Hearing and Public Comment Period on Energex Petroleum’s Request for an Underground Injection Well Permit

Oakland County, Michigan

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is opening a second public comment period on Energex Petroleum’s request for a permit to inject fluids for enhanced oil recovery. EPA received requests for a public hearing during the original comment period, which closed May 17.

The second comment period ends at midnight Oct.　19. Submit comments in writing to:

Anna Miller

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (WU-16J)

77 W. Jackson Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60604-3590

miller.anna@epa.gov

A public meeting and formal public hearing have been scheduled:

Thursday, October 12

Oxford High School

745 N. Oxford Rd., Oxford

Public Meeting: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Public Hearing: 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

During the meeting, EPA representatives will give a brief presentation and answer questions. During the hearing, you may comment orally on the draft permit. EPA will respond to all comments on the draft permit after the comment period closes. Responses will address comments received during the original and current comment periods.

You may see a copy of the draft permit at the Addison Township Public Library, 1400 Rochester Rd., Leonard, Michigan; or at EPA’s Chicago office. To visit the Chicago office, please make an appointment with Ms. Miller.

For questions, additional information, or to join our UIC mailing list, call EPA toll-free at 800-621-8431, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weekdays, or visit http://go.usa.gov/3JwFP.