Minnesota SF3852 requires large groundwater users to apply for their own water-use permit instead of modifying an existing municipal permit.

Minnesota SF3852 mandates that users of large amounts of groundwater apply for their own water-use permit instead of modifying an existing municipal permit. Specifically, data centers and other users proposing new or additional consumptive use exceeding 100,000,000 gallons per year or 50 percent of a municipality's current authorized annual appropriation volume must apply for a separate permit. The commissioner must post draft permits on the department's website, provide a 30-day public comment period, and consider comments in determining whether to issue the permit.

Minnesota SF3852 requires large groundwater users to apply for their own water-use permit instead of modifying an existing municipal permit.

Minnesota SF3852 mandates that users of large amounts of groundwater apply for their own water-use permit instead of modifying an existing municipal permit. Specifically, data centers and other users proposing new or additional consumptive use exceeding 100,000,000 gallons per year or 50 percent of a municipality's current authorized annual appropriation volume must apply for a separate permit. The commissioner must post draft permits on the department's website, provide a 30-day public comment period, and consider comments in determining whether to issue the permit.