Minnesota SF2086 facilitates approval of site-specific sulfate water quality standards during rulemaking.

Minnesota SF2086 establishes procedures for approving site-specific sulfate water quality standards for waters identified in the 2017 statement of need and reasonableness. The commissioner must not deny an application unless the rulemaking is complete. Applicants must submit background information, a proposed sulfate standard, and monitoring data. The commissioner must finalize applications within 150 days of receipt or rule adoption. The commissioner cannot designate waters for sulfate standards until the rulemaking is complete by January 15, 2027.

Minnesota SF2086 facilitates approval of site-specific sulfate water quality standards during rulemaking.

Minnesota SF2086 establishes procedures for approving site-specific sulfate water quality standards for waters identified in the 2017 statement of need and reasonableness. The commissioner must not deny an application unless the rulemaking is complete. Applicants must submit background information, a proposed sulfate standard, and monitoring data. The commissioner must finalize applications within 150 days of receipt or rule adoption. The commissioner cannot designate waters for sulfate standards until the rulemaking is complete by January 15, 2027.