Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial resources for the remediation of PFAS contamination at Lake Superior College's Emergency Response Training Center. It aims to address environmental and public health concerns by improving infrastructure for dealing with these contaminants.

Main Provisions

• Financial Appropriation: The bill allocates $2,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. This fund will be used to grant Lake Superior College the necessary resources.

• Project Scope: The funds will cover the design, engineering, and construction of improvements needed for the abatement, remediation, mitigation, and treatment of PFAS contamination. This includes constructing wells, installing equipment, and upgrading existing facilities for effective site remediation and water treatment.

• Bond Authorization: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds totaling up to $2,000,000. The issuance of these bonds is necessary to provide the financial resources appropriated for the project.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces specific funding and bond issuance to tackle PFAS contamination at Lake Superior College. It does not amend existing laws but facilitates a targeted financial effort to address environmental contamination concerns.

Relevant Terms

• PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
• Contamination remediation
• Environmental cleanup
• Bond issuance
• Lake Superior College
• Pollution Control Agency