MPCA staff inspections in April 2024 confirmed the company failed to install the ethanol-compatible equipment at all seven facilities. In 2019, the MPCA had required this work to be completed prior to the inspections earlier this year. The facilities in violation of tank requirements are located at:
In addition to paying the $33,850 civil penalty, Freeborn County Cooperative Oil Co. completed a series of corrective actions to bring all seven facilities into compliance with tank requirements.
