Minnesota HF125 requires certain facilities to notify local emergency responders of hazardous chemical releases.

Minnesota HF125 amends state statutes to mandate that certain facilities must notify the State Emergency Management Operations Center of hazardous chemical releases. The bill requires the Department of Public Safety to ensure the center is staffed 24/7 and adequately trained to notify relevant state and federal agencies. Facilities must also notify local emergency personnel if their primary purpose is processing crude oil into petroleum products. The bill excludes releases that only affect people within the facility or those specifically authorized by state law.

Minnesota HF125 requires certain facilities to notify local emergency responders of hazardous chemical releases.

Minnesota HF125 amends state statutes to mandate that certain facilities must notify the State Emergency Management Operations Center of hazardous chemical releases. The bill requires the Department of Public Safety to ensure the center is staffed 24/7 and adequately trained to notify relevant state and federal agencies. Facilities must also notify local emergency personnel if their primary purpose is processing crude oil into petroleum products. The bill excludes releases that only affect people within the facility or those specifically authorized by state law.