ATTORNEY GENERAL: POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION:

An Inventory of Its Administrative Rules Proceedings Files at the Minnesota Historical Society

Government Records

OVERVIEW


	Creator:	Minnesota. Attorney General. Pollution Control Division.
	Title:	Administrative rules proceedings files.
	Dates:	1968-1993.
	Language:	Materials in English.
	Abstract:	Files regarding the adoption or amendment of regulations for control of air, water, and noise pollution; disposal of nuclear and other hazardous wastes; and use of asbestos, phosphorus, and other inorganic fibers. The files include pleadings, hearing transcripts, reports, correspondence, testimony, and interoffice memos. A number of files are topically coded: APC = air pollution control; NPC = noise pollution control; WPC = water pollution control.
	Quantity:	41.3 cubic feet (40 boxes and 4 partial boxes).
	Location:	See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

SCOPE AND CONTENTS

Also included is a file of reports and comments on proposed rules of procedure for the Pollution Control Agency and a file on Environmental Quality Board environmental impact statement rules.

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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Minnesota. Attorney General. Pollution Control Division. Administrative Rules Proceedings Files. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession numbers: 987-123; 991-139; 991-212; 992-6; 992-56; 993-69; 993-158; 994-102; 994-179; 998-67; 2009-22; 2009-38; 2009-51

Processing Information:

Processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with a Basic Project grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Catalog ID number: 001713415

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION


Location
116.F.17.4F	APC 1, 3, 4, 11, 15, 16, 1971-1972.
		In the matter of the adoption of proposed amendments to Minnesota regulations APC 1, APC 3, APC 4, APC 11, and APC 16; the proposed adoption of Minnesota regulation APC 16; and the proposed adoption of the Minnesota Air Quality Implementation Plan.


		Chronology of events for APC 1, 1975-1976.


		APC 2-5, 7, 8, 11-13, 15, 16, 20-32, 1975-1976.
			In the matter of the adoption of amendments to air pollution control regulations APC 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, and 16 and new regulations APC 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32.


		APC 4, 6, 20, 21, 1978-1979.
			In the matter of the proposed adoption of amendments to Minnesota rules APC 4 relating to power plants and APC 21 relating to opacity and proposed adoption of new rule 6 MCAR §4.0020 relating to malfunctions and breakdowns of control equipment and process equipment.


		APC 17, 1972-1974.
			In the matter of the adoption of proposed Minnesota air pollution control regulation APC 17 relating to the use of asbestos and inorganic fibrous materials.


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116.F.17.5B	APC 19, 1973-1974.
		In the matter of the adoption of Minnesota regulation APC-19 relating to permits for indirect sources.


		NPC 4, 1975-1976.
			In the matter of proposed amendments to Minnesota regulation NPC 4(h) governing noise limits for motor vehicles with a manufacturer’s gross weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds.


		WPC 36, 1973.
			In the matter of the adoption of proposed water pollution control regulation, Chapter 36, WPC 36, for administration of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System [NPDES] and state disposal system permit program.


		WPC 37, 1974-1977.
			In the matter of the proposed adoption of agency regulation WPC 37, including standards for the limitation of the amount of phosphorus in various cleaning agents and chemical water Conditioners.


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116.F.17.6F	WPC 39, 1978-1983.
		In the matter of the proposed Minnesota Rule WPC 39 governing preparation of the behind schedule and substandard project list.


	Nuclear Regulatory Commission [NRC] Waste Rules, 1979-1984.
		Pleadings, 1979-1984. 11 folders.
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120.G.8.9B		Working Group Report, 1981.
		Correspondence, 1980-1984. 4 folders.
		Research.


		APC-2, 1968-1970. 2 folders.
			Re hearing for proposed rules on ambient air quality standards and air pollution control.


		APC-3, 1969-1972.
			In the matter of the adoption of amendments to air pollution control regulations.


		APC-8, 1970-1971. 3 folders.
			In the matter of the adoption of amendments to air pollution control regulations.


		APC-9, 1971.
			Regarding the revision of regulation APC-9, controlling odors in ambient air.


		APC-11, 1971.
			In the matter of the adoption of an amendment to regulation APC-11, restricting the emission of visible air contaminants.


		APC-12, 1971. 4 folders.
			In the matter of the adoption of an amendment to regulation APC-12, restricting the emission of visible air contaminants.


		APC-17, 1972-1973.
			In the matter of the adoption of APC-17, regulating the use of asbestos and inorganic fibrous materials.


		APC-18, 1973-1974. 2 folders.
			In the matter of the adoption of APC-18, relating to the use of inorganic fibrous materials.


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120.G.8.10F	APC-2 and APC-3, 1973-1974. 2 folders.
		In the matter of the adoption of proposed amendments to APC-2 and APC-3 re permit requirements, applications, and definitions.


		APC-2, APC-3, and APC-8, 1970-1971. 2 folders.
			In the matter of the adoption of amendments to air pollution control regulations.


		APC-8, APC-9, and APC-12, 1971.
			In the matter of the adoption of amendments to air pollution control regulations.


		Air Pollution Regulations, undated.
			Copies of adopted regulations.


