Recent activity at Minnesota Department of Commerce
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Jul 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board Regular Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several key issues, including the consideration of appeals for specific reimbursement applications regarding site remediation costs. Significant attention was given to reports from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Commerce concerning fund-financed summary reports, reimbursement processing times, and fiscal year project lists. The meeting also included discussions on the implementation plan for the Single-walled Pressurized-steel-pipe statute amendment and the selection of board meeting dates for the upcoming calendar year.
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A proposed (Governor's recommended) Department of Commerce budget for the 2026-27 biennium, a pre-adoption draft submitted for legislative consideration.
Jan 14, 2026·Board meeting
Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board Regular Meeting
The board reviewed and deliberated on several appeals regarding tank regulation leak detection requirements and reimbursement costs for sample collection. The board also received staff reports from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Key actions included the approval of staff reports, approval of a request for additional funding for Fiscal Year 2026, and a review of application processing statistics and financial balances for the Petrofund.
Nov 19, 2025·Board meeting
Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board Regular Meeting Minutes
The board discussed several items, including the postponement of specific case appeals to a future session. An appeal regarding MPCA leak detection penalties for Lockport Inc. was considered, resulting in a reduction of the penalty. The board reviewed and accepted staff reports from the Department of Employment and Economic Development and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, which covered work order statuses, fund-financed summaries, and specific project costs. Additionally, the Department of Commerce provided an update on reimbursement application processing times, fiscal year application totals, funding balances, and outcomes of the Abandoned Tank program.
