[Excerpts from Dec. 22nd MPCA Press Release]
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has scheduled a series of public informational meetings to discuss an update of the list of lakes and stream segments in Minnesota that are considered "impaired" and need to be cleaned up under federal law. The list will be open for public comment in January, with meetings taking place around the state throughout the month, [including a meeting scheduled for Jan. 12, 1:00 to 3:00 Moorhead, American Crystal Sugar offices].

The public meetings will include an informational presentation on categories of impaired waters, how and why water bodies are placed on the list, and what steps are being taken across the state to address impairments. Public notice requirements in the Clean Water Act will also be outlined as well as opportunities for public participation in the process of identifying and implementing TMDLs.

The draft 2004 list will go on formal public notice by publication in the State Register on Jan. 12, 2004 and public comments will be accepted until Feb.12, 2004. Following the public comment period, the MPCA will finalize the list and submit it to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for federal approval.

Full Release
MPCA TMDL Website

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