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HF2577 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Agricultural waste handling regulations modified, and record retention of sewage sludge transfers required.

Related bill: SF3091

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to update regulations concerning agricultural waste management in Minnesota, specifically focusing on the handling and transfer of sewage sludge and fertilizers, including those containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Main Provisions

  • Sewage Sludge Record Keeping: Requires parties involved in the transfer of sewage sludge to maintain records of the transaction, including details like date, amount, and parties involved. These records must be made available to the commissioner upon request.
  • PFAS Regulation in Fertilizers: Designates the Department of Agriculture as the main agency responsible for regulating fertilizers containing PFAS, covering aspects such as storage, handling, distribution, use, and disposal.
  • Certification and Compliance: Introduces measures for regulatory compliance inspections related to ammonia and anhydrous ammonia fertilizers and outlines certification validity and conditions.
  • Prohibition on Impervious Surfaces: Bans the application of fertilizers, animal waste, or sewage sludge on impervious surfaces such as streets, sidewalks, and parking lots. If spillage occurs, it must be immediately contained and legally managed.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Delegation of Duties: Expands the delegation of regulatory duties to include designated employees or agents of the Department of Agriculture or specific cities.
  • Record Retention for Sewage Sludge: Adds a requirement for maintaining and providing transactional records for sewage sludge, ensuring accountability and traceability.
  • Changes to Disposal Regulations: Reinforces environmentally safe disposal practices for fertilizer rinsate and containers, specifically prohibiting open burning due to adverse environmental impacts.

Relevant Terms

  • Agricultural waste handling
  • Sewage sludge
  • Record retention
  • PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
  • Fertilizer regulation
  • Impervious surface

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toAgriculture Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on the delegation of duties and certification of regulatory compliance."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill updates various subdivisions of section 18C.111 related to agricultural waste handling.",
      "modified": [
        "Extended deadlines for rules adoption concerning certification."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "18C.111"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 18C.121 provides the basis for certifying regulatory compliance as referenced in the modifications to 18C.111.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "18C.121"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 14.125 is referenced for the extension of deadlines related to rule adoption.",
      "modified": [
        "Extended deadlines for rules concerning regulatory compliance inspection certification."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "14.125"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision requiring record retention for sewage sludge transfers."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifications to section 18C.135 focus on the record retention requirements for sewage sludge transfers.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "18C.135"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendments made to section 18C.201 related to the disposal and handling of fertilizers.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on storage, handling, and disposal of fertilizers to prevent environmental contamination.",
        "Definition of unreasonable adverse effects and disposal prohibitions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "18C.201"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 103G.005 provides definitions for waters of the state, referenced in updates to 18C.201.",
      "modified": [
        "Referenced in context of environmental protection and contaminant flowage prevention."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "103G.005"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 18C.61 is amended to prohibit the application of fertilizer to impervious surfaces.",
      "modified": [
        "Prohibition of fertilizer application to defined impervious surfaces along with required containment and legal application."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "18C.61"
  }
]

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