This bill aims to establish new regulations for municipal solid waste incinerators in Minnesota, focusing on emissions measurements, limits, and data disclosure. It introduces a new section in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115A, which outlines definitions related to air contaminants, emissions monitoring systems, and specific terms relevant to incineration processes. The bill mandates that municipal solid waste incinerators must adhere to emissions limits based on federal standards and requires the implementation of continuous emissions monitoring systems or automated sampling systems to track various pollutants. Additionally, it stipulates that emissions data must be collected and reported during all operational phases, including warm-up, start-up, and shutdown.

Furthermore, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 383B.235, to clarify that existing resource recovery facilities can process up to 274,000 tons of municipal solid waste annually starting in 2026, while ensuring compliance with state environmental laws and obtaining necessary permits. The legislation emphasizes transparency by requiring incinerators to develop a data-sharing system that provides public access to emissions data, including comparisons with state and federal limits and notifications of any violations. The commissioner is tasked with adopting rules to implement these provisions, with an effective date set for the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 383B.235