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Volume 46, Number 41? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?October 11, 2022

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EQB Announcements

Autumn in Minnesota
Join us for the October Environmental Review Implementation Subcommittee meeting

*Wednesday, October 19, 1?*??*4 p.m.*

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Join EQB for our Environmental Review Implementation Subcommittee meeting. More information about the meeting can be found on the meeting webpage [ [link removed] ].



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EQB seeking feedback on Minnesota Rules 4410

EQB staff review Minnesota Rules 4410 and report to the Legislature annually about rules that are obsolete, unnecessary, or duplicative of other federal or state statutes or rules.

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EQB is holding a 30-day comment period, from September 27 to October 27, 2022, and asking for your feedback to help identify the obsolete, unnecessary, or duplicative rules, and explain the need for change. Fill out this short survey [ [link removed] ] to provide your feedback.

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Questions? Contact Katrina Hapka <[email protected]>, 651-757-2418



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Bumblebee
Just launched by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources!

The?*Minnesota Conservation Explorer*?is a tool to enhance the delivery of Minnesota?s Natural Heritage Data and to automate the Natural Heritage Review process. This is a tool for the public to view and create maps of Natural Heritage Data for the purpose of conservation planning. Users can also submit a proposed project and request an automated assessment of potential impacts to Minnesota?s rare features.?

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*Go to the Minnesota Conservation Explorer [ [link removed] ]*







Required public notices





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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] ].

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Proposed Demolition of the Justus Ramsey House

*Location:?*St. Paul, Ramsey County
*Process:*?Petition
*Step:*?Responsible governmental unit assigned

*Responsible governmental unit and contact:?*City of St. Paul, Josh Williams <[email protected]>,
651-266-6659

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Westwind Residential Development

*Location:?*Woodbury, Washington County
*Process:*?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
*Step:*?EAW available
*End of comment period:?*November 10, 2022

*Project description:?*The Westwind residential development is proposed low density development on two properties totaling approximately 129 acres in the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota. The project includes the construction of approximately 446 units at an average density of 3.46 units per acre. It is located southwest of the intersection of Dale Road and Pioneer Drive. The project will include a roadway network, stormwater infrastructure, and the installation of municipal sewer and water systems.

*Link to public documents:?*Westwind Residential Development EAW [ [link removed] ]
*Location of public documents:*?Woodbury City Hall,?8301 Valley Creek Rd,
Woodbury, MN 55125

*Responsible governmental unit and contact:?*City of Woodbury, Jennifer McLoughlin <[email protected]>, 651-714-3522

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Knife River Higgins Aggregate Mine

*Location: *Haven Township, Sherburne?County
*Process:*?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
*Step:*?EAW available
*End of comment period:?*November 10, 2022

*Project description:?*Knife River is proposing a 90.62-acre nonmetallic mineral mine on a 155-acre parcel located in Section 15 of Haven Township, Sherburne County. The mine will produce construction sand and gravel.

*Link to public documents:?*Knife River Higgins Aggregate Mine EAW [ [link removed]- ]
*Location of public documents:*?Sherburne County Government Center,?13880 Business Center Drive NW, Suite 100, Elk River, MN 55330

*Public meeting date, time, location:* November 17, 2022, 6 p.m., Sherburne County Advisory Commission,?13880 Business Center Drive NW, Suite 100, Elk River, MN 55330

*Responsible governmental unit and contact:?*Sherburne County, Mitch Glines <[email protected]>,
763-765-4466

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Karlstad Municipal Airport

*Location: *City of?Karlstad and Arveson Township in Kittson County and Lincoln Township in Marshall County
*Process:*?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
*Step:*?EAW available
*End of comment period:?*November 10, 2022

*Project description:?*The City of Karlstad, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), proposes to relocate the Karlstad Municipal Airport to a location 2 miles southeast of Karlstad. Development of the airport will include a paved runway, ultimately planned for 4,700? x 100?, and support facilities.

*Link to public documents:?*Karlstad Municipal Airport EAW [ [link removed] ]
*Location of public documents:*?Karlstad City Hall,?104 1st St S, Karlstad, MN 56732

*Responsible governmental unit and contact:?*City of Karlstad, Dale Nelson <[email protected]>, 218-436-2178

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MBE Sand and Gravel Mine

*Location: *Buffalo, Wright County
*Process:*?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
*Step:*?Environmental impact statement (EIS) need decision

*Responsible governmental unit decision: *Negative (no EIS ordered)*
Responsible governmental unit decision date:?*September 27, 2022

*Link to public documents:?*MBE Sand and Gravel Mine EIS need decision [ [link removed] ]
*Location of public documents:*?Wright County Government Center,?3650 Braddock Ave. NE, Suite 1600, Buffalo, MN 55313

*Responsible governmental unit and contact:?*Wright County, Barry Rhineberger <[email protected]>,?
763-682-8947

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Epitome Energy Soybean Processing Facility

*Location: *Crookston, Polk County*
**Process:*?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
*Step:*?Environmental impact statement (EIS) need decision

*Responsible governmental unit decision: *Negative (no EIS ordered)*
Responsible governmental unit decision date:?*September 28, 2022

*Link to public documents:?*Epitome Energy Soybean Processing Facility EIS need decision [ [link removed] ]
*Location of public documents:*?Minnesota?Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Road,
St. Paul, MN 55155

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *Minnesota?Pollution Control Agency, Charles Peterson <[email protected]>, 651-272-5937

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Rush Hollow

*Location: *Maple Grove, Hennepin County*
**Process:*?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
*Step:*?Environmental impact statement (EIS) need decision

