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Notice of Public Hearing on Storage, Handling, and Dispensing of Liquefied and Gaseous Hydrogen
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Waste and Hazardous Materials Division


The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Waste and Hazardous Materials Division (WHMD), will conduct public hearings on two different proposed administrative rules packages promulgated pursuant to the Fire Prevention Code, 1941 PA 207 (Act 207); R 29.4001 to R 29.4003, R 29.4021 to R 29.4035, R 29.6001, R 29.6002, and R 29.6036 to R 29.6097; and R 29.7001, R 29.7002, R 29.7010 to R 29.7068, and R 29.7071 to R 29.7127, respectively. The first proposed rules package addresses the storage, handling, and dispensing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and provides for the use of new technology. The second proposed rules package addresses the storage, handling, and dispensing of liquefied and gaseous hydrogen.

The public hearing on the LPG rules will be held on September 18, at 10:00 a.m. The public hearing on the hydrogen rules will be held on September 18, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. Both public hearings will be held in the Con-Con Conference Room, Constitution Hall, Atrium Level South, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933.

Copies of the proposed rules (SOAHR 2006-064EQ and SOAHR 2006-063EQ, respectively) can be downloaded from the Internet through the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules. Copies of the rules may also be obtained by contacting the Lansing office at:

Waste and Hazardous Materials Division
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 30241
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7741
Phone: 517-335-7211
Fax: 517-335-2245

All interested persons are invited to attend and present their views. It is requested that all statements be submitted in writing for the hearing record. Anyone unable to attend may submit comments in writing to the address above. Written comments must be received by September 25, 2007.

Persons needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the WHMD at 517-335-7211 one week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.

This notice of public hearing is given in accordance with Sections 41 and 42 of Michigan’s Administrative Procedures Act, 1969 PA 306, as amended, being Sections 24.241 and 24.242 of the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL). Administration of the rules is by authority conferred on the Director of the DEQ by Section 3c of Act 207, being Section 29.3c of the MCL and Executive Order 1998-2. These rules will become effective seven days after filing with the Secretary of State.