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The MPCA issued a new air quality permit for this manufacturing facility in White Bear Township.
The MPCA completed 68 enforcement cases for water quality, air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the first half of 2025.
Facilities in specific industries that store materials, waste, or equipment outdoors are subject to industrial stormwater regulations administered by the MPCA.
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.
Recyclers of CED must register with the MPCA; there is no annual fee. Recyclers must meet certain requirements in terms of regulatory compliance, necessary licensure, and insurance.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is low-carbon synthetic fuel made from non-petroleum sources that is blended with traditional jet fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from air transportation.
Superfund requires specific investigation and cleanup processes, designates parties that are legally responsible for the cleanup, and provides funds for certain types of cleanups under Minnesota’s Environmental Response and Liability Act (MERLA).
In Minnesota, commercial entities that produce any amount of hazardous waste are regulated as hazardous-waste "generators."
Environmental information and permits that affect businesses using stationary engines or generators.
Any facility that emits air pollutants above certain levels is required to have an air quality permit.
The MPCA 401 certification fills a unique niche in protecting water quality by applying state water quality standards to projects.
MPCA online services give users online access to apply for permits and licenses, submit required information, and pay fees and invoices.
Permit 2025 Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater (wq-strm3-102g) Effective June 1, 2025 Updates and new…
States are responsible for developing a Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) that addresses regional haze in each Class I area located within the state and in each Class I area located…
The MPCA is committed to engaging broadly with the public and ensuring that residents affected by its decisions have a voice in its processes.
The MPCA fines American Crystal Sugar in Moorhead $16,000 for wastewater violations.
The discharges in summer 2024 happened during the construction of the MnDOT truck facility in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
The MPCA provides assistance and training for program managers and operators of household hazardous waste (HHW) facilities to ensure compliance with environmental and worker protection laws and regulations.
Environmental information and permits that affect wood-finishing industries.