Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 138 - Public Utilities Commission
Chapter 7853 - CERTIFICATE OF NEED; PETROLEUM FACILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA FOR LARGE PETROLEUM PIPELINES
Part 7853.0620 - WASTEWATER, AIR EMISSIONS, AND NOISE SOURCES

Subpart 1. Point discharges to water.

Indicate the location, route, and final receiving waters for any discharge points. For each discharge point indicate the source, the amount, and the nature of the discharge (provide quantitative data if possible).

Subp. 2. Area runoff.

Indicate the area from which runoff may occur, potential sources of contamination in the area, and receiving waters for any runoff.

Subp. 3. Point sources of airborne emissions.

Estimate the quantity of gaseous and particulate emissions that would occur during full operation of the pipeline from each emission source and indicate the location and nature of the release point.

Subp. 4. Noise.

Indicate the maximum noise levels (in decibels, A scale) expected along the route. Also, indicate the expected maximum increase over ambient noise levels.