeenvironmental protection.

The scope of the program will be expanded in 2001 and will include managementsystems designed to maximize buffers along waterways and enhance wildlife habitat.The existing pollution prevention section will also be expanded to include informationon waste management for shop areas, equipment washing stations and emergencyresponse.

An important part of the MTESP is toproperly recognize golf courses for theirenvironmental accomplishments, due tosteady growth in the industry and theneed to promote sound environmentalpractices. Michigan has more golfcourses per capita than any other stateand ranks first in the country in newcourse construction.

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P2 Technical Assistance Providers Network (P2-TAPN)

The P2-TAPN is a network of individuals and organizations that offer P2 informationand technical assistance in the state of Michigan. The goal of the network is tostrengthen the delivery of P2 services in the state by providing a communication linkamong members, and an easy to use access point for learning about and contactingmember P2 providers for assistance.

Having made significant progress toward strengthening the delivery of pollutionprevention services in Michigan, fiscal year 2000 was one of enhancing membershipand sustaining an active customer base.

• The P2-TAPN membership increased to 100 registered P2 technical assistanceproviders. The searchable database, which describes in detail each member’sservices and where these services are provided, was maintained to accuratelyreflect the membership.

• The P2-TAPN web site, which includes the searchable database, hotlinks andinformation about the network, was heavily promoted (http://www.mmtc.org/p2-tapn/). The web site allows the business community to easily learn about the P2services provided by the membership and serves as a tool for obtaining eachmember’s contact information.

• An e-mail distribution list of over 200 P2 practitioners was used for assisting withtechnical assistance questions, distributing P2 resources, and highlightingupcoming P2 events and news of the membership.

In the upcoming year, the P2-TAPN willutilize the searchable database to identifyand address gaps in the organization’sservices to better address the P2 needs ofthe Michigan business community. Efforts toexpand the membership, enhance thesearchable database, and improve marketingwill be undertaken to ensure the networkremains a valuable P2 resource to thebusiness community for years to come.

APPENDIX A: Below is a table identifying the relationship of DEQ’s Pollution Prevention Strategy to EAD fiscal year 2000 programs and initiatives. The table shows that many of DEQ’s programs meet more than one of these objectives.

Relationship of P2 Strategy Objectives to EAD P2 Program Initiatives

P2 Objectives P2 Programs

Build Awareness

Through Education

and Outreach

Develop Voluntary and Cooperative Approaches

Integrate P2 into

Regulatory Programs

Remove Barriers

and Create Incentives

Strengthen Delivery of Services

Facilitate P2 Practices and Technologies

Promote P2 in

State and Local Govt.

Agencies

Generate, Collect,

and Analyze P2 Data

Identify, Obtain, and Use Grants

and other Funding sources

Establish Communication and Feedback Mechanism for

Strategy

Regulatory Integration

* *

P2 Week * * TRI Data * Community Right to Know

* *

EAC * Calendar & Bulletin

*

Presentations & Events

* *

Field Staff * * * * * * Material Exchanges

*

Recycling Initiatives

* * *

RETAP * * Small Business Loan Program

* * * * *

Technical Assistance

* * *

Agricultural P2 Project

* * * * * *

C3 Program * * *

DOD Alliance

* * * *

Green Lights

* * *

Local Health Dept. Partnership

* * * * *

Mercury Reduction Initiative

* * * * *

Metal Finishers P2 Initiative

* * * * *

Michigan Auto Project

* * * * * *

MBP3 * * * * Michigan Great Printers Project

* * * * *

P5 * * * * Turf Grass P2 Program

* * *

TAPN * * * * *

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APPENDIX B: List of Partners and Stakeholders asof September 2000

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental AssistanceDivision, would like to thank all the organizations and individuals who haveassisted in the development and implementation of pollution prevention activitiesand initiatives during the fiscal year. Every attempt was made to include allparticipants. We apologize if we have inadvertently omitted any name.

Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) DESIGNEES:

Baker Furniture, Holland (3rd year)Consumers Energy’s J.R. Whiting Electric Generating Plant, Erie (3rd year)Consumers Energy’s Parnell Road Complex, Jackson (2nd year)DaimlerChrysler Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (4th year)Delphi-E. Grand Rapids (4th year)Demmer Corporation Delta Plant, Delta Township (1st year)Denso Manufacturing, Battle Creek (2nd year)Detroit Edison/DTE Energy, Fermi 2 Power Plant, Newport (1st year)DeWitt Barrels, Inc., Grand Rapids (2nd year)Ford Motor Company, Automatic Transmission New Product Center, Livonia (1st year)Ford Motor Company, Romeo Engine Plant, Romeo (1st year)Ford Motor Company, Van Dyke Plant, Sterling Heights (4th year)General Motors Powertrain, Warren Transmission Plant, Warren (1st year)Great Lakes Gas Transmission, Deward Metering Station, Frederic (1st year)Great Lakes Gas Transmission, St. Clair Metering Station, St. Clair (1st year)Great Lakes Gas Transmission, Sault Ste Marie Metering Station, Sault Ste Marie (1st year)Great Lakes Gas Transmission, Compressor Station #7, Wakefield (1st year)Great Lakes Gas Transmission, Compressor Station #8, Crystal Falls (1st year)Great Lakes Gas Transmission, Compressor Station #9, Rapid River (1st year)Great Lakes Gas Transmission, Compressor Station #10, Naubinway (1st year)Great Lakes Gas Transmission, Compressor Station #11, Boyne Falls (1st year)Great Lakes Gas Transmission, Compressor Station #12, Farwell (1st year)Great Lakes Gas Transmission, Compressor Station # 13, Otisville (1st year)Knoll Incorporated, Grand Rapids (3rd year)Mark IV Automotive, Big Rapids (1st year)March Coatings Inc., Brighton (1st year)MichCon’s Alpena Compressor Station, Harrison (1st year)NorthStar Print Group, Norway (1st year)SERMAcoat, L.L.C., Brighton (1st year)Smurfit-Stone Container, Ontonagon (2nd year)TAC Manufacturing, Jackson (2nd year)T.E.S. Filer City Station, Filer City (1st year)Visteon Automotive Systems, Chesterfield Trim Plant, Chesterfield (1st year)Visteon Automotive Systems, Sheldon Road Plant, Plymouth (2nd year)Visteon Automotive Systems, Utica Plant, Utica (1st year)Wisconsin Electric, Presque Isle Plant, Marquette (3rd year)

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Department of Defense Partners:

Air Guard Base, Battle CreekAir Guard Base, SelfridgeAir Guard Combat Readiness Training Center, AlpenaDefense Logistics Information Services, Battle CreekDefense Reutilization and Marketing Operations, SelfridgeDefense Reutilization and Marketing Services, Battle CreekDetroit ArsenalEPA Region 5Michigan Army National Guard (Department of Military Affairs)Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center, DetroitU.S. Army Northern Regional Environmental CenterU.S. Army Reserves

Metal Finishers Pollution Prevention Initiative (MFP2I)Stakeholders:

Allegan Metal Finishing Co.Allied Finishing, Inc.Apollo Plating, Inc.Benton Harbor-St. Joseph Wastewater Treatment PlantCurtis Metal FinishingDecc Co., Inc.Detroit Water and Sewer DepartmentDiamond Chrome Plating, Inc.Electroplating Inc.Hi-Tech Coatings, Inc.Howard Plating Industries, Inc.K.C. Jones Plating Co.Lakeshore Electroplate, Inc.Lansing Plating Co.Lansing Water and Sewer DepartmentLorin IndustriesMarch CoatingsMarsh Plating Corp.Masco CorporationMaster FinishMeridian Automotive SystemsMetal Finishing ConsultantMichigan Association of Metal FinishersMichigan Manufactures AssociationMichigan United Conservation ClubMidwest Plating Co.National Center for ManufacturingNational Wildlife FederationSeyburn, Kahn, Ginn, Bess, Deitch & Serlin, P.C.Tawas Plating Co.

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Valley Chrome PlatersWayne County Department of Public ServicesWayne State UniversityWyoming Wastewater Treatment PlantYpsilanti C.U.A

Michigan Automotive Project Participants:

DaimlerChrysler CorporationFord Motor CompanyGeneral Motors Corporation

Michigan Business Pollution Prevention Program (MBP3)Partners:

Aeroquip CorporationAlpha Plastics, Inc.American Electric Power-Nuclear GenerationAmway CorporationANR Pipeline CompanyApplied EnvironmentalAssociated Petroleum Industries of MichiganAutoAlliance International, Inc.Baker FurnitureBASF Corporation, Wyandotte SiteBear Truss CompanyBehr Industries CorporationBelle Maer HarborBetz IndustriesBLDI Environmental & Safety ManagementBP Amoco CompanyBrennan Marine SalesBrownrigg Companies, Ltd.Campbell & CompanyCapital City AssociatesCapitol Group Governmental ConsultantsChemical Technologies, Inc.City of Wyoming - Clean Water PlantColdwater Board of Public UtilitiesColonial Press, Inc.Consumers Energy - Adrian Service CenterConsumers Energy - BC Cobb PlantConsumers Energy - JH Campbell ComplexConsumers Energy - JR Whiting PlantConsumers Energy - Parnall Rd. Office ComplexConsumers Energy, J.C. Weadock PlantCrystal FlashDelphi Automotive Systems

