Injection Well in Romulus, Michigan
On August 3, 2023 Governor Whitmer of Michigan signed an Executive Director to speed up state permitting processes. Executive Directive 2023-04 was touted as eliminating red tape but it actually cut out the role of citizens and those most impacted by the dangerous activities that Michigan permits. It was supposed to provide accountability on deadlines while putting science and Michiganders first but instead has created a state sanctioned drive to make Michigan State the First Choice for Toxic Waste - FCFTW in the United States and Central Canada. Shortly after the East Palestine Ohio Rail Disaster of 2023 toxic materials from that massive chemical spill were transported immediately to Michigan for disposal at an injection well in Romulus, Michigan that had recently been approved by a small group of people in a library meeting room without public comment. After pressure was brought to bear public comment was finally accepted as the commenting per...