MABA today submitted formal comments to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development regarding proposed revisions to Regulation 641, governing commercial fertilizer bulk storage in the state of Michigan. This written comment follows testimony delivered on January 5 by MABA President Chuck Lippstreu at a public hearing on the rules. The hearing was also attended by representives of a number of MABA member companies. MABA’s comment to MDARD is available here. MABA expressed appreciation for MDARD’s collaborative approach during the Part 641 rulemaking process. We shared various elements of the proposed rule supported by the association, and raised a small number of remaining concerns and proposed changes prior to rule finalization. We expect the rule to be finalized in the coming weeks and will continue to communicate updates to impacted members.
