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Weekly announcements and environmental review notices





Volume 48, Number 45                                                                                     November 5, 2024











Autumn splender over flowing river rapids on the St Louis River with colorful Autumn trees at Jay Cooke State Park in Northern Minnesota




Environmental review project notices

EQB publishes environmental review notices provided by responsible governmental units. For more information on a project undergoing environmental review, click on the individual project links below. You can also find information about active projects in your community on the Environmental Review Projects Interactive Map [ [link removed] ].

 

Prairie Island Nuclear Plant Fuel Storage Expansion [ [link removed] ]

*This project notice was previously published in the October 29, 2024 "EQB" "Monitor, "however the end of comment period, listed as December 2, was incorrect. The correct end of comment period is listed below.

*Location (city/township; county): *Red Wing; Goodhue
*Process: *EIS
*Step: *Draft EIS
*End of comment period: *December 6, 2024

*Project description: *Northern States Power Company, d/b/a. Xcel Energy proposes to construct and operate an expanded ISFSI at PINGP to provide 20 additional years of spent fuel storage between 2033/2034 and 2053/2054. The expansion would use a welded canister dry fuel storage (DFS) system licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for both storage and transportation. The Project is proposed with the Company’s intent to seek necessary federal approvals to extend the existing operating life of the two pressurized water reactors at the plant. The Project would construct up to two pads, as needed, to store a projected 34 additional DFS systems (approximately 1,200 spent fuel assemblies) within the current fence line of the ISFSI.
Prairie Island Nuclear Plan Fuel Storage Expansion project link provided by RGU [ [link removed] ]

*Location of public documents:* Red Wing Public Library, 225 East Ave, Red Wing,
MN 55066

*First public meeting date, time, location: *November 19, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Red Wing Ignite Building, 419 Bush Street, Red Wing, MN 55066
*Second public meeting date, time, location: *November 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Online meeting
*Second public meeting virtual link: *Join online meeting [ [link removed] ]
*Second public meeting additional details:* Password: MnPUC!
Join by phone: 1-855-282-6330 Access code: 2485 318 0139

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *Minnesota Department of Commerce, Jenna Ness <[email protected]>, 651-539-1693

 

MTL Companies CR 15 Development [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *Big Lake; Sherburne
*Process: *EAW
*Step: *EIS need decision

**Responsible governmental unit decision: **Negative (no EIS ordered)
*Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: *October 23, 2024

*Project description: *A 58.3-acre industrial development warehouse project is being proposed on a 63-acre parcel in the City of Big Lake, Sherburne County, Minnesota, located just west of County Road 15 and north of the Burlington Northern Railroad corridor. This development will include a stormwater pond, parking lots, two future warehouse buildings, one maintenance building, and a roadway.
MTL Companies CR 15 Development project link provided by RGU [ [link removed] ]

*Location of public documents:* Big Lake City Hall, 160 Lake Street North, Big Lake,
MN 55309
*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Big Lake, Therese Haffner <[email protected]>,
763-463-9638

 

Progress Parkway Project [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *Eveleth; St. Louis
*Process: *EAW
*Step: *EIS need decision

**Responsible governmental unit decision: **Negative (no EIS ordered)
*Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: *October 22, 2024

*Project description: *St. Louis County proposes to extend Progress Parkway in the City of Eveleth for a total distance of approximately 1.3 miles. The new roadway would begin approximately 0.15 miles east of the intersection of Hwy 53/Progress Parkway and extend south to Hwy 37. The project includes stormwater and drainage improvements, a paved pedestrian/bicycle trail, and a gravel off-road vehicle trail along the new roadway. A secondary access to the Rock Ridge Public Schools campus will be connected to the new roadway. The Mesabi Mountain Off Road Vehicle (ORV) trailhead parking lot will be relocated to the east side of the new roadway. 
Progress Parkway Project project link provided by RGU [ [link removed] ]

*Location of public documents:* St. Louis County Public Works, 7823 Hwy 135, Virginia, MN 55792

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *St. Louis County Planning and Zoning Department, Ryan Logan <[email protected]>, 218-471-7622

 

The Parkway Neighborhood [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *Dayton; Hennepin
*Process: *EAW
*Step: *EIS need decision

****Responsible governmental unit decision: ****Negative (no EIS ordered)
*Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: *September 24, 2024

*Project description: *The Parkway Neighborhood residential/commercial development is proposed on approximately 67.29 acres southwest of I-94 and Dayton Parkway in the City of Dayton, Minnesota. The project will include 650 medium/high-density residential units, a commercial parcel with convenience store, gas station/car wash, and service retail building(s). The project will include a connection to the Rush Creek Regional Trail, recreational area, internal roads, parks, and stormwater features.
The Parkway Neighborhood project link provided by RGU [ [link removed] ]

*Location of public documents:* , 12260 S. Diamond Lake Road, Dayton, MN 55327

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Dayton, Jon Sevald <[email protected]>,
763-712-3221

 

Veit Mining Expansion [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *Rogers; Hennepin
*Process: *EAW
*Step: *EIS need decision

***Responsible governmental unit decision: ***Negative (no EIS ordered)
*Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: *October 22, 2024

