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MN Stat § 116C.833 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.833 — Compact Commission Member.

116C.833 COMPACT COMMISSION MEMBER. Subdivision 1. Commissioner. The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency shall serve as Minnesota's voting member of the Interstate Commission. The commissioner shall tender the state's membership fee to the Interstate Commission by August 1, 1983, or, if the commission has not come into existence by August 1, 1983, when the first meeting of the commission is convened as provided in the compact. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 2014 c 248 s 19] History:  1983 c 353 s 3; 1987 c 186 s 15; 1996 c 428 s 4; 2012 c 272 s 75
MN Stat § 116C.834 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.834 — Assessment Of Generators.

116C.834 ASSESSMENT OF GENERATORS. Subdivision 1. Costs. All costs incurred by the state to carry out its responsibilities under the compact and under sections 116C.833 to 116C.843 shall be paid by generators of low-level radioactive waste in this state through fees assessed by the Pollution Control Agency. Fees may be reasonably assessed on the basis of volume or degree of hazard of the waste produced by a generator. Costs for which fees may be assessed include, but are not limited to: (1) the state contribution required to join the compact; (2) the expenses of the commission member and state agency costs incurred to support the work of the Interstate Commission; and (3) regulatory costs. Subd. 1a. State liabilities. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require generators of low-level radioactive waste to pay any financial obligation of the state arising under article V, section f.; article VI, section e. or l.5.; or article VIII, section d., e., or f. of the compact. Subd. 2. Collection and deposit. Fees assessed under subdivision 1 shall be collected by the commissioner of revenue. All money received pursuant to this subdivision shall be deposited in the environmental fund. History:  1983 c 353 s 4; 1987 c 311 s 4; 1996 c 305 art 3 s 19; 1996 c 428 s 5,6; 1997 c 216 s 119; 1999 c 250 art 3 s 20; 2003 c 128 art 2 s 41; 2009 c 37 art 1 s 53
MN Stat § 116C.835 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.835 — Enforcing Compact And Laws.

116C.835 ENFORCING COMPACT AND LAWS. Subdivision 1. Criminal penalties. (a) Any person who willfully or negligently violates any provision of the compact upon conviction is guilty of a misdemeanor, and is subject to a fine of not more than $2,500 in the event of a willful violation or not more than $300 in the event of a negligent violation. A second conviction of the same provision after a first conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than $50,000, or by imprisonment for not more than two years, or both. (b) Any person who knowingly fails to provide information requested under section 116C.840 or who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification of any information requested under section 116C.840 is subject to a fine of not more than $20,000, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. Subd. 2. Civil penalties. Any person who violates any provision of the compact or of section 116C.834 or 116C.840 shall forfeit and pay to the state a penalty, in an amount to be determined by the court, of not more than $10,000 per day of violation. The civil penalties provided in this subdivision may be recovered by a civil action brought by the attorney general in the name of the state. Subd. 3. Injunction. Any violation of the provisions of the compact may be enjoined as provided by law in an action, in the name of the state, brought by the attorney general. Subd. 4. Action to compel performance. In any action to compel performance of an obligation created by the compact the court may require any person who is adjudged responsible to do and perform any and all acts and things within that person's power which are reasonably necessary to fulfill the obligation. Subd. 5. Recovering litigation costs and expenses. In any action brought by the attorney general, in the name of the state for civil penalties, injunctive relief, or in an action to compel compliance, if the state prevails and if the violation was willful, the state, in addition to other penalties provided in this section, may be allowed an amount determined by the court to be the reasonable value of all or a part of the litigation expenses incurred by the state. All amounts recovered by the state under the provisions of subdivisions 1 to 5 shall be deposited in the general fund. Subd. 6. Effect on state. Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit any action or remedy against the state for violation of any provision of the compact. The sole remedies for such a violation are those provided in the compact. History:  1983 c 353 s 5; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1986 c 444; 1996 c 428 s 7
MN Stat § 116C.836 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.836 — Actions Concerning Interstate Commission And Party States.

116C.836 ACTIONS CONCERNING INTERSTATE COMMISSION AND PARTY STATES. Subdivision 1. Enforcing commission decisions. A final decision of the Interstate Commission in any matter within its jurisdiction may be enforced by the attorney general in the name of the state in any court of competent jurisdiction. Subd. 2. Proceedings against party state or commission. The attorney general, in the name of the state, may: (1) initiate a proceeding against another party state as provided in article IX, section e. of the compact, and may appeal decisions of the Interstate Commission as provided in article III, section n.; or (2) initiate a proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction to review an action or decision of the Interstate Commission, or to require the commission to act or refrain from acting under the terms of the compact in any matter affecting the interest of the state. History:  1983 c 353 s 6; 1996 c 428 s 8
MN Stat § 116C.838 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.838 — Effect On Existing State Law.

