South Metro Mississippi TMDL Public Comment Period

February 17, 2012

[ February 27, 2012 to April 27, 2012. ] The public comment period for the South Metro Mississippi River turbidity TMDL will run for 60 days beginning on February 27.

The draft TMDL and supporting documentation are available here.

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Public Comment Period on Minnesota River Turbidity TMDL

February 17, 2012

[ February 27, 2012 to April 27, 2012. ] [Projected] Based on information received from MPCA, it is believed that the public comment period for the Minnesota River turbidity TMDL will run for 60 days beginning on February 27.

The draft TMDL and supporting documentation are available here.

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Water-Wastewater Funders Meeting (afternoon session)

February 14, 2012

[ March 7, 2012; 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] In conjunction with the MRWA Technical Conference, state and federal funders will be holding informational meetings on our water, wastewater, and stormwater funding programs on March 7, 2012 at the Kelly Inn in St. Cloud. There is no charge to attend these sessions.

In the morning from 10:00 to 11:30 representatives from the Pollution Control [...]

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Water-Wastewater Funders Meeting (morning session)

February 14, 2012

[ March 7, 2012; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ] In conjunction with the MRWA Technical Conference, state and federal funders will be holding informational meetings on our water, wastewater, and stormwater funding programs on March 7, 2012 at the Kelly Inn in St. Cloud. There is no charge to attend these sessions.

In the morning from 10:00 to 11:30 representatives from the Pollution Control [...]

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MESERB Staff Presentation at Minnesota Environmental Institute

February 13, 2012

[ April 19, 2012; 8:45 am to 4:30 pm. ]
At this annual seminar presented by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education (CLE), MESERB staff will be presenting a plenary Water Law Update, as well as a Clean Water Basics breakout session together with counsel from Smith Partners LLP. Details and registration information available here.

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Contaminants of Emerging Concern Forum

January 31, 2012

[ February 9, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will b ehosting a Drinking Water Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) Program Advisory Forum on February 9, 2012 from 2:00-4:00 pm at MDH’s Snelling Office Park (1645 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul, MN 55108).

The Advisory Forum is open to everyone and is an opportunity to share information related [...]

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Comment Deadline: Water/Wastewater Treatment Certification Rule Amendments

January 31, 2012

[ February 24, 2012; 4:30 pm; ] The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health are considering amendments to Minnesota Rules Chapter 9400, relating to the certification of water and wastewater treatment operators. Comments and/or requests for a hearing are due Friday, February 24.

More information about the amendments is available on the MPCA’s operator certification webpage. Please [...]

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Draft 2012 303(d) Impaired Waters List Comment Deadline

January 30, 2012

[ February 27, 2012; 4:30 pm; ] Comments due on the draft Impaired Waters list required under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act.

The draft list, Guidance Manual and supporting materials are available here.

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EPA Region 5 Workshop on Integrated Municipal Plans

January 18, 2012

[ February 17, 2012; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] In a recent edition of the Federal Register, the EPA announced a series of workshops to solicit public comment on the use of integrated municipal stormwater and wastewater plans to meet the water quality objectives of the Clean Water Act.

Other workshops are planned for January 31 in Atlanta (Region 4), February 6 in New York [...]

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MESERB Staff Presentation at MMUA Winter Legislative Conference

January 12, 2012

[ February 9, 2012; 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
Details and registration information available on the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association website.

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