# Minn. Stat. § 115E.09: SINGLE ANSWERING POINT SYSTEM

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.09

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 115E.09
- **Heading:** SINGLE ANSWERING POINT SYSTEM
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 115E / Section 115E.09

## Text

The commissioner of public safety shall establish a single answering point system for use by persons responsible for reporting emergency incidents and conditions involving hazardous substances or oil to agencies of the state. The single answering point system must include personnel on duty 24 hours a day and equipment adequate to support communication to and from the parties responsible for an incident and all state agencies responsible for state response to the incident. The persons at the answering point must be trained in the jurisdictions, responsibilities, and capabilities of each state agency and basic hazardous substance hazard recognition and response procedures. All state agencies shall cooperate with the commissioner by including the single answering point system telephone number in files, permits, correspondence, and similar written material, and by appointing staff to coordinate the receipt of reports with the staff of the single answering point system.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.01 § 115E.01 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.01.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.02 § 115E.02 DUTY TO PREVENT DISCHARGES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.02.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.03 § 115E.03 DUTY TO PREPARE FOR RESPONSE TO DISCHARGES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.03.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.04 § 115E.04 PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLANS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.04.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.05 § 115E.05 ORDERS AND INJUNCTIONS; ENFORCEMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.05.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.06 § 115E.06 GOOD SAMARITAN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.06.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.07 § 115E.07 COOPERATION BETWEEN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC RESPONDERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.07.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.08 § 115E.08 COORDINATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.08.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.09 § 115E.09 SINGLE ANSWERING POINT SYSTEM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.09.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.11 § 115E.11 DISPOSITION OF PENALTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.11.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.042 § 115E.042 PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE FOR CERTAIN RAILROADS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.042.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.045 § 115E.045 RESPONSE PLANS FOR TRUCKS AND CERTAIN TANK FACILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.045.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.061 § 115E.061 RESPONDER IMMUNITY; OIL DISCHARGES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.061.md)

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