116C.838 EFFECT ON EXISTING STATE LAW. Except as otherwise provided in section 116C.842, subdivision 4, it is the intent of this state as a party to the compact to apply and enforce its laws and rules relating to environmental review, siting of facilities, and protection of the environment and public health with respect to the location, construction, and regulation of any regional low-level radioactive waste facility in this state. History:   1983 c 353 s 8
MN Stat § 116C.840 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.840 — Duty To Provide Information.

116C.840 DUTY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION. Subdivision 1. Required information. Any generators of low-level radioactive waste and any person engaged in transporting or disposing of low-level radioactive waste, when requested by the agency or any member, employee, or agent thereof who is authorized by the agency, shall furnish information needed by the agency to carry out its responsibilities under the compact and under sections 116C.833 to 116C.843. Subd. 2. Classification. Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, data obtained from any person pursuant to subdivision 1 is public data as defined in section 13.02. Upon certification by the generator that the data relates to sales figures, processes, or methods of production unique to that person, or information which would tend to affect adversely the competitive position of that person, the agency shall classify the data as nonpublic data as defined in section 13.02. The agency may disclose data classified as nonpublic under this subdivision to the Interstate Commission, when relevant in any proceeding under section 116C.835, or when necessary to carry out its responsibilities under sections 116C.833 to 116C.843. Subd. 3.  [Repealed, 1996 c 428 s 14] History:   1983 c 353 s 10
MN Stat § 116C.842 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.842 — Contingent Provisions.

116C.842 CONTINGENT PROVISIONS. Subdivision 1.  [Repealed, 1996 c 428 s 14] Subd. 1a. Facility Siting Policy Development Committee. Following Minnesota's designation as a host state by the Interstate Commission, and within 60 days after a compact facility located in the host state immediately preceding Minnesota begins operation, the governor shall, in consultation with the commissioner, establish and appoint the membership of a Facility Siting Policy Development Committee. The committee shall study the issues relevant to developing a facility and make recommendations concerning appropriate facility siting criteria and development requirements. The committee shall number no more than 12 voting members, at least eight of whom shall be individuals with expertise in a range of scientific disciplines relevant to site development. The committee shall include at least one representative each from local government and generators of low-level radioactive waste, and two representatives from public interest groups. In addition, the Environmental Quality Board, the Minnesota Geological Survey, the Departments of Natural Resources, Transportation, and Health, and the agency shall have nonvoting membership on the committee and shall provide information and technical assistance to the committee as needed. The committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the governor and the legislature no later than one year following the establishment of the committee. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 1996 c 428 s 14] Subd. 2a. Administration. The Environmental Quality Board shall provide administrative assistance to the committee. Subd. 3.  [Repealed, 1996 c 428 s 14] Subd. 3a. Compensation. The citizen members of the committee shall be compensated as provided in section 15.0575. Subd. 3b. Termination. The committee is terminated upon reporting its recommendations to the governor and legislature in accordance with subdivision 1a. Subd. 4. Certain law not applicable. In the event that Minnesota is designated by the Interstate Commission to be a host state for a regional low-level radioactive waste facility, the provisions of sections 116C.71 to 116C.74 shall not apply to the authorization or siting of that facility, or transportation of wastes to that facility. History:  1983 c 353 s 12; 1987 c 186 s 15; 1987 c 311 s 5; 1996 c 428 s 9-12
MN Stat § 116C.843 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.843 — Congressional Conditions On Compact Consent.

116C.843 CONGRESSIONAL CONDITIONS ON COMPACT CONSENT. In the event that congressional consent to the compact carries with it conditions that materially change the provisions agreed to by the party states, the state reserves the option to terminate further participation in the compact. History:   1983 c 353 s 13
MN Stat § 116C.849 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.849 — Siting Criteria.

116C.849 SITING CRITERIA. In making its facility siting policy recommendations to the governor and the legislature, the committee shall consider health, safety, and environmental protection above all other siting criteria. History:   1996 c 428 s 13
MN Stat § 116C.91 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.91 — Definitions.

