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Materials Management Planning Committee Application - Otsego County The Materials Management Planning Committee (MMPC) is a permanent body appointed to direct the Designated Planning Agency in the preparation of the Materials Management Plan. All members must either provide services to or reside within the planning area and be defensible if challenged [MCL 324.11572 and 324.11573]. Please complete the information below to be considered for a position on the Otsego County MMPC. Name: Organization: Address: City: State: ZIP/Postal Code: Email Address: Phone Number: 1. Please fill in the following information: 2. Which of the following do you feel you would best represent? A solid waste disposal facility operator representative A representative of a hauler of managed material(1) A materials recovery facility operator representative(2) A composting facility(3) or anaerobic digestor(4) operator representative A waste diversion(5), reuse(6), or reduction facility operator representative A representative of an environmental interest group that has members residing in the planning area(7) An elected official of the county An elected official of a township An elected official of a city or village A representative of a business that generates a managed material A representative of the regional planning agency whose territory includes the planning area One additional representative that does business in or resides in an adjacent community outside the planning area ---PAGE BREAK--- Position Definitions for Question 2 “Managed material” means solid waste, diverted waste, or recyclable material. Managed material does not include a material or product that contains iron, steel, or nonferrous metals and that is directed to or received by a scrap processor as defined in section 3 of the scrap metal regulatory act, 2008 PA 429, MCL 445.423, or by a re- user of these metals. “Materials recovery facility”, subject to subsection (29), means a facility that meets both of the following requirements: Receives primarily source separated material and sorts, bales, or processes the source separated material for reuse, recycling, or utilization as a raw material or new product. On an annual basis, does not receive an amount of solid waste equal to or more than 15% of the total weight of material received by the facility unless the materials recovery facility is making reasonable effort and has an education program to reduce the amount of solid waste. Material disposed of as a result of recycling market fluctuations is not included in the 15% calculation. “Composting facility” means a facility where composting occurs. However, composting facility does not include a site where only composting described in section 11555(1)(a), or occurs. “Anaerobic digester” means a facility that uses microorganisms to break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen, producing methane and an organic product. “Waste diversion center” means property or a building, or a portion of property or a building, designated for the purpose of receiving or collecting diverted wastes and not used for residential purposes. “Reuse” means to remanufacture, use again, use in a different manner, or use after reclamation. The planning area is the entirety of Otsego County. 3. Please describe your experience with solid waste management and materials management planning. 4. Please check each box below to confirm your understanding and acceptance of the following Materials Management Planning Committee duties: Directs the Designated Planning Agency in the preparation of the Materials Management Plan Reviews and approves the Designated Planning Agency work program Identifies relevant local policies and priorities Ensures coordination in the preparation of the Materials Management Plan Advises counties and municipalities regarding the Materials Management Plan Ensures the Designated Planning Agency is fulfilling the requirements of Part 115, including the Materials Management Plan's content and public participation Notifies the Designated Planning Agency and applicable parties of any deficiencies in the Materials Management Plan or the process Approves the Materials Management Plan prior to public comment Provides the final level of Materials Management Plan approval before it is presented for County Approval Please submit your completed MMPC Application Form to: Thomas Marquard, Director of Plans & Programs Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Mail: 225 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735