STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY NINTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETIETH SESSION
Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance
MINUTES
Representative Fabian, Chair of the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee, called the meeting to order at 8:15 A.M. on March 20, 2018, in Hearing Room 5 of the State Office Building. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
FABIAN, Dan, Chair JOHNSON, Brian
HEINTZEMAN, Josh, Vice Chair JOHNSON, Clark
HANSEN, Rick LAYMAN, Sandy
BACKER, Jeff LUECK, Dale
BECKER-FINN, Jamie METSA, Jason
BLISS, Matt NEWBERGER, Jim
CLARK, Karen POSTON, John
ECKLUND, Rob SUNDIN, Mike
FISCHER, Peter SWEDZINSKI, Chris
GREEN, Steve TORKELSON, Paul
HOPPE, Joe UGLEM, Mark
HORNSTEIN, Frank WAGENIUS, Jean
Representative Ecklund moved the approval of the March 15, 2018 minutes. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3755 (Hertaus) Carbon monoxide detection device requirements relating to watercraft modified.
Representative Fabian moved HF3755 be re-referred to the General Register
Representative Fabian moved the A18-0648 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifier:
Bob Meier, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources
Representative Fabian renewed his motion that HF3755, as amended, be re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3660 (Fenton) Terms of settlement between the state and 3M company implemented.
Representative Fabian moved HF3660 be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Fabian moved the H3660A-1 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifier:
Kirk Koudelka, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Representative Fabian renewed his motion that HF3660, as amended, be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3709 (Jurgens) Private well testing for contamination from PFCs in the east metropolitan area provided.
Representative Fabian moved HF3709 be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill.
Testifiers:
Kirk Koudelka, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Tom Hogan, Director, Environmental Health, Minnesota Department of Health
Paul Moyer, Public Health Laboratory Manager, Minnesota Department of Health
Alan Gilbert, Solicitor General, State Attorney General’s Office
Gary Krueger, Site Remediation and Redevelopment Section, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Representative Heintzeman assumed the gavel at 9:19 AM
Representative Fabian assumed the gavel at 9:20 AM
Representative Faibian laid over HF3709 for possible inclusion in a future bill.
HF3666 (Fabian) Electronic device recycling requirements modified, loan program terms modified, and disposal facility certificate rulemaking required.
Representative Fabian moved HF3666 be re-referred to Government Operations and Elections Policy Committee.
Representative Fabian moved the H3666A-2 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifiers:
Greta Gauthier, Legislative Director, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
David Benke, Director, Resource Management and Assistance, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Representative Fabian renewed his motion that HF3666, as amended, be re-referred to the Government Operations and Elections Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:43AM.
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Representative Dan Fabian, Chair
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Karen Johnson, Committee Legislative Assistant