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Biosolids that will be applied to land must meet strict regulations and quality standards.
Best practices for SSTS installations drafted by St. Louis County, Minn., in 2008 based on the experiences of SSTS installers and inspectors.
A gateway to common regulatory information that affects stationary engines.
Many residents have questions and concerns about loud noises or unpleasant odors that may be associated with industries or businesses in their community.
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a man-made chemical commonly found in wood finishes, glues and adhesives, paint or paint removers, and spot and metal cleaners. Exposure can have significant effects…
Permit applications must include detailed emissions calculations to help determine which permit type or permit amendment is needed.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is planning amendments to rules governing water quality fees (Minn. R. ch. 7002 and 7083).
Guidance for small businesses on reporting air emissions.
All facilities with air permits must submit an annual emissions inventory report to the MPCA that tracks actual emissions of major pollutants at that facility.
Environmental information and permits that affect metal fabrication and finishing businesses.
Details on major and minor modifications of a solid waste management facility permit.
From January through March 2025, MPCA air monitoring data showed elevated lead levels that exceeded national ambient air quality standards near the facility. An MPCA inspection of Gopher Resource this spring confirms that the source of the elevated lead levels has been addressed.
Details for solid waste management facility permit issuance and reissuance.
The MPCA 401 certification fills a unique niche in protecting water quality by applying state water quality standards to projects.
Conditionally exempt facilities do not need an air quality permit if they follow specific requirements.
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.
Young Life Castaway Club violated several wastewater regulations, mainly modifying wastewater treatment systems without approval, between 2019 and 2022 at its youth and family camp on Pelican Lake, just south of Detroit Lakes. These violations carry serious risks of harm to the environment.
Requirements for discharges from a project site and/or management control site(s).
Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.
Owners/operators of construction activity must complete several steps before completing a permit application and beginning construction. These steps also help owners/operators determine their eligibility for coverage under the general permit.