Agricultural waste handling regulations modified, and record retention of sewage sludge transfers required.

HF 2577 modifies Minnesota's agricultural waste handling rules, primarily affecting farms, fertilizer distributors, and entities handling sewage sludge. The bill requires detailed record retention for all sewage sludge transfers - including date, amount, and parties involved - and mandates these records be available to the Department of Agriculture upon request. It also clarifies the Department's role in regulating PFAS-containing fertilizers and prohibits applying fertilizer or sewage sludge to impervious surfaces like driveways or parking lots. These changes aim to improve tracking of waste materials and prevent environmental contamination from improper handling.