Video & Transcript Research : 'MPCA'
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-03-25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- For the record, I am **Tom Johnson**, Government Relations Director for the MPCA.
- Alternatives of regular wood pencils as well as plastic mechanical pencils are available, so the MPCA
- Regarding paints, the MPCA appreciated the recent conversation.
- The MPCA is working to understand why there continues to be testing by the MPCA and MDH that shows that
- Johnson knew if there were lead-free alternatives that the MPCA has already identified.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- the uh jurisdiction of mpca and the uh environment<00:08:09.440>
committee <00:08:10.639>so - <00:08:55.600>
office <00:08:56.600>uh process versus at an mpca office uh process - versus at an mpca office uh second<00:08:58.040>
uh <00:08:58.200>deed <00:08:58.720> - thank you chair heightman I think mpca thank you chair heightman I think this<00:10:56.480>
is <00:16:05.240>do budget recommendations for the mpca do budget recommendations for the mpca
Keywords:
wetlands, environmental review, permitting efficiency, Pollution Control Agency, construction permits, environmental impact statements, local government, business regulation, environmental assessments, HF1416, relocation grants, economic development, business relocation, site selection, business incentives, grant extension, appropriation extension, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, request for proposals
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I think our last testifier from the MPCA mentioned that because that is preempted by federal law.
- Cadela from the MPCA, we've had dialogue with Mr.
- In 2024, we did have dialogue with the MPCA.
- I'm just wondering, have you worked with the MPCA on addressing the concerns for the products?
- I did, in fact, sit down with the MPCA, one of their representatives.
Keywords:
lead, cadmium, consumer products, safety regulation, retail restrictions, motor sports, nonoxygenated gasoline, fuel regulations, storage requirements, racing events, HF325, flavored nitrous oxide, nitrous oxide, whippets, laughing gas, retail sales, consumer protection, misdemeanor, commerce, Minnesota Statutes chapter 325F
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Transportation committee approves repeal of California clean car standards 2/26/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The Minnesota MPCA and Governor Walz adopted these California clean car mandates.
- The Minnesota MPCA and Governor Walz adopted these California clean car mandates.
- The Minnesota MPCA and Governor Walz adopted these California clean car mandates.
- The Minnesota MPCA and Governor Walz adopted these California clean car mandates.
- The MPCA has abdicated that right so far.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/04/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
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new three of the bill gives the MPCA new three of the bill gives the MPCA new - Uh, as a consulting engineer, I've worked with MPCA for decades securing these permits.
- Engineer, I've worked with MPCA for decades securing these permits.
- Thank you to the MPCA, the coalition members, and other stakeholders involved.
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members, <00:31:08.640>and the MPCA, the coalition members, and the MPCA, the
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The MPCA and Governor Walz adopted these California clean car mandates.
- For the reasons that I've expressed above, the MPCA is in opposition to House File 376.
- For the reasons that I've expressed above, the MPCA is in opposition to House File 376.
- The MPCA has abdicated that right so far.
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was normal circumstances if the mpca was normal circumstances if the mpca was
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/26/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- that the governor directed the the MPCA that the governor directed the the MPCA to<01:12:03.040>
- So, I state agencies, not just at MPCA.
- The MPCA only large economic drivers.
- account is that it seems like the MPCA account is that it seems like the MPCA and<01:36:21.840><
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are Uh, how many employees in the MPCA are Uh, how many employees in the MPCA
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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which smart salt certified by MPCA, which smart salt certified by MPCA, which - at the MPCA. relations at the MPCA.
- MPCA shares the levels of chloride.
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or know if this is a question for MPCA or know if this is a question for MPCA - for the project proposals in the MPCA. for the project proposals in the MPCA.
Keywords:
groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements
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Transcript Highlights:
- The LSC Barr team is still digesting the feedback from the MPCA we received last week.
- The MPCA conducted a number of sites.
- In 2023, the MPCA site over the years.
- The MPCA is now more restrictive.
- MPCA we received<00:15:38.079>
last <00:15:38.399>week.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Agriculture committee considers HF1503 3/5/25
Transcript Highlights:
- It seems like something that belongs in MPCA, and the Department of Health is already monitoring wastewater
- I think that on the wastewater and the manure, we'd probably prefer working with the MPCA on that rather
- I think that on the wastewater and the manure, we'd probably prefer working with the MPCA on that rather
- I think that on the wastewater and the manure, we'd probably prefer working with the MPCA on that rather
- I think that on the wastewater and the manure, we'd probably prefer working with the MPCA on that rather
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/27/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- the order that we have on the agenda, starting with the Department of Natural Resources, followed by MPCA
- the order that we have on the agenda, starting with the Department of Natural Resources, followed by MPCA
- This is a graphic of the MPCA fund mix.
- So, this is the MPCA by division. We have seven divisions. We have seven divisions.
- For the record, my name is Tom Johnson, government relations director for the MPCA.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/12/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- the MPCA to to do this? the MPCA to to do this? Mr.<00:19:35.040>
Kodadek. - There's some broad authority here given to the MPCA.
- Director MPCA Senator Pappas Um Uh Mr.
