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Volume 50, Number 2                                                                                          January 13, 2026






Announcements

*Environmental Quality Board meeting *

*Wednesday, January 21, 1 – 4:00 p.m.
*Join us virtually for the January 2026 Environmental Quality Board meeting. At this meeting, the board will hear an overview and vote to approve the adoption of Energy Rulemaking.

More information can be found on the board meeting webpage [ [link removed] ], including the meeting packet and details on attending the meeting virtually or in person.






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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] ].

 

Pebble Creek Development [ [link removed] ]

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

**Responsible governmental unit decision: **Negative (no EIS ordered) 
*Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: *November 3, 2025

*Project description: *The proposed project consists of the construction of new single-family residential development abutting the south and west sides of the existing Pebble Creek development approved in 2004. The previous phases of the development were included in a previously approved 2007 Environmental Assessment Worksheet. The combination of approximately 443 lots and units on the undeveloped portion of Pebble Creek. The development plans include residential homes, public and private roadways, public utilities, private and public parkland, stormwater facilities, and environmental corridors. The proposed unit count per acre is approximately 2.5 units per acre which is consistent with the targeted density range noted in the the City of Rochester's 2018 Planning 2 Succeed Comprehensive Plan as adopted by the Rochester City Council.

*Location of public documents:* Development Services and Infrastructure Center,
4001 W River Parkway NW, Rochester, MN 55901

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Rochester, Elliot Mohler <[email protected]>,
507-328-2600

 

Jackson Township Development Area AUAR Update [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *Jackson Township; Scott
*Process: *AUAR update
*Step: *AUAR update adoption

*Responsible governmental unit decision: *Adequate
*Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: *January 6, 2026

*Project description: *The AUAR study area is approximately 2,890 acres in size located to the west and south of current City of Shakopee limits. The AUAR study area includes a range of land uses, from undeveloped open space and recreational areas to commercial and residential development. Several new developments have been built or approved since adoption of the 2020 AUAR. This update accounts for differences between built/approved development and the Build Scenario (Shakopee 2040 Plan) that was part of the original AUAR, as well as updated development/transportation planning projections.
Jackson Township Development Area AUAR Update project link provided by RGU [ [link removed] ]

*Location of public documents:* City Hall, 485 Gorman Street, Shakopee, MN 55379

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Shakopee, Mark Noble <[email protected]>,
952-233-9348

 

General notices

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

 

Notice of Final Permit Decision for Forks-Rost HVTL project in Jackson County, Minnesota - ITC Midwest, LLC, Forks Switching Station to Rost Substation project

*Notice description: *Docket No. ET-66775/TL-24-232 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in an order issued on December 18, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission: (1) Adopted the ALJ's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations; (2) Found that the environmental assessment prepared by the Department of Commerce and the record created at the public hearing addressed the issues identified in the scoping decision; (3) and Issued the Proposed Route Permit for the ITC Midwest, LLC, Forks Switching Station to Rost Substation project in Jackson County, Minnesota. The order and permits are available on the Commission's eDocket System webpage [ [link removed] ]*.*

*Link to additional information: *ITC Midwest, LLC, Forks Switching Station to Rost Substation project additional information [ [link removed] ]

*Contact: *Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Jacques Harvieux <[email protected]>, 651-201-2233

 

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:

Access the EQB monitor submission service [ [link removed] ]

 

Questions? Contact EQB by phone at 651-757-2873 or email us at [email protected]. 

For more information on environmental review, please visit the EQB website or contact us at [email protected].


















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