01-03-1985 Council Packet Special Meeting

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Governmental Agencies and the Public The Metropolitan Council will be working closely with governmental agencies and the private sector in implementing this guide. Success in meeting the objec- tives will depend greatly on multijur,sdictional cooperation and understanding, and mutual commitments to implement sand solutions among many jurisdictions. Specific implementat;or. responsibilities of governmental units and the ,.rivate sector are detailed in Part 5. Responsibility for implementing much of the guide rests with local jurisdic- tions, counties and the private solid waste management industry. The Council and aopropriate state agencies should offer as much technical and program assistance as possible. This inOudes assisting local jurisdictions and counties in developing solid waste plans and regulatory mechanisms, and in acquiring adequate funding for specific projects or programs. The Council, appropriate state agencies and the metropolitan counties should maintain data that the public and private sectors can use for solid waste planning and development activities. Improvements in solid waste management will entail increased costs to most sectors of the region. Public willingness to pay for improved waste management is difficult to predict, especially without precise data on the nature and scope of increased costs. For thp�e reasons, the Council will place heavy emphasis on public education and ..areness. Use of the Guide This guide provides a mechanism for decision -makers to approach solid waste management in the Metropolitan Area. It will be used primarily by the following agencies and businesses: - Metropolitan Council: to review and approve solid waste disposal permit applications submitted to the MPCA for proposed facilities in the Metropolitan Area; to review and L. ,ment to the MPCA, Waste Management Board and Legislative Committee on Waste Management on solid waste issues affecting the Metropolitan Area and state; to review and approve county and local solid waste plans, county annual reports, and proposals for county waste districts and waste flow designations; to review and approve requests for land disposal certificates of need; to review and approve county and local restrictions on waste facilities and the transportation of solid waste; and to review and approve all long-term (over five years) public entity contracts for solid waste supply and processing, to guide the development of regional programs for solid waste public education and awareness and to develop markets for reusable or recyclable waste materials; and to administer a technical and f uncial assistance program. Metropolitan counties: to develop solid waste master plans and reports; to site, acquire, construct, improve and operate solid waste management facil- ities; to implement solid waste districts and waste flow designations, coordinate public education and information activities. - Metropolitan municipalities and townships: to develop solid waste elements to comprehensive plans; to implement local waste management activities and facilities; to develop ordinances and local controls on the construction and operation of waste facilities and on the collection and transportation of solid wa'te.