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Underground Injection Control Public Notices and Announcements
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On this page:
- Highlights and Headlines
- Public Notices for Public Hearings
- Public Notices for Enforcement Actions
- Public Notices for Statements of Basis, and Draft Permits or Denials
- Public Notices for Land Ban Exemptions
- Permit Applications Received
- Press Releases
All public notices on draft decisions have a public comment period of a minimum of 30 days. The date listed with each notice is the starting date of its public comment period. Media correspondents should contact Mr. Peter Cassell (cassell.peter@epa.gov) of the Office for Public Affairs at 312-886-6234.
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Highlights and Headlines
- Beeland (Emmet County, Michigan) EPA has made a final decision to issue the permit and has issued its response to comments regarding the draft permit. (February 2012)
- Class V
- EGT (new owner of EDS site)
- Kennecott Eagle Mine
- Team Completions, LLC
See also:
- All UIC Topics
- Inventory of Injection Wells in Region 5, June 2010
- Public Notices for Statements of Basis, and Draft Permits or Denials
Public Notices for Public Hearings
New Public Comment Period and Hearing
West Bay #22 Well draft permit
West Bay Exploration Company
Jackson County, MI
Permit Number: MI-075-2D-0009
EPA is opening a new public comment period on West Bay Exploration Co.’s request for a permit to dispose of oil production-related brine deep
underground. If approved, the permit would allow the company to operate what EPA calls a
Class II underground injection well. EPA received requests for a public hearing during the
original comment period, which closed in February. The Agency will open a new comment
period and will respond to all comments received.
The new comment period ends Friday, June 1, 2012.
Submit comments in writing to:
Anna Miller (miller.anna@epa.gov)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (WU-16J)
77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604-3590
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Information Session: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Public Hearing: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Columbia Central High School
Brooklyn, Michigan
A copy of the complete draft permit is available at the Jackson District Library Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan, Jackson, or at EPA’s regional office in Chicago. Please make an appointment
to visit the Chicago office - contact Miller at 312-886-7060, or miller.anna@epa.gov.
For questions and additional information, call EPA toll-free at 800-621-8431, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weekdays.
- Statement of Basis for Issuance of underground injection control (UIC) permit (PDF) (23pp 227KB) January 2012
- Permit Process Reopened for Underground Injection Well fact sheet (PDF) (2pp 79KB) May 2012
- Frequently Asked Questions - West Bay #22 Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class II Well (PDF) (5pp 28KB) April 2012
- Public Notice (PDF)
Public Notices for Enforcement Actions
No current public notices
See Also: EPA Region 5 Public Notices web page
Public Notices for Statements of Basis and Draft Permits or Denials
Muskegon Development Company
Facility Name: Anna G. Kircher #1
Bay County, MI
Permit Number: MI-017-2R-0057
- Statement of basis for issuance of underground injection control (UIC) permit (PDF) (25pp, 308K) June 1, 2012
- EPA plans to issue a Class II injection well permit and is accepting written comments on the proposed permit June 1, 2012 - June 29, 2012
Chevron Michigan, LLC
Facility Name: Stratton #16-4
Antrim County, MI
Permit Number: MI-009-2D-0217
- Statement of basis for issuance of underground injection control (UIC) permit (PDF) (25pp, 501K) May 29, 2012
- EPA plans to issue a Class II injection well permit and is accepting written comments on the proposed permit May 29, 2012 - June 28, 2012
BreitBurn Operating Limited Partnership
Facility Name: State Beaver Creek #D5
Crawford County, MI
Permit Number: MI-039-2R-0023
- Statement of basis for issuance of underground injection control (UIC) permit (PDF) (24pp, 377K) May 21, 2012
- EPA plans to issue a Class II injection well permit and is accepting written comments on the proposed permit May 21, 2012 - June 20, 2012
Merit Energy Company
Facility Name: Norwich Unit Tract #4-25
Missaukee County, MI
Permit Number: MI-113-2R-0062
- Statement of basis for issuance of underground injection control (UIC) permit (PDF) (22pp, 377K) May 21, 2012
- EPA plans to issue a Class II injection well permit and is accepting written comments on the proposed permit May 21, 2012 - June 20, 2012
Merit Energy Company
Facility Name: Norwich Unit Tract #4-113
Missaukee County, MI
Permit Number: MI-113-2R-0061
- Statement of basis for issuance of underground injection control (UIC) permit (PDF) (22pp, 377K) May 8, 2012
- EPA plans to issue a Class II injection well permit and is accepting written comments on the proposed permit May 11, 2012 - June 10, 2012
Muskegon Development Company
Facility Name: Sophia Kircher #1
Bay County, MI
Permit Number: MI-017-2R-0051
- Statement of basis for issuance of underground injection control (UIC) permit (PDF) (24pp,306K) May 5, 2012
- EPA plans to issue a Class II injection well permit and is accepting written comments on the proposed permit May 7, 2012 - June 6, 2012
McConnell & Scully, Inc.
