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MN HF2864
Bill
Status
3/14/2012
Primary Sponsor
Joe Atkins
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AI Summary
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Establishes certification and training requirements for contractors performing protective coating work on state or federally funded bridges.
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Commissioner must create separate certifications for four types of protective coating work: surface preparation/coating application on bridge steel, removal of lead-based or hazardous paint, shop painting of structural steel, and design/application of cathodic protection systems.
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Contractors on applicable bridge projects cannot perform protective coating work unless certified by the commissioner for that specific work type.
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Contractors must use corrosion mitigation and prevention methods, follow industry best practices for environmental protection and hazardous material handling, and provide or make available commissioner-identified training programs for their employees.
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Commissioner shall adopt rules to implement these requirements, effective the day following final enactment.
Legislative Description
Bridge protective coating work performance certification and training established.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Policy and Finance
3/14/2012