Minnesota SF2359 mandates advanced Tribal review of proposed mining projects.

Minnesota SF2359 requires the commissioner of natural resources to involve affected Tribes in the review of proposed mining projects. If a Tribe's reservation land is within or adjacent to the county where a mining project is proposed, the commissioner must inform the Tribe, share the project application, and request a review. The commissioner cannot start reviewing the mining permit application until the affected Tribes complete their review and comply with archaeological and cultural preservation requirements.

Minnesota SF2359 mandates advanced Tribal review of proposed mining projects.

Minnesota SF2359 requires the commissioner of natural resources to involve affected Tribes in the review of proposed mining projects. If a Tribe's reservation land is within or adjacent to the county where a mining project is proposed, the commissioner must inform the Tribe, share the project application, and request a review. The commissioner cannot start reviewing the mining permit application until the affected Tribes complete their review and comply with archaeological and cultural preservation requirements.