POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY

Abandoned motor vehicles, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.10, 168B.101

Abandoned scrap metal, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.10, 168B.101

Aboveground storage tanks, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03, 115.071, 116.491

Access to data

Agency contact posted to website, Minn. Statutes 2026 15.013

Waste management data, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.151

Administration and procedure, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Administrative penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.072, 116.11

Advisory inspections, voluntary request, Minn. Statutes 2026 15.985

Agents, fire wardens, appointment as, Minn. Statutes 2026 88.18

Agricultural and Economic Development Board, Minn. Statutes 2026 41A.02

Agricultural chemicals release, responsible persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 270.91

Agriculture best management practices loans, subcommittee, Minn. Statutes 2026 17.117

Air emissions permit

Air toxics reports, metropolitan area, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.062

Trichloroethylene, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.385

Air pollution

Air emission permits, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.0715, 116.0716, 116.801

Compliance protocols, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Power plants, emissions reduction projects, Minn. Statutes 2026 216B.1692

Public utilities, environmental projects, Minn. Statutes 2026 216B.1695

Toxic air contaminants, Minn. Statutes 2026 115D.15

Alternative discharging sewage systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.58, 116.18

Amara's Law, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Minn. Statutes 2026 116.943

Animal feedlots, see Feedlots under this topic

Antifreeze, motor vehicles, promoting recycling, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.916

Appliance servicing and recycling dealers, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.735

Appropriations to

Architectural paint product stewardship program, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1415

Boat wrap product stewardship program, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1416

Closed landfill investment fund, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.421

Contaminated used motor oil reimbursement account, unexpended funds, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.112

Dry cleaner environmental response and reimbursement account, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.49

Environmental assistance revolving account, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.0716

Environmental response, compensation, and compliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.26

Hazardous substance release responses, reimbursements to, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.17

Landfill cleanup program, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.421

Mixed municipal solid waste disposal facilities, closure costs, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.845

Packaging product stewardship account, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1463

Petroleum tank fund, Minn. Statutes 2026 115C.03

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.388

Railroad and pipeline safety account, Minn. Statutes 2026 299A.55

Remediation fund, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.26, 115B.42, 116.155

Response to release bond proceeds fund, Minn. Statutes 2026 16A.966

Settlement oversight reimbursement account, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.073

Small business environmental improvement loans, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.994

Statewide drinking water contamination mitigation account, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.245

Training account, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03

Waste tire facilities regulation, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.912

Water pollution control money, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.06

Water quality and sustainability account, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.52

Aquaculture

Aquatic farming data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 17.498

Discharge from aquatic farms, Minn. Statutes 2026 17.4983

Permits, denials and appeals, Minn. Statutes 2026 17.495

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2026 17.494

Architectural paint stewardship, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1415

Assistant commissioners, appointment, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.03

Ballast water management

Consultation and cooperation requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.1707

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.1701

Plan for, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.1703

Record keeping requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.1705

Batteries

Household batteries, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.071, 325E.115

Lead acid batteries, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.915, 325E.115

Biodiesel fuels, minimum content requirements, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2026 239.77

Biological nutrient treatment technology, municipal and industrial investment incentive, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.426

Biomonitoring, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.995 to 144.998

Boat wrap product stewardship program, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1416

Bonds (public debt), Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03

Bulk pesticides, Minn. Statutes 2026 18B.14

Cadmium, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.3892

Chemicals of high concern, grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.9406

Chief executive officer, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.04

Chlorofluorocarbons, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.731

Claims against

Harmful substance injuries, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.29 to 115B.37

Harmful substances compensation claims, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.26

Clean Water Council

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 114D.30

Local water management and accountability oversight, Minn. Statutes 2026 103B.102

Clean Water Legacy Act

Duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 114D.20, 114D.25, 114D.35

Local water management and accountability oversight, Minn. Statutes 2026 103B.102

Clean water partnership program, see CLEAN WATER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Cleaning agents, nutrients in, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.24

