1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to environment; requiring coordination with Wisconsin in establishing a 
1.3 	phosphorus standard for Lake Pepin.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. COORDINATION OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN 
1.6 	PHOSPHORUS STANDARD; LAKE PEPIN.
 1.7 	The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency shall coordinate with the 
1.8 	Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in establishing a phosphorus standard for 
1.9 	Lake Pepin and shall advocate implementation of a phosphorus standard that considers 
1.10 	nutrient impacts on algal growth applicable during the June to September growing season 
1.11 	only. If necessary, the commissioner may engage in a conference with the Wisconsin 
1.12 	Department of Natural Resources according to section 103 of the Clean Water Act, United 
1.13 	States Code, title 33, section 1253, to resolve any discrepancies in the states' respective 
1.14 	standards.