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MN SF2637

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

William Ingebrigtsen

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Requires legislative approval under section 16A.1283 before the Pollution Control Agency can raise fees for water pollution control training, subsurface sewage treatment system personnel training, wastewater discharge certifications, laboratory certifications, and water permits.

  • Adds legislative approval requirement to section 115.84, subdivision 2, removing the agency's previous authority to adopt fee rules without legislative oversight for laboratory certification programs.

  • Modifies section 116.07, subdivision 4d, to make water permit fees and certain air permit fees subject to legislative approval under section 16A.1283.

  • Applies the legislative approval requirement to existing fee-setting authority for training programs, certification programs, and permit fees across multiple sections of Minnesota Statutes.

Legislative Description

Pollution control agency (PCA) fees increase prohibition without legislative approval

Last Action

Rule 45; subst. General Orders HF2940

5/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance3/8/2018
Environment and Natural Resources Finance2/26/2018

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