<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>environment and natural resources; modifying certain fees; providing a <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>uniform expiration date for snowmobile registrations and trail stickers; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>extending effective period of temporary permits for snowmobiles, off-highway <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and watercraft; modifying temporary permit <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>information requirements for snowmobiles; modifying monument designation <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>authority; modifying state park names; modifying state park permit requirements; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>modifying requirements for youth operation of all-terrain vehicles; modifying <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>campfire provisions; modifying requirements for alternative recording for <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>state forest roads; modifying public water access site acquisition authority; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>modifying certain report and assessment requirements; making technical <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>corrections; establishing a mining administration account; establishing mining <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>permit administration fees; requiring conservation rate structures; prohibiting <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>siting of solid waste disposal facilities in certain areas; requiring rulemaking;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 17.4988, subdivisions 2, 3; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>84.788, subdivision 3; 84.82, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 84.922, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>subdivision 2; 84.9256, subdivision 1; 85.011; 85.012, subdivisions 28, 49a; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>85.013, subdivision 1; 85.054, subdivision 3, by adding a subdivision; 86B.401, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>subdivision 2; 88.15, subdivision 2; 89.715; 93.481, by adding a subdivision; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>97A.055, subdivision 4b; 97A.141, subdivision 1; 103A.204; 103A.43; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>103B.151, subdivision 1; 103G.291, by adding a subdivision; 103G.615, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>subdivision 2; 473.1565, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>sections 84.8205, subdivision 1; 103G.291, subdivision 3; Laws 2007, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>57, article 1, section 4, subdivisions 3, 4, 6; proposing coding for new law in <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections <br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>84.961, subdivision 4; 85.013, subdivision 21b; 97A.141, subdivision 2; Laws <br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>1989, chapter 335, article 1, section 21, subdivision 8, as amended.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.0.0"></a>

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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.1.32"></a><var>1.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="7" valign="bottom">Section 1. <b> SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS.</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>    The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are added to or, if shown <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>in parentheses, subtracted from the appropriations in Laws 2007, chapter 57, article 1, to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>the agencies and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>general fund, or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>each purpose. The figures "2008" and "2009" used in this article mean that the addition <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>to or subtraction from the appropriation listed under them is available for the fiscal year <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>ending June 30, 2008, or June 30, 2009, respectively. Supplemental appropriations and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>reductions to appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, are effective the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>day following final enactment.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2008</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2009</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>Total</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(3,348,000)<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(3,348,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Environmental<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">134,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">134,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Natural Resources<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">882,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">882,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Game and Fish<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">144,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">767,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">911,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"><b>Total</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>144,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>(1,565,000)</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>(1,421,000)</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4" valign="bottom"><b>APPROPRIATIONS</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4" valign="bottom"><b>Available for the Year</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4" valign="bottom"><b>Ending June 30</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2008</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>2009</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 2. <b>POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>(469,000)</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(603,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Environmental Fund<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">134,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>$623,000 is a reduction in fiscal year 2009. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>The commissioner shall make the reduction <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>to administrative activities in such a way to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>minimize the effect to program operations.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>$134,000 in fiscal year 2009 is appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>from the environmental fund for the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>development and adoption of rules to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>regulate emission standards of motor <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>vehicles sold in this state as authorized under <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>the federal Clean Air Act, United States <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>Code, title 42, section 7507. The base for <br/>
<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>fiscal year 2010 is $114,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>$20,000 in fiscal year 2009 is appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>from the general fund for the following <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>purposes:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>(1) the development of recommendations <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>for establishing a comprehensive product <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>stewardship approach to reducing <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>environmental and health risks posed by <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>the use or disposal of products. These <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>recommendations shall be submitted to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>the chairs and ranking minority members <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>of the senate and house committees with <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>jurisdiction over environmental policy <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>and environmental finance by January <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>15, 2009. The recommendations shall <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>include, at a minimum: a set of criteria to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>be used to evaluate products proposed for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>product stewardship solutions; a process for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>designating products for product stewardship <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>solutions and the role the legislature would <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>play in that process; typical components <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>of product stewardship plans; options to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>facilitate the creation of industry-managed <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>stewardship management organizations; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>methods to identify and monitor progress <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>toward stewardship performance goals for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>specific products; and strategies to implement <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>the use of standards, certifications, and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>eco-labels to promote environmentally <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>preferable products. To the extent possible, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>the recommendations must be consistent <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>with existing product stewardship programs <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>in North America. In developing the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>recommendations, the commissioner must <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>consult with manufacturers, retailers, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>recyclers, environmental advocacy <br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>organizations, local units of government, and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>other interested parties;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>(2) a report to be submitted by December <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>1, 2008, to the chairs and ranking minority <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>members of the senate and house committees <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>with primary jurisdiction over solid waste <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>policy, analyzing the availability of collection <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>and processing capacity in the seven-county <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>metropolitan area for the recycling of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>construction and demolition waste. The <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>report must recommend a percentage of the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>total weight of construction and demolition <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>waste generated in the seven-county <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>metropolitan area that represents an <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>achievable but aggressive recycling goal that <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>can be reached in 2012 and must include an <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>analysis of the economic and environmental <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>costs and benefits of reaching that goal; and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>(3) a report to be submitted by January 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>2009, to the chairs and ranking minority <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>members of the senate and house committees <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>with primary jurisdiction over solid waste <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>policy, that recommends options for <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>achieving the following goals by 2020: an <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>increase in county recycling rates to 60 <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>percent of the weight of total solid waste <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>generation; and the diversion, prior to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>delivery to landfills and waste-to-energy <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>plants, and recycling and reuse of an amount <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>of source-separated compostable materials <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>equal to 15 percent of total solid waste <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>generation. The commissioner must obtain <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>input from counties inside and outside the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>seven-county metropolitan area, recycling <br/>
<a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var>and composting facilities, waste haulers, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.36"></a><var>4.36</var>environmental organizations, and other <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>interested parties in preparing the report. <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>The report must also contain estimates of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>the economic costs of implementing the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>strategies.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>$750,000 of the appropriation under Laws <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>2007, chapter 57, article 1, section 3, from <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>the environmental fund in fiscal year 2009 <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>for regulatory services to the ethanol and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>mining industries is contingent upon the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>agency recovering in fees $750,000 for these <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>services by January 1, 2009.<br/>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 3. <b>NATURAL RESOURCES</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.4"/>
<col width="12.1"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>144,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>(778,000)</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(2,265,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Natural Resources<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">720,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Game and Fish<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">144,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">767,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>The amounts reduced from the appropriations <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>in Laws 2007, chapter 57, article 1, section 4, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>are specified in the following subdivisions.<br/>
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<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 2.<b>Lands and Minerals</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(225,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>$425,000 in fiscal year 2009 is a reduction in <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>the lands and minerals budget. This is a base <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>reduction.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>$124,000 of this reduction is from the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>appropriation for iron ore cooperative <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>agreements.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>$200,000 in fiscal year 2009 is appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>from the natural resources fund for the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>administration and monitoring of permits <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>to mine ferrous metals under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>Statutes, section 93.481. By January 15, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>2009, the commissioner shall report to the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>legislature and the chairs of the senate and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>house committees with jurisdiction over <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>environment and natural resources finance <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>on the establishment of a permit to mine <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>application fee schedule that is based on <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>the actual costs of issuing and monitoring <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>individual permits and any necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>legislation needed to cover the costs of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>issuing and monitoring the permits for the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>next biennium.<br/>
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<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 3.<b>Water Resource Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(253,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>$38,000 is a reduction in fiscal year 2009 <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>attributable to the modification of reporting <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>requirements under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>section 103A.43.<br/>
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<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 4.<b>Forest Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">250,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>$53,000 in fiscal year 2009 is for a grant to the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>Forest Resources Council to conduct a study <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>of options and make recommendations to the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>legislature for addressing the fragmentation <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>and parcelization of large blocks of private <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>forest land in the state. This is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>$197,000 in fiscal year 2009 is for a grant <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>to the University of Minnesota for the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>Interagency Information Cooperative to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>develop a common forest inventory format <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>describing key attributes of Minnesota's <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>public forest land base, growth models for <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>managed forest stands, a forest wildlife <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>habitat model format, and an information <br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>database on the state's family forest <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>ownership.<br/>
