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MN Stat § 116D.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116D — Environmental Policy|Section 116D.01 — Purpose.

116D.01 PURPOSE. The purposes of Laws 1973, chapter 412, are: (1) to declare a state policy that will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between human beings and their environment; (2) to promote efforts that will prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere and stimulate the health and welfare of human beings; and (3) to enrich the understanding of the ecological systems and natural resources important to the state and to the nation. History:  1973 c 412 s 1; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 116D.03 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116D — Environmental Policy|Section 116D.03 — Action By State Agencies.

116D.03 ACTION BY STATE AGENCIES. Subdivision 1. Requirement. The legislature authorizes and directs that, to the fullest extent practicable the policies, rules and public laws of the state shall be interpreted and administered in accordance with the policies set forth in sections 116D.01 to 116D.06. Subd. 2. Duties. All departments and agencies of the state government shall: (1) on a continuous basis, seek to strengthen relationships between state, regional, local and federal-state environmental planning, development and management programs; (2) utilize a systematic, interdisciplinary approach that will insure the integrated use of the natural and social sciences and the environmental arts in planning and in decision making which may have an impact on the environment; as an aid in accomplishing this purpose there shall be established advisory councils or other forums for consultation with persons in appropriate fields of specialization so as to ensure that the latest and most authoritative findings will be considered in administrative and regulatory decision making as quickly and as amply as possible; (3) identify and develop methods and procedures that will ensure that environmental amenities and values, whether quantified or not, will be given at least equal consideration in decision making along with economic and technical considerations; (4) study, develop, and describe appropriate alternatives to recommended courses of action in any proposal which involves unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources; (5) recognize the worldwide and long range character of environmental problems and, where consistent with the policy of the state, lend appropriate support to initiatives, resolutions, and programs designed to maximize interstate, national and international cooperation in anticipating and preventing a decline in the quality of the world environment; (6) make available to the federal government, counties, municipalities, institutions and individuals, information useful in restoring, maintaining, and enhancing the quality of the environment, and in meeting the policies of the state as set forth in Laws 1973, chapter 412; (7) initiate the gathering and utilization of ecological information in the planning and development of resource oriented projects; and (8) undertake, contract for or fund such research as is needed in order to determine and clarify effects by known or suspected pollutants which may be detrimental to human health or to the environment, as well as to evaluate the feasibility, safety and environmental effects of various methods of dealing with pollutants. History:  1973 c 412 s 3; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 116D.045 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116D — Environmental Policy|Section 116D.045 — Environmental Impact Statements; Costs.

116D.045 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS; COSTS. Subdivision 1. Assessment. The board must by rule adopt procedures to: (1) assess the proposer of a specific action for the responsible governmental unit's reasonable costs of preparing, reviewing, and distributing the environmental impact statement. The costs must be determined by the responsible governmental unit according to the rules adopted by the board; and (2) authorize a responsible governmental unit to allow a proposer of a specific action to prepare a draft environmental impact statement according to section 116D.04, subdivision 2a, paragraph (k). Subd. 2. Modification. In the event of a disagreement between the proposer of the action and the responsible governmental unit over the cost of an environmental impact statement, the responsible governmental unit shall consult with the board, which may modify the cost or determine that the cost assessed by the responsible governmental unit is reasonable. Subd. 3. Use of assessment. As necessary, the responsible governmental unit shall assess the project proposer for reasonable costs that the responsible governmental unit incurs in preparing, reviewing, and distributing the environmental impact statement and the proposer shall pay the assessed cost to the responsible governmental unit. Money received under this subdivision by a responsible governmental unit may be retained by the unit for the same purposes. Money received by a state agency must be credited to a special account and is appropriated to the agency to cover the assessed costs incurred. Subd. 4. Partial cost to be paid. No responsible governmental unit shall commence the preparation of an environmental impact statement until at least one-half of the assessed cost of the environmental impact statement is paid pursuant to subdivision 3. Other laws notwithstanding, no state agency may issue any permits for the construction or operation of a project for which an environmental impact statement is prepared until the assessed cost for the environmental impact statement has been paid in full. Subd. 5.  [Repealed, 1988 c 501 s 9] History:  1976 c 344 s 3; 1988 c 501 s 5-8; 1990 c 594 art 1 s 55; 2011 c 4 s 9,10; 2017 c 93 art 2 s 140
MN Stat § 116D.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116D — Environmental Policy|Section 116D.06 — Effect Of Existing Obligations.

