MN SF4101

$26,400,000 appropriated from bond proceeds fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for acquiring land or permanent easements to restore, create, enhance, and preserve wetlands drained or filled during public road repair, reconstruction, replacement, or rehabilitation projects.

Board of Water and Soil Resources may vary priority order under Minnesota Statutes section 103G.222 to implement in-lieu fee agreements approved by the United States Army Corps of Engineers under federal Clean Water Act section 404.

Board authorized to enter into agreements with federal government, state agencies, political subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, and private entities to acquire wetland replacement credits in accordance with Minnesota Rules chapter 8420.

Acquisition prices for land or perpetual easements must be determined at fair market value as established by the board, with up to five percent of appropriation allowed for restoration and enhancement activities.

Commissioner of Management and Budget authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to $26,400,000 in accordance with Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution article XI, sections 4 to 7.