2005 Minnesota Statutes - 115E.08 — Coordination.

     115E.08 Coordination. 


    Subdivision 1.    Appointment.  The commissioner of 
 public safety shall coordinate state agency preparedness for 
 response to discharges of oil or hazardous substances. 


    Subd. 2.    Duties.  The commissioner of public safety 
 shall at least annually assess the preparedness of each state 
 agency for carrying out its responsibilities under sections 
 115E.01 to 115E.09 and shall chair regular meetings of 
 representatives of each agency to prepare for coordinated 
 response.  The commissioner shall develop an incident command 
 system for use by state agency responders in consultation with 
 the affected state agencies.  Following each major incident, the 
 commissioner shall review the performance of each responding 
 agency and the adequacy of the overall response and shall report 
 to the agencies involved and the governor.  The commissioner 
 shall also identify opportunities for state agencies to 
 coordinate with federal departments and agencies and political 
 subdivisions of the state for preparedness and response actions. 


    Subd. 3.    Jurisdiction.  Except as otherwise provided, 
 the following agencies have primary responsibility for the 
 specified areas in carrying out the duties and authorities of 
 this chapter: 


    (1) the Department of Agriculture, for agricultural 
 chemicals; 


    (2) the Department of Public Safety, for public safety and 
 protection of property; 


    (3) the Department of Natural Resources, for assessment and 
 rehabilitation of water resources; 


    (4) the Pollution Control Agency, for all other matters 
 subject to this chapter; and 


    (5) the Department of Transportation, with respect to 
 requirements related to the packaging, labeling, placarding, 
 routing, and written reporting on releases of hazardous 
 materials that are being transported. 


    Subd. 4.    Annual report.  The commissioner shall 
 annually report to the appropriate committees of the legislature 
 on the readiness of state government to respond appropriately to 
 discharges of oil or hazardous substances. 


    HIST: 1991 c 305 s 8