116D.06 EFFECT OF EXISTING OBLIGATIONS. Subdivision 1. Specific statutory obligations. Nothing in sections 116D.03 to 116D.045 shall in any way affect the specific statutory obligations of any state agency to: (1) comply with criteria or standards of environmental quality; (2) coordinate or consult with any federal or state agency; or (3) act or refrain from acting contingent upon the recommendations or certification of any other state agency or federal agency. Subd. 2. Supplementary. The policies and goals set forth in sections 116D.01 to 116D.06 are supplementary to those set forth in existing authorizations of state agencies. History:  1973 c 412 s 6; 1984 c 655 art 1 s 21
MN Stat § 116D.11 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116D — Environmental Policy|Section 116D.11 — Report Preparation.

116D.11 REPORT PREPARATION. Subdivision 1. Agency responsibility. Each department or agency of the state, as designated by the governor, shall assist in the preparation of the strategy report. Each designated department or agency shall prepare a preliminary strategy report relating to those programs or policies over which the department or agency has jurisdiction. Each preliminary strategy report shall: (1) describe concisely the existing policies and programs of the department or agency as they relate to the issues listed in section 116D.10, clause (1); (2) describe concisely and evaluate the long-term objectives of the department or agency as they relate to the issues listed in section 116D.10, clause (1); (3) identify and make proposals about the development of department or agency financial management budgets as they relate to the issues listed in section 116D.10, clause (1); (4) describe concisely the strategy and procedure of the department or agency to recruit, select, and train personnel to carry out department or agency goals and functions as they relate to the issues listed in section 116D.10, clause (1); (5) identify and make proposals to eliminate duplicative and unnecessary programs or systems, including encouraging departments and agencies to share systems or programs that have sufficient capacity to perform the functions needed as they relate to the issues listed in section 116D.10, clause (1); and (6) establish two-year quantitative goals for policy implementation. Subd. 2. Primary responsibility. The Environmental Quality Board shall have the primary responsibility for preparing the energy and environmental strategy report of the state, as required by section 116D.10. The board shall assemble all preliminary reports prepared pursuant to subdivision 1 under a timetable established by the board and shall use the preliminary reports in the preparation of the draft energy and environmental strategy report of the state. Each department or agency designated by the governor to prepare a preliminary strategy report shall submit a copy of the preliminary strategy report to the governor and to the board at the same time. Subd. 3. Report to governor. On or before October 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Environmental Quality Board shall transmit to the governor a draft of the written report on the energy and environmental strategy of the state. The governor may change the report and may request additional information or data from any department or agency of the state responsible for issues listed in section 116D.10, clause (1). Any such requested additional information or data shall be prepared and submitted promptly to the governor. Subd. 4.  [Repealed, 1997 c 7 art 2 s 67] History:   1991 c 303 s 7
MN Stat § 116F.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116F — Solid Waste Recycling|Section 116F.01 — Statement Of Policy.

116F.01 STATEMENT OF POLICY. (a) The legislature seeks to encourage both the reduction of the amount and type of material entering the solid waste stream and the reuse and recycling of materials. Solid waste represents discarded material and energy resources, and it also represents an economic burden to the people of the state. The recycling of solid waste materials is one alternative for the conservation of material and energy resources, but it is also in the public interest to reduce the amount of materials requiring recycling or disposal. (b) The legislature also seeks to encourage the design and implementation of regional programs for materials conservation which take into account the variations in solid waste generation throughout the state. History:   1973 c 748 s 1
MN Stat § 116F.02 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116F — Solid Waste Recycling|Section 116F.02 — Definitions.

116F.02 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in sections 116F.01 to 116F.08, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given to them. Subd. 2. Agency. "Agency" means the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Subd. 3.  [Repealed, 1980 c 564 art 13 s 2] Subd. 4.  [Repealed, 1980 c 564 art 13 s 2] Subd. 5.  [Repealed, 1980 c 564 art 13 s 2] Subd. 6. Resource recovery system. "Resource recovery system" means any system used for (a) the recovery of materials or energy from solid waste, or for (b) the collection, transportation, separation, sorting, processing or storage of solid materials which aids in the recovery of materials or energy from solid waste. Subd. 7. Solid waste generation. "Solid waste generation" means that a solid material in its final configuration has fulfilled the purpose for which it was created, cannot be reused in its final configuration, and must be disposed of or recycled into a new or different product. History:  1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1973 c 748 s 2
MN Stat § 116F.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116F — Solid Waste Recycling|Section 116F.05 — Powers And Duties.

