MUNI-DETROIT COUNTYlocal legislationUnfinished Business

Proposed Rules for Storing and Handling Bulk Industrial Materials

Original title: Status of Law Department submitting Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 22 regarding handling, storage, and fugitive control of bulk solid materials, including petroleum coke and fugitive dust. (As previously indicated, the Law Department has revised Chapter 22 to incorporate substantive requirements and controls regarding Bulk Solid Materials into an expanded Article V, Bulk Solid Materials. Attached is a draft ordinance to replace the draft provided on July 24, 2015. This draft has been reviewed by the Environmental Affairs Division of the Buildings, Safety Engineering Environmental Department.) (FOR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING) (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-13-17)

March 13, 2017

environmental regulation public health industrial safety petroleum coke air quality

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance establishes new operational requirements for businesses that store or handle , which may impact local air quality and industrial safety standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Industrial businesses handling bulk materials

These businesses will be required to comply with new storage and fugitive dust control standards established in the updated Chapter 22.

Local residents

Residents may experience changes in local air quality or industrial activity levels resulting from the new storage and dust control requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The city is considering a new ordinance to update Chapter 22 of the municipal code, which regulates how —such as and dust—are stored and handled. This proposal introduces a new section, Article V, to establish stricter environmental controls and safety requirements for these materials.

Key Facts

The ordinance amends Chapter 22 of the municipal code to create a new 'Article V' specifically for Bulk Solid Materials.
The regulations apply to the handling, storage, and fugitive dust control of bulk solid materials, explicitly including petroleum coke.
This draft replaces a previous version of the ordinance that was submitted on July 24, 2015.
The Environmental Affairs Division of the Buildings, Safety Engineering Environmental Department has reviewed the current draft.
The ordinance is being brought forward for formal introduction and to schedule a public hearing.
The item was brought back for consideration following a directive issued on February 13, 2017.
The ordinance is currently classified as 'Unfinished Business' under the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are covered by this ordinance?

The ordinance covers ',' which specifically includes and materials that generate .

What is the purpose of the new Article V?

Article V is intended to incorporate substantive requirements and controls for the storage and handling of into the city's municipal code.

Has this proposal been reviewed by environmental experts?

Yes, the draft has been reviewed by the Environmental Affairs Division of the Buildings, Safety Engineering Environmental Department.

Why It Matters

This ordinance establishes new operational requirements for businesses that store or handle , which may impact local air quality and industrial safety standards.

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Discoveries

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Long-term regulatory development

The ordinance has been in development since at least July 2015, indicating a multi-year effort to update industrial storage standards.

Law Department

Connected Entities

organizationLaw Department“Drafted the proposed ordinance and revisions to Chapter 22.”Map →

organizationEnvironmental Affairs Division of the Buildings, Safety Engineering Environmental Department“Reviewed the draft ordinance for environmental compliance.”Map →

organizationPublic Health and Safety Standing Committee“The body overseeing the ordinance.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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