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MN HF3940
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kristi Pursell
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AI Summary
- Environmental Quality Board must amend Minnesota Rules, part 4410.4400, to mandate environmental impact statements for animal feedlot facilities with capacity of 10,000 or more animal units
- Requirement applies to both new construction and expansions of existing feedlots that reach 10,000+ animal unit threshold
- Commissioner may use good-cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes section 14.388 to adopt rules through expedited rulemaking process
- Effective the day following final enactment, applying to applications submitted on or after that date
Legislative Description
Rulemaking to require environmental impact statement for large animal projects required.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy3/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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