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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has developed an updated draft air permit for Northshore Mining’s Peter Mitchell Mine in Babbitt that would control fugitive dust and particulate matter leaving the facility.
Public entities In Minnesota, most sustainable purchasing requirements are implemented at the local government level. However, there are some state requirements for public entities: Minnesota state…
Cleveland-Cliffs owns the Minorca Mine northeast of Virginia, Minnesota. The mine’s two taconite mining pits are about one mile southeast of the plant.
Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.
Approximately $1.3 million in funding was available for local climate action planning and implementation projects.
Forms, guidance, and assistance to apply for an air quality permit.
Air quality dispersion modeling uses a computer model to estimate air pollution concentrations from regulated facilities and other sources of pollution.
Hutchinson Utilities exceeded its permit limit for particulate matter during an air quality performance test. High levels of particulates are known to cause environmental harm and health problems.
The MPCA has released the draft 2025 Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy for public review and comment.
Minnesota rules require many facilities that produce air emissions to conduct performance testing.
The air emissions breakdown/shutdown notification form is required by rule to prevent endangerment of human health or the environment.
Chemicals in the air toxics emission inventory.
The northeast region of Minnesota is home to the state’s metallic mining industry. The "Iron Range" has a history of iron ore (“ferrous”) mining dating back to the late 1800s and includes the large…
New easy-to-access trainings help small businesses figure out if they are subject to MPCA regulations, and how to become more sustainable.
The capped emission permit is designed for non-complex facilities that do not require site-specific permit conditions.
A project to address high levels of suspended sediment in the Minnesota River and the South Metro portion of the Mississippi River.
Certain proposed projects — based on their nature, size, location, or other factors — must go through an environmental review before any required permits or approvals are issued.
With completion of the EAW review process, the MPCA will move forward with issuing West River Dairy’s feedlot permit on June 23.
Elk River Landfill, Inc. proposes a northward expansion of its landfill into Livonia Township.
Going beyond compliance yields benefits like cost savings, improved health, greater efficiency, marketing advantages, enhanced employee morale, and stronger business resilience.