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Environmental information and resources for the automotive industry
Environmental information and resources for the aggregate industry.
Minnesota continues to reduce industrial and transportation air pollutants that have the highest potential health risks. Investment in clean air for all Minnesotans is a top priority for the MPCA and Governor Walz.
SSTS inspections determine if the design and installation meet code requirements and whether the system is functioning properly to protect public health and groundwater.
Businesses like grocery, liquor, and convenience stores depend on refrigeration systems. Some of these systems, however, can prove expensive to operate and harmful to the environment.
Emissions generated from gasoline and diesel powered vehicles are the greatest source of air pollution in Minnesota
Determine what type(s) of water quality permit is required at facilities that mine construction sand and gravel; industrial sand; quarry limestone, granite or dimension stone; operate hot mix asphalt production areas; produce concrete block, brick and other products; and/or produce ready-mix concrete.
Environmental information and resources for gas stations.
When people think of sources of air pollution, they typically think about buildings with big smokestacks like power plants and factories. Only about a quarter of the air pollution in Minnesota comes…
Minnesota is a national leader in ensuring healthy air quality. The Clean Air Act requires states to take significant responsibility for preventing and controlling air pollution. States must pass…
MPCA collects information about the sale and use of greenhouse gases with high global warming potential.
With the end of the 2025 model year in the automobile industry, so ends Minnesota's Clean Cars rule. The Clean Cars rule, adopted in 2020, had a goal of electric vehicles exceeding 6% of all…
Volkswagen settlement funds are helping MPCA clean up air pollution and invest in cleaner transportation to support a healthy environment and reduce emissions in Minnesota, especially in communities most impacted by vehicle pollution.
Funding for projects to reduce air pollution in Minnesota today and invest in cleaner transportation for tomorrow.
Most AST systems that contain liquid capable of polluting the waters of the state are subject to state rules and permits.
Grants to replace older diesel vehicles and equipment with all-electric models with zero emissions, improving air quality and public health.
The MPCA is leading multiple initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
MPCA completed 100 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the first half of 2024
The MPCA provides additional guidance on air permitting and regulation requirements: New source review – Obtain a permit before beginning construction on new major-emitting industrial facilities…
People who service and dispose of vehicle air conditioners or appliances that contain refrigerants must be certified.