MPCA Public Meeting: U.S. Steel Minntac Wastewater Permit

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is hosting a public informational meeting on the draft industrial wastewater permit for the U.S. Steel Minntac tailings basin. Learn about the draft permit, find out how to submit a public comment, and get answers to your questions.

Agenda:
5:30 p.m. – Doors open
6:00 p.m. – Welcome and MPCA staff presentation
6:30 p.m. – Q&A with MPCA staff
7:30 p.m. – Meeting ends

To hear from as many attendees as possible, each speaker will have 90 seconds to ask a question.

The draft permit is open for public comment through October 12, 2026. Submit comments online: https://comment.pca.state.mn.us/us-steel-corp-mn-ore-operations-minntac-tailings-basin-wastewater-permit

Questions? Contact Lisa Weidemann at 218-302-6637 or lisa.weidemann@state.mn.us.