Revisor ID: R-04990
This rulemaking will be referred to as the Clean Cars Minnesota (CCM) Obsolete Rule Repeal.
The MPCA intends to repeal Minnesota Rules, parts 7023.0150, 7023.0200, 7023.0250, and 7023.0300 relating to Clean Cars Minnesota (CCM).
Review and comment
The 60-day comment period for this notice of intent to repeal obsolete rules published in the State Register ends Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Rulemaking documents
June 2026
- Notice of Intent to Repeal Obsolete Rules as published in the State Register (June 29, 2026)
Background
The CCM Rule, Minn. R. Pts. 7023.0150-7023.0300 will be obsolete after reporting is complete for model year (MY) 2025. The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Standards and the criteria pollutant Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Standards for light-duty vehicles both only apply to vehicles delivered for sale in Minnesota through MY 2025. Manufacturers ceased making MY 2025 vehicles before Jan. 1, 2026, which makes the CCM rule obsolete for those two requirements. The greenhouse gas (GHG) LEV Standards do not end after MY 2025; however, under the federal Clean Air Act (CAA), states must either rely on federal vehicle emissions standards or adopt standards identical to California. MPCA therefore cannot enforce just the GHG emissions standards portion of CCM alone.
Overall effect of repealing these rule parts
The CCM rules were applicable through MY 2025. Reporting was due for MY 2025 as of May 1, 2026. Once reported data is finalized for MY 2025, there are no further obligations to regulated parties under these rules; thus, the rules are obsolete and have no enforceability. Repealing the rules would have no impact, as they are not enforceable after MY 2025. Repealing the rules will also clarify for vehicle manufacturers that the CCM rules are no longer in effect in Minnesota after reporting for MY 2025.
While the CCM rules will now be obsolete, CCM was a valuable tool to support the continued growth of electric vehicle adoption in Minnesota. You can view data on electric vehicle adoption in Minnesota using the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s electric vehicle data tool.
Tentative schedule
| Dates | Task(s) |
|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Notice of Intent to Repeal Obsolete Rules published in State Register |
| June 29-Aug. 28, 2026 | Public comment period |
| To be determined | Rules submitted to the Court of Administrative Hearings for review |
| To be determined | Final repeal of rules |