116C.91 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in sections 116C.91 to 116C.97, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Board. "Board" means the Environmental Quality Board. Subd. 3. Genetic engineering. "Genetic engineering" means the introduction of new genetic material to an organism or the regrouping of an organism's genes using techniques or technology designed by humans. This does not include selective breeding, hybridization, or nondirected mutagenesis. Subd. 4. Genetically engineered organism. "Genetically engineered organism" means an organism derived from genetic engineering. Subd. 5. Organism. "Organism" means any animal, plant, bacterium, cyanobacterium, fungus, protist, or virus. Subd. 6. Release. "Release" means the placement or use of a genetically engineered organism outside a contained laboratory, greenhouse, building, structure, or other similar facility or under any other conditions not specifically determined by the board to be adequately contained. Subd. 7. Significant environmental permit. "Significant environmental permit" means a permit issued by a state agency with the authority to deny, modify, revoke, or place conditions on the permit in compliance with the requirements of sections 116C.91 to 116C.96, chapter 116D, and the rules adopted under them. History:  1989 c 346 s 2; 1991 c 250 s 28; 1994 c 454 s 9; 1997 c 7 art 1 s 38
MN Stat § 116C.92 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.92 — Coordinating Activities.

116C.92 COORDINATING ACTIVITIES. Subdivision 1. State coordinating organization. The Environmental Quality Board is designated the state coordinating organization for state and federal regulatory activities relating to genetically engineered organisms. Subd. 2. Notice of nationwide action. The board shall notify interested parties if a permit to release genetically engineered wild rice is issued anywhere in the United States. For purposes of this subdivision, "interested parties" means: (1) the state's wild rice industry; (2) the legislature; (3) federally recognized tribes within Minnesota; and (4) individuals who request to be notified. History:  1989 c 346 s 3; 2007 c 57 art 1 s 140
MN Stat § 116C.94 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.94 — Rules.

116C.94 RULES. Subdivision 1. General authority. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), the board shall adopt rules consistent with sections 116C.91 to 116C.96 that require an environmental assessment worksheet and otherwise comply with chapter 116D and rules adopted under it for a proposed release and a permit for a release. The board may place conditions on a permit and may deny, modify, suspend, or revoke a permit. (b) The board shall adopt rules that require an environmental impact statement and otherwise comply with chapter 116D and rules adopted under it for a proposed release and a permit for a release of genetically engineered wild rice. The board may place conditions on the permit and may deny, modify, suspend, or revoke the permit. Subd. 2. Significant environmental permit. The rules shall provide that the board shall authorize an agency with a significant environmental permit to administer the regulatory oversight for the release of certain genetically engineered organisms. Subd. 3. Commercialization. The board may adopt rules providing exemptions to the requirements to prepare an environmental assessment worksheet and obtain a permit for releases of genetically engineered organisms for which substantial evidence from past releases has shown to the board's satisfaction that the organism can be released without jeopardizing public health or the environment. Subd. 4. Alternative regulatory oversight. The board may adopt rules providing alternative regulatory oversight to the requirements to prepare an environmental assessment worksheet and obtain a permit for releases of genetically engineered organisms for which substantial evidence from past experience, including releases and laboratory data, has shown to the board's satisfaction that the alternative oversight will protect public health and the environment. Subd. 5. Rules; federal oversight. The board may adopt rules to implement the authorities granted to it in section 116C.97, subdivision 2. Subd. 6. Consultation. The board shall consult with local units of government and with private citizens before adopting any rules. History:  1989 c 346 s 5; 1991 c 250 s 29; 1994 c 454 s 10; 2007 c 57 art 1 s 141
MN Stat § 116C.95 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.95 — Liability.

116C.95 LIABILITY. Rules established by the board under section 116C.94 shall not affect liability under any other law or regulation for adverse effects resulting from activities relating to genetically engineered organisms. History:   1989 c 346 s 6
MN Stat § 116C.96 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.96 — Cost Reimbursement.

116C.96 COST REIMBURSEMENT. The board shall assess the proposer of a release for the necessary and reasonable costs of processing exemptions from a release permit under rules authorized by sections 116C.94, subdivisions 1, 3, and 4, and 116C.97, subdivision 2, paragraph (c), or applications for a release permit. An estimated budget shall be prepared for each exemption or application by the chair of the board. The proposer must remit 25 percent of the estimated budget within 14 days of the receipt of the estimated budget from the chair. The unpaid balance shall be billed in periodic installments, due upon receipt of an invoice from the chair. Costs in excess of the estimated budget must be certified by the board and upon certification constitute prima facie evidence that the expenses are reasonable and necessary and shall be charged to the proposer. The proposer may review all actual costs and present objections to the board, which may modify the cost or determine that the cost assessed is reasonable. The assessment paid by the proposer shall not exceed the sum of the costs incurred. All money received under this section shall be deposited in the special account established under section 116D.045, subdivision 3, for the purpose of paying costs incurred in processing exemptions and applications. History:  1991 c 250 s 30; 1994 c 454 s 11
MN Stat § 116C.97 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.97 — Exemptions.

