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Homecrest Outdoor Living Takes Corrective Actions; Will Pay Fine for Air Permit, Reporting Violations
The actions stem from an investigation into operation of a spray booth at Innovative Surfaces, a Wadena company that Homecrest acquired in 2008.
MPCA Reports 99% Compliance with Permitting Efficiency Law
The 150-day goal was part of a 2011 executive order from Gov. Dayton which later became law in the 2011 session.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Elk River Watershed Water Quality Improvement Report
A public comment period begins Feb. 6 and continues through March 7, 2012.
MPCA Seeks Comments for Water Quality Report on 7 Anoka County Lakes
To become part of the public record, comments must be received in writing at the MPCA by Feb. 29.
National Archives Releases Stunning Historical Photos of Pollution
The photos were part of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency project from the 1970s.
State to Revise Rules for Certifying Operators of Water Supply Systems, Wastewater-treatment Plants
The anticipated changes would allow experienced operators to continue working while being trained to operate upgraded water supply and wastewater-treatment facilities.
MPCA to Hold Feb. 9 Meeting on Draft Air Permit for Essar Steel Minnesota
The event will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the Nashwauk-Keewatin High School.
Hazardous Waste Violations in St. Paul Park Cost Marathon Petroleum $700,000
Marathon Petroleum paid the penalty under the terms of a stipulation agreement, one of the tools the MPCA uses to achieve compliance with environmental laws.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Rice Lake Water Quality Improvement Report
A public comment period begins Jan. 9, and continues through Feb. 8, 2012.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Water Quality Improvement Report for Pearl Lake, Mill Creek
The public comment period begins Jan. 9, and continues through Feb. 8, 2012.
Public Meetings on Updating List of Impaired Waters Slated for January
The draft 2012 list contains 2,171 impairments that require Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) “cleanup” studies.
MPCA Recommends Low-Salt Diet for Minnesota Waters
There are many ways to reduce salt use while maintaining high safety standards.
With Little or No Snow Cover, Jack Frost May Be Nipping at Your Septic System
It’s beginning to look a lot like potential problems for rural septic systems this holiday season.
Comments Invited on Proposed Swine Facility Expansion in Steele County
Written comments need to be received by Jan. 11, 2012.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Water Quality Improvement Report for St. Croix River
The public comment period runs through Jan. 11, 2012.
MPCA Will Host Dec. 14 Public Meeting on Perham Incinerator Expansion
The meeting will be Dec. 14, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Perham City Hall.
Looking for Signs of an Improving Economy? Check Your Trash Bin.
Disposal of trash is up in Minnesota, and that’s a small, but good, sign that the state’s economy is growing.
Corn Plus Ethanol Facility in Winnebago Will Pay $310,000 Environmental Penalty
The violations were discovered through on-site inspections and through analysis of monitoring data.
MPCA Enforcement Actions Total Nearly $690,000 in Third Quarter of 2011
The cases occurred at facilities in 26 counties throughout Minnesota.
Comments Invited on Expansion of Egg Farm in Sibley County
Central Boiler Agrees to $22,000 Penalty, is Taking Actions to Settle Alleged Air Permit, Reporting Violations
The alleged violations occurred during 2001 and 2009 at its facility in Greenbush, Minn.
Water Quality Violations Cost Long Prairie Packing Co. $52,000
The alleged violations occurred between fall 2009 and spring 2010 at the company’s facility in Long Prairie, Minn.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Northern Metals Environmental Assessment
Comments on the EAW will be accepted through Dec. 14.
MPCA Begins Accepting Applications for $350,000 in Clean Diesel Grant Funding
Applications must be received by Dec. 22, 2011, and projects must be completed by Aug. 31, 2012.
MPCA Releases Report on Pollution in Carver, Bevens Creeks
Comments must be received in writing at the MPCA office by Dec. 14.
