LANSING, Mich. — Senator Ray Basham (D-Taylor) today announced that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has granted the General Motors Engine Operations Plant in Romulus the Neighborhood Environmental Partners (NEP) Program award for their commitment to environmental community outreach. Twelve other businesses and their community partners throughout Michigan were also recognized for the NEP Program award.

“While our manufacturing industry has faced some significant challenges, I applaud their continuous commitment to promoting an environmentally sound community,” said Basham. “By working together, we can continue to improve our neighborhoods and bolster economic prosperity by making them cleaner, more attractive places to live and work.”

The Neighborhood Environmental Partners (NEP) Program is a competitive environmental award initiative created by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to encourage and reward businesses and their neighbors who work together locally on projects. These projects improve environmental awareness and the quality of life in their communities. The NEP Program also provides an avenue for business and community groups to share social and environmental responsibility goals in their community.

Further information on the NEP Program is available on the DEQ website at www.michigan.gov/deqnep or by calling the DEQ Environmental Assistance Center at 1-800-662-9278.

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