Articles tagged under: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Enviros Sue MPCA and MDA

Published January 29, 2025

Three environmental groups are suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, Minnesota Well Owners Organization, and Minnesota Trout Unlimited claim that state regulations do not protect public health and…
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Promoting Permitting Efficiency

Published January 22, 2025

The Walz budget proposal addressed feedlot permitting reform. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Administrator Katrina Kessler said the budget recommendation calls for increased funding to work through the current backlog. "Oftentimes, the Legislature has directed the agency to move as fast…
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MPCA Announces Updated Feedlot Permits

Published January 10, 2025

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has updated its feedlot permits. This follows an extended public comment period from late June to early September. The MPCA has also launched a new online nutrient management tool to help feedlot operators plan manure…
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More Farmer Engagement Urged

Published August 11, 2024

To reduce nitrate contamination, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is proposing changes to its feedlot permits. "Farmers are going to be hit with a lot of different regulations and we haven't seen a lot of farmer engagement which is pretty…
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MPCA Adjusts Comment Timeline

Published August 2, 2024

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended the public comment period for its proposed feedlot permit changes. Two draft permits are facing possible changes. Comments will now be accepted until September 3.
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ACSC Penalized for Violating Air Quality Standards

Published April 23, 2024

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has fined American Crystal Sugar Company $350,000 for violating air quality standards at its East Grand Forks plant. The investigation centered on issues that happened between 2020 and 2022. The Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Board will…
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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…
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