Climate resiliency program, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.391, 144.9981

Closed landfill solar redevelopment and reuse account, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.155

Commissioner

Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program Advisory Board, consultant to, Minn. Statutes 2026 17.9891

Appointments, Minn. Statutes 2026 15.06, 116.03

Ballast water management, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.1703, 115.1705

Chief executive officer, serving as, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.04

Compensation and salaries

Compensation Council, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 15A.082

Expense allowance, Minn. Statutes 2026 15A.081

Salary range, Minn. Statutes 2026 15A.01, 15A.0815, 15A.13

Duties, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 15.06, 116.03, 116.07

Executive secretary, serving as, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.04

Federal funds, agent for, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.03

Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species, cooperation with, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.1707

Memberships

Agricultural and Economic Development Board, Minn. Statutes 2026 41A.02

Climate Innovation Finance Authority Board of Directors, Minn. Statutes 2026 216C.441

Emergency Response Commission, Minn. Statutes 2026 299K.03

Energy Transition Advisory Committee, Minn. Statutes 2026 116J.5492

Environmental Quality Board, Minn. Statutes 2026 116C.03

Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.146

Midwest Interstate Low-level Radioactive Waste Commission, Minn. Statutes 2026 116C.833

Mineral Coordinating Committee, Minn. Statutes 2026 93.0015

Nuclear Waste Council, Minn. Statutes 2026 116C.711

Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board, Minn. Statutes 2026 115C.07

Small Business Air Quality Compliance Advisory Council, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.99

South Dakota-Minnesota Boundary Waters Commission, Minn. Statutes 2026 103B.451

Orders, see Commissioner's orders under this topic

Retirement, Minn. Statutes 2026 352D.02, 353.01

Term, Minn. Statutes 2026 15.06

Commissioner's orders

Administrative penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.072

Enforcement, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.071

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Community-based plans, county notice of required, Minn. Statutes 2026 394.232

Composting grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.559, 115A.565

Computer software, sale proceeds, depositing, Minn. Statutes 2026 16E.15

Containers, see Packages and containers under this topic

Contaminated soil spreading, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Contamination taxes, Minn. Statutes 2026 270.91

Contested cases

Administrative penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.072

Permits, denials, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.076

Contracts and agreements

Federal contracts (intergovernmental), Minn. Statutes 2026 16C.071

Recovering oversight costs, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Reinvest in Minnesota clean energy program, Minn. Statutes 2026 103F.518

Costs

Money spent on advertising, Minn. Statutes 2026 15.442

Oversight, recovering, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Counties

Feedlot zoning ordinances, agency review of, Minn. Statutes 2026 394.25

Hazardous waste regulations, Minn. Statutes 2026 400.161

County Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Management Advisory Committee, representation, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.55

Creation, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.02

Dakota County resource recovery facilities, property sale or lease for, Minn. Statutes 2026 383D.71

Data, see Pollution Control Agency under GOVERNMENT DATA

Data collection, environmental health tracking, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.996

Delegated powers, agreements, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.03

Deputy commissioner, appointment, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.03

Development action response plans, tax increment financing, Minn. Statutes 2026 469.174

Director

Compensation and salaries, Minn. Statutes 2026 15A.01, 15A.081, 15A.082, 15A.13

Memberships, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.99, 116C.03

Retirement, Minn. Statutes 2026 352D.02

Drainage, municipal systems, plans for connections, Minn. Statutes 2026 103E.411

Dry cleaners, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.49 to 115B.51

Educational materials, lead and mercury prohibition, wheel weights and balancing products, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.931

Electrical equipment, oil filled, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Emergencies

Energy supply, Minn. Statutes 2026 216C.15

Exploratory borings, Minn. Statutes 2026 103I.601

Emergency Response Commission, Minn. Statutes 2026 299K.03

Eminent domain, priority qualified facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.407

Employees

Hiring, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.06

Petroleum tank releases, corrective action decisions, review, Minn. Statutes 2026 115C.03

Retirement

Classified employees, see MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (MSRS)

