SF 361

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to the environment; providing for the siting of waste transfer stations;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 115A.54, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 115A.54, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Transfer station siting. new text end

new text begin A transfer station proposed for a specific site that
meets or exceeds current agency and United States Environmental Protection Agency
guidelines and rules shall not be prohibited by a political subdivision. A political
subdivision may impose reasonable requirements respecting the construction, inspection,
operation, monitoring, and maintenance of a transfer station. Any requirements shall be
subject to review by the agency to determine their reasonableness and consistency with
the establishment and use of the transfer station. The agency may approve, disapprove,
suspend, modify, or reverse any local requirements. The decision of the agency is final.
new text end