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MN Stat § 116.96 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116 — Pollution Control Agency|Section 116.96 — Definitions.

116.96 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. The definitions in this section apply to sections 116.96 to 116.99. Subd. 2. Agency. "Agency" means the Pollution Control Agency. Subd. 3. Clean Air Act. "Clean Air Act" means the federal Clean Air Act, United States Code, title 42, section 7401 et seq., as amended. Subd. 4. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency. Subd. 5. Regulated pollutant. "Regulated pollutant" means: (1) a volatile organic compound that participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions; (2) a pollutant for which a national ambient air quality standard has been promulgated; (3) a pollutant that is addressed by a standard promulgated under section 7411 or 7412 of the Clean Air Act; or (4) any pollutant that is regulated under this chapter or air quality rules adopted under this chapter. Subd. 6. Small business stationary source. "Small business stationary source" means a business that: (1) is owned or operated by a person that employs 100 or fewer individuals; (2) is a small business concern as defined in the Small Business Act, United States Code, title 15, section 632(a); (3) is not a major stationary source as defined in section 7661 of the Clean Air Act; (4) does not emit 50 tons or more per year of any regulated pollutant; and (5) emits less than 75 tons per year of all regulated pollutants. History:  1992 c 546 s 6; 1995 c 220 s 107
MN Stat § 116.97 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116 — Pollution Control Agency|Section 116.97 — Small Business Air-quality Compliance Assistance Program.

116.97 SMALL BUSINESS AIR-QUALITY COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Subdivision 1. Creation. The commissioner shall establish a small business air-quality compliance assistance program that incorporates the small business stationary source technical and environmental compliance assistance program required by section 7661f of the Clean Air Act. Subd. 2. Requirements. The commissioner shall ensure that the program provides at least the following: (1) direct, timely, one-on-one information and technical assistance to small businesses that are stationary sources on matters including, but not limited to, their legal rights and obligations under federal and state air quality laws and regulations, applicable requirements and alternatives for achieving compliance, permit procedures, preparation of permit applications, sources of technical expertise, consequences of operating in violation, enforcement, fines, penalties, and appeals; (2) a clearinghouse to provide information and referral to appropriate technical experts concerning Clean Air Act regulatory requirements, compliance methods, and control technologies; (3) information and assistance on methods of pollution prevention and the prevention and detection of accidental releases; (4) audits of the operations of small business stationary sources to determine compliance with federal and state air quality laws and regulations, or establishment of a procedure for referring sources to qualified auditors. Audits may include, but need not be limited to, an evaluation of work practices, compliance monitoring procedures, record-keeping requirements, and technical assistance on pollution prevention opportunities and control options; (5) to the extent permitted by federal and state air quality laws and regulations, procedures for responding to requests from small business stationary sources for modification of work practices or methods compliance because of the financial or technological capability of the source; and (6) coordination of efforts with trade associations, small business assistance providers, and federal, state, and local governmental agencies that provide information and technical assistance to small businesses, in order to maximize the information and assistance available to small businesses and to prevent duplication of effort and services. History:   1992 c 546 s 7
MN Stat § 116.99 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116 — Pollution Control Agency|Section 116.99 — Small Business Air-quality Compliance Advisory Council.

116.99 SMALL BUSINESS AIR-QUALITY COMPLIANCE ADVISORY COUNCIL. Subdivision 1. Creation. A Small Business Air-Quality Compliance Assistance Advisory Council is established within the agency. Subd. 2. Duties. The council has the following duties: (1) rendering advisory opinions on the effectiveness of the program, difficulties encountered, and degree and severity of enforcement; (2) preparing periodic reports on matters relating to the program as requested by appropriate federal and state agencies; (3) reviewing information for sources to ensure the information is complete, comprehensive, and understandable to the lay person; and (4) other duties it finds appropriate to comply with applicable federal or state air quality laws and regulations. Subd. 3. Membership. The council consists of the following members: (1) two members appointed by the governor who represent the general public and are not owners or representatives of owners who are small business stationary sources; (2) the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, who shall represent the agency; (3) four members appointed by the legislature who are owners or representatives of owners of small business stationary sources; and (4) the commissioner of employment and economic development or the commissioner's designee. The majority and minority leaders of the house of representatives and the senate shall each appoint one of the members listed in clause (3). Subd. 4. Membership terms; compensation; removal. The membership terms, compensation, and removal of council members are governed by section 15.0575, except that subdivision 5 does not apply. Subd. 5. Chair. The council shall select its chair by a majority vote. Subd. 6. Program. The council may set its own agenda and work program, consistent with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, after consultation with the commissioner and the small business ombudsman established by this chapter. Subd. 7. Funding. The commissioner shall allocate and administer the funds reasonably necessary to cover the operational costs of the council. Subd. 8. Staff. The commissioner shall provide staff services reasonably required by the council. History:  1992 c 546 s 9; 1995 c 247 art 2 s 54; 1Sp2003 c 4 s 1; 1Sp2005 c 1 art 2 s 161
MN Stat § 116.993 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116 — Pollution Control Agency|Section 116.993 — Small Business Environmental-improvement Loan Program.

