Minnesota HF1197 prohibits environmental review and issuance of nonferrous sulfide ore mining permits to bad actors.

Minnesota HF1197 mandates that applicants for nonferrous sulfide ore mining permits disclose past violations of environmental or natural resources laws, including bribery or corruption. The bill requires applicants to submit a detailed disclosure statement to the commissioner or the commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. If the commissioner finds any undisclosed or false information, they are prohibited from conducting environmental review or issuing permits.

Minnesota HF1197 prohibits environmental review and issuance of nonferrous sulfide ore mining permits to bad actors.

Minnesota HF1197 mandates that applicants for nonferrous sulfide ore mining permits disclose past violations of environmental or natural resources laws, including bribery or corruption. The bill requires applicants to submit a detailed disclosure statement to the commissioner or the commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. If the commissioner finds any undisclosed or false information, they are prohibited from conducting environmental review or issuing permits.