Minnesota HF4264 modifies permitting efficiency for publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities.

Minnesota HF4264 amends the permitting efficiency provisions for publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities. The bill sets a goal for the state to issue or deny tier 2 permits within 210 days of application submission. It also requires the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency to provide a draft permit and fact sheets to the applicant at least 30 days before public notice. The public comment period is at least 60 days, but can be reduced to 30 days if requested by the applicant and approved by the commissioner.

Minnesota HF4264 modifies permitting efficiency for publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities.

Minnesota HF4264 amends the permitting efficiency provisions for publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities. The bill sets a goal for the state to issue or deny tier 2 permits within 210 days of application submission. It also requires the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency to provide a draft permit and fact sheets to the applicant at least 30 days before public notice. The public comment period is at least 60 days, but can be reduced to 30 days if requested by the applicant and approved by the commissioner.