116.993 SMALL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL-IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM. Subdivision 1. Establishment. A small business environmental-improvement revolving loan program is established to provide loans to small businesses for the purpose of capital equipment purchases that will meet or exceed environmental rules and regulations or for investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites. The small business environmental-improvement revolving loan program replaces the small business environmental loan program in Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 116.991, and the hazardous waste generator loan program in Minnesota Statutes 1996, section 115B.223. Subd. 2. Eligible borrower. To be eligible for a loan under this section, a borrower must: (1) be a small business corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, or association; (2) be a potential emitter of pollutants to the air, ground, or water; (3) need capital for equipment purchases that will meet or exceed environmental regulations or need capital for site investigation and cleanup; (4) have less than 100 full-time equivalent employees; and (5) have an after tax profit of less than $500,000. Subd. 3. Loan application and award procedure. The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency may give priority to applicants that include, but are not limited to, those subject to Clean Air Act standards adopted under United States Code, title 42, section 7412, those undergoing site investigation and remediation, those involved with facility wide environmental compliance and pollution prevention projects, and those determined by the commissioner to be small business outreach priorities. The commissioner shall decide whether to award a loan to an eligible borrower based on: (1) the applicant's financial need; (2) the applicant's ability to secure and repay the loan; and (3) the expected environmental benefit. Subd. 4. Screening committee. The commissioner shall appoint a screening committee to evaluate applications and determine loan awards. The committee shall have diverse expertise in air quality, water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, site response and cleanup, pollution prevention, and financial analysis. Subd. 5. Limit on availability. Numbers of applications accepted, evaluated, and awarded are based upon the available money in the small business environmental-improvement loan account. Subd. 6. Loan conditions. A loan made under this section must include: (1) an interest rate that is at or below one-half the prime rate, not to exceed five percent; (2) a term of payment of not more than seven years; and (3) an amount not less than $1,000 or exceeding $75,000. History:  1997 c 216 s 117; 1Sp2019 c 4 art 3 s 103,104
MN Stat § 116.994 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116 — Pollution Control Agency|Section 116.994 — Small Business Environmental-improvement Loan Accounting.

116.994 SMALL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL-IMPROVEMENT LOAN ACCOUNTING. Repayments of loans made under section 116.993 must be credited to the environmental fund. Money deposited in the fund under section 116.993 is appropriated to the commissioner for loans under section 116.993. History:  1997 c 216 s 118; 2003 c 128 art 2 s 40
MN Stat § 116A.03 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116A — Public Water And Sewer Systems|Section 116A.03 — Petitioners' Bond.

116A.03 PETITIONERS' BOND. Upon the filing of a petition and before any action is taken thereon, one or more of the petitioners shall make and file a bond payable, in case of a county system, to the county, and in case of a judicial system, to the counties named in the petition, in the sum of not less than $2,000, with good and sufficient sureties, to be approved by the officer with whom the same is filed, conditioned to pay all costs and expenses which may be incurred in case the proceedings are dismissed or for any reason no contract is entered into for the construction of the system or other improvement petitioned for. In lieu of a bond cash may be deposited and forfeited to the county or counties in the event the proceedings are dismissed and if for any reason no contract is entered into for construction of the system or other improvement petitioned for. If the project is approved, the cash so deposited shall be returned to the petitioners. History:   1971 c 916 s 3
MN Stat § 116A.04 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116A — Public Water And Sewer Systems|Section 116A.04 — Insufficient Bond; Expenses Not To Exceed Penalty Of Bond.

