Review Air Permits, for information on who needs an air permit, types of air permits, applications, and additional guidance.
WASTE
Hazardous Waste A business will need a hazardous waste identification number if it produces any amount of hazardous waste. A hazardous waste identification number identifies both the physical location at which hazardous waste is generated and the operator of that site. The MPCA assigns HW IDs in Minnesota. Because the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) coordinates the numbering system nationwide, HW IDs are also referred to as EPA ID numbers. Businesses generating most types of hazardous waste are required to report annually, pay a fee, and obtain a license for the subsequent year. Metropolitan counties license and inspect facilities in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties. The MPCA licenses and inspects facilities outside the metro county area. Information on hazardous waste and managing specific types of hazardous waste is available at Hazardous waste, and Hazardous waste reporting and licensing . Storage Tanks The MPCA Tank Compliance and Assistance Program provides information and assistance to tank owners and others regarding technical standards required of all regulated underground storage tank (UST) and aboveground storage tank (AST) systems. The program also evaluates compliance of tank facilities with state statutes, rules, and permits through inspection and investigations, and determines appropriate enforcement actions when violations are discovered. This program regulates a variety of industries. Some of the most common regulated facilities with hazardous liquid storage include service stations, trucking companies, bulk petroleum dealers, pipeline terminals, refineries, utility companies, airports, bus companies, school districts, highway departments, and industries such as sugar beet, ethanol, pulp and paper, mining, and chemicals. Owners of USTs with a capacity of 110 gallons or more and ASTs with a capacity of 500 gallons or more, which contain petroleum or hazardous substances used commercially, must notify the MPCA of the existence of these tanks. Review Storage Tanks for information for tank informaton and requirements. Solid Waste The MPCA regulates and manages solid waste in Minnesota such as landfills, commercial composting and commercial recycling centers. Review Waste planning and recycling for information on specific types of waste, regulations, permits, and more.
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