Chapter One Federal Government - Minnesota State Legislature

State Agencies Chapter Five
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW BOARD
Labor & Industry Bldg., 443 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul 55155, (651)284-5103
Web site: www.doli.state.mn.us/oshrb.html
Law provides: The three-member hearing board reviews and affirms, modifies, or revokes
contested OSHA citations, penalties, or orders of the commissioner of labor and industry.
(Minnesota Statutes, Section 182.664)
Executive Secretary: Jamie Anderson
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Minnesota Department of Health, 121 E. 7th Pl., Box 64975, St. Paul 55164, (651)282-3881
Law provides: The seven-member council advises the commissioner of health regarding licensing
standards, enforcement of licensing statutes, and action on licensing applications and disciplinary
actions. (Minnesota Statutes, Section 148.6450)
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE
520 Lafayette Rd. N., 2nd Fl., St. Paul 55155, (651)296-3417
Web site: www.moea.state.mn.us
Law provides: The office administers the Minnesota Waste Management Act and exercises
leadership in identifying current and evolving critical waste issues facing Minnesota; researches and
promotes practical and cost-effective solutions to waste generation and waste management; causes
visible change in the attitudes and behavior of the people of Minnesota regarding waste and waste
management; and recommends policy positions where legislation may be advantageous. (Minnesota
Statutes, Section 115A.055)
Director: Arthur E. Dunn
OMBUDSMAN FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION
420 Metro Square Bldg., 121 E. 7th Pl., St. Paul 55101, (651)296-3848
Web site: www.ombudmhmr.state.mn.us, e-mail: ombudsman.mhmr@state.mn.us
Law provides: The ombudsman reviews complaints and may provide mediation or advocacy
services on behalf of persons receiving state-provided or state-licensed care and treatment for
mental illness, mental retardation or related conditions, chemical dependency, and emotional
disturbance (in children). The ombudsman also reviews mandated reports of death and serious
injuries of its clientele and houses the civil commitment training and resource center (CCTRC).
(Minnesota Statutes, Section 245.91–97)
Ombudsman: Roberta C. Opheim
OMBUDSPERSON FOR FAMILIES
1450 Energy Park Dr., Suite 106, St. Paul 55108, (651)603-0058, (800)234-4939
Fax: (651)643-2539
Law provides: The ombudsperson provides advice on child protection issues for families of color
and private child placement agencies and on public policy regarding child welfare. (Minnesota
Statutes, Section 257.0755)
PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION
6125 Olson Memorial Hwy., Golden Valley 55422, (763)591-4700, Fax: (763)591-4646
Web site: www.pcae.k12.mn.us
Law provides: The Perpich Center for Arts Education is a state agency combining the Arts High
School and education resource programs offices. The Arts High School is a statewide, tuition-free,
arts-focused public school for 11th and 12th grade students. Students who have either demonstrated
or potential talent and a desire to grow are admitted. Academic programs are balanced with study in
one of six arts areas: dance, literary, media arts, theatre, music, or visual arts. (Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 129) The board of the Perpich Center of Arts Eduction has the powers necessary for the
care, management, and control of the center and includes at least one member from each
congressional district. (Minnesota Statutes, Section 129C.10 and 129C.15)
PETROLEUM TANK RELEASE COMPENSATION BOARD
85 E. 7th Pl., Suite 500, St. Paul 55101-2198, (651)297-1119, (800)638-0418
Web site: www.commerce.state.mn.us, e-mail: petrofund@state.mn.us
Law provides: The five-member board approves applications for reimbursement from the
petroleum tank release cleanup fund for the investigation and cleanup of leaks and spills from
petroleum storage tanks. (Minnesota Statutes, Section 115C)
Executive Director: James Pearson
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