DEQ - Land

DEQ Land

Protecting Michigan's Land
The DEQ ensures that Michigan's lands are protected by assisting in site remediation and redevelopment, and fostering the best use of Michigan's non-renewable geological resources for their social and economic benefits while protecting the environment, and public health, welfare and safety.
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Remediation

Remediation
- Remediation includes response activities to manage and reduce risks at sites of environmental contamination. This may be achieved through activities such as initial evaluation, interim response, remedial investigation, feasibility studies, remedy construction, operation and maintenance of systems, land and resource use restrictions, and monitoring. You can access documents here that will help you understand the requirements for these activities, including links to laws, administrative rules, department forms, guides, and technical assistance documents.
- New Website for Abandoned Mining Wastes located in Houghton County, Michigan (9/23/2016)
- Remediation and Redevelopment Division's Workgroups
- DEQ Consolidated Annual Report
- DEQ Publishes Application Of Target Detection Limits and Designated Analytical Methods Document List (August 2016)
- FY 2015 Superfund Legislative Report (posted 7/14/2016)
- Vapor Intrusion - Helium and Tubing Memo (finalled August 28, 2015)
- The new In Situ Remediation Resource is now available and replaces RRD Operational Memorandum No. 4, Attachment 9 (February 2016)
Program Information
Sites of Contamination
Superfund
- Superfund Program
Compliance Assistance
- Compliance Assistance
State Owned Sites Cleanup Program
- State owned Sites Cleanup Program
- 1996 Public Act 380 Section 20108c
Underground Storage Tanks
Enforcement
- Perfected Lien List
- Enforcement Actions Table
Resource Materials
Laws & Rules
Contacts
Technical Assistance
Underground Storage Tank Authority

Redevelopment

Redevelopment
- Brownfield properties are those in which the redevelopment or reuse of the property may be complicated by the presence or perception of contamination. Revitalizing and redeveloping these properties protects the environment, reuses existing infrastructure, minimizes urban sprawl and creates economic opportunities. The Remediation and Redevelopment Division provides financial and technical assistance including grants, loans, tax increment financing and free site assessments to facilitate the redevelopment of brownfield properties. Please contact 517-284-5113 for more information and assistance. #mibrownfields
Financial Assistance
General Information
Brownfield Funding Sources
Act 381 Brownfield/Work Plans
Grant and Loan Reporting
Success Stories
Technical Assistance
Technical Resources
Brownfield Sites in Michigan
Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities
Laws and Rules
Federal Programs
Related Links

Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas
- Oil and Gas Well Applications and Permits
  DEQ-OOGM The latest list of applications for Permits, Permits issued, and Permit updates for oil and gas wells in Michigan.
- Underground Injection Control Primacy Application Information
- Geology in Michigan
- Hydraulic Fracturing in Michigan
- Electronic Data Filing
Program Information
Oil and Gas Permits
Laws & Rules
Orphan Wells
Online Resources
Contacts
Other Useful Information

Mining

Mining in Michigan
- The DEQ Office of Oil, Gas, and Minerals (OOGM) regulates several mining industries in Michigan, including metallic mining, sand dune mining, and coal mining. There are also several other important mineral commodities such as gypsum, dimension stone, limestone, and aggregate (gravel pits) that are mined in Michigan but are not regulated by the OOGM. These industries, although not requiring a mining permit from the OOGM, may be subject to federal, state, or local air, water, or land use permits.
  
  OOGM Aquila Back Forty Mining Permit
  
  OOGM Response to Public Comment on the Aquila Back Forty Project Permit
  
  The Permit to Install Application (No. 205-15) for the Back Forty Project is located at the DEQ Air Quality Division link below:
  
  http://www.deq.state.mi.us/aps/downloads/permits/Aquila/205-15.htm
  
  Air Quality Division Addendum to Public Comment on the Aquila Back Forty Project Permit
  
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Program Information
Non-ferrous Metallic Mining
Iron Mining
- Iron Mining
- Part 631: Ferrous Mining
Dune Mining
- Part 637, Sand Dune Mining
- SAND DUNE MINING
Coal Mining
- Michigan Coal Mining Maps and Information
- Part 635
Contacts
Related Links
Exploration Resources

Mineral Wells

Mineral Wells
- Mineral Wells
  
  The DEQ Office of Oil, Gas, and Minerals administers Part 625, Mineral Wells, of the Natural Resources Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), 1994 PA 451, as amended. This statute and the promulgated rules govern aspects of well location, drilling, operation, plugging, and restoration for solution mining wells, brine production wells, certain types of disposal wells, and test wells associated with mineral exploration and extraction. Mineral resources such as metallics, limestone, salt, potash, and natural mineral brines are important to many Michigan industries.
- US EPA Region 5 Underground Injection Control Program
Information
Permits
Laws & Rules
Contacts

Dunes

Sand Dunes
- The most fragile areas of Michigan's dunes can be protected while balancing the benefits of economic development, multiple human uses and benefits of public access and enjoyment through the protection of steep, erosive slopes, using alternative construction techniques to reduce the impacts of development on dunes, and protecting dune vegetation essential to dune preservation and stability Michigan's critical dune areas are protected. Earthmoving, vegetation removal, and construction activities within a critical dune area are regulated through a permit program.
  
  This page can be accessed as www.mi.gov/criticaldunes.
Information
Maps
Uses
Permits
Laws
Explore
Mining
- Part 637, Sand Dune Mining
- SAND DUNE MINING