		WPC-37, 1974-1975. 11 folders.
			Hearing transcripts (February, April 1975) in the matter of the adoption of WPC-37, including standards for the limitation of the amount of phosphorous in cleaning agents and chemical water conditioners.


		Regarding proposed adoption of rules and regulations governing classification of waters [WPC 24], 1981-1982. 2 folders.
			Pleadings and amendments.


		Regarding proposed adoption of regulation WPC 38 governing requirements for labeling of products containing PCB and for issuing certificates of exemption for use, possession, sale, purchase, or manufacture of PCB and products with PCB, 1976-1977. 5 folders.
			Pleadings, correspondence, hearing transcripts, testimony, and PCA Board memoranda.


		Rules of procedure, 1972-1973. 6 folders.
			In the matter of the adoption of proposed rules of procedure for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; contains reports and comments on the proposed rules.


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120.G.9.1B	Regarding proposed adoption of regulation WPC 37, standards for the limitation of the amount of phosphorous in cleaning agents and chemical water conditioners, 1975. 12 folders.
		Hearing transcripts.


	Water Quality Standards Revision, 1980.
		Hearing transcripts. 12 folders.
Location
120.G.9.2F		Pleadings.
		Proceedings transcripts.
		Hearing Examiner Report.
		Testimony. 2 folders.
		Staff Response to Testimony.
		Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee Report.
		Final comments.
		Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Response.
		Submissions to the Attorney General.
		Submissions to the PCA Board.
		Staff memos.
		Rules as Adopted.
		Rules as Filed with Secretary of State.


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120.G.9.3B	Regarding proposed revision and repeal of rules on standards and classification of waters, 1984. 3 folders.
		Hearing transcripts.


		Hazardous Waste Regulations, 1976-1980. 17 folders.
			Hearing Examiner Report.
			Correspondence.
			Regulations as Adopted.
			Final documents.
			Miscellaneous reports.
			Metropolitan Inter-County Council testimony.
			Submissions to the Attorney General.
			Submissions to the PCA Board. 2 folders.
			Staff statements.
			Mayo Clinic comments.
			Public comments. 4 folders.
			Written comments. 2 folders.


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120.G.9.4F	Regarding proposed amendment of rule SW11 exempting sparsely populated areas from certain sanitary landfill operating standards, 1979-1980. 14 folders.
		Pleadings.
		Hearing transcripts. 8 folders.
		Proceedings transcripts. 3 folders.
		Correspondence.
		Memoranda.


		Regarding proposed adoption of PCA rules governing sewage sludge management, 1981-1982. 3 folders.
			Pleadings.
			PCA Board memoranda.
			Evaluation of Sewage Sludge Disposal.


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120.G.9.5B	In the matter of the proposed revision to Minnesota Rule APC 1, 6 MCAR §4.0001, relating to ambient air quality standards, 1981-1982.
		Lists of witnesses and exhibits.
			Also includes a rules proceedings chronology.
		Transcripts of Hearings before State Hearing Examiner, February-April 1981. 18 folders.
			Volumes I-XX; transcripts of the rules hearing in St. Paul.


		Regarding amendments to agency regulation WPC-18 including the adoption of effluent limitations for discharge into the metropolitan segment of the Mississippi River, based on waste load allocation study, undated. 4 folders.
			Hearing transcripts only.


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120.G.10.3B	In the matter of the proposed adoption of rules governing the identification, labeling, classification, storage, collection, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste and of amendments to Minnesota Regulations SW 1-7, 1977-1978. 30 volumes and 1 folder.
		Hearing transcripts only.


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120.G.10.4F	Environmental Quality Board Environmental Impact Statement Rules, 1974-1981. 7 folders.
		Proposed rules, amendments, and correspondence and memoranda.


		Rule APC-6, Fugitive Dust-Enforcement, 1970-1980.


		Rule APC-8, Open Burning-Enforcement, 1971-1982.


		Rule WPC-4, Liquid Storage Permits, 1981-1982.


		Rule WPC-39, Vessel Wastes, 1972-1976. 5 folders.


	Regarding proposed rules APC-33, standards for performance for coal handling facilities, and APC-40, fugitive emissions with designated areas, 1979-1980.
		Pleadings and pleadings register. 4 folders.
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120.J.11.1B		Correspondence.
		Chief Hearing Examiner Review.
		Transcripts, Volumes I-X.
		APC-33 Amendments. 2 folders.
		Comments. 3 folders.
		MACI Petition to LCRAR.
		Rule as Adopted.
		Rule as Proposed.


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120.J.11.2F	Regarding Adoption of Rules APC-13 and APC-24 relating to the Control of the Emissions of Hydrocarbons, 1978-1980.
		Pleadings, correspondence, public hearing transcripts, reports, briefs, and comments.


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120.J.11.3B	Hazardous Waste Rules, 1982-1986.
		Pleadings. 10 folders.
		Correspondence. 3 folders.
		Transcripts. 2 folders.
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120.J.11.4F		Rules (various drafts). 4 folders.
		Statements of Need and Reasonableness. 2 folders.


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120.J.11.5B		Regarding proposed amendment of Minnesota Rule APC 2, definitions, abbreviations, applicability of standards, access to premises, variances, circumvention, severability to be retitled definitions, abbreviations, applicability of standards, opacity standard adjustment and circumvention, 1983-1984. 7 folders.