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<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 5.<b>Parks and Recreation Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>$220,000 is a reduction in fiscal year 2009 in <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>the parks and recreation management budget.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>Beginning in 2009, $220,000 each year is <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>from the state park account in the natural <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>resources fund to fund state park operations, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>maintenance, resource management, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>educational services, and associated support <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>costs.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 6.<b>Trails and Waterways Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">300,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>Beginning in 2009, $300,000 each year is <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>from the all-terrain vehicle account in the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>natural resources fund for monitoring and <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>maintenance of newly designated trails.<br/>
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<col width="21.5"/>
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<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 7.<b>Fish and Wildlife Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">144,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">140,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>$427,000 is a reduction in fiscal year 2009 in <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>the fish and wildlife program. The base for <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>this appropriation in fiscal years 2010 and <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>2011 is reduced by $539,000 each year.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>$200,000 is a reduction in fiscal year 2009 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>from the appropriation for prairie wetland <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>complexes. $200,000 is appropriated from <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>the game and fish fund in fiscal year 2009 for <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>prairie wetland complexes.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>$123,000 in fiscal year 2008 and $246,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>each year thereafter is from the game and fish <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>fund to implement fish virus surveillance, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>prepare infrastructure to handle possible <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>outbreaks, and implement control procedures <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>for highest risk waters and fish production <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>operations.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>$21,000 in fiscal year 2009 is from the game <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>and fish fund and is added to the base for the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>aquatic farm permitting program.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>$300,000 in fiscal year 2009 is from the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>game and fish fund to study, predesign, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>and design shooting sports facilities at the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>Vermillion Highlands Wildlife Management <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>Area authorized by Laws 2007, chapter 57, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>article 1, section 168.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 8.<b>Ecological Services</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(230,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>$230,000 in fiscal year 2009 is a reduction <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>from the appropriation for impaired waters.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>The project wild program base is reduced for <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>fiscal years 2010 and 2011 by $20,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>By June 30, 2008, $594,000 shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>transferred from the water recreation account <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>in the natural resources fund to the invasive <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>species account in the natural resources fund <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>for invasive species-related expenses.<br/>
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<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 9.<b>Enforcement</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(160,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>$160,000 is a reduction in fiscal year 2009 in <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>the enforcement budget.<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 10.<b>Operations Support</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">(600,000)<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>$600,000 is a reduction to the department's <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>administration costs in fiscal year 2009. The <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>commissioner shall make these reductions <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>throughout the agency through reduction <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>in travel, administrative costs, and vacancy <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>management.<br/>
<br/>
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<col width="21.5"/>
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<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var><br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 4. <b>BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL </b><br/>
<b>RESOURCES</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>(318,000)</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>$550,000 is a reduction in fiscal year 2009 <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>from the appropriation for cost-sharing <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>contracts to establish native buffers.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>$100,000 is a reduction in fiscal year <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>2009 from the appropriation for county <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>cooperative weed management programs.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>$68,000 is a reduction in fiscal year 2009 <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>from the appropriation for the drainage <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>assistance program.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>$100,000 is a reduction in fiscal year 2009 <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>from the appropriation for grants to basin <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>management organizations.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>$450,000 in fiscal year 2009 is for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>implementing rehabilitation, erosion, and <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>sediment control projects in the area included <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>in DR-1717. Up to 20 percent of this <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>appropriation may be used by the board to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>implement the program. The appropriation is <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>available until expended. The base for 2010 <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>is $275,000. The base for 2011 is $0.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>$50,000 in fiscal year 2009 is for the star lake <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>and river program. The base for fiscal year <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>2010 is $100,000.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Sec. 5. <b>METROPOLITAN COUNCIL</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>-0-</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>$162,000 in fiscal year 2009 is reduced <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>from money appropriated from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>fund for metropolitan area regional parks <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>maintenance and operations under Laws <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>2007, chapter 57, article 1, section 6. The <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>base for fiscal years 2010 and 2011 is reduced <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>by $162,000 each year.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>$162,000 in fiscal year 2009 is appropriated <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>from the natural resources fund for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>metropolitan area regional parks maintenance <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>and operations. This appropriation is from <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>the revenue deposited in the natural resources <br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>fund under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>297A.94, paragraph (e), clause (3).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>    Sec. 6. Laws 2007, chapter 57, article 1, section 4, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 3. <b>Water Resources Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">15,051,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">12,522,000 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
