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PUBLIC NOTICE Date: June 26, 2026 Exemption No.: GWE100103 Designated Site Name: Craft Beverage General Exemption The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE/Department), Water Resources Division (WRD), proposes to issue a General Craft Beverage Exemption for craft beverage processing wastewater. The exemption is pursuant to Groundwater Rule 2210(y) of the Part 22 Rules, Groundwater Quality, promulgated under Part 31, Water Resources Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 P451, as amended (NREPA), being Sections 324.3101 through 324.3119 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and the administrative rules promulgated thereunder. Copies of the Public Notice, Basis for Decision Memo, and draft exemption may be obtained via the Internet at https://mienviro.michigan.gov/ncore/external/home (select ‘Public Notice Search,’ enter the exemption number into the search field, and then click ‘Search’) Persons wishing to submit comments or request a public hearing should go to https://mienviro.michigan.gov/ncore/external/home, select ‘Public Notice Search,’ search for this public notice by entering the exemption number into the search field, click ‘Search,’ click ‘View,’ click ‘Add Comment,’ enter information into the fields, and then click ‘Submit.’ Comments or objections to the draft exemption received by July 26, 2026, will be considered in the final decision to issue the exemption, as will comments made at a public hearing should one be held by the Department on the draft exemption. Any person may request the Department to hold a public hearing on the draft exemption. The request should include specific reasons for the request, indicating which portions of the draft exemption constitute the need for a hearing. If submitted comments indicate significant public interest in the draft exemption or if useful information may be produced, the Department may, at its discretion, hold a public hearing on the draft exemption. If a public hearing is scheduled, public notice of the hearing will be provided at least 30 days in advance. The hearing will normally be held in the vicinity of the discharge. Inquiries should be directed to Kellie Beldyga, Permits Section, WRD, EGLE, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958; telephone: (517) 599-6084; or e-mail: BeldygaK@Michigan.gov.