		Regarding proposed amendment to Minnesota Regulation WPC 34 on the administration of the construction grants and loans program, 1978-1979. 14 folders.
			Pleadings, correspondence, hearing transcripts and records, and copies of amendments.


		Regarding proposed Minnesota Rule WPC 39 governing preparation of the behind schedule and substandard project list, 1978. 2 folders.
			Hearing transcripts.


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120.J.11.6F	In the Matter of Proposed Amendments to Minnesota Rule APC-1 (6 MCAR §4.0001, State Ambient Air Quality Standards), 1980-1982.
		Pleadings. 3 folders.
		Correspondence. 4 folders.
		Memos. 3 folders.
		Petition for Rules Amendment. 2 folders.
		Hearing Examiner Reports.
		Final Comments to Hearing Examiner. 3 folders.
		Comments to the Pollution Control Agency Board.
		Comments to the Attorney General.
		Findings of Fact.
		Newspaper clippings and news releases. 2 folders.
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120.J.11.7B		Hearing transcripts, Volumes 21-46, April-September 1981. 26 folders.
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101.I.14.7B		Hearing transcripts, Volumes 47-60, September 1981-January 1982. 13 folders.
		Final Arguments, February 1982.
		Public Hearing transcripts, 1981. 5 folders.
			Duluth, February 23, 1981.
			Duluth, February 24, 1981.
			Rochester, February 26, 1981.
			Ely, March 16, 1981.
			St. Paul, March 31, 1981.
		Subject files, 1981-1982. 16 folders.
			American Petroleum Institute Comments.
			Cost of Hearings.
			Economic Assessment of Air Pollution Damage to Agricultural and Silvicultural Crops in Minnesota, March 4, 1982.
				University of Minnesota report.
			Economic information.
			Legal Section.
				MACI petition.
			Ozone exhibits.
			Public comments, 1982.
			Statement of Need and Reasonableness:
				Report 1, Part 1.
				Report 1, Part 2.
				Report 1, Parts 3 and 4.
				Report 2.
				Report 3.
				Reports 4 and 5.
				Addendum.
			Sulfur Dioxide evidence.
			University of Minnesota contract.


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120.J.11.8F	Regarding Proposed Revisions of Agency Regulations WPC 14, 15, and 23, 1973. 5 folders.
		Pertaining to standards of quality and purity of inter- and intra- state waters; includes correspondence, evidence, and background on regulations.


		Regarding WPC 22, Proposed Classification of Underground Waters of the State and Standards for Waste Disposal, 1972.


		Regarding the Establishment of Standards for Water Quality and Purity for Open Waters of Lake Superior; Proposed Regulation WPC 33, 1970-1971.


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120.J.11.8F		Regarding WPC 34, Rules for the Administration of the Municipal Facilities Program and the Minnesota State Water Pollution Control Fund, and Associated Matters on Federal-State Construction Grants for Publicly-Owned Treatment Works, 1971-1973.


		Rules and Regulations subject files, 1969-1972. 11 folders.
			Noise pollution. 3 folders.
			Nutrient control. 2 folders.
			Solid waste regulations. 6 folders.


