Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking comments on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) that has been prepared for a proposal to construct a new sewer along Canterbury Road in Scott County.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is proud to announce that as of last December, it has been purchasing wind power to provide a portion of the energy needs at its St. Paul office. The agency will be purchasing about 500,000 kilowatts annually, or approximately 14 percent of its electrical energy needs.

Always open to spurring lively discussions about pressing environmental concerns, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency tackles a variety of Lake Superior-related topics in its most recent issue of Minnesota Environment magazine. In articles ranging from international waters protection agreements to beach "bugs," Minnesota Environment explores the many threats - real and perceived - to the greatest of lakes.

In an agreement with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Valley Alfalfa Producers of Priam will work to reduce air emissions and pay a $10,440 penalty for violations of air quality standards.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking public comment on the proposed air permit for the Xcel Energy Riverside Generating Plant located in Minneapolis. A public meeting is scheduled for March 9 and comments will be accepted through March 21, 2006.

Under an agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Aircraft Service International Inc. (ASII) will pay $55,000 for an alleged environmental violation and additional problems at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking comments on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) that has been prepared for the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division's proposed improvements to a portion of Anoka's wastewater treatment system.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has awarded Ames Construction Inc. a $5.2 million contract to construct a system to capture and burn methane and other gases generated at the East Bethel Landfill in Anoka County. Known as active-gas extraction, the system will pull methane gas from the landfill with a vacuum and burn it.

The Willmar office of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is moving to a new location March 1 in the former Home State Building at 1601 E. Highway 12. Since the Willmar office opened in 1999, it has been located at 201 28th Avenue SW.

Yesterday, six businesses were honored with a Governor's Award for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Air, Water and Waste Environmental Conference. In its 15th year, the annual Governor's Awards for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention honors superior environmental achievement by Minnesota's businesses, nonprofits, and private institutions.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has completed an Environmental Assessment Worksheet on a proposed 5,500-head dairy feedlot southeast of Wheaton in Traverse County. The public comment period for the EAW ends March 15.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has prepared an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for a proposed expansion of the Crosslake Landfill in northern Crow Wing County. Citizens are invited to comment on this EAW until Mar. 1, 2006.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking comments on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) that has been prepared for a proposal to construct a new sanitary sewer in Anoka County.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will host informational meetings in Mankato and Rochester to present a draft of the state's 2006 list of polluted waters. The meetings are scheduled as follows:

Marshall, Minn. -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will host an informational meeting on the draft of the state's 2006 list of polluted waters. The meeting will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, at the Marshall MPCA office, 1420 E. College Dr., Suite 900.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) concluded 20 enforcement cases totaling $150,751 in penalties during the fourth quarter of 2005. The cases occurred at facilities in 15 counties throughout Minnesota.

Gresser Companies Inc., has agreed to pay an $11,500 penalty for alleged hazardous waste violations. The violations occurred at the company's concrete masonry plant in Eagan.

Spring Valley Ponds L.L.C, has agreed to pay a $12,500 penalty for alleged stormwater violations. The violations were related to a restoration and rebuilding project at an aquaculture facility near Spring Valley, Minn., in Fillmore County.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will host an informational meeting to present a draft of the state's 2006 list of polluted waters. The meeting will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, at the MPCA Duluth Regional Office, 525 Lake Avenue South, Suite 400.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has scheduled a public meeting on a permit and Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a proposed expansion and upgrade of the Alexandria Lakes Area Sanitary District's wastewater treatment facility.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) seeks public comment on the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed expansion of the Elk River Landfill, located in the city of Elk River, Sherburne County.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has prepared an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for a proposed swine feedlot in Martin County. The EAW is open for public review and comment through Feb. 1, 2006.