1st Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/06/2012 01:47pm
A bill for an act
relating to environment; requiring coordination with Wisconsin in establishing a
phosphorus standard for Lake Pepin.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency shall coordinate with the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in establishing a phosphorus standard for
Lake Pepin and shall advocate implementation of a phosphorus standard that considers
nutrient impacts on algal growth applicable during the June to September growing season
only. If necessary, the commissioner may engage in a conference with the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources according to section 103 of the Clean Water Act, United
States Code, title 33, section 1253, to resolve any discrepancies in the states' respective
standards.
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