Section 21.13-21.15: PFAS in pesticides

[lisa_admin]

Statewide laws targeted directly to PFAS sources are the proper location for this regulation. Cities do not control the use of pesticides on all areas of the city landscape.

o Including these provisions in the MS4 permit appears to create one set of pesticide rules for MS4 cities and another set of rules for everywhere else in the state. Is this the MPCA’s goal? Is this fair or workable?
o Wouldn’t it be more effective and lead to significant improvement to more waters of the state to include PFAS requirements directly through pesticide/herbicide applicator licenses?

[lisa_admin]

Also check out Lori’s post on PFAS in pesticides: https://mnstormwater.org/discussion-forum/topic/pfas-in-pesticides/

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