Managing stormwater sediments

Information: Minnesota has enacted a ban on the sale and use of coal tar-based asphalt sealcoats, effective January 2014 See Chapter 137, Article 2. Clean Water Fund, Section 17, page 30.)

Information on coal tar sealants and managing stormwater sediments can be found at the following links.

• File:Managing stormwater sediment.pdf - Stormwater Sediment Best Management Practice Guidance]. This document provides guidance to help those responsible for operation and maintenance of stormwater systems determine when sediment removal is needed and what steps to consider during the course of managing a sediment removal project.
• Alternatives for coal tar sealants
• Other links
  • Restriction on coal tar-based sealants
  • Coal Tar-based Sealcoat: Minnesota Local Government-FAQs
  • Great Lakes Coal Tar Sealcoat PAH Reduction Project