Unclassified employees, Minn. Statutes 2026 352D.02

Unclassified positions, Minn. Statutes 2026 43A.08, 352D.02

Employment and Economic Development Department, coordination with, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.07

Energy supply emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 216C.15

Enforcement authority, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.071, 116.11

Enforcement delay, Minn. Statutes 2026 114C.40, 116.072

Environmental assessment worksheets, Minn. Statutes 2026 116D.04, 116G.151

Environmental assistance grant and loans, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.0716

Environmental cleanup liens, Minn. Statutes 2026 514.671 to 514.676

Environmental covenants, Minn. Statutes 2026 114E.50, 115B.17, 116.07

Environmental education programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.072

Environmental health tracking, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.995 to 144.998

Environmental Health Tracking and Biomonitoring Advisory Panel, representation, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.998

Environmental improvement program, Minn. Statutes 2026 114C.21 to 114C.26

Environmental protection, policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2026 114C.01

Environmental Quality Board, Minn. Statutes 2026 116C.03

Environmental regulatory innovations, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03

Environmental response, compensation, and compliance

Cleanup actions and costs, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.40, 115B.41

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.28

Harmful substance injuries, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.25 to 115B.37

Environmental review and permitting, coordinated project plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.035

Executive secretary, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.04

Exploratory borings, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 103I.601

False statements, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.075

Federal contracts (intergovernmental), Minn. Statutes 2026 16C.071

Feedlots

Counties, reports by, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.0712

County feedlot zoning ordinances, review, Minn. Statutes 2026 394.25

County grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.0711

Dead animal distribution, Minn. Statutes 2026 35.82

Liquid manure storage structure plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Livestock odor, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07, 116.0713

Permit conditions, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.0711

Truck washes, private, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Fees

Architectural paint product stewardship program, administrative fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1415

Boat wrap product stewardship program, administrative fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1416

Chloride reduction training, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03

Legislative approval, Minn. Statutes 2026 14.18

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Notifications, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, administrative fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1443

Permits, Minn. Statutes 2026 16A.531, 116.07

Recycling programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 16A.531

Wastewater laboratory, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.84

Field citations, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.073

Fines, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.072

Firefighting foam, enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2026 325F.072

Fish kills, interagency response protocol, Minn. Statutes 2026 103G.2165

Flame-retardant chemicals prohibited in children's products and furniture, enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2026 325F.071

Fraud

Credible allegation of fraud, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 15.013

Misuse of public resources or data, Minn. Statutes 2026 15.0573

Program payments withheld, Minn. Statutes 2026 15.013

Funds and accounts

Clean water revolving fund, Minn. Statutes 2026 446A.07

Environmental assistance revolving account, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.0716

Packaging product stewardship account, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1463

Statewide drinking water contamination mitigation account, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.245

Training account, appropriations to, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03

Water quality and sustainability account, stakeholder projects, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.53

Gas well construction, emergency notification, Minn. Statutes 2026 103I.706

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.06, 116.07

Gifts, accepting, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.06, 116.9406

Government services, extension to unincorporated areas, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.49, 414.0335

Grain storage, temporary facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Grant agreements, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.03

Grants by, drinking water contamination mitigation, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.245

Grants to, remediation fund, use authorized, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.20

Green economy business development, Minn. Statutes 2026 116J.438

Green star award, environmental improvement program, Minn. Statutes 2026 114C.25

Greenhouse gas emission control, see Emission control under GREENHOUSE GASES

Groundwater protection, duties, see UNDERGROUND WATER POLLUTION

Harmful substance injuries, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.25 to 115B.37

Hatcheries, state fish hatcheries, water-quality monitoring, Minn. Statutes 2026 97C.202

Hazardous and industrial waste

Generators, grants to, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.072, 115A.152

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.158

Hazardous materials incidents, emergency response, Minn. Statutes 2026 299A.50

Hazardous substances, see under SPILLS, LEAKS, AND RELEASES

Hazardous waste

Duties, see HAZARDOUS WASTE

Stabilization and containment facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.175, 115A.30

