For More Information:
Linda Hansen, MDEQ Staff Contact, HansenL6@michigan.gov, 906-483-3896
Tiffany Brown, MDEQ Public Information Officer, brownt22@michigan.gov, 517-284-6716
Public Comments Sought Regarding Permit Application to Dredge Stamp Sands in Houghton County
What:
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is hosting an information session to answer questions and a public hearing to receive comment on a permit application by Torch Lake Industries, Inc. regarding proposed dredging of Lake Superior stamp sands.
When:
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
2 to 4 p.m.
Public information session including an opportunity for Q&A with MDEQ staff, MDEQ presentations regarding the permit application process and Part 325 statue, and a presentation by a Michigan Tech official regarding previous studies on stamp sands
6 to 9 p.m.
Public comment period
9 p.m.
Public hearing concludes
Where:
Michigan Technological University
Alumni Lounge, Memorial Union Building
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Background:
Torch Lake Industries, Inc. is requesting a permit to mechanically and/or hydraulically dredge an estimated 33,528,422 cubic yards of stamp sands waterward of the ordinary high water mark of Lake Superior in Stanton Township, Houghton County (extending from the Graveraet River approximately 13 miles northeast to the North Portage Entry). The company applied for a Great Lakes Submerged Lands permit (under Part 325 of Michigan’s NREPA, 1994 PA 451) in October of 2015 with MDEQ’s Water Resources Division.
Written public comments that pertain to the proposed Lake Superior submerged lands project are being accepted by MDEQ through May 11, 2018. Comments may be submitted online through MiWaters or by mail to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Upper Peninsula District Office, 1504 W Washington Street, Marquette, MI 49855.
Please note this information session and hearing pertain to Stanton Township stamp sands only. These meetings will not address projects proposed in other stamp sand areas.
For links to the public notice and application in MiWaters, please visit www.mi.gov/wrd or https://miwaters.deq.state.mi.us/.

Source: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

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