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MN SF3175

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

James Metzen

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Establishes air quality standards requiring indoor ice arena operators to maintain carbon monoxide concentrations at no more than 12.5 parts per million and nitrogen dioxide at no more than 0.3 parts per million on a one-hour average basis.

  • Mandates all indoor ice arenas install operational electronic air monitoring devices with alarms that activate when pollutant levels are exceeded and automatically trigger exhaust fans, with exemption for facilities using only electric resurfacers and edgers.

  • Requires personnel training on air monitoring device operation and maintenance, effective upon commissioner of health approval of devices and establishment of training protocols no later than January 1, 2011.

  • Prohibits grants for construction or renovation of public indoor ice facilities unless the facility contains an approved electronic air monitoring device; allows grant funds to be used to purchase such devices.

  • Directs the commissioner of health to submit a compliance report by February 1, 2011 on indoor ice arena air quality violations, inspections, and enforcement actions, along with an enforcement plan for Minnesota Rules chapter 4620.

Legislative Description

Indoor ice arenas electronic air monitoring devices requirement and air quality standards

Last Action

Senate: Author stricken Metzen

5/7/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance3/23/2010
Environment and Natural Resources3/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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