Notice: EQB seeks public comment on proposed rule amendments.
The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) is seeking public comment through Monday, Oct. 16 on proposed amendments to several rules governing the state’s environmental review process.
The EQB has identified about a dozen rule provisions for amendment consideration, including new mandatory environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) and environmental impact statement (EIS) categories for shoreland area development. Other proposed amendments concern the Alternative Urban Areawide Review process, the definition of “sewered area,” and the procedures for EQB processing of citizens’ petition.
To view the Request for Comments and the description of the proposed amendments select “Request for Comments” and “Preliminary Draft of Possible Phase 2 Rule Amendments” in the DocumentsList or contact Gergg Downing of the EQB staff by e-mail at gregg.downing@state.mn.us, by phone at 651/201-2476, TTY at 800/627-3529, or in writing at 300 Centennial Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155.
The EQB must receive comments by 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16. Comments should identify the portion of the proposed rule amendment that is being addressed, the reason for the comment and any proposed change to the amendment.
Interested individuals or groups can submit written or oral comments, questions and requests for additional information to Gregg Downing by e-mail at gregg.downing@state.mn.us, by phone at 651/201-2476, TTY at 800/627-3529, or in writing at 300 Centennial Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155.