Minnesota SF577 amends environmental permit processes, efficiency goals, and reporting requirements.

Minnesota SF577 modifies the efficiency of Wetland Conservation Act determinations and the environmental and resource management permit application process. It sets efficiency goals for issuing permits, requiring tier 1 permits to be issued or denied within 90 days and tier 2 permits within 150 days. The Pollution Control Agency must issue separate permits for constructing and operating certain facilities. The bill also revises the expedited permitting process, allowing applicants to reimburse the agency for expedited services.

Minnesota SF577 amends environmental permit processes, efficiency goals, and reporting requirements.

Minnesota SF577 modifies the efficiency of Wetland Conservation Act determinations and the environmental and resource management permit application process. It sets efficiency goals for issuing permits, requiring tier 1 permits to be issued or denied within 90 days and tier 2 permits within 150 days. The Pollution Control Agency must issue separate permits for constructing and operating certain facilities. The bill also revises the expedited permitting process, allowing applicants to reimburse the agency for expedited services.