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MPCA Cancels Air Pollution Health Alert for March 10, Air Pollution Health Advisory Remains in Effect Through March 11
The air pollution health advisory remains in effect for the Twin Cities metropolitan area only.
Comments Sought on Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Proposed Landfill Expansion Near Mora
The MPCA is taking public comments on a proposal to expand the East Central Solid Waste Commission's sanitary landfill.
Pipestone Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Environmental Review Open for Public Comment
The MPCA is seeking comments on a proposal to expand the capacity of the wastewater treatment plant in Pipestone.
MPCA Extends Air Pollution Health Alert
The MPCA has extended the air pollution health alert issued for the Twin Cities and Rochester through Tuesday, March 9. An air pollution health advisory has been issued for much of the state on Wednesday, March 10.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Reitz Lake Water Quality Improvement Report
The MPCA is seeking comments on a report addressing water pollution in Carver County's Reitz Lake.
MPCA Upgrades Air Pollution Health Advisory to Health Alert
The MPCA expects the AQI to exceed 101 in the Twin Cities and Rochester on March 4 and March 5.
MPCA Issues Air Pollution Health Advisory for Rochester and Twin Cities Through March 6
The advisory for Rochester starts March 3, while the advisory for the Twin Cities starts Thursday, March 4.
Public Comment Period Open Through March 31 for Pomme de Terre River Water Pollution Report
The MPCA is seeking public comments on a report addressing water pollution in the lower portion of the Pomme de Terre River.
Counties Help Spread Word About General Permit for Large Feedlots
Some counties in southern Minnesota are helping spread the word about a new general operating permit for large feedlots.
MPCA Enforcement Actions Total More Than $2-Million in Fourth Quarter of 2009; Nearly $4-Million in All of 2009
The MPCA concluded 56 enforcement cases during the fourth quarter of 2009.
MPCA Issues Air Pollution Health Advisory for February 19
An air pollution health advisory has been been issued for the Twin Cities and Rochester for Friday, Feb. 19. An air pollution alert has been issued for both areas on Saturday, Feb. 20.
City of Butterfield Pays $10,000 Penalty for Wastewater Violations
The city of Butterfield has paid a $10,000 penalty for violations at its wastewater treatment plant.
MPCA Issues Air Pollution Health Alert for February 11 through February 13
Hibbing Public Utilities Commission Penalized for Alleged Environmental Permit Violations
Revised Report on Pollution in Lake Shaokatan Open for Public Comment
MPCA Issues Air Pollution Health Alert February 4 through February 5
MPCA Seeks Comments on Water Quality Standard Proposed for South Metro Mississippi River
State Dollars For Water Quality Projects Approved
Saint Paul, Minn. - The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), in cooperation with an interagency team that also includes the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, approved more than $14 million in state grants for projects that will protect and restore Minnesota’s streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater.
Corn Plus Ethanol Facility to Pay $891,000 Environmental Penalty
St. Paul, Minn. - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today announced Corn Plus will pay a $200,000 civil penalty and complete a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) costing no less than $691,000 for a variety of alleged water-quality violations at the company’s ethanol production facility in Winnebago.
MPCA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Changes to State Superfund Priority List
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) wishes to remove two sites, delist part of one site, and add six sites to Minnesota’s State Superfund Priority List. The agency’s proposal to change its list of Superfund sites was published in the “State Register” on Jan. 25, 2010.
Johnson Oil Agrees to $24,500 Civil Penalty and Completes Corrective Actions to Settle Alleged Violations
Detroit Lakes, Minn. -- Johnson Oil, based in Hallock, Minn., has agreed to pay a $24,500 civil penalty and completed actions requested by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to settle alleged violations of storage tank rules at the company’s facilities in Hallock and Roseau.
Air Pollution Health Alert Issued
Surfside Resort Developer in Tofte Penalized for Alleged Stormwater Permit Violations
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Surfside Development LLC of Tofte, Minn., reached an agreement that resolved the company's alleged failure to obtain and follow the environmental permit requirements related to its Tofte development project. As a result, the company will pay a $14,250 penalty and has already performed other requirements to limit erosion at the site.
Virginia Public Utilities Commission Penalized for Alleged Environmental Permit Violations
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the Virginia Public Utilities Commission recently reached an agreement resolving the utility's alleged failure to follow state air and water quality permits' requirements at its Virginia, Minn., facility. As a result, the VPUC will pay a $60,000 penalty, fulfill all stipulated compliance requirements and apply for new permits by the required deadlines.
Green Up Your Mailbox for the New Year
Minnesotans who resolve to be more green in the New Year can get a jump start by removing their name from junk mail lists. According to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw away some 5.8 million tons of unsolicited mail in a typical year.