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Delta CollegeDemmer Corporation - Delta PlantDENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc.Detroit Edison - Fermi 2 PlantDetroit Edison CompanyDeWitt BarrelsDonnelly CorporationDouglas CleanersDow Corning Midland PlantDuPont Automotive, Mt. Clemens SiteEagle Ottawa - Rochester Hills, Ltd.Eagle Ottawa Leather Company (Grand Haven)East Jordan Iron WorksEco Waste Solutions, LLCElectrical Design and ControlElf Atochem North America, Inc.Envirologic Technologies, Inc.ESCO Company Limited PartnershipFord Motor Company - Automatic Transmission New Product CenterFord Motor Company - Livonia TransmissionFoundry Association of MichiganFour Winns, Inc.General Motors - Pontiac East Assembly PlantGeneral Motors Powertrain - Flint ComponentsGeneral Motors Powertrain - Saginaw Malleable PlantGeneral Motors Powertrain - Warren TransmissionGeneral Oil Company, Inc.Genesys Health SystemGeorgia-Pacific Corporation - MilanGrayling Generating StationGreat Lakes Gas Transmission CompanyHarry Major Machine & ToolHaworth, Inc.Hazekamp MeatsHemlock SemiconductorHerman Miller, Inc.Huron, Inc.Inland Waters Pollution Control, Inc.International Foam and TrimIrwin Seating CompanyJan’s Professional DrycleanersKnoll Inc.Magni Industries, Inc.March Coatings, Inc.Marine Pollution Control CorporationMark IV AutomotiveMayco Plastics, Inc.McCormick Enterprises, Inc.Meridian Automotive Systems, Inc.

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Michigan Boating Industries AssociationMichigan Chemical CouncilMichigan Consolidated Gas CompanyMichigan Institute of Laundering and DrycleaningMichigan Seat CompanyMid-West InstrumentMWP Inc. - Pleuco Technologies DivisionParke-DavisPharmacia & Upjohn, Inc.Pioneer Foundry Company, Inc.RMTRonningen Research & Development Co.Sackner ProductsSaugatuck Yacht ServiceSERMAcoat, L.L.C.Siemens Automotive CorporationSolutia, Inc.Sorenson Paperboard CorporationSparrow Health SystemSQS, Inc.Steelcase, Inc.Sunshine Prairie FarmT.E.S. Filer City StationTAC Manufacturing, Inc.Taplin Environmental Contracting CorporationTaylor Building ProductsThe Traverse GroupTower MarineTriMedia ConsultantsUnited States Postal Service, Lansing BranchUniversal Coating, Inc.Vico Products CompanyVisteon Automotive Systems - Sheldon Road PlantWacker Silicones CorporationWisconsin Electric Power - Presque Isle PlantYamaha Musical Products

Michigan Great Printers Project:

A & E PrintersAction PrintingAdair PrintingAllegra Print & Imaging (5 locations)Alpha GraphicsAmerican Speedy Printing, Lake OrionAmerikal, Inc.Amway CorporationAquila Printing

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Arrow SwiftASAP PrintingBook Concern PrintersBraun-Brunfield, Inc.BRD Printing, Inc.Bryant PrintingBusiness Cards PlusBusiness Imaging GroupChampion Printing and AdvertisingClarke AmericanClassic Printing, Inc.Colonial Press, Inc.Copy Options, Inc.Copy QuickCorona Graphics, Inc.CPI GraphicsCraft Press PrintingDanielson Color PrintDelta Printing Company, Inc.Dickinson PressDouble Day Bros. & CompanyEagle PrintingEarle Press PrintingEcono Print, Inc.Economy Printing CompanyEdwards Brothers, Inc.EPI PrintersEtheridge Company, TheExecutive Printing ServicesFalcon PrintingFirst Impression PrintersFlashes Publishers, Inc.Flint Ink, Inc.F.P. Horak Company, TheFullserv, Inc.G-GraphicsGardner PrintingGoetzcraft PrintersGonzalez Integrated Marketing, Inc.Grandville PrintingGraphics 3, Inc.Graphic Enterprises, Inc.Hatteras PrintingHolland Sentinel, TheHoward PrintingHuron Valley Printing & ImagingIdeal Printing CompanyImage Masters Precision PrintingImpressions Printing Inc.Inco Graphics

