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EPA Seeks Comments on Draft
Underground Injection Permit

Arbor Operating

Barry County, Michigan	September 2016

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
plans to allow Arbor Operating, 104 South
Union Street, Traverse City, Michigan to
inject fluid underground by approving the
company's application for what EPA calls a
Class II injection well permit.

If EPA makes its approval final, Arbor
Operating may inject brine into a rock
formation 2000 feet below the surface
through a well in Barry County. Arbor
Operating has also applied for a permit from
the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ).

EPA is accepting comments from the public on this proposed permit approval (see
box, left). The public comment period, which ends Monday, October 24, 2016,
includes 30 days for comments as required by law, plus an additional three days
for any delay caused by mailing.

During the comment period, you may ask EPA - in writing - to hold a formal
public hearing (see address, left). Be sure to say specifically what issues you want
to raise. EPA will hold a hearing if there is significant interest. If there is a
hearing, EPA will publish a notice at least 30 days prior. You will have an
opportunity to make oral comments or submit written comments. EPA will
consider all comments it receives, and then issue a final decision along with a
response to the comments.

The Safe Drinking Water Act requires EPA to regulate the underground injection
of fluids through wells to protect the quality of underground sources of drinking
water. Issuing permits is one way EPA does this. You can find the regulations
governing underground injection wells at Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 144 and 146.

EPA does not have the authority to change the surface location of the injection
well. If you have questions or concerns about the well's location, contact the
MDEQ, P.O. Box 30256, Lansing, Michigan 48909 and phone number
(517) 284-6826.

To learn more about EPA's Underground Injection Control program, or to join our
mailing list visit https://go.usa.gov/3JwFP.

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