116F.05 POWERS AND DUTIES. Subdivision 1. State powers. In administering and enforcing sections 116F.01 to 116F.08, the agency may: (1) initiate and conduct public education programs which encourage the conservation of solid materials, the reduction of solid waste generation, and the reduction of environmental impact of solid waste; (2) encourage the development of markets for reusable or recyclable solid materials; (3) conduct studies of the environmental, resource and economic impact, and of the relative advisability or preference of use, of various material components which enter the solid waste stream; (4) develop recommendations to encourage redesign and the standardization of material composition and configuration, in order to facilitate material reuse or recyclability; (5) assist in the planning and development of resource recovery systems; and (6) encourage the extension of the useful lives of products, and the reduction of both solid waste generation and solid waste management costs. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 1980 c 564 art 13 s 2] Subd. 3. Limitation. In exercising its powers under this section, the agency shall seek those alternatives which maximize the conservation of energy and materials while minimizing the environmental impact and the cost to the people of the state. Consideration shall be given to economic factors, including but not limited to, effects on the labor force. History:   1973 c 748 s 5
MN Stat § 116F.08 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116F — Solid Waste Recycling|Section 116F.08 — Penalties.

116F.08 PENALTIES. Any person, corporation, partnership, firm, association, political subdivision or body corporate and politic which violates any provision of sections 116F.01 to 116F.06, or any rule promulgated thereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and each day that a violation occurs or continues may be deemed a separate offense. In addition, the agency may revoke the grant of any grantee violating the provisions of sections 116F.01 to 116F.06, or may seek other equitable or legal relief. History:  1973 c 748 s 8; 1976 c 2 s 54; 1976 c 239 s 25; 1985 c 248 s 70
MN Stat § 116F.30 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116F — Solid Waste Recycling|Section 116F.30 — Conservation Of Biomass Fuel And Firewood.

116F.30 CONSERVATION OF BIOMASS FUEL AND FIREWOOD. In any instance where trees or portions of trees usable as firewood are removed from property under the control of a public utility, pipeline company, railroad, state agency or department, or a political subdivision, that portion of the tree material that is six inches or larger in diameter shall not be destroyed by open burning or deposited in a landfill without first having been offered for use to the public, subject to the approval of the landowner or landowners involved. This section shall not apply to tree material removed in a program of sanitation or disease control, as defined in Minnesota Statutes 1979 Supplement, section 18.023. History:   1980 c 614 s 185
MN Stat § 116G.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116G — Critical Areas|Section 116G.01 — Citation.

116G.01 CITATION. Sections 116G.01 to 116G.14 shall be known as the "Critical Areas Act of 1973." History:   1973 c 752 s 1
MN Stat § 116G.02 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116G — Critical Areas|Section 116G.02 — Policy.

116G.02 POLICY. The legislature finds that the development of certain areas of the state possessing important historic, cultural, or esthetic values, or natural systems which perform functions of greater than local significance, could result in irreversible damage to these resources, decrease their value and utility for public purposes, or unreasonably endanger life and property. The legislature therefore determines that the state should identify these areas of critical concern and assist and cooperate with local units of government in the preparation of plans and regulations for the wise use of these areas. History:   1973 c 752 s 2
MN Stat § 116G.04 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116G — Critical Areas|Section 116G.04 — Rules.

116G.04 RULES. The board shall adopt such rules pursuant to chapter 14, as are necessary for the administration of sections 116G.01 to 116G.14. History:  1973 c 752 s 4; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1982 c 424 s 130; 1985 c 248 s 70
MN Stat § 116G.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116G — Critical Areas|Section 116G.05 — Selection Criteria For Areas Of Critical Concern.

116G.05 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR AREAS OF CRITICAL CONCERN. The board shall, in the manner provided in chapter 14, prepare criteria for the selection of areas of critical concern which have the following characteristics: (1) An area significantly affected by, or having a significant effect upon, an existing or proposed major government development which is intended to serve substantial numbers of persons beyond the vicinity in which the development is located and which tends to generate substantial development or urbanization. (2) An area containing or having a significant impact upon historical, natural, scientific, or cultural resources of regional or statewide importance. History:  1973 c 752 s 5; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1982 c 424 s 130
MN Stat § 116G.08 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116G — Critical Areas|Section 116G.08 — Exceptions.

