Permitting for Water Resource Impacts
State Permitting Many pipeline projects take place on or near a land/water interface including, a lake, river, Great Lake, pond, dam, wetland, floodplain, drain, ditch, swamp, shoreline, stream, creek, or […]
Pipeline Siting
Siting of Pipelines by the Michigan Public Service Commission In Michigan, Public Act 9 of 1929 (Act 9) MCL 483.101 et seq. grants siting authority for natural gas pipelines to the Michigan […]
Pipeline Permitting Players
There are many different participants in pipeline projects. Recognizing the role each agency plays will help you understand who you will be dealing with for various aspects of a pipeline […]
Line 5 Tunnel Plan Gets OK From Michigan Public Service Commission
A long debated plan to replace a segment of Line 5 that runs under the Straits of Mackinac was granted approval by the Michigan Public Service Commission on Friday, with […]
EGLE’s Water Resource Division Continues the Series on Zoning for Water Protection, State Regulation, and Local Ordinances
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) protects and monitors waters across the state including the Great Lakes, inland lakes, wetlands, streams, and groundwater. The Water Resources […]
State and Federal Officials Tout “Septic-Smart” Week
It’s estimated that around 10% of septic systems in Michigan are failing. But there are currently no uniform state regulations that require monitoring septic systems after they’re installed. Jennifer McKay, […]
Lake Association Summit 2023
Representatives from Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and the Health Department of Northwest Michigan presented at the 18th Annual Lake Association Summit on September 21, 2023.
Torch Lake Township Septic Ordinance
Check out Local Policy Manager Anna McGlashen on 9 & 10 News sharing information on the new time-of-transfer ordinance passed in Torch Lake Twp. This ordinance is groundbreaking and a […]
