Air Permit Denial for 600 MW Plant Challenged in Court

by Bruce Goodman 

In May the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) denied the air permit application for a 600 MW coal-fired power plant proposed by Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative for Rogers City. Now that decision has been appealed by Wolverine to the Missaukee County Circuit Court. The Petition and Complaint allege: improper imposition of a carbon dioxide emission standard; discriminatory and selective approval of coal-fired projects; and a predetermined plan to favor one coal-fired project over another.