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<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund <br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">14,771,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">12,242,000 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Natural Resources <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">280,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">280,000 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>$310,000 the first year and $310,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>$280,000 the second year are for grants <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>associated with the implementation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>Red River mediation agreement. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>$65,000 the first year and $65,000 the second <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>year are is for a grant to the Mississippi <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>Headwaters Board for up to 50 percent of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>the cost of implementing the comprehensive <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>plan for the upper Mississippi within areas <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>under its jurisdiction. This is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>$5,000 the first year and $5,000 the second <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>year are for payment to the Leech Lake Band <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>of Chippewa Indians to implement its portion <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>of the comprehensive plan for the upper <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>Mississippi. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>$200,000 the first year and $200,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>$178,000 the second year are for the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>construction of ring dikes under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>103F.161</statute_ref>. The ring dikes <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>may be publicly or privately owned. If the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>appropriation in either year is insufficient, the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>appropriation in the other year is available <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>for it. The base appropriation for fiscal year <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>2010 and later is $125,000 $105,000. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>$2,250,000 $2,152,000 the first year is <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>to support the identification of impaired <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>waters and develop plans to address those <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>impairments, as required by the federal Clean <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>Water Act, in accordance with Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>Statutes, chapter 114D. This is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>appropriation. <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>By January 15, 2008, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>commence rulemaking under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>Statutes, chapter 14, to update the minimum <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>shoreland standards in Minnesota Rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>chapter 6120. <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>$60,000 the first year is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>appropriation to the commissioner of natural <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>resources to conduct a feasibility study <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>in conjunction with U.S. Army Corps of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>Engineers on the foundation and hydraulics <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>of the Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County. <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>This appropriation must be equally matched <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>by Blue Earth County, and is available until <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>expended. <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>$500,000 in fiscal year 2008 is for addressing <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>surface and groundwater issues related to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>the development and expansion of ethanol <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>production. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>    Sec. 7. Laws 2007, chapter 57, article 1, section 4, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
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<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 4. <b>Forest Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">44,495,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">43,393,000 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
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<td><a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund <br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">24,755,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">24,836,000 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Natural Resources <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">19,483,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">18,293,000 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Game and Fish <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">257,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">264,000 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>$7,217,000 the first year and $7,217,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>the second year are for prevention, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>presuppression, and suppression costs of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>emergency firefighting and other costs <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>incurred under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>88.12
         </statute_ref>. If the appropriation for either <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>year is insufficient to cover all costs of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>presuppression and suppression, the amount <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>necessary to pay for these costs during the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>biennium is appropriated from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>By November 15 of each year, the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>commissioner of natural resources shall <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>submit a report to the chairs of the house <br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>and senate committees and divisions having <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>jurisdiction over environment and natural <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>resources finance, identifying all firefighting <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>costs incurred and reimbursements received <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>in the prior fiscal year. These appropriations <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>may not be transferred. Any reimbursement <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>of firefighting expenditures made to the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>commissioner from any source other than <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>federal mobilizations shall be deposited into <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>the general fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>$17,983,000 the first year and $18,293,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>the second year are from the forest <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>management investment account in the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>natural resources fund for only the purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>specified in Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>89.039
         </statute_ref>, subdivision 2. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>Of this amount: <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>(1) $750,000 each year is for additional staff <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>to enhance timber sales; <br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>(2) $1,000,000 each year is for forest <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>improvements; <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>(3) $1,100,000 each year is for forest road <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>maintenance; <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>(4) $600,000 each year is for the ecological <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>classification system on state forest lands; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>(5) $350,000 each year is for the prevention <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>of invasive species on state forest lands; and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>(6) $400,000 each year is for the re-inventory <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>of state forest lands. <br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>Money for forest road maintenance is <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>onetime. <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>$780,000 the first year and $780,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>second year are for the Forest Resources <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>Council for implementation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>Sustainable Forest Resources Act. <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>$40,000 the first year is for the Forest <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>Resources