116A.04 INSUFFICIENT BOND; EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED PENALTY OF BOND. (a) If it shall appear at any time prior to the making of the order establishing the system that the bond of petitioners is insufficient in amount to protect the county or counties from loss on account of any costs or expenses incurred or to be incurred, the court or board shall require an additional bond. In such event, all further proceedings shall be stayed until such bond is furnished, and if additional bond is not furnished within the time fixed by the board or court, the proceedings may be dismissed. (b) In all proceedings, the expenses incurred prior to establishment shall not exceed the penalty named in the bond or bonds given by the parties. No claim in excess of the amount of the bond or bonds shall be audited or paid by direction of the board or court unless one or more of the parties in the proceeding shall, within such time as the board or court directs, make and file an additional bond with sufficient sureties in such amount as the board or court directs. History:   1971 c 916 s 4
MN Stat § 116A.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116A — Public Water And Sewer Systems|Section 116A.05 — Dismissing Proceedings.

116A.05 DISMISSING PROCEEDINGS. Sixty percent of the petitioners may dismiss a proceeding under the provisions of sections 116A.01 to 116A.26 at any time prior to the order establishing the improvement, upon payment of all lawful costs, charges, expenses, and fees in the proceeding. History:   1971 c 916 s 5
MN Stat § 116A.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116A — Public Water And Sewer Systems|Section 116A.06 — Engineer.

116A.06 ENGINEER. Subdivision 1. Appointment. Upon filing of the petition and bond, the board or court shall, within 30 days, by order appoint an engineer to make a preliminary survey within the time fixed in the order. The engineer shall act as engineer throughout the proceeding unless otherwise ordered. Subd. 2. Qualification. The engineer shall within ten days after appointment take and subscribe an oath to faithfully perform the assigned duties according to the best of the engineer's ability, and give a bond in an amount fixed by the board or court, but not less than $5,000, with good and sufficient surety, payable to the county or counties affected by the proposed improvement for their benefit and for the use of all parties aggrieved or injured by any negligence or malfeasance by the engineer while in any manner employed in the proceedings, conditioned that the engineer will diligently, honestly, and using the best skill and ability, during the full period of employment, perform the duties as engineer. The bond shall be approved by the auditor or court administrator, and the aggregate liability of the surety for all such damages shall not exceed the amount of the bond. In case of a change of engineers, each succeeding engineer shall make and file the required oath and bond. Subd. 3. Consulting engineer. After appointment of the engineer, and during the pendency of any proceeding or during the construction of the system, the board or court may employ an engineer as a consulting engineer in the proceeding. The consulting engineer shall advise the engineer and the board or court as to engineering matters and problems which may arise in connection with the system. Compensation shall be fixed by the board or court. History:  1971 c 916 s 6; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82
MN Stat § 116A.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116A — Public Water And Sewer Systems|Section 116A.07 — Preliminary Survey And Report.

116A.07 PRELIMINARY SURVEY AND REPORT. The engineer shall promptly examine all matters set forth in the petition and order, make such preliminary survey of the territory likely to be affected by the proposed improvement as will enable the engineer to determine whether it is necessary and feasible, and report accordingly. If some plan other than that described in the petition is found practical, the engineer shall so report, giving such detail and information as is necessary to inform the court or board on all matters pertaining to the feasibility of the proposed plan, either as outlined in the petition or according to a different plan recommended by the engineer. Upon completion of the survey and report, the engineer shall file the report in duplicate with the auditor or clerk. History:  1971 c 916 s 7; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 116A.09 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116A — Public Water And Sewer Systems|Section 116A.09 — Order For Detailed Survey.