Hazardous waste facilities, see HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES

Hazardous waste generators, see HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATORS

Hazardous waste management

Approvals by, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.811

Duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.075, 115A.11

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.075

Household batteries, investigation, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.961

Household hazardous waste, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.96, 116.07

Household hazardous waste management plans

Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.96

Review by, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.803

Incident response action plans, completion of work, Minn. Statutes 2026 270.94

Incinerator ash management, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.97

Incinerators, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.97, 116.85

Industrial waste

Conversion schedule, solid waste management taxes, Minn. Statutes 2026 297H.04

Generators, grants to, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.072, 115A.152

Point sources, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.04

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.158

Waste composition studies, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.412

Infectious waste, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.81, 116.83

Inspections, advisory inspections, Minn. Statutes 2026 15.985

Interagency cooperation

Cannabis Management Office

Resource use, odor, and waste standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 342.08

Interstate chemicals clearinghouse, participation, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.9407

Interstate Mercury Education and Reduction Clearinghouse, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.92, 116.921

Investigation and response action plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.50

Judicial review, agency actions, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.05

Lake improvement districts, orders establishing, Minn. Statutes 2026 103B.541

Lake improvement programs, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 103F.805

Lamp recycling facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.93

Landfills

Acquiring interests in real property, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Cleanup, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.39 to 115B.43, 115B.442, 115B.443

Closed landfill solar redevelopment and reuse account, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.431

Daily cover, solid waste management taxes, Minn. Statutes 2026 297H.06

Dump materials, acceptance, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.403

Liens, environmental, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.406

Metropolitan solid waste landfills, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.843, 473.845, 473.846

Priority qualified facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.406, 115B.407

Lawsuits

Attorney general, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.072, 116.11

Emerging contaminants grants, proceeds, Minn. Statutes 2026 446A.082

Litigation expenses, recovery, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.072

Settlements, proceeds, Minn. Statutes 2026 16A.151, 115B.245

Statewide drinking water contamination mitigation program, recovery amounts transferred, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.245

Lead (mineral), Minn. Statutes 2026 144.9508, 325E.3892

Liability, interests in real property, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Licenses

Customer service and efficiency, Minn. Statutes 2026 15.991 to 15.993

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Liens, environmental, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.406

Listed metals in specified products, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.9651

Livestock feedlots, see Feedlots under this topic

Loans by, repayments, depositing, Minn. Statutes 2026 16A.531

Local governments, coordination with

Water management plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 114D.20, 114D.26, 114D.35

Watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), Minn. Statutes 2026 114D.20, 114D.26, 114D.35

Low-level radioactive waste Facility Siting Policy Development Committee, Minn. Statutes 2026 116C.842

Manure, liquid manure storage structure plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Marine toilets

On-land disposal facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 86B.325

Retention devices, Minn. Statutes 2026 86B.535

Marketing, recyclable materials and compost, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.48

Mercury emissions, reduction

Generally, see Mercury emissions, reduction under PUBLIC UTILITIES

Reports received, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.915, 116.925, 216B.6851

Mercury manometers, recycling and replacement, Minn. Statutes 2026 17.861

Metropolitan Airports Commission, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.602

Metropolitan Area Water Supply Policy Advisory Committee, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.1565

Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.146

Metropolitan landfill contingency action trust account

Expenditure, county notice of required, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.845

Landfill abatement, report to legislature, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.846

Metropolitan solid waste landfills, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.843, 473.845, 473.846, 473.849

Midwest Interstate Low-level Radioactive Waste Commission, Minn. Statutes 2026 116C.833

Midwest Interstate Low-level Radioactive Waste Compact, Minn. Statutes 2026 16A.531, 116C.834

Mineral Coordinating Committee, Minn. Statutes 2026 93.0015

Minerals, deposition of tailings, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.0717

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, acoustical barriers, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.608