Council to provide a grant to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>the University of Minnesota to prepare a <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>statewide plan to address the fragmentation <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>and parcelization of large blocks of forest <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>land in the state. <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>$200,000 in fiscal year 2008 is for a grant <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>to the Forest Resources Research Advisory <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>Committee to provide direction on research <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>topics recommended by the governor's task <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>force on the competitiveness of Minnesota's <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>primary forest products industry. <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>$350,000 the first year and $350,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>second year are for the FORIST timber <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>management information system, other <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>information systems, and for increased <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>forestry management. The amount in the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>second year is also available in the first year. <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>$257,000 the first year and $264,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>second year are from the game and fish <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>fund to implement ecological classification <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>systems (ECS) standards on forested <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>landscapes. This appropriation is from <br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>revenue deposited in the game and fish fund <br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>297A.94</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>paragraph (e), clause (1). <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>$110,000 the first year is to develop and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>implement a statewide information and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>education campaign regarding the statewide <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>ban on the transport, storage, or use of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>nonapproved firewood on state-administered <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>lands. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>$1,500,000 the first year is from the forest <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>management investment account in the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>natural resources fund for the purposes of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>section 158. This is a onetime appropriation. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>$75,000 the first year is to the Forest <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>Resources Council for a task force on <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>forest protection and $75,000 the second <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>year is appropriated to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>for grants to cities, counties, townships, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>special recreation areas, and park and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>recreation boards in cities of the first class <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>for the identification, removal, disposal, and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>replacement of dead or dying shade trees <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>lost to forest pests or disease. For purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>of this section, "shade tree" means a woody <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>perennial grown primarily for aesthetic or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>environmental purposes with minimal to <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>residual timber value. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>shall consult with municipalities; park and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>recreation boards in cities of the first class; <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>nonprofit organizations; and other interested <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>parties in developing eligibility criteria. * <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>(The preceding text beginning "$75,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>first year" was indicated as vetoed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>governor.) <br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>$200,000 in fiscal year 2008 is for a grant <br/>
<a id="pl.14.35"></a><var>14.35</var>to the Natural Resources Research Institute <br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>for silvicultural research to improve the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>quality and quantity of timber fiber. The <br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>appropriation must be matched in the amount <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>of $200,000 in cash or in-kind contributions <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>from the forest products industry members of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>the Minnesota Forest Productivity Research <br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>Cooperative. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>$1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>the second year are to support additional <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>technical and cost-share assistance to <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>landowners forest management activities. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>The base appropriation in fiscal year 2010 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>and later is $500,000. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>$200,000 the first year and $200,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>second year are to address escalating <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>land asset management demands, such as <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>boundary disputes, access easements, and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>sale, exchange, and acquisition of forest <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>lands support additional forest management <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>activities. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.8.0"></a><a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>    Sec. 8. Laws 2007, chapter 57, article 1, section 4, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
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<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 6. <b>Trails and Waterways Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">30,257,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">30,492,000 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
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<td><a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund <br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,538,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,568,000 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Natural Resources <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">25,600,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">25,730,000 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Game and Fish <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,119,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,194,000 <br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>$8,424,000 the first year and $8,424,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>the second year are from the snowmobile <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>trails and enforcement account in the natural <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>resources fund for snowmobile grants-in-aid. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>The additional money under this item may <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>be used for new grant-in-aid trails. Any <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>unencumbered balance does not cancel at the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>end of the first year and is available for the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>second year. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>$1,175,000 the first year and $1,325,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>second year are from the natural resources <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>fund for off-highway vehicle grants-in-aid. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>Of this amount, $825,000 the first year and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>$1,075,000 the second year are from the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>all-terrain vehicle account; $150,000 each <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>year is from the off-highway motorcycle <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>account; and $200,000 the first year and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>$100,000 the second year are from the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>off-road vehicle account. Any unencumbered <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>balance does not cancel at the end of the first <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>year and is available for the second year. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>$261,000 the first year and $261,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>second year are from the water recreation <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>account in the natural resources fund for a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>safe harbor program on Lake Superior. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>$742,000 the first year and $760,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>the second year are from the natural <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>resources fund for state trail operations <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>and maintenance. The money may be used <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>for trail maintenance, signage, mapping, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>interpretation, native prairie restoration <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>using best management practices, and <br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>maintenance of nonmotorized forest trails. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>This appropriation is from the revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>deposited in the natural resources fund <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>297A.94</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>paragraph (e), clause (2). <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>$655,000 the first year and $655,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>second year are from the natural resources <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>fund for trail grants to local units of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>government on land to be maintained for <br/>
<a id="pl.16.35"></a><var>16.35</var>at least 20 years for the purposes of the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>grant. This appropriation is from the revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>deposited in the natural resources fund <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>297A.94</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>paragraph (e), clause (4). Any unencumbered <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>balance does not cancel at the end of the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>first year and is available for the second <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>year. In addition, if a project financed under <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>this program receives a federal grant award, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>the availability of the financing from this <br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>paragraph for that project is extended to <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>equal the period of the federal grant.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>$150,000 the first year and $150,000 the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>second year are from the all-terrain vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>account for two all-terrain vehicle trail <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>specialists to assist and consult with on <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>all-terrain vehicle grant-in-aid education and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>training for sustainable trail development and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>maintenance, as well as providing training <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>for public and private sector trail monitoring. <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>The specialists may assist in the evaluation <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>of grant-in-aid trail proposals, but not in the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>promotion of new trails. <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>$1,965,000 the first year and $2,040,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>the second year are from the game and fish <br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>fund for expenditures on water access sites <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>according to the requirements of the federal <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>sport and fish restoration program. <br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>Money appropriated under Laws 2005, First <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>Special Session chapter 1, article 2, section <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>11, subdivision 6, paragraph (h), for the Paul <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>Bunyan State Trail connection is available <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>until June 30, 2008. <br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>$400,000 each year is for operation and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>maintenance of nonmotorized trails within <br/>
<a id="pl.17.35"></a><var>17.35</var>state forests. This is a onetime appropriation. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>$75,000 each year is for additional wild and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>scenic rivers program activities. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>$120,000 the first year is from the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>water recreation account in the natural <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>resources fund to cooperate with local <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>units of government in marking routes and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>designating river accesses and campsites <br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>85.32</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>This is a onetime appropriation and available <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>until spent. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>The appropriation in Laws 2005, First <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>Special Session chapter 1, article 2, section <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>3, subdivision 6, from the lottery in lieu <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>account in the natural resources fund for <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>trail grants to local units of government, is <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>available until June 30, 2009. <br/>
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<a id="bill.2.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 17.4988, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Aquatic farming license.</b> (a) The annual fee for an aquatic farming license <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>is $210 for the base license. The commissioner must establish an additional fee based <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>on the acreage of the operation.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>    (b) The aquatic farming license may contain endorsements for the rights and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>privileges of the following licenses under the game and fish laws. The endorsement must <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>be made upon payment of the license fee prescribed in section 
         <statute_ref>97A.475</statute_ref> for the following <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>licenses: <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>    (1) minnow dealer license;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>    (2) minnow retailer license for sale of minnows as bait;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>    (3) minnow exporting license;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>    (4) aquatic farm vehicle endorsement, which includes a minnow dealer vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>license, a minnow retailer vehicle license, an exporting minnow vehicle license, and a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>fish vendor license;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>    (5) sucker egg taking license; and<br/>
<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var>    (6) game fish packers license.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 17.4988, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Inspection fees.</b> The fees for the following inspections are: The <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>commissioner may, by written order published in the State Register, establish fees for <br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>the services listed in clauses (1) to (3). The fees must be set in an amount that does not <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>recover significantly more or less than the cost of providing the service. The fees are not <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>subject to the rulemaking provisions of chapter 14 and section 14.386 does not apply. The <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>services covered under this provision include:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>    (1) initial inspection of each water to be licensed, $50;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>    (2) fish health inspection and certification, $60 plus $150 per lot thereafter including <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>initial tissue sample collection, basic fish health assessment, viral pathogen testing, and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>bacteriological testing; and<br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>    (3) initial inspection for containment and quarantine facility inspections, $100.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 84.788, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Application; issuance; reports.</b> (a) Application for registration or <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>continued registration must be made to the commissioner or an authorized deputy registrar <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>of motor vehicles in a form prescribed by the commissioner. The form must state the name <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>and address of every owner of the off-highway motorcycle.