	Alphabetical files, 1980-1988.
		Arranged in alphabetical order by topic of the rules.
		Acid Rain Deposition Standards and Control Plan: Adoption of Minnesota Rules 7005.4010-7005.4050, 1983-1987.
			Attorney notes, 1985-1986.
			Correspondence, 1984-1987.
			Exhibit lists, 1984-1986.
			Hearing meeting registers, February 1985.
			Hearing notes, January-May 1986.
			Monthly progress reports, 1983-1985.
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118.J.4.6F			Procedural exhibits, 1985-1986.
			Proposed schedules, 1984-1986.
			Research, 1980-1986.
			Rules as proposed, 1986.
			Staff memoranda, 1982-1986.
			Technical Review Committee meetings, 1983-1985.
			Proceedings transcripts, 1986. 11 folders.
				Volume 1: January 22, 1986.
				Volume 2: January 24, 1986.
				Volume 3: January 29, 1986.
				Volume 4: January 30, 1986.
					Gregory Pratt.
				Volume 5: January 31, 1986.
					H. Sievering/Robert Evans.
				Volume 6: February 6, 1986.
				Volume 7: February 7, 1986. 2 folders.
					Morning and afternoon sessions.
				Volume 8: February 8, 1986.
				[Volume 9: Missing.]
				Volume 10: February 12, 1986. 2 folders.
					Morning and afternoon sessions.
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118.J.4.6F			Pleadings, 1984-1986. 7 folders.
				Nos. 1-15, 1984-1985.
				Nos. 16-18, 1985-1986.
				No. 19, NSP’s Brief in Opposition, May 21, 1986. 1 folder.
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118.J.4.7B				No. 19, NSP’s Brief in Opposition, May 21, 1986. 1 folder.
				No. 20, 1986.
				Nos. 21-24, 1986.
				Nos. 25-35, 1986.
			Statement of Need and Reasonableness, November 15, 1985. 3 folders.
			Report of Administrative Law Judge, undated.
		Capital Cost Component Grant Rules Chapter 7075, 1988.
			In the matter of the proposed rules governing the administration of the Capital Cost Component Grant Program for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Projects, Minnesota Rules Parts 7075.1105 to 7075.1160.
			Attorney notes/correspondence, 1988.
			Drafts, 1988.
			Rule making documents, 1988.
		Construction Grant Amendments, 1985.
			Request for adoption of final amendments to Chapter 7075 Minnesota Rules Governing award of State and Federal Grants for Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
			Administrative Law Judge reports, 1985.
			Board items, 1985.
			Correspondence, 1985.
			Originals, 1985.
			Revisor’s drafts, 1985.
		Individual On-Site Waste Water Tax Grant Rules, Chapter 7075, 1988.
			Attorney notes, 1988.
			Drafts, SONAR, 1988.
			Drafts, Rules, 1988.
			Rule making documents, 1988.
		Fecal Coliform amendment, 1985.
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118.J.4.7B		Fee Rules, 1980-1988.
			Air Quality Fee Rule Amendment, 1985-1988.
				Attorney’s notes, 1987.
				Correspondence, 1987-1988.
				Draft NP DES/Air rules, 1985.
			Fee Rules, 1980-1987.
				Attorney’s notes, 1983-1985.
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118.J.4.8F				Comment file, 1983-1984.
				Correspondence, AQ and WQ fees, 1984-1986.
				Materials returned from AG, 1983-1985.
				Metro County ordinances, 1980-1983.
				Public Comments, AQ and WQ fees, 1985.
				Research, 1983-1985.
				Staff memos, 1983-1987.
			Hazardous Waste Fee Rule Amendments, 1983-1987.
				Correspondence, 1986-1987.
				Draft Rules – Hazardous Waste 6MCAR 4.9701-06, 1983-1984. 2 folders.
				Pleadings, 1984-1985. 2 folders.
			Low Level Radioactive Waste Fee Rules, 1984-1987.
				Correspondence, 1984-1987.
				Pleadings, 1985-1987. 2 folders.
			Revolving Fund Rules, 1988.
				Attorney notes, 1988.
				Drafts, rules, 1988.
				Drafts, SONAR, 1988.
				Rule hearing documents, 1988.
			Water Quality Fee Rule Amendments, 1987-1988.
				Correspondence, 1987.
				Hearing exhibits, 1987.
				Pleadings, 1987-1988.


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129.D.17.1B	Proposed Hazardous Waste Processing Facilities Files, 1982-1984.
		In the matter of proposed hazardous waste processing facility areas for metro area cities. Contains reports of hearing examiner, pleadings, exhibits, notes and correspondence.
		Cottage Grove, 1983. 2 folders.
		Forest Lake, 1983. 2 folders.
		Fridley, 1982-1984. 3 folders.
		Hastings, 1982.
		Inver Grove Heights, 1982-1983. 3 folders.
		Lakeville, 1982.
		Minneapolis, 1982-1983. 3 folders.
		Plymouth, 1982-1983. 3 folders.
		Ramsey, 1982-1983. 3 folders.
		Rosemount, 1982.
		Roseville, 1982-1983. 3 folders.
		St. Paul, 1982.
		Shakopee, 1982-1983.
		Cities included, December 1982.
		Cities eliminated, December 1982.
		Hearing examiners decision, August 1983.
			Cottage Grove–Minneapolis.
			Plymouth–Shakopee.
			Appendix A-B-C and miscellany.


	Proposed Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities Files, 1980-1983.
		Pleadings register, master file, 1982.
		Public participation and survey, 1980-1981.
		Aitkin County:
			Correspondence, 1982.
			Hearing record review, 1982.
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129.D.17.2F			Pleadings, 1982-1983.
			Miscellaneous, 1982.
				Includes report of hearing examiner.
		Carver County:
			Correspondence, 1982-1983.
			Exhibits, 1982.
			Hearing record review, 1982.
			Hearing notes, 1982.
			Local Project Review Committee, Report of Mitigation and Compensation, October 1983.
			Pleadings, 1982-1983.
			Public comments, 1982.
			Threats to staff, 1982.
			Miscellaneous, 1982-1983.
			Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Order, November 23, 1982.
		Marshall County:
			Correspondence, 1982-1983.
			Exhibits, 1982.
			Hearing notes, 1982.
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129.D.17.3B			Hearing record review, 1982.
			Pleadings, 1982-1983.
			Miscellaneous, 1983.
		Scott County:
			Correspondence, 1982.
			Exhibits, 1982.
			Hearing notes, 1982.
			Hearing record review, 1982.
			Pleadings, 1982-1983.
			Public comments, 1982.


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129.D.17.4F	Solid Waste Capital Assistance Program:
		Rules and pleadings, 1985.
		Drafts of Statement of Need and Reasonableness, 1985-1986.


		Solid Waste Demonstration Program: Pleadings, 1983-1984. 2 folders.


		Waste Management Board Permit Application Rules, 1982-1983.
			Pleadings, correspondence, research, notes, drafts.


		Waste Reduction Rules: Pleadings, 1984.


