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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Minnesota Pollution Control Ag~ To Whom It May Concern: Numerous inquiries regarding the delegation of authority to issue open burning permits have been received by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. This letter is intended to provide information concerning delegation of that authority. Open burning in the State of Minnesota is regulated under the provisions of Minn. Rule APC 8 "Open Burning". In accordance with section (f)(3) of the rule, a person or persons designated by a county board of commissioners, or either a fire chief or a person designated by a township or city, may accept applications and issue open burning permits upon authorization by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. In order to receive this authorization, the governmental unit must submit a written request to the Director, Division of Air Quality, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, requesting the authorization. As part of the formal request, a copy of the meeting minutes indicating the motion passed to designate a person (name and position) to be approved by the Director and a copy of an ordinance adopting Minn. Rule APC 8 by the governmental unit are also requested. In situations where the governmental unit contracts for fire protection, a requirement of the authorization will be that co-approval be received from the fire authority prior to issuing any burning permit. Governmental units desiring authorizaton to accept applications and issue open burning permits or further information, are requested to contact Mr. Raymond Bissonnette of the Division of Air Quality in writing or call (612) 296-7300. Sin ~ ly~ ~len, Supervisor Enfor/~ement Unit Regu'latory Compliance Section Division of Air Quality PJG:Jfd Phone:. 1 935 West County Road B2, Roseville, Minnesota 55113-2785 Regional Offices * Duluth/Brainerd/Detroit Lakes/Marshall/Rochester Equal Opportunity Employer