Facility Name: Warner Fouty #9-8 SWD
Hillsdale County, MI
Permit Number: MI-059-2D-0011
- Statement of basis for issuance of underground injection control (UIC) permit (PDF) (24pp,460K) May 5, 2012
- EPA plans to issue a Class II injection well permit and is accepting written comments on the proposed permit May 7, 2012 - June 7, 2012
Muskegon Development Company
Facility Name: Arnold Rechsteiner #2
Bay County, MI
Permit Number: MI-017-2R-0052
- Statement of basis for issuance of underground injection control (UIC) permit (PDF) (24pp,514K) April 9, 2012
- EPA plans to issue a Class II injection well permit and is accepting written comments on the proposed permit April 30, 2012 - May 30, 2012
See Also: EPA Region 5 Public Notices web page
Public Notices for Land Ban Exemptions
Nothing on public notice at this time.
Permit Applications Received
Map contact: Steve Roy (roy.stephen@epa.gov) 312-886-6556 - Please specify UIC ID number when asking about a map.
Illinois
| County | UIC Identification Number | Company | Date Received | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County, IL | IL-021-6A-0001 & -0002 Class VI Well Permit Writer: Steve Roy |
Taylorville Energy Center 1630 N 1400 E Road Taylorville, IL 62568 |
9/21/11 |  Site Location - Map of proposed well location (PDF) (1pg, 151K) northeast of the city of Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois |
| Macon County, IL | IL-115-6A-0001 & -0002 Class VI Well Permit Writer: Dana Rzeznik |
Archer Daniels Midland Co. 4666 Faris Parkway Decatur, IL 62526 |
7/27/11 | 
Site Location - Map of existing and proposed well locations (PDF) (1 pg, 165K) in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois |
Indiana
| County | UIC Identification Number | Company | Date Received | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaPorte, IN | IN-091-1I-0005 Non-hazardous Class I Well Permit Writer: Bill Tong |
Criterion Catalyst Co. 1800 E. US Highway 12 Michigan City, IN 46360 |
1/23/09 |  |
Michigan
| County | UIC Identification Number | Company | Date Received | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim, MI | MI-009-2D-0212 Class II Disposal Well Permit Writer: Anna Miller |
Chevron Michigan, LLC 10691 E. Carter Rd. Traverse City, MI 49684 |
6/22/11 |  |
| Antrim, MI | MI-009-2D-0215 Class II Disposal Well Permit Writer: Tim Elkins |
Chevron Michigan, LLC 10691 E. Carter Rd. Traverse City, MI 49684 |
1/5/12 |  |
| Antrim, MI | MI-009-2D-0217 Class II Disposal Well Permit Writer: Allan Batka |
Chevron Michigan, LLC 10691 E. Carter Rd. Traverse City, MI 49684 |
1/18/12 |  |
| Arenac, MI | MI-011-2D-0029 Class II Disposal Well Permit Writer: Bill Tong |
Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation 2251 Simmons Rd. West Branch, MI 49250 |
10/18/11 |  |
| Bay, MI | MI-017-2R-0043 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Dana Rzeznik |
Muskegon Development Co. 1425 S. Mission Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 |
2/22/11 |  |
| Bay, MI | MI-017-2R-0045 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Allan Batka |
Muskegon Development Co. 1425 S. Mission Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 |
3/4/11 |  |
| Bay, MI | MI-017-2R-0048 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Lilly Simmons |
Muskegon Development Co. 1425 S. Mission Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 |
3/4/11 |  |
| Bay, MI | MI-017-2R-0050 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Allan Batka |
Muskegon Development Co. 1425 S. Mission Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 |
3/4/11 |  |
| Bay, MI | MI-017-2R-0051 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Patrick Saïeh |
