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Compost Rule Update

Compost Rule Update. Purpose of SSOM Rule Process. Recognize state strategy of moving organic material management up the hierarchy Clarify regulatory requirements appropriate to SSOM composting facilities Provide regulatory relief without jeopardizing environmental protection

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Compost Rule Update

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  1. Compost Rule Update

  2. Purpose of SSOM Rule Process • Recognize state strategy of moving organic material management up the hierarchy • Clarify regulatory requirements appropriate to SSOM composting facilities • Provide regulatory relief without jeopardizing environmental protection • Minnesota’s source-separated organics handling capacity (all types, from compost to animal feeding) is much too small to process up to 15% of the MSW stream if source separated as organics

  3. Layout of Current Minn. R. 7035.2836: Two Tracks

  4. Fitting SSOM into Current Compost Rule

  5. Rule Schedule

  6. Issues under consideration • Size Designations • Location Standards • Pad • Where? • What characteristics? • Distance to groundwater • Odor Control • Training Requirements • Testing and Monitoring Requirements • Acceptable Materials • Stormwater Management

  7. Opportunities to Provide Input • Additional Information: MPCA website search “Compost Rule” • Get on email list to receive updates, contact: Yolanda Letnes at 651-757-2527 or yolanda.letnes@state.mn.us • Opportunity to comment on draft rule coming up in September 2012.

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