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PFAS are persistent and problematic chemicals that are found throughout the environment and not just in areas where large quantities have been manufactured, disposed of, or spilled. PFAS are…
To help address climate change and protect the health of Minnesotans, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency adopted Low Emission Vehicle Standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, non-methane organic gases, and greenhouse gases, as well as the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Standard.
The MPCA must complete assessments to gather critical information too inform the development of the EPR program statewide.
Chemicals in the air toxics emission inventory.
Contaminated land creates significant problems for our health, environment, and economy in Minnesota. By cleaning up problem areas and protecting against future contamination, we can make land safe…
A TMDL to address E. coli aquatic recreation impairments in five main-stem reaches of the Minnesota River.
Completed rulemaking for changes to reporting requirements for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
New rules establish a program for the MPCA to collect information about products containing intentionally added PFAS and establish fees to be paid upon submission of required reporting.
The amount of hazardous waste you generate will dictate your waste generator status.
Minnesota has enacted laws to end avoidable uses of PFAS in Minnesota by 2032.
Technical assistance to small, rural, and Tribal wastewater facilities
The Air We Breathe report looks at public health and air quality data to gauge how air pollution is affecting our health in Minnesota.
Minnesota’s air currently meets all federal air quality standards. However, even levels of air pollution below the standards can affect people’s health, including levels currently found in parts of Minnesota.
MPCA reports to the state Legislature.
Information will support the phase out of nonessential use of “forever chemicals” in Minnesota
Projects will reduce the amount of waste entering landfills, benefiting the environment and local economies.
Pesticide NPDES permit steps to compliance Step 4: Report adverse pesticide incidents
The Minnesota Retiree Environmental Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) employs skilled, retired professionals to provide facility assessments to small businesses, institutions, and city and county governments in Minnesota.
The MPCA had just over $800,000 available to support waste reduction and reuse projects across the state.
New reports from the MPCA highlight restoration investments and improved water quality while calling for continued work to address persistent challenges in southeastern Minnesota.