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Environmental rules and regulations are essential tools used to protect Minnesota’s environment, setting standards for environmental quality and limits on pollutants that can be discharged from facilities. The MPCA helps protect our environment by writing and enforcing these rules and regulations.
Guidance for small businesses on reporting air emissions.
MPCA's leadership team.
The MPCA had at least $1 million to support projects that will build lasting capacity to preserve standing tree stock and manage increasing volumes of wood waste.
Climate adaptation is about developing strategies to help human and natural systems become more resilient to the effects of climate change.
Minnesota rules require many facilities that produce air emissions to conduct performance testing.
Chemicals in the air toxics emission inventory.
Where possible, permit holders must use MPCA's e-Services to apply for reissuance and administrative amendments.
The air emissions breakdown/shutdown notification form is required by rule to prevent endangerment of human health or the environment.
Question and answer session with Addison Otto, a rule coordinator with the MPCA, about her work with the agency and how her hobby farm informs her work.
Residential wood burning has been increasing in Minnesota, both for home heating and recreation.
$5.5 million grant from the U.S. EPA will help three Minnesota school districts partially electrify their bus fleets.
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…
MPCA investigation found that Shearer’s Foods operated without an air permit and submitted incomplete applications during the permit process.
Ready-to-run meteorological data suitable for AERMOD.
The MPCA studies, monitors, and regulates many land pollutants that affect the quality of life in Minnesota and the health of residents.
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.
The MPCA sought applications from contractors to partner with auto repair shops, dealerships, tech colleges or other entities to identify and fix high-emitting vehicles.
Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.
The MPCA is seeking public comment on a draft wastewater permit and accompanying environmental assessment worksheet for a project that combines treatment facilities for five Wright County communities and improves water quality in the Crow River.