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MN HF3353
Bill
Status
Passed
5/31/2016
Primary Sponsor
Rod Hamilton
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AI Summary
- Owners of ground-mounted solar sites with generating capacity exceeding 40 kilowatts may voluntarily implement site management practices that provide native perennial vegetation and foraging habitat for gamebirds, songbirds, and pollinators
- Solar site owners should use native plant species and seed mixes consistent with the Department of Natural Resources "Prairie Establishment and Maintenance Technical Guidance for Solar Projects" when establishing vegetation
- Site management practices must also reduce storm water runoff and erosion at solar generation sites
- Solar site owners claiming beneficial habitat benefits must adhere to pollinator plan guidance from the Board of Water and Soil Resources or other gamebird, songbird, or pollinator foraging-friendly vegetation standards established by that board
- Owners making beneficial habitat claims must make their vegetation management plans available to the public and provide copies to a Minnesota nonprofit solar industry trade association
Legislative Description
Voluntary solar site management practices established.
Last Action
Secretary of State Chapter 181
5/31/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules and Administration5/19/2016
Agriculture Policy4/1/2016
Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance3/17/2016
Full Bill Text
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