Minnesota HF4224 modifies notice requirements for water discharges, including public notification and downstream user alerts.

Minnesota HF4224 amends the duty to notify for water discharges, requiring immediate notification to the agency for discharges of five gallons or less of petroleum. Publicly owned treatment works or domestic sewer system owners must promptly notify potentially impacted downstream users, including the public, of the discharge, warning of potential public health risks, and providing the permittee's contact information. The agency is tasked with providing guidance on methods and protocols for timely notice.

Minnesota HF4224 modifies notice requirements for water discharges, including public notification and downstream user alerts.

Minnesota HF4224 amends the duty to notify for water discharges, requiring immediate notification to the agency for discharges of five gallons or less of petroleum. Publicly owned treatment works or domestic sewer system owners must promptly notify potentially impacted downstream users, including the public, of the discharge, warning of potential public health risks, and providing the permittee's contact information. The agency is tasked with providing guidance on methods and protocols for timely notice.