Muskegon Development Co. 1425 S. Mission Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 |
2/24/12 |  |
| Bay, MI | MI-017-2R-0053 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Tim Elkins |
Muskegon Development Co. 1425 S. Mission Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 |
2/23/12 |  |
| Bay, MI | MI-017-2R-0054 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Lilly Simmons |
Muskegon Development Co. 1425 S. Mission Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 |
2/23/12 |  |
| Bay, MI | MI-017-2R-0055 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Janette Hansen |
Muskegon Development Co. 1425 S. Mission Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 |
2/23/12 |  |
| Bay, MI | MI-017-2R-0056 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Anna Miller |
Muskegon Development Co. 1425 S. Mission Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 |
2/23/12 |  |
| Bay, MI | MI-017-2R-0057 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Allan Batka |
Muskegon Development Co. 1425 S. Mission Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 |
2/23/12 |  |
| Bay, MI | MI-017-2R-0058 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Jeff Wawczak |
Muskegon Development Co. 1425 S. Mission Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 |
2/6/12 |  |
| Crawford, MI | MI-039-2R-0023 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Bill Tong |
BreitBurn Operating L.P. P.O. Box 1256 Gaylord, MI 49734 |
1/23/12 |  |
| Crawford, MI | MI-039-2R-0024 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Janette Hansen |
BreitBurn Operating L.P. P.O. Box 1256 Gaylord, MI 49734 |
1/23/12 |  |
| Genesee, MI | MI-049-2D-0005 Class II Disposal Well Permit Writer: Patrick Saïeh |
Mid State Employment Services, LLC 1934 Commercial Dr. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 |
9/20/10 |  |
| Gladwin, MI | MI-051-2D-0029 Class II Disposal Well Permit Writer: Lilly Simmons |
Whiting Oil and Gas Corp. 2251 Simmons Rd. West Branch, MI 48661 |
12/20/11 |  |
| Hillsdale, MI | MI-059-2D-0013 Class II Disposal Well Permit Writer: Anna Miller |
Continental Resources, Inc. P.O. Box 479 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 |
4/21/11 |  |
| Jackson, MI | MI-075-2D-0009 Class II Disposal Well Permit Writer: Anna Miller |
West Bay Exploration 13685 SW Bay Shore Traverse City, MI 49684 |
4/21/11 |  |
| Jackson, MI | MI-075-2D-0010 Class II Disposal Well Permit Writer: Timothy Elkins |
West Bay Exploration 13685 SW Bay Shore Traverse City, MI 49684 |
4/21/11 |  |
| Kalkaska, MI | MI-079-2R-0012 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Allan Batka |
BreitBurn Operating L.P. P.O. Box 1256 Gaylord, MI 49734 |
11/16/11 |  |
| Kalkaska, MI | MI-079-2R-0013 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Tim Elkins |
BreitBurn Operating L.P. P.O. Box 1256 Gaylord, MI 49734 |
11/16/11 |  |
| Kalkaska, MI | MI-079-2R-0014 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Allan Batka |
BreitBurn Operating L.P. P.O. Box 1256 Gaylord, MI 49734 |
4/5/12 |  |
| Kalkaska, MI | MI-079-2R-0015 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Bill Tong |
BreitBurn Operating L.P. P.O. Box 1256 Gaylord, MI 49734 |
4/5/12 |  |
| Lenawee, MI | Repermitting of Two Existing Non-hazardous Class I Disposal Wells MI-091-1I-0001 and -0002 Permit Writer: Jeffrey Wawczak |
Biolab, Inc. 1406 E. Michigan St. Adrian, MI 49221 |
9/7/10 |  |
| Lenawee, MI | MI-091-2D-0002 Class II Disposal Well Permit Writer: Katie Owens |
Savoy Energy, L.P. P.O. Box 1560 Traverse City, MI 49685 |
2/27/12 |  |
| Manistee, MI | MI-101-2D-0001 Class II Disposal Well Permit Writer: Jeffrey Wawczak |
