MN SF2997

Bans use of trichloroethylene (chemical registry number 79-01-6) at facilities with air emissions permits beginning June 1, 2022, including in manufacturing, processing, and cleaning processes.

Requires Pollution Control Agency to notify permit holders by July 1, 2020 of the ban and requires facilities using TCE to submit feasibility studies within 90 days to identify commercially available replacement chemicals or operational modifications.

Grants exceptions to the ban for closed systems with no emissions, distribution of TCE products to third parties, hospitals and academic medical facilities, research/development facilities, and waste disposal facilities that meet health-based limits established by the Department of Health as of January 1, 2019.

Allows extensions until June 1, 2023 for facilities needing additional time to assess replacement chemicals through a compliance schedule included in their air emissions permit or enforceable agreement.

Appropriates $1,288,000 from the environmental fund for fiscal year 2021 to the Pollution Control Agency for implementation, with $600,000 designated for reimbursing feasibility study costs through June 30, 2023.