116A.09 ORDER FOR DETAILED SURVEY. Upon the filing of the order as specified in section 116A.08, the board or court shall order the engineer to proceed to make a detailed survey and furnish all necessary plans and specifications for the proposed improvement, together with an estimate of the total cost of construction of the system, and report the same to the board or court with all reasonable dispatch. The cost estimate shall include the amounts payable to contractors at and prior to completion of construction in accordance with the plans and specifications; all court costs; estimated damages payable as reported by the viewers in accordance with section 116A.11; the cost of acquisition of all lands and easements required; the cost of necessary engineering, financial, legal, and other professional service; the cost of printing, publication, and mailing of all required notices of court proceedings, hearings, and bond sales; interest estimated to accrue on money to be borrowed for the system from the date or dates of borrowing to the initial date or dates of collection of special assessments or revenues of the system sufficient to carry current interest cost; and all other items of expense incurred and estimated to be incurred in the establishment of the system from its inception to its completion. The board or court may direct the engineer to include in the report an assessment roll based upon calculation, by the county auditor or auditors with the assistance of the engineer or another qualified person selected by the board or court, of the proper amount to be specially assessed for the system against every assessable lot, piece, or parcel of land, without regard to cash valuation. The assessment roll shall be based upon the engineer's estimate of the total cost, but the board or court may direct the engineer also to calculate the expenses of operation of the system when completed, the times and numbers of connections thereto from buildings on individual lots, pieces, and parcels of land, the rates and amounts of connection charges and periodic use charges which may be made for the use and availability of the service of the system, the net revenues, over and above the current cost of operation and maintenance, which are estimated to be available, after completion, for the payment of principal and interest on money borrowed for the system, and the amounts by which the special assessments to be collected annually may be reduced or their payment deferred if such net revenues are realized. History:  1971 c 916 s 9; 1973 c 322 s 3; 1977 c 442 s 7; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 116A.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116A — Public Water And Sewer Systems|Section 116A.10 — Engineer's Survey And Examination.

116A.10 ENGINEER'S SURVEY AND EXAMINATION. Upon the filing of the order calling for a detailed survey, the engineer shall prepare the complete set of plans, specifications and estimates of cost, and shall make a complete report in duplicate of the work and recommendations to the board or court, including therein all maps and profiles, and shall file the report with the auditor or court administrator. If the report is filed with the court administrator, a complete copy also shall be filed with the auditor of each county affected. After final acceptance of the system, the engineer shall make revisions of the plan, profiles and designs of structures to show the project as actually constructed on the original tracings, and shall file the revisions in duplicate with the auditor or court administrator. When more economical construction will result, the engineer may recommend that the work be divided into sections and let separately, and may recommend the time and manner in which the work or any section shall be done. History:  1971 c 916 s 10; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82
MN Stat § 116A.11 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116A — Public Water And Sewer Systems|Section 116A.11 — Viewers; Appointment; Qualification.

116A.11 VIEWERS; APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATION. Subdivision 1. Appointment. Following the filing of the order for a detailed survey the board or court shall make an order appointing as viewers three disinterested resident landowners of the county or counties affected. Subd. 2. Qualification. Within 30 days after the filing of the final report and survey of the engineer, the auditor or court administrator shall make an order designating the time and place of the first meeting of the viewers and shall issue to the viewers a certified copy of the order appointing them and the order designating the time and place of their first meeting. At the meeting and before entering upon their duties, the viewers shall take and subscribe an oath to faithfully perform their duties. Subd. 3. Failure to qualify. If any viewer shall fail to qualify at the meeting, the auditor or court shall designate some other qualified person to take that viewer's place. Subd. 4. Viewers; duties. The viewers, with or without the engineer, shall estimate damages to all lands and properties affected by the proposed system and shall report their findings. The report shall show in tabular form the description of each lot and tract, or fraction thereof, under separate ownership, damaged and the names of the owners as the same appear on the current tax duplicate of the county. Estimated damages shall be reported on all lands owned by the state the same as upon taxable lands. The viewers shall report all estimated damages that will result to all railways and other utilities, including lands and property used for railway or other utility purposes. In case the viewers are unable to agree, each viewer shall state separately that viewer's findings on any matter disagreed upon. A majority of the viewers shall be competent to perform the duties required of them by sections 116A.01 to 116A.26. Subd. 5. Filing viewers' report. Upon the completion of their work, the viewers shall file their report with the auditor or court administrator. They shall file with the report a detailed statement showing the actual time they were engaged and expenses incurred and shall be reimbursed at such a rate as determined by the board or court. The viewers shall perform their duties and make their report at the earliest possible date following their first meeting. If the report be filed with the court administrator, a copy thereof shall also be filed with the auditor of each county affected. History:  1971 c 916 s 11; 1977 c 442 s 8; 1986 c 444; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82; 2004 c 228 art 2 s 2