Minnesota SF2258 amends environmental assessment worksheet preparation rules, allowing petitions from at least 100 state residents or property owners.

Minnesota SF2258 modifies the process for petitioning the preparation of environmental assessment worksheets. The bill allows petitions from at least 100 individuals who reside or own property in the state, submitted before a proposed project receives final approval. It mandates that petitions include material evidence demonstrating potential significant environmental effects due to the nature or location of the proposed action. The responsible governmental unit must prepare an environmental assessment worksheet within 15 days of receiving the petition.

Minnesota SF2258 amends environmental assessment worksheet preparation rules, allowing petitions from at least 100 state residents or property owners.

Minnesota SF2258 modifies the process for petitioning the preparation of environmental assessment worksheets. The bill allows petitions from at least 100 individuals who reside or own property in the state, submitted before a proposed project receives final approval. It mandates that petitions include material evidence demonstrating potential significant environmental effects due to the nature or location of the proposed action. The responsible governmental unit must prepare an environmental assessment worksheet within 15 days of receiving the petition.