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>    (b) A person who purchases from a retail dealer an off-highway motorcycle shall <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>make application for registration to the dealer at the point of sale. The dealer shall issue a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>dealer temporary ten-day 21-day registration permit to each purchaser who applies to the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>dealer for registration. The dealer shall submit the completed registration applications and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>fees to the deputy registrar at least once each week. No fee may be charged by a dealer to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>a purchaser for providing the temporary permit.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>    (c) Upon receipt of the application and the appropriate fee, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>or deputy registrar shall issue to the applicant, or provide to the dealer, an assigned <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>registration number or a commissioner or deputy registrar temporary ten-day 21-day <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>permit. Once issued, the registration number must be affixed to the motorcycle according <br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>to paragraph (f). A dealer subject to paragraph (b) shall provide the registration materials <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>or temporary permit to the purchaser within the ten-day 21-day temporary permit period.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>    (d) The commissioner shall develop a registration system to register vehicles under <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>this section. A deputy registrar of motor vehicles acting under section 
         <statute_ref>168.33</statute_ref>, is also a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>deputy registrar of off-highway motorcycles. The commissioner of natural resources <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>in agreement with the commissioner of public safety may prescribe the accounting <br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>and procedural requirements necessary to ensure efficient handling of registrations <br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>and registration fees. Deputy registrars shall strictly comply with the accounting and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>procedural requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>    (e) In addition to other fees prescribed by law, a filing fee of $4.50 is charged for <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>each off-highway motorcycle registration renewal, duplicate or replacement registration <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>card, and replacement decal and a filing fee of $7 is charged for each off-highway <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>motorcycle registration and registration transfer issued by:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>    (1) a deputy registrar and must be deposited in the treasury of the jurisdiction where <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>the deputy is appointed, or kept if the deputy is not a public official; or<br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>    (2) the commissioner and must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>off-highway motorcycle account.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>    (f) Unless exempted in paragraph (g), the owner of an off-highway motorcycle must <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>display a registration decal issued by the commissioner. If the motorcycle is licensed as <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>a motor vehicle, a registration decal must be affixed on the upper left corner of the rear <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>license plate. If the motorcycle is not licensed as a motor vehicle, the decal must be <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>attached on the side of the motorcycle and may be attached to the fork tube. The decal <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>must be attached in a manner so that it is visible while a rider is on the motorcycle. The <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>issued decals must be of a size to work within the constraints of the electronic licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>system, not to exceed three inches high and three inches wide.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>    (g) Display of a registration decal is not required for an off-highway motorcycle:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>    (1) while being operated on private property; or<br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>    (2) while competing in a closed-course competition event.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.4.0"></a><a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 84.82, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Application, issuance, reports, additional fee.</b> (a) Application for <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>registration or reregistration shall be made to the commissioner or an authorized deputy <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>registrar of motor vehicles in a format prescribed by the commissioner and shall state the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>legal name and address of every owner of the snowmobile.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>    (b) A person who purchases a snowmobile from a retail dealer shall make <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>application for registration to the dealer at the point of sale. The dealer shall issue a dealer <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>temporary ten-day 21-day registration permit to each purchaser who applies to the dealer <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>for registration. The temporary permit must contain the dealer's identification number and <br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>phone number. Each retail dealer shall submit completed registration and fees to the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>deputy registrar at least once a week. No fee may be charged by a dealer to a purchaser for <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>providing the temporary permit.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>    (c) Upon receipt of the application and the appropriate fee as hereinafter provided, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.35"></a><var>20.35</var>the commissioner or deputy registrar shall issue to the applicant, or provide to the dealer, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>an assigned registration number or a commissioner or deputy registrar temporary ten-day <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>21-day permit. Once issued, the registration number must be affixed to the snowmobile in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>a clearly visible and permanent manner for enforcement purposes as the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>of natural resources shall prescribe. A dealer subject to paragraph (b) shall provide the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>registration materials or temporary permit to the purchaser within the temporary ten-day <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>21-day permit period. The registration is not valid unless signed by at least one owner. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>The temporary permit must indicate whether a snowmobile state trail sticker under section <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>84.8205 was purchased.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>    (d) Each deputy registrar of motor vehicles acting pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>168.33</statute_ref>, shall <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>also be a deputy registrar of snowmobiles. The commissioner of natural resources in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>agreement with the commissioner of public safety may prescribe the accounting and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>procedural requirements necessary to assure efficient handling of registrations and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>registration fees. Deputy registrars shall strictly comply with these accounting and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>procedural requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>    (e) A fee of $2 in addition to that otherwise prescribed by law shall be charged for:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>    (1) each snowmobile registered by the registrar or a deputy registrar and the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>additional fee shall be disposed of in the manner provided in section 
         <statute_ref>168.33, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>2
         </statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>    (2) each snowmobile registered by the commissioner and the additional fee shall <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the snowmobile trails and enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>account in the natural resources fund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.5.0"></a><a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 84.82, is amended by adding a subdivision to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Expiration.</b> All snowmobile registrations, excluding temporary <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>registration permits, required under this section expire June 30 of the year of expiration.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.6.0"></a><a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 84.8205, subdivision 1, is <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Sticker required; fee.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>person may not operate a snowmobile on a state or grant-in-aid snowmobile trail unless a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>snowmobile state trail sticker is affixed to the snowmobile. The commissioner of natural <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>resources shall issue a sticker upon application and payment of a $15 fee. The fee for a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>three-year snowmobile state trail sticker that is purchased at the time of snowmobile <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>registration is $30. In addition to other penalties prescribed by law, a person in violation <br/>
