§ 299K.06 — Public Information Depository
Plain-Language Summary
This section requires communities to maintain a public information depository where residents can access information about hazardous materials stored or used in their area. The information must be available to the public.
299K.06 PUBLIC INFORMATION DEPOSITORY.
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Subdivision 1.County designation of library.
Each county shall designate a library in the county for maintaining updated information on the facilities subject to the federal act that are located in the county and a copy of the emergency response plan for the county. §
Subd. 2.Information provided.
When the commission develops a computerized information system, the commission shall provide updated information on a regular basis to libraries designated under subdivision 1, listing the facilities subject to sections 299K.01 to 299K.10 and noting types of hazards, specific chemicals on site, and amounts of chemicals on site at each facility, and identifying the regional review committee that may be contacted for further information. The commission also shall provide to the libraries a copy of the most recently approved emergency response plan for the county and designate a contact person for public participation in emergency planning.
History:
History: History:
1989 c 315 s 6