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129.D.17.5B	Office of Administrative Hearings, For the Pollution Control Agency, In the matter of proposed rules governing requirements for aquaculture facilities, Minnesota Rules part 7050.0216, O.A.H. Docket No. 7-2200-6025-1, 1989-1992. 21 folders.
		Hearing transcripts, Volumes 1-6, January 29-February 27, 1992. 11 folders.
			Hearings held in Grand Rapids, January 29, and St. Paul, February 27.
		Numbered exhibits, 1992.
		Unnumbered exhibits, 1992. 2 folders.
		PCA report for Legislative Water Commission on Permitted Aquaculture Facilities, January 1992.
		Pleadings, Nos. 1-12, 1991-1992. 3 folders.
		Correspondence, May 1989-July 1992. 2 folders.
		Report of Administrative Law Judge Richard C. Luis, May 8, 1992.


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129.D.17.6F	Office of Administrative Hearings, For the Department of Labor and Industry, Proposed rules relating to ammonia piping and installation standards, Minnesota Rules Parts 5230.5000 – 5230.6200, O.A.H. Docket No. 4-1900-6404-1, 1989-1992. 4 folders.
		Hearing transcript, June 3, 1992.
		Correspondence and memos, 1989-1992. 2 folders.
		Report of Administrative Law Judge Peter C. Erickson, July 17, 1992.


	Office of Administrative Hearings, Proposed Adoption of Rules of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Governing High Pressure Piping Trainees, O.A.H. Docket No. 3-1900-3720-1, 1972-1990. 32 folders.
		Adoption of the rule, December 1989.
		Apprenticeship materials, 1974-1985.
		Attorney notes, 1988-1989.
		BE&K Construction Company:
			Request to ALJ for rules hearing postponement, September 1989.
			Memorandum of interested party in opposition to proposed rule, October 12, 1989.
			Post-hearing memorandum and post-hearing reply memorandum, November 6 and 9, 1989.
			Appendix of interested party, 1989. 3 volumes.
		Boiler/HPP safety articles, 1972-1989.
		Boise Cascade Corporation, memorandum and reply memorandum of Interested third party in opposition to proposed rules, November 6 and 9, 1989.
		Correspondence, 1989-1990.
		Documentary ratio support: Minnesota, 1989.
		Documentary ratio support: other states, 1977-1986.
		Hearing documents, exhibit 22, Overview of the Field of High Pressure Pipefitting, undated.
		Hearing witnesses, 1989.
		Hearing transcript, September 21, 1989.
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129.D.17.7B		Hearing transcript, October 16, 1989.
		Hearing notes, October 16, 1989.
		Interested party materials, September 1989.
		Johnson, Penny file: rulemaking documents, 1989.
		Labor and Industry Department: memorandum and reply memorandum, November 6 and 9, 1989.
		Letters to Administrative Law Judge Allen E. Giles, September-October 1989. 4 folders.
		Media, 1989.
		Miscellaneous, 1977-1989.
		Notes and input for writing hearing memoranda, 1989. 2 folders.
		Statutes and rules, 1989.
		Report of Administrative Law Judge Allen E. Giles, December 11, 1989.
		U.S. District Court. District of Minnesota. Boise Cascade, BE&K Construction Company, et. al., v Kenneth Peterson, Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry, Docket No. CV-4-90-48, 1989-1990. 5 folders.
			Companies object to adoption of high pressure piping rules.
			Affidavits, January 1990.
			Correspondence, 1989-1990.
			Exhibits, 1990.
			General information and notes, 1990.
			Temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction: memoranda and notice of motions, January 23, 1990.
				[0.2 cubic feet empty, legal]


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129.D.17.8F	Office of Administrative Hearings, For the Department of Labor and Industry, Proposed permanent rules relating to Workers’ Compensation, Permanent Rules for Managed Emergency Care (Megarule I), O.A.H. Docket No. 2-1900-7263-1, 1988-1993. 21 folders.
		Fraud unit, 1993.
		Health and Safety Committees, 1992.
		Insurance verification, 1992.
		Permanent Partial Disability Schedule:
			Actuarial study, October 1992.
			Correspondence, 1988-1990.
			Lohman, Dr. Bill testimony, January 26, 1993.
			Minnesota Orthopedic Society comments, October 1989.
			Schedule comments, 1991-1992.
			State register entry, December 21, 1992.
			Statement of need and reasonableness, November 1992.
			Witchraft, Susan testimony, January 26, 1993.
		Rehabilitation Services, proposed permanent rules, December 2, 1992.
		Safety Account Grant and Loan Program, 1992-1993.
		Vocational rehabilitation of persons with work related injuries, 1992-1993.
		Vocational rehabilitation rules comments, July 1992-December 1993. 2 folders.
		Hearing transcript, January 26-28, 1993.
		Post-hearing comments of United Rehabilitation Association of Minnesota, February 17, 1993.
		Correspondence, 1992-1993.
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129.D.17.9B		Miscellaneous, 1993.
		Report of Administrative Law Judge Bruce Campbell, May 12, 1993.


