Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to address environmental contamination issues at Lake Superior College by providing funding for dealing with PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination. These substances are pollutants that can have adverse effects on human health and the environment.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: It allocates $2,000,000 from bond proceeds to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. This funding is specifically for the college's Emergency Response Training Center.
• Project Scope: The funds will be used to design, engineer, and construct improvements to reduce, mitigate, and treat PFAS contamination. This includes building new wells, installing new equipment, and enhancing existing infrastructure for site remediation and water treatment.
• Bond Issuance: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to raise the necessary funds. The state's commissioner of management and budget is responsible for this, adhering to established state statutes and constitutional provisions.

Significant Changes

This bill enables Lake Superior College to manage and remediate PFAS contamination effectively, which may include initiating new construction projects specifically aimed at improving environmental safety measures.

Relevant Terms

• PFAS contamination
• Bond proceeds
• Environmental remediation
• Lake Superior College
• State bonds