The MPCA continues to expand permitting online services to make applying for permits easier and more convenient. The online services link below provides information about permit application online services that are currently available. This page includes a proposed schedule for developing additional permit application online services as we work toward reducing paperwork and improving permitting efficiencies.
Online services are not static. We regularly update and improve them based on feedback from stakeholders, changes to permit processes and requirements, and enhancements that make it easier to submit applications.
Online services
MPCA online services give users online access to apply for permits and licenses, submit required information, and pay fees and invoices.
Online services - coming soon
These services are planned for rollout in the next 18 months.
| Permit program | Expected launch | Service includes |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste | Q1 2027 | Updates to the existing service to capture details on financial assurance, sensitive areas, and waste utilization |
| Air | Q2 2027 | New service to submit applications for registration options A-D permits |
| Wastewater | Q3 2027 | New service to submit permit applications for the water treatment plant general permits (MNG640000 and MNG820000) |
| Air | Q4 2027 | New service to submit permit applications for air amendments (major/moderate/minor) |
| Wastewater | Q4 2027 | New services to submit permit applications for the wastewater pond general permit (MNG585000) and the industrial by-products land application general permit (MNG960000) |
Online services - future development
These services are planned but still being designed.
| Permit type | Expected launch | Service includes |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Stormwater | Q3 2028 | Updates to the existing service to allow for subdivision and modification permit applications |
| Wastewater | Q1 2029 | New service to submit individual permit applications |
| MS4 | Q3 2029 | New service to submit individual and general permit coverage permit applications |
| Aboveground Storage Tanks | Q3 2030 | Updates to the existing service to allow for permit issuance and modification applications |
| Wastewater | Q1 2031 | Complete remaining wastewater permit application work |
| Air | Q4 2032 | Updates to existing individual permit application service to allow of new issuances |
| Air | Q4 2033 | New service to submit capped permit applications |
| Air | Q4 2034 | New service to submit Part 70 manufacturing general permit applications |
| Air | Q4 2035 | New service to submit permit notifications (e.g. notification of installation of controls, notification of replacement of controls, etc.) |
| Air | Q4 2036 | New service to submit nonmetallic mineral processing general permit applications |
Launch dates are estimates and may change as development progresses. This page will be updated as new information becomes available.