		Office of Administrative Hearings, For the Department of Labor and Industry, Proposed permanent rules relating to Workers’ Compensation, Permanent Rules for Managed Emergency Care (Megarule II), O.A.H. Docket No. 11-1900-8006-1. 1990-1993. 16 folders.
			Rule set 1, independent contractor, 1992-1993.
			Rule set 2, independent medical examinations, 1992-1993.
			Rule set 3, workers’ compensation rules of practice, 1992-1993.
			Rule set 4, permanent managed care rules, 1992-1993.
			Correspondence concerning rule set 4, July 1992-February 1993. 2 folders.
			Miscellaneous materials regarding rule set 4, 1992-1993.
			Findings of fact, conclusions, and order adopting emergency rules, September 28, 1992.
			Rule set 5, medical rules of practice, 1992-1993.
			Rule set 6, cost based relative value medical fee schedule, 1992-1993.
			Medical fee schedule statement of need and reasonableness, May 21, 1993.
			Medical fee schedule, proposed rule, June 1, 1993.
			Megarule II, general information, 1990-1993.
			Steve Buffington’s notes, 1992-1993.
			Hearing transcripts, July 27-28, 1993.
			Reports of Administrative Law Judge Barbara Neilson, October-November 1993.


Proposed rules governing solid waste facility permits and the design, construction, and operation of solid waste management facilities, Minnesota Rules Parts 7001.0020-7001.3350 and 7035.0300 to 7035.2875, O.A.H. docket nos. PCA -88-004-AK and 6-2200-2069-1, 1984-1988. 15 folders.
	Hearing transcripts, May-June 1988. 10 volumes in 8 folders.
		Volume 1: St. Paul, May 9, 1988.
		Volume 2: St. Paul, May 10, 1988.
		Volume 3: St. Paul, May 11, 1988.
		Volume 4: Alexandria, May 16, 1988.
		Volume 5: Redwood Falls, May 18, 1988.
		Volume 6: Rochester, May 20, 1988.
		Volume 7: Hibbing, May 26, 1988.
		Volume 8: Thief River Falls, May 31, 1988.
		Volume 9: Walker, June 2, 1988.
		Volume 10: St. Paul, June 13, 1988.
	Hearing notes, May-June 1988.
	PCA agency staff post-hearing comments, July 1, 1988.
	PCA agency staff responses to post-hearing comments, July 7, 1988.
	Correspondence, 1984-1988. 3 folders.
	Report of Administrative Law Judge Allan W. Klein, August 29, 1988.


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129.D.17.10F	In the matter of the recertification of the in-service date for Sherburne County Generating Unit No. 3 submitted in accordance with the Order of the Director of The Minnesota Energy Agency dated March 23, 1978, 1975-1980.
		File No. EA-79-002-WS. Certificate of need case for Northern States Power Company Sherco 3 plant.
		Correspondence, 1978-1979.
		Exhibits, 1975-1979.
		Minnesota Pollution Control Agency testimony, 1978.
		Minnesota Public Interest Research Group lawsuit, 1978-1979.
		Ownership and operating agreement, March 11, 1982.
		Plans and Goals for Conservation Load Management and Alternative Sources of Energy, July 1, 1980.
		Pleadings register, 1978-1979.
		Pleadings, Nos. 1-142. 1978-1979. 10 folders.
		Reports, 1978-1980.


Location
129.D.18.1B	In the matter of the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statements [EIS] concerning Northern States Power Company proposed Sherco Units 3-4 steam electric station located Near Becker, Minnesota, Docket No. PCA-78-007-MG, 1974-1980.
		Comments by MPIRG on draft EIS, November 21, 1977.
		Public comments of draft EIS and response to public comments, December 1977.
		Attorneys notes, 1977-1979.
		Consulting contract, 1975-1976.
		Correspondence, October 1974-August 1979. 3 folders.
		EIS hearing pleadings nos. 1-8, 1977-1979.
		Energy Agency certificate of need, 1976.
		Gift agreement, 1976.
		Legal research, 1976-1977.
		Limited Work Authorization:
			Attorney notes, 1976-1977.
			Correspondence, 1977.
			Permits, 1977.
			Public comments, 1977.
			Reports, 1976-1977.
			Stipulation agreement, August 1, 1977.
			Transcripts, August 2 and 23, 1977.
		Permits, units 1 and 2, May 28, 1976.
		Permit hearing exhibits, November 9, 1977.
		Minnesota PCA exhibits 24-29.
		Northern States Power Company attachments 1-14.
		Reports and relevant documents, 1976-1977.
		Supplemental EIS, 1980.


Location
129.D.18.2F	In the matter of the Northern States Power Company-Sherco 3 certificate of need, 1974-1983.
		Attorney-client documents, 1980-1981.
		Attorney’s notes, 1981-1982. 2 folders.
		Correspondence, 1980-1983.
		Draft permit, March 1, 1983.
		Emissions inventory, 1978-1980. 2 folders.
		Exhibits:
			Exhibit lists, 2 folders.
			CAPPP, Inc., 1977.
			MEA staff exhibits, 1982.
			Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Exhibits Nos. 1-52, 1982. 3 folders.
			Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 1982.
			Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, 1982.
			Public exhibits, 1982.
			Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, 1982.
			United Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, 1982.
		Hearing notes, 1982. 2 folders.
Location
129.D.18.3B		Information on power plants, 1982.
		Information request responses, 1982.
		Landfall information, 1982.
		Newspaper clippings, 1978-1982.
		Northern States Power Company, production of documents, 1974-1978.
		Research, 1976-1978.
		South Minnesota Municipal Power Agency board minutes, 1978-1980.
		Summary of applications., 1982.
		Miscellaneous, 1977-1981.