116G.08 EXCEPTIONS. (a) If, in the opinion of the board, the local unit of government is making a conscientious attempt to develop plans and regulations for the protection of a designated area or areas of critical concern within its jurisdiction, but the scope of the project is of a magnitude that precludes the completion, review, and adoption of the plans and regulations within the time limits established in section 116G.07, the board may grant an appropriate extension of time. (b) If the board determines that a designated area or areas of critical concern is of a size and complexity that precludes the development of plans and regulations by a local unit of government or a regional development commission, or that the development of plans and regulations requires the assistance of the state, the board shall direct the appropriate state agency or agencies to assist the local unit of government and the regional development commission in preparing the plans and regulations in accordance with a time schedule established by the board. History:  1973 c 752 s 8; 1975 c 271 s 6
MN Stat § 116G.09 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116G — Critical Areas|Section 116G.09 — Failure To Prepare And Submit Plans And Regulations.

116G.09 FAILURE TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT PLANS AND REGULATIONS. Subdivision 1. Board to adopt plans and rules. Except as otherwise provided in section 116G.08, if any local unit of government fails to prepare plans and regulations that are acceptable to the board within one year of the order designating an area or areas of critical concern within its jurisdiction, the board shall prepare and, after conducting a public hearing in the manner provided in chapter 14 at a location convenient to those persons affected by such plans and regulations, adopt such plans and rules applicable to that government's portion of the area of critical concern as may be necessary to effect the purposes of sections 116G.01 to 116G.14. If such plans and rules are adopted, they shall apply and be effective as if adopted by the local unit of government. Notice of any proposed order issued under this section shall be given to all units of government having jurisdiction over the area of critical concern. Subd. 2. Local ordinance. Plans and rules adopted by the board under this section shall be administered by the local unit of government as if they were part of the local ordinance. Subd. 3. Subsequent submission. At any time after the preparation and adoption of plans and rules by the board, a local unit of government may submit plans and regulations pursuant to section 116G.07 which, if approved by the board as therein provided, supersede any plans and rules adopted under this section. Subd. 4. Enforcement. If the board determines that the administration of the local plans and regulations are inadequate to protect the state or regional interest, the board may institute appropriate judicial proceedings to compel proper enforcement of the plans and regulations. History:  1973 c 752 s 9; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1982 c 424 s 130; 1985 c 248 s 70
MN Stat § 116G.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116G — Critical Areas|Section 116G.10 — Updating And Reevaluating Plans And Regulations.

116G.10 UPDATING AND REEVALUATING PLANS AND REGULATIONS. Subdivision 1. Permissive resubmission. If a local unit of government finds it necessary or desirable to amend or rescind plans and regulations that have been approved by the board, it shall resubmit its plans and regulations, together with any recommended changes thereto, for review and approval by the board. Subd. 2. Required resubmission. Two years from the initial date of the board's approval of the plans and regulations of a local unit of government, or from the date of a review conducted under the provisions of subdivision 1, the local unit of government shall resubmit its plans and regulations, together with any recommended changes thereto, for review and approval by the board. Subd. 3. Manner of approval. Approval of amendments or rescission shall become effective only upon approval thereof by the board in the same manner as for approval of the original plans and regulations as provided in section 116G.07. History:  1973 c 752 s 10; 1975 c 271 s 6
MN Stat § 116G.11 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116G — Critical Areas|Section 116G.11 — Suspending Development.

116G.11 SUSPENDING DEVELOPMENT. Except as provided in section 116G.12, upon the designation of an area of critical concern, no local unit of government or state agency shall grant a development permit affecting any portion of the area except as otherwise specified in the order designating the area. History:   1973 c 752 s 11
MN Stat § 116G.12 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 114C - 116I — Environmental Protection|Chapter 116G — Critical Areas|Section 116G.12 — Development Permits.

116G.12 DEVELOPMENT PERMITS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. If an area of critical concern has been designated by the governor pursuant to section 116G.06, a local unit of government shall grant a development permit only in accordance with the provisions of this section. Subd. 2. Restrictions on granting permit. If no plans and regulations for the area of critical concern have been adopted under the provisions of section 116G.07, the local unit of government shall grant a development permit only if: (1) the development is specifically permitted by the order designating the area of critical concern or is essential to protect the public health, safety, or welfare because of an existing emergency; and (2) a local ordinance has been in effect immediately prior to the designation of the area of critical concern and a development permit would have been granted thereunder. Subd. 3. Restrictions on development. If plans and regulations for an area of critical concern have become effective under the provisions of section 116G.07, the local unit of government shall permit development only in accordance with those plans and regulations. Subd. 4. Notifying board. The local unit of government shall notify the board of: (1) any application for a development permit in any area of critical concern for which no plans or regulations have become effective under the provisions of section 116G.07; or (2) any application for a special development permit in any area of critical concern for which plans and regulations have become effective under the provisions of section 116G.07. History:  1973 c 752 s 12; 1975 c 271 s 6