Minnesota XL permit project, Minn. Statutes 2026 114C.10 to 114C.19

Mission of agency, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.03

Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area project, Minn. Statutes 2026 116G.151

Mixed municipal solid waste

Disposal facilities

Certificates of need, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.149, 473.811, 473.823

Inspectors, certification, Minn. Statutes 2026 400.06

Metropolitan landfill contingency action account, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.845

Waste composition studies, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.412

Management services, solid waste management taxes, market price, Minn. Statutes 2026 297H.02, 297H.03

Metropolitan area, reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.848

Monitoring devices, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.075

Motor vehicles

Abandoned motor vehicles, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.10, 168B.101

Antifreeze, promoting recycling, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.916

Lead acid battery disposal, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.915

Noise limits, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.693, 169.974

Used lead acid batteries, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.115

Waste, control and disposition, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.101

Municipal drainage systems, plans for connections, Minn. Statutes 2026 103E.411

Municipal sewage disposal systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.426, 115.43, 115.49

National pollutant discharge elimination system, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03, 116.07, 116.0711, 609.671

Natural disasters, state response, Minn. Statutes 2026 12A.13

Noise pollution, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Notifications

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Public treatment works, violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.072

Nuclear Waste Council, Minn. Statutes 2026 116C.711

Nutrients in cleaning agents and water conditioners, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.24

Odorous emissions, standards and procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.064

Offices, outside metropolitan area, planning, Minn. Statutes 2026 16B.241

Oil, open burning, Minn. Statutes 2026 88.171

Oil and hazardous substance discharge preparedness, Minn. Statutes 2026 115E.05

Oil-filled electrical equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Ombudsmen for small business air quality compliance assistance program, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.98

Open burning of oil, Minn. Statutes 2026 88.171

Outreach, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Oversight, investigation and response action plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.50

Packages and containers

Environmental review and guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2026 116F.06

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), additions prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2026 325F.075

Plastic containers, labeling, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.044

Toxics in packaging, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.965

Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.144 to 115A.1463

Paint

Producers stewardship plan, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1415

Residential lead paint waste, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.89

PCB, see POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCB'S)

Peer review, water quality standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.035

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Additions prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2026 325F.075

Products containing, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.943

Performance reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.03, 116.035

Permits, see POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY PERMITS

Pesticides

Applications in schools, model, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.30

Bulk pesticides, Minn. Statutes 2026 18B.14

Pesticide-treated seed, consumer guidance, Minn. Statutes 2026 21.915

Waste pesticide collection program, Minn. Statutes 2026 18B.065

Petroleum replacement goals, Minn. Statutes 2026 239.7911

Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board, Minn. Statutes 2026 115C.07

Petroleum tank releases, see PETROLEUM TANK RELEASES

Pipes and pipelines, emergency releases, Minn. Statutes 2026 299J.08

Planning, private enterprises, participation in, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.10

Plastic containers, labeling, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.044

Point sources, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.04

Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2026 114C.01

Pollution control

Cumulative impacts analysis, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.065

Equipment, recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2026 272.02

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.05, 116.10, 116.11

Policy of legislature, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.01

Public utilities, environmental projects, Minn. Statutes 2026 216B.1695

Statewide drinking water contamination mitigation program, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.245

Toxic pollution prevention, annual progress reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 115D.08

Wastewater laboratories, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.84

Pollution prevention excellence awards, Minn. Statutes 2026 115D.06

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.385 to 325E.388

Polychlorinated biphenyls, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.37, 116.84

Power plants, emissions reduction projects, Minn. Statutes 2026 216B.1692

Powers, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.03, 116.07

Priority chemicals, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.9401 to 116.9407

Priority qualified facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.406, 115B.407

Problem materials (waste)

Disposal, planning, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.956

Identifying, labeling, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.952

Property

Accepting, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.06

Acquiring interests in real property, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.407, 116.07

Public facilities projects, Minn. Statutes 2026 446A.03, 446A.051

Public information and education

Duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.072

Programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Public utilities emissions reduction projects, Minn. Statutes 2026 216B.1692

