PUBLIC NOTICE

Date: July 23, 2026

Permit No.: MI0060445

Designated Site Name: Related Digital WWTP

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (Department), Water Resources Division

(WRD), proposes to issue a permit to RD Michigan Property Owner I LLC for the Related Digital

Wastewater Treatment Plant to be located on the north side of US-12 between Willow Road and Case

Road, Saline Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan 48176. The applicant will collect domestic

wastewater from a data center. The applicant will discharge treated sanitary wastewater to the Saline

River.

This draft permit authorizes an increased loading of pollutants to the Saline River which will lower the

water quality with respect to certain parameters. The permitted discharge shall not cause an exceedance

of water quality standards in the receiving water. In accordance with R 323.1098 of the Part 4 Rules,

Water Quality Standards, promulgated under Part 31, Water Resources Protection, of the Natural

Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, the applicant submitted an

Antidegradation Demonstration. The WRD proposes that the applicant's Antidegradation Demonstration,

based on information required by Subrule (4) of R 323.1098, shows that lowering of water quality is

necessary to support the identified important social and economic development in the area. In no event

may this decision allow water quality to be lowered below the minimum level required to fully support the

designated uses. This is solely for purposes of satisfying state water quality regulations and is not

intended to supplant local requirements, including land use or zoning laws. It is not, and should not be,

construed as a finding by the WRD that the proposed development meets local requirements or

ordinances. In addition to the proposed permit, the WRD is proposing to accept the Antidegradation

Demonstration as adequate.

Copies of the permit application, Public Notice, Antidegradation Demonstration, Basis for Decision Memo,

draft permit, and other relevant documents associated with this proposed permitting action may be

obtained via the Internet at https://mienviro.michigan.gov/ncore/ (select ‘Public Notice Search,’ enter the

permit number into the search field, and then click ‘Search’), or at the WRD's Jackson District Office

located at 301 East Louis Glick Highway, Jackson, MI 49201-1535, telephone: 517-780-7690.

Persons wishing to submit comments on the draft permit should do so through MiEnviro Portal.

Go to https://mienviro.michigan.gov/ncore/, select ‘Public Notice Search,’ search for this public notice by

entering the permit 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 permit and

proposed decision concerning the Antidegradation Demonstration received by August 24, 2026, will be

considered in the final decision to issue the permit, as will comments made at a public hearing should one

be requested and held by the Department on the draft permit.

Any person may request the Department to hold a public hearing on the draft permit. The request should

include specific reasons for the request, indicating which portions of the draft permit constitute the need

for a hearing. If submitted comments indicate significant public interest in the draft permit or if useful

information may be produced, the Department may, at its discretion, hold a public hearing on the draft

permit. If a public hearing is scheduled, public notice of the hearing will be provided at least 30 days in

advance. Inquiries should be directed to Tom Braum, Permits Section, WRD, Department of

Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958; telephone:

517-331-7377; or e-mail: BraumT2@Michigan.gov.

August 1, 2026

Tom Braum

Permits Section

Water Resources Division

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

P.O. Box 30458

Lansing, MI 48909-7958

Re: Request for Public Hearing – Draft NPDES Permit for Related Digital Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saline

Township, Washtenaw County

Dear Mr. Braum,

I am writing to formally request that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)

hold a public hearing regarding the proposed draft permit for the Related Digital Wastewater Treatment Plant in

Saline Township, Washtenaw County.

I believe a public hearing is warranted because this proposed permit would authorize a new discharge of treated

sanitary wastewater into the Saline River and would allow a lowering of water quality under Michigan's

Antidegradation Rule. Given the importance of the Saline River to the surrounding community and ecosystem, there

is significant public interest in understanding the potential impacts of this discharge.

Specifically, I request a hearing so the public can receive additional information and ask questions regarding:

 The basis for EGLE's determination that lowering water quality is necessary to support important social and

economic development.

 The analysis supporting the Antidegradation Demonstration and whether less environmentally damaging

alternatives were fully evaluated.

 The expected effects of the permitted discharge on the Saline River's water quality, aquatic habitat,

recreation, and downstream users.

 The monitoring requirements, permit limits, and enforcement mechanisms that will ensure water quality

standards and designated uses are fully protected.

 The cumulative impacts of this and other existing or proposed developments on the Saline River watershed.

A public hearing would provide an important opportunity for residents, local governments, environmental

organizations, and other interested parties to better understand the proposed permit, review the supporting technical

information, and provide informed public comment before a final decision is made. Because this project involves a

new wastewater discharge to a public waterway and the proposed lowering of water quality, I believe there is

substantial public interest and that a hearing would produce useful information for the Department's consideration.

Thank you for your consideration of this request. I respectfully ask EGLE to schedule a public hearing before

making a final decision on this permit.

Sincerely,

Kim Scott

Clinton Township Clerk

172 W Michigan Ave

Clinton MI

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