Minnesota Environmental Congress 2013

The EQB is hosting an Environmental Congress! Starting in November, state leaders will be engaging in a conversation with Minnesotans about the present and future of our state’s environmental and economic health. Learn how you can help shape a long-term vision for Minnesota’s environment by visiting http://mn.gov/EnvironmentalCongress.

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MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD

Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules under the Good Cause Exemption, Minnesota Statutes Section 14.388, Subdivision 1, Clause 3

                Proposed Exempt Rules Relating to the Rules Governing Environmental Review, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4410

The EQB is conducting “good cause” rulemaking in order to make its rules consistent with changes that are already in effect through amendments that were adopted in the 2011 and 2012 legislative sessions. (Notice and Proposed Rules attached.)

The meeting of the Environmental Quality Board, scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2012, has been cancelled.  The next EQB meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, 2012.  The meeting will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Boardroom, 520 Lafayette Road North, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55155.

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Governor Dayton’s Executive Order calls for three significant evaluations to be conducted by the Environmental Quality Board, including recommendations on simplifying Minnesota’s environmental review process and governance, which are in line with the recommendations set out earlier this year by the Legislative Auditor.  The order also directs the state to develop an environment and energy ‘report card’ to track the state’s performance and report results on environmental protections.

The next meeting of the Environmental Quality Board will take place on Friday, November 18, 2011. The board will meet from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the MPCA lower level board room.

The board will continue its conversation on the future direction for the EQB.

Additionally, Mr. John Jaschke, Executive Director of the Board of Water and Soil Resources will present to the EQB on a draft update to BWSR's strategic plan.