Bill
HF 302
Overview: HF 302 - A bill for an act relating to statutory considerations involving the atmosphere and climate.Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address various statutory consi
Overview: HF 302 - A bill for an act relating to statutory considerations involving the atmosphere and climate.
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address various statutory considerations related to the atmosphere and climate change. The proposed legislation seeks to update and clarify existing laws and regulations in this domain.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider the impact of hazardous liquid pipelines on the atmosphere and climate when reviewing permit applications
- Directs the Pollution Control Agency to establish greenhouse gas emission reduction goals and develop a plan to achieve those goals
- Mandates the Department of Commerce to include climate change considerations in its energy planning and policy development
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Energy and utility companies, as well as hazardous liquid pipeline operators, would be subject to the new climate-related requirements
- State agencies, such as the Public Utilities Commission, Pollution Control Agency, and Department of Commerce, would need to incorporate climate change considerations into their decision-making and planning processes
- Minnesota residents and businesses may be impacted by the potential changes in energy policies and regulations
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been referred to the Commerce committee for further review and consideration
- If passed, the various state agencies would need to develop and implement the required climate-related policies and regulations within a specified timeframe
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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