Jordan Development Co., LLC 1503 Garfield Rd. N Traverse City, MI 49686 |
10/4/10 |  |
| Missaukee, MI | MI-113-2D-0061 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Bill Tong |
Merit Energy Company 13727 Noel Road, Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75240 |
1/20/12 |  |
| Missaukee, MI | MI-113-2D-0062 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Bill Tong |
Merit Energy Company 13727 Noel Road, Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75240 |
2/21/12 |  |
| Ogemaw, MI | MI-129-2R-0041 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Katherine Owens |
Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation 2251 Simmons Rd West Branch, MI 49250 |
9/13/11 |  |
| Otsego, MI | MI-137-2R-0024 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Jeffrey Wawczak |
Core Energy, L.L.C., 1011-201 Noteware Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686 |
11/4/11 |  |
| Ottawa, MI | Repermitting of Two Existing Class I Non-hazardous Disposal Wells MI-139-1I-0004 & -0005 Permit Writer: Dana Rzeznik |
Consumers Energy, Zeeland Generating Station 425 Fairview Rd Zeeland, MI 49464 |
2/28/11 |  |
| Wayne, MI | MI-163-1I-0001 Non-hazardous Class I Well Permit Writer: Anna Miller |
Sun Pipeline Co. 7155 Inkster Rd. Taylor, MI 48180 |
12/28/11 |  /> |
| Wexford, MI | MI-165-2R-0001 Class II Enhanced Recovery Well Permit Writer: Patrick Saïeh |
Federal Oil Company 700 East Michigan Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 |
9/1/10 |  |
Press Releases Related to UIC
2011
- EPA Approves New EGT Permits with Strict Conditions - September 26, 2011
- EPA Announces New Hearing and Comment Period for Team Completions Underground Disposal Permit in Kalkaska, Mich. - August 18, 2011
- EPA and MDEQ Public Hearing and Information Sessions on Romulus Hazardous Waste Facility and Injection Wells - May 16, 2011
- EPA Postpones April 13 Public Meeting and Hearing on Jordan Development Disposal Well - April 8, 2011
- EPA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Permits for Romulus Hazardous Waste Underground Injection Wells - March 31, 201
- Media Advisory: Site for Beeland Injection Well Permit Public Meeting Changed - January 7, 2011
2010
- EPA seeks public comment on injection well permit for Beeland Group - December 10, 2010
- Comment Period on Proposed Crow Wing County Injection Well Permit Extended - June 3, 2010
- Crow Wing County Citizens Invited to Comment on Proposed Waste Injection Well Permit - May 27, 2010
- EPA changes date, site of Team Completions meetings, invites comments on proposed permit - Mar. 23, 2010
- EPA accepting comments on Team Completions request for waste injection well permit - Mar. 5, 2010
- EPA accepting comments on Team Completions request for waste injection well permit - Mar. 4, 2010
- EPA accepting comments on ArcelorMittal requests for hazardous waste injection well permits - Feb. 25, 2010
2009
2008
- EPA holds open house on Kennecott Mine proposal - Oct. 9, 2008
- EPA asks for comments on AK Steel disposal well - June 24, 2008
- EPA approves permit for Beeland Group - Feb. 8, 2008
2007
- EPA terminates permits for EDS waste wells - Oct. 23, 2007
- EPA extends public comment period on Beeland Group's proposed disposal well - June 29, 2007
- EPA intends to terminate permits for EDS waste wells - Apr. 13, 2007
- EPA cites Environmental Disposal Systems for numerous violations at Romulus facility - Mar. 23, 2007
- EPA requires permit for proposed wastewater well [Kennecott Eagle Minerals Co.] - Mar. 23, 2007
In addition, the Ground Water Protection Council 
homepage maintains a web site which displays current headlines related to
groundwater issues, some of which concern underground injection.