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MN HF1845

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Rick Hansen

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency must amend rules for certifying wastewater treatment plant operators using expedited rulemaking under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.389.

  • Class C operators can be certified by completing a commissioner-approved postsecondary program in water or wastewater technology plus at least one year of experience operating a wastewater facility or similar industrial facility.

  • Class D operators with bachelor's degrees must have their experience requirement reduced from one year to six months.

  • Rulemaking is in response to small municipalities reporting difficulty recruiting wastewater treatment plant operators.

Legislative Description

Wastewater treatment plant operator certification rules amendment required.

Last Action

Author added Davids

3/14/2019

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/14/2019
Environment and Natural Resources Policy2/28/2019

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