Minnesota SF5109 mandates health impact assessments for proposed projects potentially affecting human health.

Minnesota SF5109 requires health impact assessments for proposed projects that may significantly affect human health. The commissioner of health must facilitate these assessments by selecting a qualified contractor, providing technical assistance, and ensuring public engagement. The bill also mandates the Environmental Quality Board to establish categories of actions requiring environmental impact statements and health impact assessments.

Minnesota SF5109 mandates health impact assessments for proposed projects potentially affecting human health.

Minnesota SF5109 requires health impact assessments for proposed projects that may significantly affect human health. The commissioner of health must facilitate these assessments by selecting a qualified contractor, providing technical assistance, and ensuring public engagement. The bill also mandates the Environmental Quality Board to establish categories of actions requiring environmental impact statements and health impact assessments.