Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF4630

Introduced
3/7/24  

Caption

Manure management plan requirements for feedlots modified, minimum setbacks and inspection frequencies established, penalties for manure management plan violations specified, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.

Impact

The bill establishes minimum setback distances for feedlots and liquid manure storage areas from sensitive environmental features such as sinkholes, municipal wells, and wetlands. Violations of the manure management plan can result in significant fines starting at $5,000, with funds directed towards projects aimed at improving local water quality. These measures aim to enhance the safety and environmental integrity of agricultural practices, especially in areas vulnerable to pollution.

Summary

House File 4630 focuses on modifying existing manure management plan requirements for feedlots in Minnesota. The bill introduces stricter regulations, mandating that any feedlot capable of holding over 500 animal units must have a manure management plan approved by the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency. It emphasizes the need for baseline nutrient load testing for wells and application fields associated with the feedlot, along with periodic inspections to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Contention

While proponents argue that these measures will lead to better environmental protection and water conservation, opponents may raise concerns about the financial burden on small-scale farmers. As the implementation of these regulations could pose challenges for farmers operating on tight margins, discussions are likely to arise around balancing agricultural productivity with necessary pollution control measures. Furthermore, the authority granted to the commissioner to amend existing rules may prompt debates about governance and local autonomy over agricultural practices.

Companion Bills

MN SF4581

Similar To Manure management provisions modifications and appropriation

Previously Filed As

MN SF4581

Manure management provisions modifications and appropriation

MN HF4320

Feedlot permit provisions modified to require manure management plans.

MN SF4492

Certain manure management plans required in feedlot permit provisions modifications

MN HF3493

Manure management grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

MN HF955

Financial assurance required for feedlot permits, inventories and reports required, and money appropriated.

MN SF3527

Manure management grants appropriation

MN HF4721

Stewardship program for batteries established, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.

MN SF965

Financial assurance requirement for certain feedlot permits

MN SF570

Permitting efficiency reporting requirements provisions modifications, environmental and resource management permit application process efficiency improvements provisions, Pollution Control Agency permitting provisions modifications, and appropriation

MN HF4757

Cannabis; Office of Cannabis Management and the Department of Health appropriations modified, cannabis provisions modified, Department of Commerce assessed fees modified, consumer protection provisions added and modified, Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act established, rulemaking authorized, data classified, technical changes made, reports required, and money appropriated.

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MN SF2400

Department of Children, Youth, and Families establishment; children's cabinet modification; appropriating money

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Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; Departments of Education, Human Services, and Public Safety responsibilities transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.

MN SF2399

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MN SF2401

Department of Children, Youth, and Families establishment; children's cabinet modification; appropriating money

MN SF2398

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MN HF2323

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MN HF2321

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MN HF2320

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