MN SF4508

Requires the Pollution Control Agency to analyze cumulative environmental pollution levels and effects from all sources when issuing permits to facilities in specific first-class Hennepin County cities that meet five conditions: within half-mile of EPA superfund site, majority low-income persons of color and American Indians, disproportionate childhood lead poisoning/asthma rates, numerous air quality alert days between February 2007-2008, and location near heavily trafficked highways.

Adds language to environmental impact statement requirements stating that persons cannot appeal negative declarations on environmental impact statements by asserting material evidence that was not presented during the public comment period if that evidence was publicly available during the comment period.

Adds similar restriction to petition dismissals for environmental assessment worksheets, preventing appeals based on material evidence not included in the petition if the evidence was publicly available before the petition was filed.

Applies amendments to Minnesota Statutes section 116.07, subdivision 4a (Pollution Control Agency permits) and section 116D.04, subdivision 2a (environmental review requirements).