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On June 8, 2017, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) published a draft version of the Air Quality Dispersion Modeling Practices Manual (the manual) for 2017-2018. This draft of the manual shows the MPCA's proposed redlined updates, and the »
Omnibus Air Rules Finalized
On December 27, 2016, updates to various sections of the Minnesota Air Rules (Minn. R.), collectively referred to as the Omnibus Air Rules, went into effect. The adopted rules are available online here. Overall, the adopted Omnibus Air Rules »
- Mar 29 2017
Are you confident your facility is compliant with Minnesota's noise requirements?Does your facility have noises issues or concerns?Are you minimizing your risk of a future noise complaint?Below is some helpful information to point environmental »
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has announced the estimated value for the 2017 air emission inventory fees. This value is calculated by dividing the "fee target," or the total dollar amount appropriated by the legislature from the »
On September 20th, 2016, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) launched the new air dispersion modeling Electronic Service (e-Service). This new e-Service allows facilities to submit modeling protocols online, rather than using the AQDM-01 »
On October 10, 2016, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) submitted a draft State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision for public notice to address a "SIP call," issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to satisfy the state's »
MPCA Updates Modeling Practices Regarding ADJ_U
The MPCA's Risk Evaluation and Air Modeling Unit has developed practices and procedures regarding the use of the BETA Adjusted U-Star (ADJ_U*) option in air dispersion modeling analyses conducted with AERMOD. U* is a measure of surface friction »
New General Permit for Multi-Site Mineral Processing Under Development
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently announced that a new Part 70 Multi-Site Mineral Processing General Permit is under development. This new Part 70 general permit will be similar to the currently available state-level »
Draft Silica Sand Rule Updates
On February 10, 2016, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released an updated version of the draft silica sand facility rules, which are available for review on the MPCA's website, here.The MPCA published a preliminary draft of its silica »
MPCA Modeling Updates
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has launched several publicly available new modeling tools for use in modeling analyses.Ozone DataThe MPCA has pre-processed hourly ozone data ready to download for several locations throughout the state »
Proposed Modeling Strategy
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has drafted a document, "Proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards Modeling Strategy," that outlines its proposed modeling strategy to address the new National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) »
Industrial Stormwater 2015 Sampling Requirements Updates
April 5, 2015 was the start date of the 2015-2020 industrial stormwater permit. There are several things the MPCA wants permittees to know regarding the 2015-2020 sampling, including:No sampling requirements until July 1: Quarterly sampling »
Part 70 Low-Emitting Facility General Permit
On January 29, 2015, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released a Draft Part 70 General Permit for Low-Emitting Facilities. The General Permit is intended for certain low-emitting coating, combustion and manufacturing facilities located in »
Minnesota Reporting Reminders
Federal Reporting RemindersMarch 1, 2015*Tier II Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory ReportMarch 31, 2015GHG Emissions Report for 2014 Reporting Year(GHG Mandatory Reporting Rule)July 1, 2015Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)*Please note that »
Proposed Amendment to Definition used in Air Pollution Control Rules
In 2013, the Minnesota Legislature directed the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to amend the definitions of two terms in the state air pollution control rules: Potential emissions and Potential to Emit, Minnesota Rules, Part 7005.0100 »
Update to Annual Compliance Certification Submission Requirements
Effective March 13, 2014, all facilities with a Title V permit can now submit the Annual Compliance Certification (ACC) solely to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).Currently, facilities in Minnesota with a Title V permit, must submit an »
MPCA Soliciting Comments on Proposed Mercury Air Emissions Reporting and Reduction Rules
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) proposed amendments to the rules governing mercury air emissions reporting and reduction, including Minnesota Rules Chapters 7005, 7007, 7011, and 7019. The amendments are meant to help Minnesota reach »
MPCA Modeling Guidance Update Summary
In July of 2013 the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released an update to their Guidance for Air Quality Dispersion Modeling document for the first time since October of 2004. A copy of this 2013 modeling guidance can be found at this »
Proposed Omnibus Air Rule
- Nov 07 2013
On September 17, 2012, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) published a public notice of Request for Comments in the State Register for the proposed Omnibus rule. The Omnibus rule looks to modify Minnesota Rules Chapters 7002, 7005, 7007, »
New State of Minnesota Silica Sand Information Website
A group of Minnesota state agencies unveiled a website to track the development of potential regulations for silica sand mining, processing, and transportation operations in Minnesota. The website is meant to be a singular resource for interested »
Modeling Guidance Meeting and Updates
On July 16, 2013, the Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyMinnesota (MPCA) held a meeting on how and why they have made changes to the air dispersion modeling guidance and discussed other changes and tools that will aid in streamlining air dispersion »
EPA Finalizes Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Taconite Industries in Minnesota for Regional Haze
On February 6, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; States of Minnesota and Michigan; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan; Federal Implementation Plan for »
MPCA to Update July 2012 Draft Mercury Rule Following Boiler MACT Final Rule
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is updating the draft mercury rule, published in July 2012, following the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) final publication of National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) »
Minnesota Pollution Control Adopts Federal Air Permit Thresholds for Greenhouse Gas Emission Rules
Rule Implementation TimelineOn December 24, 2012, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) published a notice adopting federal air permit thresholds for Greenhouse Gas Emission Rules in the State Register.These latest rules were proposed on »
Minnesota Specific Reporting
January 30, 2013Semi-Annual Deviation ReportJanuary 31, 2013Annual Compliance CertificationMarch 31, 2013Annual Report - General Stormwater Permits for Industrial Activity April 1, 2013Air Emissions Inventory*This is not an exhaustive list of the »
Minnesota Governor Signs Environmental Permitting Bill
On April 3, 2012, the Governor signed the State of Minnesota Senate environmental permitting bill (S.F. No. 1567) which includes updates to the permitting efficiency legislation, water supply plans/demand reduction, and some environmental review »
Minnesota Reporting Reminders!