116C.97 EXEMPTIONS. Subdivision 1. Human gene therapy. The requirements of sections 116C.91 to 116C.96 and of the rules of the board adopted pursuant to section 116C.94 do not apply to genetic engineering of human germ cells and human somatic cells intended for use in human gene therapy. Subd. 2. Federal oversight. (a) If the board determines, upon its own volition or at the request of any person, that a federal program exists for regulating the release of certain genetically engineered organisms and the federal oversight under the program is adequate to protect human health or the environment, then any person may release such genetically engineered organisms after obtaining the necessary federal approval and without obtaining a state release permit or a significant environmental permit or complying with the other requirements of sections 116C.91 to 116C.96 and the rules of the board adopted pursuant to section 116C.94. (b) If the board determines the federal program is adequate to meet only certain requirements of sections 116C.91 to 116C.96 and the rules of the board adopted pursuant to section 116C.94, the board may exempt such releases from those requirements. (c) A person proposing a release for which a federal authorization is required may apply to the board for an exemption from the board's permit or to a state agency with a significant environmental permit for the proposed release for an exemption from the agency's permit. The proposer must file with the board or state agency a written request for exemption with a copy of the federal application and the information necessary to determine if there is a potential for significant environmental effects under chapter 116D and rules adopted under it. The board or state agency shall give public notice of the request in the first available issue of the EQB Monitor and shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the environmental review process consistent with chapter 116D and rules adopted under it. The board or state agency may grant the exemption if the board or state agency finds that the federal authorization issued is adequate to meet the requirements of chapter 116D and rules adopted under it and any other requirement of the board's or state agency's authority regarding the release of genetically engineered organisms. The board or state agency must grant or deny the exemption within 45 days after the receipt of the written request and the information required by the board or state agency. (d) This subdivision does not apply to genetically engineered organisms for which an environmental impact statement is required under sections 116C.91 to 116C.96. History:  1994 c 454 s 12; 2007 c 57 art 1 s 142
MN Stat § 116C.991 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.991 — Environmental Review; Silica Sand Projects.

116C.991 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; SILICA SAND PROJECTS. (a) Until a final rule is adopted pursuant to Laws 2013, chapter 114, article 4, section 105, paragraph (d), an environmental assessment worksheet must be prepared for any silica sand project that meets or exceeds the following thresholds, unless the project meets or exceeds the thresholds for an environmental impact statement under rules of the Environmental Quality Board and an environmental impact statement must be prepared: (1) excavates 20 or more acres of land to a mean depth of ten feet or more during its existence. The local government is the responsible governmental unit; or (2) is designed to store or is capable of storing more than 7,500 tons of silica sand or has an annual throughput of more than 200,000 tons of silica sand and is not required to receive a permit from the Pollution Control Agency. The Pollution Control Agency is the responsible governmental unit. (b) In addition to the contents required under statute and rule, an environmental assessment worksheet completed according to this section must include: (1) a hydrogeologic investigation assessing potential groundwater and surface water effects and geologic conditions that could create an increased risk of potentially significant effects on groundwater and surface water; (2) for a project with the potential to require a groundwater appropriation permit from the commissioner of natural resources, an assessment of the water resources available for appropriation; (3) an air quality impact assessment that includes an assessment of the potential effects from airborne particulates and dust; (4) a traffic impact analysis, including documentation of existing transportation systems, analysis of the potential effects of the project on transportation, and mitigation measures to eliminate or minimize adverse impacts; (5) an assessment of compatibility of the project with other existing uses; and (6) mitigation measures that could eliminate or minimize any adverse environmental effects for the project. History:  2013 c 114 art 4 s 92; 1Sp2015 c 4 art 4 s 121
MN Stat § 116C.992 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116C — Environmental Quality Board|Section 116C.992 — Ordinance And Permit Library.

116C.992 ORDINANCE AND PERMIT LIBRARY. By October 1, 2013, the Environmental Quality Board, in consultation with local units of government, shall create and maintain a library on local government ordinances and local government permits that have been approved for regulation of silica sand projects for reference by local governments. History:   2013 c 114 art 4 s 93