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Ingham County Printing OfficeInternational Minute Press, Farmington HillsInternational Minute Press, Ann ArborInternational Minute Press, PortageIPC Communications ServicesJB PrintingJet Speed Printing CompanyJB PrintingJiffy Print, Inc.Jiffy PrintsJob Shop PrintersJohn Henry Company, TheKeystone Printing, Inc.Kimcraft PrintersKinko’s (4 locations)Lake Superior Press, Inc.Lansing Printing CompanyLawson Printers, Inc.Litho-Tech PrintingLogan BrothersLTI PrintingMacomb PrintingMalloy Lithography Inc.Mason GraphicsMcGrath-DeFoe PrintingMcKay PressMcNaughton & Gunn, Inc.Michigan Education Data Network AssociationMICR Graphics/Billy the PrinterMillbrook PrintingMitchell GraphicsMyers Printing, Inc.Nelson Printing EnterprisesNorth Star Print GroupPaper Image Printing CenterParkman Printing, Inc.Petoskey News-ReviewPortage PrintingPrint Haus, Inc., ThePrint King, Inc.Print Shop, ThePrintery, ThePrinting Arts CompanyPrintwellProgressive GraphicsReynolds & ReynoldsRosers Printing, Inc.Saginaw Bay Watershed InitiativeSeeley’s Printing ServiceShelby Ink

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Sir SpeedySir Speedy PrintingSpartan PrintingStandard Printing & Office SupplyState of Michigan, Print & Graphic ServicesSterling PressSuperior Business SolutionsSuperior Color GraphicsT.C. Advertising - Printco GroupTarget Information ManagementTBF GraphicsThomson-Shore Inc.Townley StudioTweddle Litho CompanyUniversity LithoprintersUtley Brothers, Inc.Valassis Comm., Inc.Webco Press - Mass MediaWest Colony PrintingWood Press Company

Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship ProgramList of Golf Courses with Completed Site Visit:

Alpena Golf ClubBay City C.C.Bedford Valley G.C.Birmingham C.C.Black LakeCanadian LakesCrystal Downs C.C.Dearborn Hills G.C.Egypt Valley C.C.Elk Ridge G.C.Forest Akers G.C. – M.S.U.Forest Lake C.C.Fox Hills G.C.Franklin Hills C.C.Grand Traverse ResortGrosbeck G.C.Gull Lake C.C.Gull Lake View G.C.Gull Lake View StonehedgeHuron Meadows Metropark G.C.Hudson Mills Metropark G.C.Indian Springs Metropark G.C.Kalamazoo C.C.Kensington Metropark G.C.Lake Erie Metropark G.C.

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Lockmoor ClubLost Lake WoodsLower Huron Metropark G.C.Maple Lane G.C.Marysville G.C.Metro Beach Metropark G.C.Milham ParkNorthbrook G.C.Oakland Hills C.C.Pierce LakeRailside G. C.Raisin River Golf ClubRoyal ScotShanty Creek ResortSouthgate G.C.Spring Lake C.C.St. Clair Shores C.C.St. Ives Golf ClubSylvan Glen G.C.The Garland ResortThe Links at Whitmore LakeThe Meadows Golf ClubThe Rock at WoodmoorTimber RidgeTraverse City C.C.Walnut Hills C.C.Warwick Hills C.C.Whispering Pines G.C.Whispering Willows G.C.Willow Metropark G.C.Wolverine Golf ClubWuskowhan Players Club

Pulp and Paper Pollution Prevention Program (P5):

ABTco, Inc.DomtarFletcher PaperGraphics Packaging, Inc.International PaperManistique PapersMead CorporationMenominee Paper CompanyPackaging Corporation of AmericaPaperboard Division, Menasha CorporationPlainwell PapersRock-Tenn CompanySAPPI Fine Paper of North AmericaSmurfit-Stone Container Corporation

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APPENDIX C: List of Publications Related to P2Revised or Created in Fiscal Year 2000

1999 Pollution Prevention Annual Reportwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/p2/99p2rept.pdf

1999 Pulp & Paper Pollution Prevention Program (P5) Annual Reportwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/p2sect/p5/99p5annrpt.pdf

