Minnesota HF3793 requires large groundwater users to apply for their own water-use permit instead of modifying an existing municipal permit.

Minnesota HF3793 mandates that users of large amounts of groundwater apply for their own water-use permit instead of modifying an existing municipal permit. Specifically, users proposing new or modified water use exceeding 100,000,000 gallons per year or 50 percent of a municipality's current authorized annual appropriation volume must apply for their own permit. The commissioner must post draft permits on the department's website, provide a 30-day public comment period, and consider public comments when issuing permits.

Minnesota HF3793 requires large groundwater users to apply for their own water-use permit instead of modifying an existing municipal permit.

Minnesota HF3793 mandates that users of large amounts of groundwater apply for their own water-use permit instead of modifying an existing municipal permit. Specifically, users proposing new or modified water use exceeding 100,000,000 gallons per year or 50 percent of a municipality's current authorized annual appropriation volume must apply for their own permit. The commissioner must post draft permits on the department's website, provide a 30-day public comment period, and consider public comments when issuing permits.