*Responsible governmental unit decision: *Negative (no EIS ordered)*
Responsible governmental unit decision date: *May 16, 2022

*Link to public documents:?*Rush Hollow EIS need decision [ [link removed] ]
*Location of public documents:*?Maple Grove Government Center,?12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Maple Grove, Peter Vickerman <[email protected]>,?
763-494-6046

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Dale Properties Lakeville Residential Development

*Location: *Lakeville, Dakota County*
**Process:*?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
*Step:*?Environmental impact statement (EIS) need decision

*Responsible governmental unit decision: *Negative (no EIS ordered)*
Responsible governmental unit decision date: *September 19, 2022

*Link to public documents:?*No link to documents provided. See responsible governmental unit contact information below.
*Location of public documents:*?Lakeville City Hall,?20195 Holyoke Avenue,
Lakeville, MN 55044

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Lakeville, Daryl Morey <[email protected]>,?
952-985-4422

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Abbott Northwestern Surgical and Critical Care Pavilion

*Location: *Minneapolis, Hennepin County*
**Process:*?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
*Step:*?Environmental impact statement (EIS) need decision

*Responsible governmental unit decision: *Negative (no EIS ordered)*
Responsible governmental unit decision date: *September 27, 2022

*Link to public documents:?*Abbott Northwestern Surgical and Critical Care Pavilion EIS need decision [ [link removed] ]
*Location of public documents:*?Minneapolis Central Library,?300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Minneapolis, Andrew Frenz <[email protected]>,
612-674-3790

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Riverstone South

*Location: *Ramsey, Anoka County*
**Process:*?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
*Step:*?Environmental impact statement (EIS) need decision

*Responsible governmental unit decision: *Negative (no EIS ordered)*
Responsible governmental unit decision date: *January 26, 2021

*Link to public documents: *No link to documents provided. See responsible governmental unit contact information below.
*Location of public documents:*?Ramsey City Hall,?7550 Sunwood Dr. NW,
Ramsey, MN 55303

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Ramsey, Todd Larson <[email protected]>, 763-433-9821

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Byron Solar Project

*Location:?*Canisteo and Mantorville Townships in Dodge County, and Kalmar Township in Olmsted County
*Process:*?Alternative review
*End of comment period:?*November 8, 2022

*Notice title:?*Notice of Environmental Assessment Availability, Public Hearings, and Comment Period*
**Notice description:?*The Honorable Barbara Case, Administrative Law Judge with the Office of Administrative Hearings, will preside over the public hearings and after a comment period, will provide the Commission with findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommendation. The purpose of the public hearings is to receive public input on the proposed project and the Environmental Assessment. Interested persons will have the opportunity to: (1) ask questions of the applicant and agency staff; (2) offer verbal and written comments on the merits of the proposed project; and (3) suggest possible conditions to be considered for inclusion in the site or route permits. Members of the public may participate without the necessity of intervening as a party. Representation by legal counsel is permitted but not required. The hearings will end when all attendees have had the opportunity to comment, or at 9:00 pm, whichever occurs first.

*Project description:?*The proposed Project includes an up to 200-megawatt (MW) solar energy generating system and associated facilities in Dodge County. Byron Solar also proposes to construct approximately three to four and a half miles of 345 kilovolt (kV) overhead high voltage transmission line (HVTL) in Olmsted and Dodge Counties to connect the solar facility with the electric transmission grid at the Byron Substation.

*Link to public documents: *Byron Solar webpage [ [link removed] ]
*Location of public documents:*?Kasson Public Library, 607 First St NW, Kasson, MN 55944

*First public meeting date, time, location:*?October 18, 2022, 6 p.m., Events Sports Bar & Event Center,?401 8th Street SE, Kasson, MN 55944
*First public meeting additional details:?*[link removed]
Written comments are accepted until 4:30 pm November 8.
Online: mn.gov/puc/consumers/public-comments, and follow the instructions.
Email: [email protected]
U.S. Mail: Consumer Affairs Office, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul MN 55101

*Second public meeting date, time, location:*?October 19, 2022, 6 p.m., virtual meeting
*Second public meeting virtual link:*?Join online meeting [ [link removed] ]
*Second public meeting additional details:?*Event number (access code): 2497 435 8971, Event password: cRJunpTR327??Telephone: 1-855-282-6330, Telephone Access Code: 2497 435 8971

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Michael Kaluzniak <[email protected]>, 651-201-2257

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General notices

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

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MAC Assessment of Environmental Effects of the 2023-2029 Capital Improvement Program

*Notice description:?*Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.614 requires the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to prepare an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AOEE) for projects in the Commission?s seven-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2023-2029 for airports included in its system. A copy of the AOEE may be downloaded on or after October 11, 2022, online at: [link removed] A copy of the AOEE may be obtained by contacting Jenn Felger, MAC, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450; 612-726-8189. Comments concerning the AOEE may be given at a public hearing to be held on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. in room 3048A, Mezzanine level, Terminal 1, MSP Airport, or in writing to Jenn Felger at the MAC address or via email to [email protected]. Comments on the AOEE must be received by the close of business on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022.

*Public meeting date, time, location:?*November 7, 2022, 10:30 a.m.,?MSP Terminal 1 Room 3048A, Mezzanine level,?4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
*Public meeting virtual link:?*Join meeting online [ [link removed] ]

*Link to additional information:?*MAC Assessment of Environmental Effects of the 2023-2029 Capital Improvement Program report [ [link removed] ]

*Contact:?*Metropolitan Airports Commission, Bridget Rief <[email protected]>, 612-725-8371

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