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Michigan’s Hydrogen Rules

Michigan’s Hydrogen Rules. Department of Environmental Quality. Michigan Fire Prevention Code. A township, city, village, or county shall not adopt or enforce an ordinance or resolution that is inconsistent with this act.

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Michigan’s Hydrogen Rules

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  1. Michigan’s Hydrogen Rules Department of Environmental Quality

  2. Michigan Fire Prevention Code • A township, city, village, or county shall not adopt or enforce an ordinance or resolution that is inconsistent with this act. • “Inconsistent” means a rule or ordinance that is more permissive than the provisions of this act, or is more restrictive, or requires more action, equipment, or permits, or prevents or obstructs compliance with the provisions of the act.

  3. First Responders • An emergency plan shall be prepared and update wherever gaseous of liquefied H2 are produced, handled, stored, or used…. • A list of personnel or site operating authority who are designated and trained to be a liaison personnel for the fire department and responsible for aiding the emergency responders in pre-emergency planning.

  4. NextEnergy Installation Application 30 days • (a) A plot map showing all of the following w/in 100 ft. of any portion of the container system: • (i) The location of the following: • (A) Buildings. • (B) Public roadways. • (C) Railroad mainlines. • (D) Public sidewalks. • (E) Overhead power lines. • (ii) The proposed location of the dispenser station. • (iii) The location of property lines.

  5. Installation Application – 30 days • (iv) The locations of existing ASTs and USTs storing FL/CL, and flammable, compressed or liquid gases. • (v) The location of the point of transfer in relationship to all of the following: • (A) The container. • (B) Buildings. • (C) Public ways. • (D) Outdoor places of public assembly. • (E) Driveways • (F) Main line railroad centerlines. • (G) The line of adjoining property that may be built upon.

  6. Installation Application – 30 days • (H) ASTs and USTs storing FL/CL and flammable, compressed or liquefied gases. • (b) The construction material, the dimensions and the capacity of each container. • (c) The type of container venting and pressure relief. • (d) The compressor(s) size (psig and scfm). • (e) Container appurtenances. • (f) A piping diagram showing sizes, valves, pressure relief and fittings, and control devices.

  7. Additions & Amendments • Crash Protection Parameters. • Systems and all system components shall be listed or approved. • ___________________________________ • Temporary Installations. • Set Backs from Public Assemblage. • Cargo Transport Loading/Unloading. • Vaults for Gaseous Aboveground Containers. • Gaseous/Liquid Attended Fast Filling

  8. Additions & Amendments • Gaseous Vehicle Fueling Appliances in Nonresidential Occupancies. • Gaseous Residential Fueling Facility. • Cathodic Protection Maintenance. • Operational Requirements for Full-Service, Attended Self-Service and Self-Service Dispensing Facilities. • Emergency Shutoff Devices.

  9. Michigan’s Basics • NFPA 50A – 1999 Edition • NFPA 50B – 1999 Edition • Additions & Amendments from NFPA 52, 55, DOE Documents, and Michigan specific language. • Still need to develop an application form that will follow the rules and cite pertinent sections as needed.

  10. Recommendations • Contact the regulating authority up-front to establish a working relationship. • Determine what information/time/fees/forms are needed for the permitting process. • Coordinate with local electrical inspector(s) to ensure all certificates are issued prior to final inspection.

  11. Questions • Andrea Zajac, Chief • Storage Tank Unit • Department of Environmental Quality • 517-335-7294 • zajaca@michigan.gov

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