SF 161

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/23/2012 08:27am

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:

Section 1. new text begin COORDINATION OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN
PHOSPHORUS STANDARD; LAKE PEPIN.
new text end

new text begin 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 the standard during the May
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.
new text end