The DEQ, on August 20th, announced its proposed plan to lower emissions of sulfur dioxide in southwest Detroit.The air in Wayne County currently meets the federal sulfur dioxide standard, according to data from DEQ air monitors. The plan will ensure the area continues to meet the standard through a combination of revised permits for DTE Trenton Channel, DTE River Rouge, EES Coke and Carmeuse Lime to lower and better disperse their emissions. It also includes a proposed state rule that requires U.S. Steel to lower its sulfur dioxide emissions.
Although air in all of Wayne County currently meets the federal standard, a few years ago, the air in part of southwest Detroit did not meet standards for sulfur dioxide. This launched a legal process requiring the state to submit a plan to lower emissions.
For more information about air quality in southwest Detroit and to read the plan, visit www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/
The DEQ is accepting written comments on the proposed plan through Oct. 5. Comments can be emailed to Cari DeBruler at debrulerc@michigan.gov or mailed to:
Cari DeBruler
Michigan DEQ, Air Quality Division
PO Box 30260
Lansing, MI 48909-7760
Michigan DEQ, Air Quality Division
PO Box 30260
Lansing, MI 48909-7760
In addition, DEQ is holding an informational meeting followed by a public hearing at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively, on Sept. 23 at River Rouge High School Auditorium, 1460 W. Coolidge Hwy., River Rouge. Both written and oral comments will be accepted at the public hearing.
