Minnesota SF3161 modifies the allocation of railroad and pipeline company assessments for emergency preparedness activities.
Minnesota SF3161 amends the allocation of railroad and pipeline company assessments for emergency preparedness activities. It creates an account in the special revenue fund for funds collected and donated. Annually, $560,000 is appropriated to the Pollution Control Agency for environmental protection activities related to railroad discharge preparedness. $750,000 is appropriated to pipeline companies based on the aggregate gallons of oil and other hazardous substances transported. If the account balance exceeds $2,000,000, the excess is transferred to the grade crossing safety account.
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