- Um, I assume that the MPCA inspector, Mr.
- Kadelka, can can the MPCA inspector, Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- That plan would be sent to the MPCA for approval.
- If you apply for the plan, the MPCA has, I believe, 90 days to approve it.
- On 6.7, subdivision 7, it just says that the MPCA will put the plan up on their website.
- is wishing um let's see the mpca is wishing um let's see um<00:08:41.279>
um <00:08:41.479> - subdivision 7 it just says that<00:08:45.000>
um <00:08:45.080>the <00:08:45.200>mpca
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Transcript Highlights:
- Authorized by the MPCA to use combustor ash in road construction materials.
- only program we're aware of is the MPCA only program we're aware of is the MPCA CAP<00:44:58.319
- This facility will process the ash, and I can't say good enough good things about the MPCA.
- We meet once a month, and the MPCA is at that meeting every month.
- We meet once a month, and the MPCA is at that meeting every month.
Bills:
HF4680, HF4047, HF4590, HF3757, HF3569, HF4507, HF4426, HF4927, HF4788, HF4757, HF4747, HF3561, HF4014, HF4013, HF4689, HF4766, HF4589
Keywords:
wastewater treatment, improvements, capital investment, Greenfield, bonds, water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, state bonds, public utilities, HF4590, Tamarack, municipal infrastructure, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, Public Facilities Authority, sewer system, collection system, street reconstruction, local infrastructure
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/09/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- And that is a wrap on the governor's recommendations for the MPCA.
- So, how many FTEs does the MPCA have right now? Mr.
- So, do you have any part-time employees in the MPCA or even a volunteer staff?
- have any part-time employees in the MPCA have any part-time employees in the MPCA or<00:41:01.560
- If they have to call the MPCA back up.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, next we're going to have a wonderful presentation from MPCA.
- The MPCA is proud to for Minnesota.
- And then we do have processes of prioritization within MPCA, within several other agencies.
- And then we do have processes of prioritization within MPCA, within several other agencies.
- Within MPCA, within several other agencies. MDOT has a resilience improvement plan.
Bills:
HF3556
Summary:
The committee approved the February 26, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3556, which would rename Minnesota’s community solar garden program the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. The bill’s author described the measure as a tribute to Hortman’s leadership and her role in creating the program, noting its importance to Minnesota’s solar industry and the broader clean energy transition. The author moved HF 3556 to the general register, and the committee proceeded to testimony.
Testifiers from the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, solar industry groups, clean energy organizations, and community solar advocates all supported the bill. They credited Hortman with authoring and advancing the 2013 legislation that created Minnesota’s community solar program and said it became a national model that expanded access to solar for renters, lower-income households, and others who could not install rooftop systems. Several witnesses highlighted the program’s growth, including more than 1 gigawatt of approved projects, strong participation by low- and moderate-income subscribers, and job creation and private investment in Minnesota.
Witnesses also emphasized Hortman’s personal leadership style, describing her as prepared, persuasive, collaborative, and deeply committed to clean energy and public service. Some recounted personal interactions with her and said the name change would preserve her legacy and ensure future Minnesotans remember her impact. No vote on the bill itself was taken during the testimony shown, beyond the motion to send HF 3556 to the general register.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 02/27/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Health that would or mpca Department of Health that would or mpca that<00:16:13.160
- Those studies have been submitted to the MPCA.
- We have attempted to have dialogue with the MPCA.
- The MPCA does oppose Senate File 826 as it would be amended here by the A2. Mr.
- I appreciate the work MPCA does. I appreciate your work. We've worked well together.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Proposed $3 million grant considered to study turning waste water heat into energy 4/14/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 2317 would fund a pilot program through the MPCA to answer that question.
- The study directs the MPCA to identify facilities statewide where this thermal energy could feasibly
- would fund a pilot program<00:02:38.920>
through <00:02:39.080>the <00:02:39.200>MPCA - <00:02:39.840>
to <00:02:40.080>answer <00:02:40.480>that program through the MPCA - >
study <00:02:42.320>directs <00:02:42.640>the <00:02:42.720>MPCA <00:02:
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Highlighting Water Treatment Facility Improvements in Bonding Bill - 01/22/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I've worked with the MPCA to urge the inclusion of Hastings within the 3M settlement funds, and I'm happy
- I've worked with the MPCA to urge the inclusion of Hastings within the 3M settlement funds, and I'm happy
- I've worked with the MPCA to urge the inclusion of Hastings within the 3M settlement funds, and I'm happy
- I've worked with the MPCA to urge the inclusion of Hastings within the 3M settlement funds, and I'm happy
- It would mandate that the MPCA take that directly from the 3M settlement funds and give it to Hastings
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Transcript Highlights:
- I'll be saying PPL quite a bit today, as developed annually by MPCA and MDH.
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and developed annually by mpca and developed annually by mpca and mdh<00:42 - It'll be a fun day with the Historical Society, the MPCA sprinkled in as well.
- Like I said, we'll have the zoo, Historical Society, and Met Council, not MPCA.
- MPCA, Met Council—oh, Met Council, not MPCA. The Met Council. Scratch MPCA. Met Council.