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Answers to frequently asked questions about compliance and MPCA's enforcement of environmental rules in Minnesota.
Forms, guidance, and assistance to apply for an air quality permit.
Organizations that want to reuse materials in ways not classified as standing beneficial uses must apply to the MPCA for a case specific beneficial use.
Minnesota’s extended producer responsibility bill for packaging, food packaging, and paper products requires a producer responsibility organization to reduce the environmental and human health impacts of these materials.
The MPCA regulates most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure-handling facilities.
Many residents have questions and concerns about loud noises or unpleasant odors that may be associated with industries or businesses in their community.
Three committees are accountable to and advise the full Clean Water Council. Meetings are scheduled and open to the public.
Guidance for small businesses on reporting air emissions.
Find out whether your feedlot needs to register, to get an environmental review, or apply for a permit.
The disposable wipes toolkit includes free, customizable communications resources to help communities inform their residents about the hazards of flushing disposable wipes.
Public invited to comment on draft guidance A fish kill at Trout Valley Creek near Minneiska. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today released a…
Any facility that emits air pollutants above certain levels is required to have an air quality permit.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)’s draft wastewater permit for the 3M facility at Cottage Grove adds new water quality protections for the Mississippi River and improves accountability through monitoring and reporting requirements. The draft permit is one of the most rigorous in state history and mandates the removal of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to levels below detection.
To obtain coverage under this permit, the owner(s) must document compliance with the criteria for coverage under this general permit, prior to disposal of the uncontaminated concrete.
News releases and featured stories from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Conditionally exempt facilities do not need an air quality permit if they follow specific requirements.
The MPCA provides workshops and conferences to help solid waste landfill operators get certified and stay up to date.
The MPCA is planning new rules governing air quality. The main purpose is to adopt new rules to implement and govern regulation of facilities that emit air toxics.
MPCA plans to amend existing Minnesota Rules governing permits and solid waste landfills (chapters 7001 and 7035).
Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.