The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) or the county with delegated feedlot authority is the responsible governmental unit (RGU) for feedlot Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAWs). Any alternative EAW forms must be approved by the EQB Chair (Minn. Rule 4410.1300); once approved, they may be used in place of the standard EAW form for their approved purpose(s).
The approved EAW form for animal feedlots has remained the same since its adoption in 2000.
MPCA is bringing proposed updates to the feedlot EAW alternative form. The Environmental Review Implementation Subcommittee (ERIS) will hear the MPCA's proposed edits as an informational item at the March 20, 2024 meeting.
Resources
Approved Guidance, 2000
New: Draft Proposed 2024 Version EAW Form for Animal Feedlots
New: Draft Proposed Guidance for 2024 Version EAW Form for Animal Feedlots
New: Greenhouse Gas Emissions calculations tool for draft proposed 2024 Version EAW Form for Animal Feedlots
New: Packet of Comments that MPCA received on the draft proposed 2024 EAW Form for Animal Feedlots