Minnesota SF4361 modifies permitting efficiency for publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities.

Minnesota SF4361 amends the permitting efficiency provisions for publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities. The bill requires the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency to provide permit applicants with a draft permit and necessary fact sheets at least 30 days before public notice. It sets a goal for tier 2 permits to be issued or denied within 210 days of application submission. 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 SF4361 modifies permitting efficiency for publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities.

Minnesota SF4361 amends the permitting efficiency provisions for publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities. The bill requires the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency to provide permit applicants with a draft permit and necessary fact sheets at least 30 days before public notice. It sets a goal for tier 2 permits to be issued or denied within 210 days of application submission. 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.