The bill proposes an appropriation from the general fund to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for a grant aimed at purchasing and installing a continuous emission monitoring system to measure lead emissions from permitted facilities. Specifically, it allocates funds for assessing the effectiveness of such systems in monitoring compliance with lead emission limits. The bill prioritizes grants for facilities that have exceeded lead emission limits multiple times in the past five years and are located near significant residential populations. The grant can cover up to 100% of the costs associated with the purchase and installation of the monitoring system.
Additionally, the bill allows for a portion of the appropriated funds to be used for administrative costs and technical assistance related to the grant. It establishes that this is a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2029, and defines a "continuous emissions monitoring system" as the necessary equipment for real-time measurement of pollutants. The provisions of this bill will take effect the day after its final enactment.