Cumulative impacts analysis indicators and datasets
The MPCA has begun work to implement a groundbreaking new law to remedy Minnesotans’ disproportionate exposure to pollutants. The law defines environmental justice areas and requires the MPCA to conduct a rulemaking process to address the cumulative impacts of pollution during permitting processes.
On July 10, 2024, the MPCA held the first of several public working sessions for the cumulative impacts rulemaking. This first working session focused on what indicators and/or data could be used in a cumulative impacts analysis. The purpose of the work session and this opportunity for public input is to begin the process of co-creating a cumulative impacts data tool with the community. Initial datasets and proposed standards for including specific data sources are based on 1) past community input on pollution issues and concerns – especially for major air permitted facilities, 2) best practices research including findings from the cumulative impacts rulemaking co-learning webinar, and 3) technical expertise and experience from our staff on using and analyzing data for cumulative impact work.
Future working sessions and public comment periods will focus on other parts of the rule.
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The MPCA has begun work to implement a groundbreaking new law to remedy Minnesotans’ disproportionate exposure to pollutants. The law defines environmental justice areas and requires the MPCA to conduct a rulemaking process to address the cumulative impacts of pollution during permitting processes.
On July 10, 2024, the MPCA held the first of several public working sessions for the cumulative impacts rulemaking. This first working session focused on what indicators and/or data could be used in a cumulative impacts analysis. The purpose of the work session and this opportunity for public input is to begin the process of co-creating a cumulative impacts data tool with the community. Initial datasets and proposed standards for including specific data sources are based on 1) past community input on pollution issues and concerns – especially for major air permitted facilities, 2) best practices research including findings from the cumulative impacts rulemaking co-learning webinar, and 3) technical expertise and experience from our staff on using and analyzing data for cumulative impact work.
Future working sessions and public comment periods will focus on other parts of the rule.
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