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HF1940 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Permissible uses of the remediation fund modified to allow for cost reimbursement for PFAS contamination remediation at emergency response training centers, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2044

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Summary of Minnesota House Bill H.F. No. 1940 (2025)

Purpose:
The bill seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes (2024) section 116.155, subdivision 2, to expand the permissible uses of the remediation fund. Specifically, it would allow the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to reimburse emergency response training centers for costs associated with the remediation of contamination caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that resulted from the use of firefighting foam.

Key Provisions: 1. Modification of the Remediation Fund Uses:
- Adds a provision that allows the commissioner of the MPCA to reimburse owners and operators of emergency response training centers for costs incurred in addressing PFAS contamination.
- Reimbursement applies only if the training center ceased using PFAS-containing firefighting foam on or before January 1, 2015.
- Covers costs incurred on or after January 1, 2023, for activities such as: - Investigation and monitoring of contamination.
- Planning, legal, engineering, and other studies or actions related to PFAS contamination.
- Any other necessary or approved remediation actions.

  1. Funding Allocation Process:

    • The commissioner of management and budget will allocate funds based on work plans submitted by relevant agencies (MPCA, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Natural Resources).
    • Allocations may be adjusted upon submission of revised work plans.
    • Copies of work plans must be submitted to the relevant legislative committees on environment and finance.

  2. Appropriation for Reimbursement Grants (Fiscal Year 2026):

    • $1,000,000 is appropriated from the environmental fund to MPCA for grants to eligible state colleges or universities that incurred PFAS-related remediation costs after January 1, 2023.
    • Preference will be given to a college or university participating in the MPCA’s remediation program as a cooperative responsible party.

Impact:
- Provides financial relief to emergency response training centers that have been burdened with PFAS contamination cleanup costs.
- Encourages the participation of higher education institutions in PFAS remediation efforts.
- Ensures accountability and regulatory oversight of fund distribution and usage.

This bill addresses the environmental and financial challenges posed by PFAS contamination at training facilities while supporting cleanup efforts through state funding.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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