Construction of Two Deep Hazardous Waste Injection Wells in Romulus, Michigan by Environmental Disposal Systems, Inc.

What:	An availability session with representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [Chicago Office], Underground Injection Control Branch and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Geological Survey Division
When:	Wednesday, June 13, 2001 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:	Romulus Senior High School 9650 South Wayne Road Romulus, Michigan
Why:	These Federal and State representatives want to listen and respond to any questions you may have about the upcoming construction of two new hazardous waste underground injection wells in Romulus, Michigan by Environmental Disposal Systems, Inc. (EDS). The tentative plan by EDS is to start construction of these two new wells in July 2001. EDS representatives will also be available to answer questions if necessary. EPA runs the Federal deep injection well program in Michigan and wants to keep local Romulus residents informed of the decision-making steps being taken by the EPA regarding the construction of these wells; and, EPA wants to explain to local residents the procedural steps in the "land ban petition review process" and when EPA expects to publish its proposed decision to approve or deny EDS's petition request for the disposal of hazardous wastes into the injection wells.
For further information, please contact:
	Ms. Valerie J. Jones, Chief of the Underground Injection Control Branch U.S. EPA, Region 5, Chicago, Illinois at (312) 886-1492

Final Agenda for June 13, 2001 Local Availability Session in Romulus, Michigan

7:00 P.M.	Welcome	Ms. Valerie J. Jones, Chief Underground Injection Control Branch U.S. EPA, Region 5 [Chicago, IL]
7:05 P.M.	Introduction of Representatives
	U.S. EPA:	Mr. Harlan Gerrish Dr. Stephen D. Roy
	MDEQ:	Mr. Tom Godbold
7:10 P.M.	Brief Overview of Underground Injection Control Program
	U.S. EPA:	Ms. Valerie J. Jones
7:15 P.M.	Presentation by U.S. EPA
	Mr. Gerrish:	Land ban petition review process
	Dr. Roy:	Federal requirements for well construction
7:40 P.M.	Presentation by MDEQ
	Mr. Godbold:	State requirements for well construction
7:50 P.M.	Questions from the Audience to U.S. EPA and MDEQ
8:50 P.M.	Comments by Elected Officials
9:00 P.M.	Adjourn