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Northern States Power Co. to Pay $15, 075 for Reporting Spills Late
The settlement reached between the MPCA and NSP is a stipulation agreement, one of the tools the MPCA uses to achieve compliance with environmental laws.
Permit Application Information Going Out to Large Livestock Farms
Applications are due Aug. 1, 2010.
Think Clean, Think Green - MPCA Provides Tips for Hazardous Waste Disposal and Lawn Care
Improper disposal of materials can pollute the environment.
The MPCA is accepting public comments on the report from May 24 through June 23.
Keep Minnesota Lakes Healthy - Simple Steps for Protecting Water Quality
Some simple things families can do throughout the summer to help reduce and prevent pollution.
Public Comment Sought on the Proposed Central Iron Range Wastewater Treatment Plant Environmental Review
Written comments on the CIRSSD Wastewater Treatment Plant EAW should be submitted to the MPCA by 4:30 p.m. on June 16.
The cases occurred at facilities in 28 counties throughout Minnesota.
MPCA Honors Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Operators
To be eligible for the award, facility operators had to comply with discharge permit requirements throughout the year.
Chippewa Valley Ethanol to Pay $120,000 Environmental Penalty
The violations, occurring in 2008 and 2009, centered on the company’s operation of a biomass gasification unit.
Water Quality Violations Cost Melrose Dairy $60,000
MPCA staff inspections and file reviews revealed several violations in 2007-08.
MPCA Invites Public to United Taconite Draft Air Permit Amendments Informational Meeting
The open house and informational meeting is May 3, 2010.
Gaylord Senior Housing Project Faces Penalities Over Asbestos Laws
The senior housing development plans several Supplement Environmental Projects
MPCA Offering $3 Million in Grants for Water Quality Projects
Eligible applicants may apply to the MPCA through a competitive application process through May 21, 2010.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Draft Knife River Pollution Report
The comment period for this draft TMDL report ends May 12.
Newly Re-issued Industrial Stormwater Permit May Affect Thousands of Unaware Business Owners
The cumulative impact of thousands of facilities' stormwater discharges account for significant water quality problems in Minnesota.
Comment Period Begins for Environmental Assessment Worksheet on Expansion at Clay County Egg Laying Facility
The public comment period on this EAW ends May 5, 2010.
Comment Period Begins for Environmental Assessment Worksheet on Expansion of Mar-Kit Landfill in Kittson County
The comment period on this EAW ends May 5, 2010.
MPCA Penalizes Central Sandblasting Co. for Alleged Air Quality Violations
The company has paid a $19,500 civil penalty and begun taking steps to return the facility to compliance.
“Protecting the St. Croix Basin” Conference to be Held April 8
The section of the St. Croix River Basin between Stillwater, Minn. and Prescott, Wisc., was designated as an impaired water in 2008 due to excess phosphorus.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Lake Magda Water Quality Improvement Report
The public comment period on this report ends April 21.
Prepare Fuel Storage Tanks for Possible Flooding
As floodwaters rise, petroleum or fuel oil tanks can spill their contents.
MPCA Regional Offices to Host Videoconference March 26 on Writing Manure Plans Under New General Permit for Large Feedlots
About 1,200 livestock facilities in Minnesota will operate under this five-year permit.
GreenCorps Brings Results to Minnesota Schools
Minnesota GreenCorps is helping school districts save money by reducing waste.
MPCA Seeks Comments on Silver Lake Water Quality Improvement Report
Silver Lake, located in Anoka County near Columbia Heights and St. Anthony Village, is on Minnesota's impaired waters list because of excessive nutrient levels.
Flood Preparation: Move Items That Could Become Hazardous Waste
Household chemicals should be moved out of areas that are prone to flooding.