*Project description: *Veit & Company, Inc. (Veit) proposes the construction and operation of a sand and gravel mine on a parcel located within Section 16, Township 120N, Range 23 W, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The proposed site contains sand resources which will be mined and processed for use in redi-mix concrete, asphalt pavement, and as base material for private and public construction projects in the area The mining operation would occur in seven phases over the approximately 45-acre site.
Veit Mining Expansion project link provided by RGU [ [link removed] ]

*Location of public documents:* Rogers City Hall, 22350 S Diamond Lake Rd, Rogers,
MN 55374

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Rogers, Brett Angell <[email protected]>, 763-428-0915

 

Rockport, LLC Redevelopment ‐ AUAR 2024 Update [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *Apple Valley; Dakota
*Process: *AUAR update
*Step: *Revised AUAR
*End of comment period: *November 20, 2024

*Project description: *Reclamation of a sand and gravel mining operation in Apple Valley Minnesota into developable land over a significant period of time. The 2024 update includes fully developed parcels of reclaimed land and proposes a potential new land use and additional scenario.
Rockport, LLC Redevelopment ‐ AUAR 2024 Update project link provided by RGU [ [link removed] ]

*Location of public documents:* City of Apple Valley , 7100 147th Street W, Apple Valley, MN 55124

*Public meeting date, time, location: *December 12, 2024, 7:00 p.m., City of Apple Valley Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street W, Apple Valley, MN 55124

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Apple Valley, Alex Sharpe <[email protected]>,
952-953-2569

 

General notices

Notices published in this section may be required under Minnesota Statute or Rule.

 

Plummer Solar Environmental Assessment Availability

*Notice description: *The Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) issued an environmental assessment (EA) for the project on October 28, 2024. The purpose of the EA is to provide information on the potential human and environmental impacts of the proposed project, possible mitigations for identified impacts, and evaluation of any alternatives contained in the scoping decision. Plummer Solar is proposing to construct an up to 130 MW solar energy generating system in Emardville Township in Red Lake County, Minnesota. The proposed project would be located on 855 acres, and use photovoltaic solar panels mounted on single axis tracking systems The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) will hold public hearings on the application of Enbridge Solar (Plummer), LLC (Plummer Solar) for a site permit for the up to 130 megawatt alternating current photovoltaic solar energy generating system and associated facilities in Red Lake County, Minnesota.

*First public meeting date, time, location: *November 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Plummer City Hall, 185 Minnesota Street, Plummer, MN 56748
*First public meeting additional details:* Google Maps, Plummer City Hall: [link removed] If any reasonable accommodation is needed to enable you to fully participate in these hearings, please contact the Commission at 651-296-0406 or 1-800-657-3782 at least one week in advance of the meeting. To find out if a hearing is canceled due to bad weather or other call 1-855-731-6208 or visit mn.gov/puc. Comment Period Written comments will be accepted through Friday, December 6th, by 4:30 p.m. Please include the docket number in all communications. Comments received after the close of the comment period may or may not be considered by the Commission. Topics for Comment ▪ Should the Commission grant a site permit for the proposed solar energy generating system? ▪ If granted, what additional conditions or requirements should be included in the site permit?

*Second public meeting date, time, location: *November 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Online meeting
**Second public *meeting virtual link: *Join online meeting [ [link removed] ]
**Second public* meeting additional details:* Join by WebEx (Webinar) Link: [link removed]
Webinar Number: 2490 704 7534
Webinar Password: MnPUC! (667820 from phones) Join by Phone: 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free Access Code: 2490 704 7534
If you are joining the meeting via WebEx and would like to ask a question or make a comment during the designated portion of the meeting, use the chat or raised-hand functions to send a message to the meeting moderator. If you are joining the meeting by phone, press *3 on your phone. When it is your turn to speak, your line will be unmuted, and you will be able to ask questions and provide comments. Additional information and instructions are available at: [link removed]

*Link to additional information: *Plummer Solar Environmental Assessment Availability additional information [ [link removed] ]

*Contacts:
*Minnesota Department of Commerce EERA, Jessica Livingston <[email protected]>, 651-539-1823
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Sam Lobby <[email protected]>, 651‐201‐2205 

 

Fish kill reports

Minnesota Duty Officer reports pertaining to fish kills are summarized in the following table, in accordance with 103G.216, REPORTING FISH KILLS IN PUBLIC WATERS, Subd. 2 Reporting Requirement. These reports were received via the Minnesota Duty Officer prior to the submission deadline for this edition of the EQB Monitor. They represent the raw data/information provided by callers. For more information regarding fish kills in Minnesota see the Department of Natural Resources [ [link removed] ]. Call the Minnesota Duty Officer at 651‐649‐5451 or 800‐422‐0798 to report fish kills.

*No fish kill reports were received since the last publication.*

 

Submit a notice to the "EQB" "Monitor"

The "EQB Monitor" is a weekly publication announcing environmental review documents, public comment periods and other actions of the Environmental Quality Board. The "EQB Monitor" is published every Tuesday at noon. Submissions to the "EQB Monitor [ [link removed] ]" are due by 4:00 p.m. on the Tuesday one week prior to the intended publication date. Please see the EQB Monitor schedule [ [link removed] ] for more details.

 

To submit a notice for publication:

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