Don't forget the busy reporting season that is coming up during the first half of 2012. If you need assistance with any of these reports, please call your Trinity Consultant contact at (651) 275-9900 or email Liz Reid at »
MPCA Requires Air Dispersion Modeling Protocol Forms
As of July 25, 2011 the MPCA will require an Air Dispersion Modeling Protocol to be submitted in advance of any air dispersion modeling. The modeling protocol must be submitted using forms AQDMP-01 and AQDMPS-01. Applicants must receive approval of »
EPA Deferral of Biogenic CO2 Emissions May Not Lead to Relief from Title V Permitting in Minnesota
If your facility is counting on the recent deferral of biogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from greenhouse gas permitting to avoid the requirement to apply for a Title V permit by July 1, 2012, you may be surprised to find out that you may still »
E-Mail Submittal Option for Routine Air Quality Reports
As of June 8, 2011 the MPCA will accept the following reports by e-mail attachment:Annual Compliance CertificationsApplicable National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) ReportsCalibration Error Audits (CEA)Cylinder Gas Audit »
MPCA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Updates
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued rules that add greenhouse gases (GHGs) to permitting regulations. All facilities must calculate their GHG potential to emit (PTE) by July 1, 2012. Highlights of these changes to Minnesota »
Minnesota's Electronic Emissions Inventory System
Beginning for reports due in 2011, Minnesota now requires large inventory type permit holders to submit emission inventory reports electronically. The deadline for electronic reports has been extended from April 1st to May 1st, 2011. Emission »
Initial Notification for Area Source RICE due August 31, 2010
On March 3, 2010, U.S. EPA amended the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) for existing stationary compression ignition (CI) reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE), 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart ZZZZ. As part of »
New Permit Fees Effective
MPCA is charging new air permitting fees based on a rule published on March 8, 2010 in the State Register (effective March 15, 2010). Permit applications that were received by MPCA on and after July 1, 2009, but before March 15, 2010, are subject to »
Minnesota's Attainment Everywhere Status in Jeopardy?
Kari Palmer with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency spoke recently at an event hosted by the Minnesota Environmental Initiative, at which she reviewed recent air quality monitoring data from ambient monitoring sites at various locations »
Federal Reporting RemindersMarch 1, 2014
Tier II Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory ReportMarch 31, 2014
2013 GHG Emissions Report (GHG Mandatory Reporting Rule)NOTE: Global Warming Potentials have changed, previously unsubject facilities »
Recent MPCA Reports
Status of Minnesota's Toxics in Packaging Program: biennial report located here . SDS Permit Manure Storage Structure Fact Sheet, located here .
Mercury Emissions Rule
The MPCA is planning to promulgate new rules regulating the reporting and reduction of mercury emissions. For more information on the MPCA's plans, see the bottom of page two of this document .
Governor's Environmental Awards Deadline - September 15
The Governor's awards honor organizations who exemplify leadership in pollution prevention and reduction. Awards are granted in three categories, business/nonprofit, government, and partnership. Example projects include energy efficiency and »
Update on Proposed MPCA Air and Water Permit Fee Change
The public hearing and comment period has now ended for the new air and water permit fees . The MPCA is expecting a report from the Administrative Law Judge any day. Once the report is received, the MPCA will send a request to the governor to adopt »
Development of Emission Factors for Combustion of Biofuels
Because EPA has only very limited data and guidance related to estimating emissions from the combustion of biofuels, the MPCA has taken it upon itself to collect data and develop emission factors. Initial data collection efforts were focused on »
Standardized Air Modeling Spreadsheets for Regulatory Air Modeling
MPCA has made available standardized air modeling (SAM) spreadsheets for both stationary and mobile sources. The primary goals of these tools are to better communicate agency expectations to air permit applicants and to standardize air dispersion »
New Reporting Requirements for Global Warming Potential (GWP) Greenhouse Gases
The chemicals subject to reporting include hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), which are commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning applications as well as foam insulation, fire protection, and »
Implementation of NSR Program for PM2.5
As a delegated state, the MPCA was required to implement by July 15, 2008 the changes to the PSD program contained in EPA's "Final Rule for Implementation of the New Source Review (NSR) Program for Particulate Matter Less Than 2.5 Micrometers »
CAIR Remanded On July 11, 2008 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit found "more than several fatal flaws" in EPA's Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) and vacated the rule in its entirety. EPA subsequently filed a petition for rehearing or a »
EPA Proposes to Stay Effectiveness of CAIR for Minnesota
On May 6, 2009 EPA issued a proposed rule staying the effectiveness of the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) and the CAIR Federal Implementation Plan for sources in the state of Minnesota. EPA is proposing to stay CAIR while it conducts »
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