The EQB intends to adopt amendments to the Environmental Review programs rule after holding a public hearing process. The comment period begins on January 20, 2009. The hearing will occur on 5 days at 5 locations during the final week of February and the first week of March 2009.
According to Minnesota Statutes 103B.151, the Environmental Quality Board is to coordinate a comprehensive long-range water resources plan for the state every ten years.
The “Phase 1” amendments authorized for rulemaking on December 15, 2005 and adopted with modifications on June 15, 2006 by the EQB, were published in the State Register on October 23 and become effective on October 30, 2006