Rural policy | Minnesota Environmental Quality Board

Notice of public hearing on proposed recreational trails rulemaking

The Environmental Quality Board (EQB) intends to adopt rules after a public hearing following the procedures set forth in the rules of the Office of Administrative Hearings, Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.2200 to 1400.2240, and the Administrative Procedure Act, Minnesota Statutes, sections 14.131 to 14.20.

Results of responsible governmental unit survey

The Environmental Quality Board commissioned a study in January 2004 to examine mandatory thresholds for environmental review in MinnesotaMandatory thresholds are found in MN Rule 4410.4300 and have been established for 36 different types of projectsIf a project’s size is above the threshold for its category, then environmental review is mandatoryThis is how most projects enter the environmental review process.

JOBZ and the Environment

The Clean Water Cabinet and Environmental Quality Board believe that an upfront understanding of the environmental implications of proposed developments can head off last minute complications and delays. In that spirit, the CWC and EQB offer a package of information about JOBZ and Minnesota’s water resources to aid those involved in economic development planning.

Water Issues

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