Becoming A Great Printer (What, Who, Why, How, When)www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/p2sect/migpp/gppbroc20.pdf

Building a Pond in Michiganwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/tas/pondlwmd.pdf

Cherry Bay Orchards: Cherry Production in Michiganwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/casestudy/cherrybay.pdf

Clean Corporate Citizen Application Formwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/tasect/c3/eqp3482.pdf

Clean Corporate Citizen Renewal Formwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/tasect/c3/eqp3471.pdf

Cleaning up Small Mercury Spillswww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/p2/mercspills.pdf

Common Violations: Hazardous Waste & Used Oilwww.deq.state.mi/us/ead/tasect/wv

Common Violations: Scrap Tires

Dapco Industries: Small Town Company, Worldwide Qualitywww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/casestudy/dapco.pdf

Delta College: Small Scale Chemistrywww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/casestudy/deltacoll.pdf

Eco-Friendly Boatingwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/factsheet/boating.pdf

Environmental Management System - A Step-by-Step Guidewww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/tas/emstepbystep.pdf

Environmental Management System Guidance Manualwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/tas/eqp3473.pdf (order form only)

Environmental Permitswww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/factsheet/envprmts.pdf

Handling Spent Electric Lampswww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/factsheet/spentlamp.pdf

Managing Used Containers

Marina Posterwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/p2/marinaposter.pdf

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Marine Industry Pollution Prevention & Waste Reductionwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/factsheet/marine.pdf

Mercury Alert!! (Bilingual brochure)www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/p2/hispmerc3.pdf

Metal Recovery Technologies for the Metal Finishing Industrywww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/factsheet/mtlrecvry.pdf

Michigan Clean Corporate Citizen Fact Sheetwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/factsheet/c3newfact.pdf

Michigan Manufacturers’ Guide to Environmental & Safety & Health Regulationswww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/caap/manufguide/

P2 Week 2000 Brochure

Permit Coordination Information Form eqp3580www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/permits/eqp3580.pdf

Re-Refined Oilwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/factsheet/rerefoil.pdf

Recycled Materials Market Directory, 2000 Editionwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/recycle/rmmd/html

Reduce Waste & Increase Profits at Your Eating Establishment Posterwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/p2/restaurpstr.pdf

Restaurant Pollution Prevention & Waste Reduction Fact Sheetwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/factsheet/restp2wr.pdf

Rich-Ro Farms: Mercury Removal in Agriculturewww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/casestudy/richro.pdf

Sklarczyk Seed Farms, Johannesburg, MIwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/casestudy/seedfarm.pdf

Small Business Pollution Prevention Loan Program Company Brochurewww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/p2sect/p2loan/compbroch.pdf

Small Business Pollution Prevention Loan Program Lender Agreementwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/p2sect/p2loan/

Small Business Pollution Prevention Loan Program Lender Brochurewww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/p2sect/p2loan/lndrbroch.pdf

Small Business Pollution Prevention Loan Program Potential Projectswww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/p2sect/p2loan/potentialp2.pdf

Small Business Pollution Prevention Loan Program Project Application & Instructionswww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/p2sect/p2loan/

Small Business Pollution Prevention Loan Program Questions & Answerswww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/p2sect/p2loan/qanda.pdf

Small Business Pollution Prevention Loan Program Supplemental Agreementwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/p2sect/p2loan/

Starting and Expanding A Recycling Business in Michiganwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/factsheet/recybus.pdf

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Steps for Responding to a Large Elemental Mercury Spillwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/p2/lgmerc.pdf

Sunshine Prairie Farm: P2 Through Whole Farm Planningwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/casestudy/sunshine.pdf

The Business of Recycling

The Point Is . . . Needles Hurt (household medical waste)www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/tas/newsharps.pdf

Tips to Protect the Environmentwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/p2/envtips.pdf

Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Summary Report 1998www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/sara/98summaryrpt.pdf

Vehicle Service Industry Guidebook, Second Editionwww.deq.state.mi.us/ead/eosect/caap/eqp3464.pdf (order form only)

