SF2044

SF2044 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Remediation fund permissible usage allowing for PFAS contamination at emergency response training centers cost reimbursement provision and appropriation

Related bill: HF1940

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes changes to Minnesota's environmental remediation fund, allowing the use of funds for reimbursing costs associated with PFAS contamination cleanup at emergency response training centers. It amends Minnesota Statutes 116.155, subdivision 2, and introduces a provision enabling the Pollution Control Agency to reimburse owners and operators of training centers if they ceased using PFAS-containing firefighting foam by January 1, 2015.

Key provisions include: 1. Expanding the permissible uses of the remediation fund to cover costs related to PFAS contamination at emergency response training centers. 2. Permitting reimbursement for costs incurred on or after January 1, 2023, for investigation, response, removal, remediation, monitoring, and other necessary studies or actions approved by the commissioner. 3. Allocating $1,000,000 from the environmental fund in fiscal year 2026 for grants to state colleges or universities eligible for reimbursement. 4. Giving funding preference to institutions that are enrolled as cooperative responsible parties in the state's remediation program.

Overall, the bill aims to support PFAS remediation efforts at training facilities, particularly those used for firefighting foam exercises, by providing financial assistance for contamination investigations and cleanup.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 02, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 02, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy
March 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy
March 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Withdrawn and re-referred to	Higher Education

Citations

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