MN HF4550

Establishes a Critical Materials Recovery Advisory Task Force with 10 members to be appointed by October 1, 2024, including representatives from the Pollution Control Agency, Employment and Economic Development, solid waste administrators, electronic waste disassembly companies, energy advocates, environmental justice organizations, organized labor, manufacturers, Minnesota Tribal governments, and electric utilities.

Defines "critical materials" as materials on the final 2023 Critical Materials List published by the United States Secretary of Energy in the Federal Register on August 4, 2023, as amended under the Energy Act of 2020.

Task force must advise on policy and program options to increase critical materials recovery by investigating emerging recovery technologies, evaluating economic and environmental impacts, identifying landfill diversion strategies, consulting on recycling options, and assessing infrastructure needs for collection, transport, and recycling.

Task force must elect a chair by majority vote and meet quarterly, with staff support provided by the Pollution Control Agency.

Task force must submit a written report by June 30, 2025, containing findings and recommendations for administrative and legislative action to the Pollution Control Agency and relevant legislative committees.