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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…

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.

MPCA Proposes Changes to Feedlot Permits

Published July 17, 2024

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has released proposed permits to replace the State Disposal System and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general feedlot permits which are nearing their expiration dates. Minnesota Pork Producers Association Director of Public Policy, Strategy,…

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…

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…

Articles tagged under: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

More Farmer Engagement Urged

MPCA Adjusts Comment Timeline

MPCA Proposes Changes to Feedlot Permits

ACSC Penalized for Violating Air Quality Standards

MSGA Moves Forward With ‘Clean Cars’ Lawsuit

MPCA Publishes Draft Assessment of Epitome Energy Project

MPCA Commissioner Named

MN to Adopt California’s Clean Cars Rule

An Update on the Enbridge 3 Replacement Project

MN Pollution Control Agency Gets Feedback on Permits

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