Railroad discharge preparedness and response, Minn. Statutes 2026 115E.042, 115E.08

Records and record keeping, data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.075

Recycling, duties regarding, see RECYCLING

Recycling programs

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 16A.531

Goals, monitoring, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.551

Grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.565, 473.844, 473.8441

Loans by, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.844

Local recycling implementation strategy, approvals, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.551

Mercury manometers recycling, Minn. Statutes 2026 17.861

Recycling and yard waste composting guides, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.558

Technical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.8011

Referrals to, Clean water revolving fund applications, Minn. Statutes 2026 446A.07

Regional sanitary sewer districts, see under SANITARY DISTRICTS

Regulated entities, voluntary self-reporting, Minn. Statutes 2026 114C.40

Regulatory certainty,wastewater treatment technology incentive, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.426

Reinvest in Minnesota reserve program, Minn. Statutes 2026 103F.521

Remediation fund, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.26, 115B.42, 116.155

Reports given

Air pollution, compliance protocols, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Animal feedlots, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07, 394.25

Architectural paint product stewardship program, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.142

Ballast water management record book, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.1705

Community health board transfers, Minn. Statutes 2026 16A.151

Deicing salt, use by state agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.2021

Environment assessment worksheets and impact statements, review, Minn. Statutes 2026 116D.04

Environmental review and permitting, coordinated project plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.035

Fees and fee increases, Minn. Statutes 2026 14.18

Greenhouse gas emissions control, Minn. Statutes 2026 216H.02, 216H.021, 216H.11

Groundwater monitoring, Minn. Statutes 2026 103A.204, 103H.175

Hazardous waste management plan, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.11

Household batteries, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.961

Industrial and hazardous waste, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.158

Landfill cleanup, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.43

Listed metals in specified products, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.9651

Mandatory environmental review categories, Minn. Statutes 2026 116D.04

Mercury emissions, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.915, 116.925

Mercury emissions reduction plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 216B.685

Metropolitan landfill abatement account, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.846

Metropolitan landfill contingency action trust fund, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.846

Minnesota XL permit project, Minn. Statutes 2026 114C.10

Nitrogen fertilizer, use by state agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.2022

Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1456

Performance reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.03, 116.035

Permitting efficiency reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.03, 116.035

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.387

Public utilities, emissions reduction projects, Minn. Statutes 2026 216B.1692

Remediation fund, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.20, 115B.28

Remediation fund work plan, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.155

Solid waste management, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.411, 115A.55, 115A.89

Solid waste management abatement plan, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.149

Stabilization and containment facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.193

Toxic air contaminants, Minn. Statutes 2026 115D.15

Toxics and pollution prevention activities, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.121

Unprocessed mixed municipal solid waste, metropolitan area, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.848

Video display and electronic devices collection and recycling, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1320

Wastewater infrastructure projects, reports to Public Facilities Authority, Minn. Statutes 2026 446A.07

Wastewater treatment, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03

Water quality and sustainability account, expenditures, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.52

Water quality standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.035

Water resources protection, Minn. Statutes 2026 103H.275

Watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), Minn. Statutes 2026 114D.26

Reports received, air toxics emissions reports, metropolitan area, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.062

Residential lead paint waste, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.89

Resilient community assistance program, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.391

Resource recovery program, grants and loans, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.844, 473.8441

Resource recovery systems, development, Minn. Statutes 2026 400.07

Response action plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.17

Rulemaking authority

Aboveground storage tanks, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03

Administration and procedure, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Air pollution, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Air quality, solid waste, or hazardous waste, statements of need and reasonableness, contents, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Animal feedlots, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Appliance servicing and recycling dealers, training and certification, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.735

Aquaculture, Minn. Statutes 2026 17.494, 17.498

Bulk pesticides, Minn. Statutes 2026 18B.14

Chlorofluorocarbons, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.731

Clean water partnership program, Minn. Statutes 2026 103F.735, 103F.745

Dry Cleaner Environmental Response and Reimbursement Law, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.50

