Chapter One Federal Government - Minnesota State Legislature

Chapter
Five
State Agencies
Chapter Five State Agencies
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATORY BOARD
2829 University Ave. S.E., Suite 310, Minneapolis 55414
(612)627-6000, Toll-free (800)747-2011, Fax: (612)627-5442
Web site: www.emsrb.state.mn.us, e-mail: mary.hedges@state.mn.us
Law provides: The 15-member board consists of an emergency physician, a representative of
Minnesota hospitals, a representative of fire chiefs, a full-time firefighter, a volunteer firefighter,
a paramedic or emergency medical technician, an ambulance director, a representative of sheriffs, a
member of local boards of health, a representative of regional emergency medical services
programs, a registered nurse, a pediatrician, a family practice physician, a public member, the
commissioners of health and public safety, and two ex officio members of the legislature (one from
the house and one from the senate). The board advises applicants for state or federal emergency
medical services funds and approves the use of funds, makes recommendations to the legislature on
improving the access, delivery, and effectiveness of the state’s emergency medical services delivery
system, and establishes procedures for investigating, hearing, and resolving complaints against
emergency medical services providers. (Minnesota Statutes, Section 144E.01)
Executive Director: Mary F. Hedges
EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION
Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency Management, 444 Cedar St., Suite 223
St. Paul 55101, (651)297-7372
Web site: www.epcra.state.mn.us, e-mail: dps.hsem@state.mn.us
Law provides: The commission coordinates the implementation of the federal Emergency Planning
and Community Right-to-Know Act. It consists of 22 members drawn from state agency, fire
fighting, law enforcement, emergency medical, industry, labor, and public sectors. (Minnesota
Statutes, Section 299K.01)
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST/SANITARIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Minnesota Department of Health, Environmental Health Services, 121 E. 7th Pl., Suite 220
St. Paul 55101, (651)215-0870
Law provides: The seven-member council recommends applicants for registration as environmental
health specialist/sanitarians, advises the commissioner of health on standards, rules and
requirements for registration, and continuing education for registration renewal. (Minnesota
Statutes, Section 214.13, subd. 4)
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD
300 Centennial Building, 658 Cedar St., St. Paul 55155, (651)296-9027
Web site: www.mnplan.state.mn.us, e-mail: eqb@mnplan.state.mn.us
Law provides: The board composed of state agency commissioners and citizen members provides
for cooperation of state agencies affecting the environment, initiates environmental studies and
reviews major actions, programs, and legislation to ensure compliance with state environmental
policy. The board administers the state’s environmental review, power plant siting, transmission-line
routing, pipeline routing, water planning, and sustainable development programs. (Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 116C)
Executive Director: Michael Sullivan
EXPLORE MINNESOTA TOURISM COUNCIL
100 Metro Square, 121 E. 7th Pl., St Paul 55101, (651)297-2635
Law provides: The council of up to 28 members serves the broader interests of tourism in
Minnesota by promoting activities that support, maintain, and expand the state’s domestic and
international travel market, thereby generating increased visitor expenditures, tax revenue, and
employment. (Minnesota Statutes, Section 113U.25)
FIRE PROTECTION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, 444 Cedar St., Suite 145, St. Paul 55101, (651)215-0500
Law provides: The nine-member council advises the commissioner of public safety on matters
within the council’s expertise or under the regulation of the commissioner. (Minnesota Statutes,
Section 299M.02)
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