This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299K.07, to enhance public safety by requiring certain facilities to notify local emergency responders in the event of a hazardous chemical release. The bill specifies that after reporting to the State Emergency Operations Center, owners or operators of facilities primarily processing crude oil into petroleum products must also inform local emergency personnel responsible for public health protection. This addition aims to ensure timely communication and response to hazardous incidents.

The bill also makes several changes to the existing legal language, including replacing "Management" with "Operations" in references to the State Emergency Operations. It emphasizes that notifications must be made to the State Emergency Operations and clarifies that state agencies cannot impose additional notification requirements beyond those specified in the bill. The effective date of the new provisions is set for the day following final enactment, applying to any incidents occurring thereafter.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 299K.07