Environmental assistance grant and loans, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.0716

Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 114D.25, 115.03, 115A.20

Fees, legislative approval, Minn. Statutes 2026 14.18

Gas production, Minn. Statutes 2026 93.514

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.06, 115A.20

Greenhouse gas emissions, Minn. Statutes 2026 216H.021, 216H.11

Groundwater protection, Minn. Statutes 2026 103H.275

Harmful substance injuries, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.28, 115B.34, 115B.37

Hazardous substances releases, responses, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.17

Hazardous waste, Minn. Statutes 2026 400.161

Household hazardous waste and other problem materials management, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Incinerators, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.97

Infectious waste control, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.81

Landfill cleanup programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.412

Lead (mineral), Minn. Statutes 2026 144.9508

Liquid manure storage structure plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Listed metals in specified products, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.9651

Loan administration, Minn. Statutes 2026 446A.07

Local water management and accountability oversight, Minn. Statutes 2026 103B.102

Market development, recyclable materials and compost, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.48

Motor vehicles, noise limits, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.693, 169.974

Municipal sewage disposal systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.43

Noise pollution, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Nutrients in cleaning agents and water conditioners, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.24

Odorous emissions, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.064

Oil production, Minn. Statutes 2026 93.514

Packages and containers, guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2026 116F.06

Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1459

Plastic containers, labeling, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.044

Polychlorinated biphenyls, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.37

Problem materials (waste), Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.952, 115A.956

Recyclable material, market development, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.48

Residential lead paint waste, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.89

Sewage sludge, standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Solid waste, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.42, 115A.55, 115A.63, 116.07

Solid waste management, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.149

Stabilization and containment facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.175

State facility liability trust fund, surcharge, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.301

Statement of need and reasonableness, water quality standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.035, 115.44

Subsurface sewage treatment systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.55, 115.56, 116.07

Underground tank storage, owners and operators, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.49

Uniform waste statistics, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.07

Waste facility operators, training and certification, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.41

Waste tires, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.902, 115A.914

Wastewater infrastructure funding programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.182

Wastewater laboratories, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.84

Wastewater treatment facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.72

Water pollution control, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03, 116.16, 446A.07

Water quality standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.035

Waters of the state, classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.44, 115.53

Sanitary districts, see SANITARY DISTRICTS

Seizures by, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.29

Services, accepting, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.06

Sewage disposal systems

Alternative discharging sewage systems program grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.18

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03

Municipal sewage disposal systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.43, 115.49

Point sources, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.04

Sewage sludge

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Sludge disposal facilities, metropolitan area, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.516

Small Business Air Quality Compliance Advisory Council, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.99

Shoreland development standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 103F.211

Silica sand projects

Environmental assessment worksheets, Minn. Statutes 2026 116C.991

Technical assistance team, representation on, Minn. Statutes 2026 116C.99

Small business environmental improvement loans, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.993, 116.994

Solid waste

Disposal violations, citations, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.073

Waste composition studies, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.412

Waste deposit disclosure forms, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.9302

Waste stream, studies, Minn. Statutes 2026 116F.05

Solid waste fund, shortfalls, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Solid waste management

Planning, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.149

Policy, report, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.411

Waste composition studies, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.412

Solid waste management districts, see SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Solid waste management facilities

Acquiring interests in real property, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Certificates of need, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.917

Consulting, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.32

Designation, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.84, 115A.86, 115A.893

Disposal capacity, determinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Metropolitan area, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.811, 473.813, 473.823

Planning, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.42, 473.149

Plans, counties, review, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.803

Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.89

Technical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.52

Waste composition studies, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.412

Solid waste management taxes, Minn. Statutes 2026 297H.02, 297H.03, 297H.04, 297H.12, 297H.13

Source-separated compostable waste management services, Minn. Statutes 2026 297H.06

