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-3- <br />Confined space entry - standards imposed in situations where a <br />confined space (such as a manhole) is entered. For example, there <br />is a requirement that a minimum of two employees are present <br />whenever a confined space is entered. (OSHA) <br />Animal Control (M.S. 346 347 and Chapter 37 1989 Session Lawsl - <br />state regulation of standards for facilities used for animal <br />control, procedures for apprehending animals, and minimum holding <br />periods. <br />state reimbursement does not cover the costs of <br />these services. <br />ENVIRONMENT <br />Wastewate Treatment Standards - state goes beyond federal <br />government. In many was standards affecting wastewater treatment; <br />extensive reporting requirments to PCA. <br />Drinking Water Standards - regulation of drinking water requiring <br />frequent testing and reporting to assure adherence to standards. <br />Surface Water Management Organizations or Plan (M.S. 1108 and 112) <br />- state law requires cities to cooperate in developing a <br />comprehensive water management plan. <br />Waste Disposal Facilities (PCA Rules) - regulation of most aspects <br />of incinerator and sanitary landfills including design, demolition. <br />regulations on the transportation of hazardous substances and <br />requirements that cities select routes for transport, and police <br />those routes, which are frequently not city streets. <br />Recycling (M.S. 1158) - counties authorized to mandate recycling <br />responsibilities to cities. <br />Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act (M.S. 144.411 - 4171 - cities <br />required to comply with and enforce act within its public <br />buildings. <br />PLANNING <br />Land Use Planning (M.S. 473H) - metro cities are required by the <br />state to have a comprehensive land use plan. <br />