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APPENDIX D: Acronyms Used in This ReportAgP2 Agricultural Pollution PreventionAHA American Hospital AssociationC3 Clean Corporate CitizenCMI Clean Michigan InitiativeCEAP Community Environmental Awareness ProjectDEQ Michigan Department of Environmental QualityDOD Department of DefenseEAD Environmental Assistance DivisionEAC Environmental Assistance CenterGM General MotorsGPS Global Positioning SystemsH2E Hospitals for a Healthy EnvironmentLHED Local Public Health Environmental DepartmentM2P2 Michigan Mercury Pollution PreventionMAEAP Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance ProgramMALPH Michigan Association for Local Public HealthMBP3 Michigan Business Pollution Prevention PartnershipMDA Michigan Department of AgricultureMFP2I Metal Finishing Pollution Prevention InitiativeMHHA Michigan Health and Hospital AssociationMI-GPP Michigan Great Printers ProjectMOU Memorandum of UnderstandingMPPEC Michigan Pulp and Paper Environmental CouncilMTESP Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship ProgramNREPA Natural Resources and Environmental Protection ActOGL Office of the Great LakesP2 Pollution PreventionP2 TAPN Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance Providers NetworkP5 Pulp and Paper Pollution Prevention ProgramPA Public ActPPA Pollution Prevention ActRPD Recycled Products DirectoryRETAP Retired Engineer Technical Assistance ProgramRMMD Recycled Materials Market DirectoryRY Reporting Year(s)SARA Title III Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization ActSEP Supplemental Environmental ProjectSHAP Chrysler Sterling Heights Assembly PlantTAPN Technical Assistance Providers NetworkTPRW Total Production Related WasteTRI Toxic Release InventoryU.S. EPA United States Environmental Protection AgencyUV UltravioletVOC Volatile Organic CompoundsWIN Saginaw Bag Watershed Initiative NetworkWREE Waste Reduction and Energy Efficiency

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APPENDIX E: Pollution Prevention Contact ListPROGRAM CONTACT PHONE E-MAIL

Agricultural P2 Project Terri Novak 517-625-4611 [email protected]

Bulletin Cynthia Dimitrijevic 517-335-5952 [email protected]

Calendar Ruth Hartwig 517-373-0347 [email protected]

Community Right-to-Know Robert Jackson 517-373-8481 [email protected] Borgelt 517-373-8481 [email protected]

Clean Corporate Citizen Pgm. Kelie Caudell 517-241-7969 [email protected] Haan 517-241-0231 [email protected]

Department of Defense Pgm. Steve Kulesia 517-373-6565 [email protected]

Environmentally Preferred Purchasing James Baker 517-373-2461 [email protected]

Environmental Assistance Center 800-662-9278 [email protected]

Environmental Management Systems Kelie Caudell 517-241-7969 [email protected]

Events and Presentations Barbara Spitzley 517-373-9283 [email protected]

Field Staff Services Rich Alexander 231-775-3960 [email protected]

Green Lights Program James Baker 517-373-2461 [email protected]

Internet Sites Darlene Harris 517-373-0318 [email protected]

Materials Exchange Lucy Doroshko 517-373-1322 [email protected]

Mercury Reduction Initiative Steve Kratzer 517-373-0939 [email protected]

Michigan Auto Project Anita Welch 517-335-2356 [email protected]

Michigan Business P2 Partnership Jeff Spencer 517-373-6565 [email protected]

Michigan Great Printers Project Anita Welch 517-335-2356 [email protected]

Michigan Metal Finishing P2 Initiative Jenna Latt 517-241-8177 [email protected]

Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program Deb Spakoff-Swartz 517-353-3208 [email protected]

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PROGRAM CONTACT PHONE E-MAIL

Pollution Prevention Regulatory Integration Rich Alexander 231-775-3960 [email protected]

Pollution Prevention Strategy Wendy Fitzner 517-373-8798 [email protected]

Pollution Prevention Technical Robert Jackson 517-373-2731 [email protected] Assistance Jenna Latt 517-241-8177 [email protected]

David Herb 517-241-8176 [email protected]

Pollution Prevention Week Deb Swartz 517-353-3208 [email protected]

Pulp and Paper P2 Program Wendy Fitzner 517-373-8798 [email protected]

Recycled Materials Market Directory, Michigan Recycled Products Directory, and Recycling Initiatives Lucy Doroshko 517-373-1322 [email protected]

Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program Elizabeth Sapio 517-335-0081 [email protected]

Small Business Loan Program Sharon Goble 517-373-6565 [email protected]

Speakers Bureau Barb Spitzley 517-373-9283 [email protected]

SARA Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Robert Jackson 517-373-8481 [email protected] Right-to-Know Act) Ruth Borgelt 517-373-8481 [email protected]

Technical Assistance Group (provider network) Dave Herb 517-241-8176 [email protected]

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