	In the matter of the recertification of the Sherburne County Generating Unit No. 3 as proposed by Northern States Power Company, Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, and United Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, joint applicants, before the Minnesota Energy Agency, File No. EA-81-004-AK or EA-81-004-PR, 1980-1983.
		Information requests:
			CAPPP, Inc. and The Kilowatt Organization [TKO], 1981.
			Northern States Power Company, 1981-1982.
			State Agencies, 1981-1982.
			Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, 1981.
			United Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, 1981.
			Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, 1981. 2 folders.
		News clippings, 1982.
		Pleadings register, 1980-1983.
		Pleadings, Nos. 1-104. 3 folders.
Location
129.D.18.4F		Pleadings, Nos. 98, 105-115. 2 folders.
		Stipulation Agreement, June 19, 1982.
		Testimony:
			Bradley, Dr. Wendell G., June 10, 1982.
			Minnesota Energy Agency:
				Director testimony, 1982.
				Director exhibits, 1982.
			Minnesota Energy Agency staff testimony, 1982.
				Altman, Frank L.
				Blatt, Morton H.
				Butler, David W.
				Knowles, Richard K. 2 folders.
				Lancaster, Richard R.
				Litterman, Mary A.
				Nelson, Stephan P.
				Sundberg, Ronald E.
				Venegas, Ernesto C.
				MEA staff exhibits.
			Minnesota Environmental Quality Board testimony, 1981.
			Minnesota Pollution Control Agency testimony, 1982.
			MPCA exhibit, Acid Precipitation in Minnesota, January 26, 1982.
			Minnesota Public Interest Research Group testimony, 1981.
			Northern States Power Company certificate of need, June 1981. 3 folders.
			Northern States Power exhibits CAS 1-11.
			NSP exhibit 27, Review of MEA environmental report, August 1982.
			PSL exhibit, March 1983.
Location
129.D.18.5B			Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency:
				Application for certificate of need, October 1980.
				Supplement to application, June 1981.
				Testimony of staff.
				Pierre Heroux exhibits. 2 folders.
				Rebuttal testimony of SMMPA witnesses, June 1982.
			The Kilowatt Organization [TKO] testimony, January 19, 1982.
			United Minnesota Municipal Power Agency:
				Application for certificate of need, June 1981.
				Testimony of staff, 1981.
			Report of the Hearing Examiner and Decision of the Commissioner, December 30, 1982.


	In the matter of the application of Northern States Power Company for Permits for construction of Sherco 3, an 800 megawatt coal-fired Electric generating unit, Becker, Sherburne County, Minnesota, O.A.H. Docket No. PCA-83-003-AK, 1982-1983.
		Applicable statutes and rules, 1982-1983.
		Attorney’s notes, 1983.
		Correspondence, 1983.
		Director’s testimony, 1983.
		Director’s exhibits Nos. 1-3, 1983.
			Missing No. 4.
Location
129.D.18.6F		Director’s exhibits Nos. 5-27. 3 folders.
		Earth Protectors testimony, 1983.
		Earth Protectors exhibits, 1983.
		Final permits, 1983.
		Minnesota Energy Agency report on certificate of need, January 1982. 3 folders.
		Northern States Power Company testimony, 1982. 9 volumes in 7 folders.
			Caskey, Stephen D.
			Lodge, James P.
			McVehil, Dr. George E.
			Sannes, Carl A.
			Lowell, Philip S.
			Webb, Lester C.
			Kettner, James E.
			Strodthoff, G.T.
			Bechthold, James L.
		Northern States Power Company exhibits, 1982.
		Official record documents, 1983.
		Pleadings register 1-30, 1983. 2 folders.
		Research, 1982-1983.
		The Kilowatt Organization [TKO] v Department of Energy, Planning and Development, 1982.
		Findings of Fact, Conclusions, Recommendations and Memorandum, July 20, 1983.


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129.D.18.7B	WPC 34 Rulemaking hearing. Agency's [PCA] rule for the administration of federal grants and state grants and loans for construction of municipal waste water treatment plants, 1983. 9 folders.
		Pre-hearing documents, 1983.
		Leech Lake agreements with transcripts, June 13-17, 1983.
		Hearing exhibits, B-1 to B-42. 6 folders.
			Includes petitioners exhibits 1-8.
		Post-hearing documents, 1983.


	Proposed Revision to Construction Grant Rules (Mn. Rules Chapter 7075): Relating to the administration of federal grant funds and state grant and loan funds for municipal sewage treatment projects, 1983-1985. 15 folders.
		Amendments, 1983.
		Amendments (no hearing pleadings), 1985.
		Amendments (hearing pleadings), 1985.
		Amendments, hearing transcripts, 1985.
			O.A.H. Docket No. PCA 85-003-PR.
		Attorneys notes, 1984-1985.
		Correspondence, 1983-1985.
		Emergency rules, 1984.
Location
129.D.18.8F		Federal regulations, 1983-1984.
		Hearing record, 1984-1985.
		Hearing statement of need and reasonableness, 1985.
		Minnesota Pollution Control Agency exhibits 1-21. 4 folders.
		Municipal needs/project lists, 1984.


