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MN HF2248

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tom Anzelc

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Natural Resources must amend Minnesota Rules part 6130.0100, subpart 16 to add production of natural ore agglomerates and heat-treated pellets made from natural ore concentrates to the definition of "scram mining operation"

  • Environmental Quality Board must amend Minnesota Rules part 4410.4600, subpart 1 to specify exemptions from environmental review requirements, with certain projects fully exempt and others exempt unless they meet or exceed thresholds in parts 4410.4300 or 4410.4400

  • Both agencies may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes section 14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3) to adopt the required rules without following standard rulemaking procedures

Legislative Description

Scram mining operations rules directed to be amended by the commissioner of natural resources and the Environmental Quality Board.

Last Action

Author added McElfatrick

3/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance2/15/2012

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