Articles tagged under: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
MSGA Moves Forward With ‘Clean Cars’ Lawsuit
Published May 22, 2023
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has responded to a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and Minnesota Service Station and Convenience Store Association. The MPCA rules require vehicles sold in the state meet California’s zero-emission' standards. “Their response…MPCA Publishes Draft Assessment of Epitome Energy Project
Published July 19, 2022
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency released the draft Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed Epitome Energy soybean processing plant in Crookston, Minnesota. The project impacts two wetlands on the site, but no public surface waters are near. The assessment says…MPCA Commissioner Named
Published November 1, 2021
Governor Tim Walz has appointed Katrina Kessler to serve as the commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Most recently, Kessler was the assistant commissioner for water policy and agriculture. Before that, Kessler worked in water issues for the city…MN to Adopt California’s Clean Cars Rule
Published May 10, 2021
An administrative law judge has given the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency the green light to implement the California Clean Car standard. The Walz Administration will now review this plan to adopt California’s strict emissions standards. Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association President…An Update on the Enbridge 3 Replacement Project
Published June 4, 2020
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has delayed the repair and replacement of the Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline. The agency will grant a contested case hearing on the Enbridge Line 3 replacement project. In response, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson…MN Pollution Control Agency Gets Feedback on Permits
Published March 31, 2020
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency heard early feedback on proposed changes to large feedlot permits this past week. The proposed permit changes include requirements of no land application of solid manure in February and March, annual record keeping and reporting…MN Pollution Control Revising Feedlot Operating Permit
Published March 11, 2020
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency wants to revise the general operating permit for large feedlots in Minnesota. The proposed permit changes include new requirements of no land application of solid manure in February and March, annual record keeping and reporting…MPCA and BWSR Seek a Reduction in GHG Emissions
Published October 28, 2019
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Board of Water and Soil Resources have released two new reports, saying farm practices could result in up to a ten percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. The action steps include…MN Dairy is Denied Expansion Permit, Asked to Reevaluate Livestock Emissions
Published October 21, 2019
Last week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals told the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to take animal methane emissions into account when reconsidering a previously-approved permit. That permit was for a planned dairy expansion of 1,500 to 3,000 milking cows and…