Minnesota SF3320 establishes evaluation and permitting provisions for large water appropriation projects and data centers.

Minnesota SF3320 amends state statutes to introduce preapplication evaluation and permitting provisions for large water appropriation projects. The bill applies to projects with a proposed consumptive use exceeding 100,000,000 gallons per year or 250,000 gallons per day. The commissioner must evaluate the information supplied by potential applicants and respond with potential water availability constraints. The bill also mandates that water-use permits ensure public interest, water conservation technologies, and conflict resolution.

Minnesota SF3320 establishes evaluation and permitting provisions for large water appropriation projects and data centers.

Minnesota SF3320 amends state statutes to introduce preapplication evaluation and permitting provisions for large water appropriation projects. The bill applies to projects with a proposed consumptive use exceeding 100,000,000 gallons per year or 250,000 gallons per day. The commissioner must evaluate the information supplied by potential applicants and respond with potential water availability constraints. The bill also mandates that water-use permits ensure public interest, water conservation technologies, and conflict resolution.