Minnesota takes over its own underground fuel tank cleanup rules

The US environmental regulators are giving Minnesota final approval to run its own program for cleaning up leaking underground fuel tanks. This means Minnesota will now enforce its own rules, which the federal government has checked and approved.

For decades, states have been taking over environmental programs from the federal government, tailoring them to local conditions. This move means Minnesota can manage its own cleanup efforts without waiting for federal approval on every step. It streamlines the process for businesses and local governments dealing with these tanks.