South Dakota-Minnesota Boundary Waters Commission, Minn. Statutes 2026 103B.451

Stabilization and containment facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.191, 115A.193, 115A.195, 115A.30

State laws and statutes, free copies, Minn. Statutes 2026 3C.12

Statewide drinking water contamination mitigation program, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.245

Storm water

Beneficial use demonstration projects, grants for, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.195

Management standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03

Subsurface sewage treatment systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.55 to 115.58, 116.07, 116.073, 116.18

Sweeping compounds, Minn. Statutes 2026 325E.40

Tax-forfeited lands, Minn. Statutes 2026 282.019, 282.08

Tax increment financing, development action response plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 469.174

Technical and research assistance program, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.152, 115A.158

Technical assistance

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.072

Solid waste reduction, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.55

Telephone directories, collection and recycling, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.951

Toxic pollution prevention grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 115D.04

Trade secret information, containers, information from review, confidentiality, Minn. Statutes 2026 116F.06

Training account, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03

Trichloroethylene, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.385

Underground storage tanks

Field citations, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.073

Owners and operators, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.49

Red tags, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.071

Storage tank installers, certification, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.491

Unincorporated areas, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.49

Used motor oil, see under OIL

Variances, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.07

Video display devices, recycling, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.1310 to 115A.1330

Violations and penalties

Administrative penalties, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.072

Delayed enforcement, waivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 114C.40

Public treatment works, notice and delay, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.072

Voluntary self-reporting, Minn. Statutes 2026 114C.40

Volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2026 176.011

Waste

Abandoned scrap metal, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.10

Problem materials (waste), identifying, labeling, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.952

Waste composition study, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.412

Waste education coalition, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.072

Waste facilities

Inspections, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.091

Operators, training and certification, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.41

Waste tires, see WASTE TIRES

Wastewater

Beneficial use, demonstration projects, grants for, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.195

Laboratories, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.84

Wastewater infrastructure funding program, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.182, 446A.07

Wastewater treatment facilities, see WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES

Water and Soil Resources Board

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 103B.101

Local water management and accountability oversight, Minn. Statutes 2026 103B.102

Water and wastewater treatment operators, see WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATORS

Water assessments and analyses, Minn. Statutes 2026 103A.43

Water conditioners, nutrients in, Minn. Statutes 2026 116.24

Water infrastructure funding program, Minn. Statutes 2026 446A.072

Water management, metropolitan water management program, Minn. Statutes 2026 103B.205 to 103B.255

Water pollution control

Enforcement, remedies, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.071

Generally, see WATER POLLUTION

Groundwater, see UNDERGROUND WATER POLLUTION

Impaired waters, restoration

Identification, Minn. Statutes 2026 114D.20, 114D.25, 114D.35

Total maximum daily loads, establishing, Minn. Statutes 2026 114D.20, 114D.25

Watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), Minn. Statutes 2026 114D.26

Local water management and accountability oversight, Minn. Statutes 2026 103B.102

Powers and duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03

Statewide drinking water contamination mitigation program, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.245

Wastewater laboratories, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.84

Watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), Minn. Statutes 2026 114D.20, 114D.26

Water resources protection, Minn. Statutes 2026 103H.275

Water Supply Systems and Wastewater Treatment Facilities Advisory Council, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.7411

Waters of the state, quality

Classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.03, 115.44, 115.53

External peer review, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.035

Watershed districts

Coordination, local water management plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 114D.20

Project authorization orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 103D.805

Watershed management plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 103B.231

Watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), Minn. Statutes 2026 114D.26, 114D.35

Wells and Borings Advisory Council, Minn. Statutes 2026 103I.105

Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, Minn. Statutes 2026 458D.05, 458D.07, 458D.21

Wetland banking program, coordination, Minn. Statutes 2026 103G.2242, 103G.2375

Wetland protection and management plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 103G.2243

Wetland replacement sites, identifying, Minn. Statutes 2026 103G.2242

Yard waste, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.551, 115A.558, 115A.931