		Hazardous Waste Rules, Proposed amendments to rules governing small quantity generators, waste accumulation, and transfer facilities, Minnesota Rules Parts 7045.0219, 7045.0292, 7045.0365, 7045.0450, and 7045.0552, Rules effective October 23, 1985. 4 folders.
			Attorneys notes.
			Correspondence.
			Pleadings Nos. 1-18.
			Public comments.


		Hazardous Waste Rules regarding high ph waste, Minn. Rules Parts 7045.0125, 7045.1110, Effective date June 10, 1985.
			Pleadings Nos. 1-21, 1985.


		Hazardous Waste Rules, Minn. Rules Parts 7045:0135, 7045:0214; 7001:0650, Various hazardous waste rules, Effective date July 15, 1985. 5 folders.
			Attorneys notes, 1985.
			Correspondence, 1985.
			Documents for the Attorney General, 1983-1985.
			Pleadings Nos. 1-22, 1985.
			Public comments, 1985.


		Hazardous Waste Rules governing Dioxin, Dibenzofuran, and Chlorinated Aliphatic Hydrocarbon wastes, Effective date December 2, 1985. 3 folders.
			Correspondence, 1985.
			Pleadings Nos. 1-20, 1985.
			Public comments, 1985.


		Hazardous Waste Rules, amendments regarding solvents, 1986. 2 folders.
			Correspondence, 1986.
			Pleadings Nos. 1-18, 1986.


		Hazardous Waste Facility Fee Rule amendments, 1989.


		Hazardous Substance Victims Compensation Study, 1984.


		Hazardous Waste Rule amendments, 1980-1981. 3 folders.
			Correspondence, 1980-1981.
			Pleadings, 1980-1981.
			Miscellaneous: Review of PCA Hazardous Waste Rules, Staff Report to Legislative Commission to Review Administrative Rules, November 6, 1980.


	Individual Sewage Treatment Systems [ISTS] Rule Standards, Amendments to Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080, 1988-1989. 11 folders.
		Attorney notes, 1988.
		Correspondence, 1988-1989.
Location
129.D.18.9B		Drafts and rules, 1988.
		Hearing exhibits, 1988.
		Pleadings register Nos. 1-9, 1988-1989.
		Post-hearing comments, 1988.
		Statement of need and reasonableness attachments, undated.
		Transcript, Hibbing hearing, September 6, 1988.
		Transcript, Detroit Lakes hearing, September 7, 1988. 2 volumes.
		Transcript, Little Falls hearing, September 8, 1988.
		Transcript, Marshall hearing, September 28, 1988. 2 volumes.


	Solid Waste Rules, 1985-1986. 22 folders.
		Copy of proposed rules, June 26, 1985.
		Agency authorization to order hearing, June 28, 1985.
		State Register notice-intent to adopt, July 15, 1985.
		Rules as published, July 15, 1985.
		Order for hearing (notice to IP’s & SR), September 13, 1985.
		Certificate of mailing list, September 16, 1985.
		Affidavit of mailing, September 19, 1985.
		State Register notice of hearing, September 30, 1985.
		Rules as amended, September 30, 1985.
		Notice of hearing as mailed, October 30, 1985.
		Statement of Need and Reasonableness [SONAR], 1985.
		Modifications to SONAR, 1985.
		Draft planning and CON rules, 1985.
		Board item, June 25, 1985.
		Correspondence, 1985.
		Memo on agency authority, February/March 1985.
		Notices, December 1984-May 1985.
		Comments after publication of rules, August-September 1985.
		Certificate of Need:
			Hearing, October 30, 1985.
			Post-hearing comments, November 1985.
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129.D.18.10F			Administrative law judge post hearing, December 1985-January 1986.
			Adoption of Rules, January-March 1986.


		Waste Acceptance Rules, 1988-1989. 8 folders.
			Attorney Notes, 1989.
			Correspondence, 1989.
			Draft rules, 1988-1989.
			Memos, 1988-1989.
			Notes and handouts for AEC on waste acceptance rules hearing, 1989.
			Pleadings, 1989.
			Waste Management Board reports, 1988-1989.
			Statement of need and reasonableness, 1989.

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:: Acid rain -- Minnesota.; Air -- Pollution -- Law and legislation -- Minnesota.; Asbestos -- Law and legislation -- Minnesota.; Coal-handling.; Environmental impact statements -- Law and legislations -- Minnesota.; Hazardous wastes -- Law and legislation -- Minnesota.; Noise control -- Law and legislation -- Minnesota.; Phosphorus industry -- Law and legislation -- Minnesota.; Pollution -- Law and legislation -- Minnesota.; Radioactive waste disposal -- Law and legislation -- Minnesota.; Water -- Pollution -- Law and legislation -- Minnesota.

Organizations:: Minnesota Environmental Quality Board.; Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.; Northern States Power Company (Minnesota)

Functions:: Hearing.

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