<a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var>of this subdivision must purchase an annual state trail sticker for a fee of $30. The sticker <br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>is valid from November 1 through April June 30. Fees collected under this section, except <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>for the issuing fee for licensing agents, shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited <br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>to the snowmobile trails and enforcement account in the natural resources fund and, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>except for the electronic licensing system commission established by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>84.027</statute_ref>, subdivision 15, must be used for grants-in-aid, trail maintenance, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>grooming, and easement acquisition.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>    (b) A state trail sticker is not required under this section for:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>    (1) a snowmobile owned by the state or a political subdivision of the state that is <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>registered under section 
         <statute_ref>84.82</statute_ref>, subdivision 5;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>    (2) a snowmobile that is owned and used by the United States, another state, or <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>a political subdivision thereof that is exempt from registration under section 
         <statute_ref>84.82</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>subdivision 6;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>    (3) a collector snowmobile that is operated as provided in a special permit issued for <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>the collector snowmobile under section 
         <statute_ref>84.82</statute_ref>, subdivision 7a; <br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>    (4) a person operating a snowmobile only on the portion of a trail that is owned by <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>the person or the person's spouse, child, or parent; or<br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>    (5) a snowmobile while being used to groom a state or grant-in-aid trail.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>    (c) A temporary registration permit issued by a dealer under section 84.82, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>subdivision 2, may include a snowmobile state trail sticker if the trail sticker fee is <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>included with the registration application fee.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.7.0"></a><a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 84.922, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Application, issuance, reports.</b> (a) Application for registration or <br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>continued registration shall be made to the commissioner or an authorized deputy registrar <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>of motor vehicles in a form prescribed by the commissioner. The form must state the name <br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>and address of every owner of the vehicle.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>    (b) A person who purchases an all-terrain vehicle from a retail dealer shall make <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>application for registration to the dealer at the point of sale. The dealer shall issue a dealer <br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>temporary ten-day 21-day registration permit to each purchaser who applies to the dealer <br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>for registration. The dealer shall submit the completed registration application and fees <br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>to the deputy registrar at least once each week. No fee may be charged by a dealer to a <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>purchaser for providing the temporary permit.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>    (c) Upon receipt of the application and the appropriate fee, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>or deputy registrar shall issue to the applicant, or provide to the dealer, an assigned <br/>
<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>registration number or a commissioner or deputy registrar temporary ten-day 21-day <br/>
<a id="pl.22.35"></a><var>22.35</var>permit. Once issued, the registration number must be affixed to the vehicle in a manner <br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>prescribed by the commissioner. A dealer subject to paragraph (b) shall provide the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>registration materials or temporary permit to the purchaser within the ten-day 21-day <br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>temporary permit period. The commissioner shall use the snowmobile registration system <br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>to register vehicles under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>    (d) Each deputy registrar of motor vehicles acting under section 
         <statute_ref>168.33</statute_ref>, is also <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>a deputy registrar of all-terrain vehicles. The commissioner of natural resources in <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>agreement with the commissioner of public safety may prescribe the accounting and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>procedural requirements necessary to assure efficient handling of registrations and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>registration fees. Deputy registrars shall strictly comply with the accounting and <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>procedural requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>    (e) In addition to other fees prescribed by law, a filing fee of $4.50 is charged <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>for each all-terrain vehicle registration renewal, duplicate or replacement registration <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>card, and replacement decal and a filing fee of $7 is charged for each all-terrain vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>registration and registration transfer issued by:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>    (1) a deputy registrar and shall be deposited in the treasury of the jurisdiction where <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>the deputy is appointed, or retained if the deputy is not a public official; or<br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>    (2) the commissioner and shall be deposited to the state treasury and credited to the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>all-terrain vehicle account in the natural resources fund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.8.0"></a><a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 84.9256, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Prohibitions on youthful operators.</b> (a) Except for operation on <br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>public road rights-of-way that is permitted under section 
         <statute_ref>84.928</statute_ref>, a driver's license issued <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>by the state or another state is required to operate an all-terrain vehicle along or on a <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>public road right-of-way.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>    (b) A person under 12 years of age shall not:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>    (1) make a direct crossing of a public road right-of-way;<br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>    (2) operate an all-terrain vehicle on a public road right-of-way in the state; or<br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>    (3) operate an all-terrain vehicle on public lands or waters, except as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>paragraph (f).<br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>    (c) Except for public road rights-of-way of interstate highways, a person 12 years <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>of age but less than 16 years may make a direct crossing of a public road right-of-way <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>of a trunk, county state-aid, or county highway or operate on public lands and waters or <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>state or grant-in-aid trails, only if that person possesses a valid all-terrain vehicle safety <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>certificate issued by the commissioner and is accompanied on another all-terrain vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.23.34"></a><var>23.34</var>by a person 18 years of age or older who holds a valid driver's license.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>    (d) To be issued an all-terrain vehicle safety certificate, a person at least 12 years <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>old, but less than 16 years old, must:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>    (1) successfully complete the safety education and training program under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>84.925, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, including a riding component; and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>    (2) be able to properly reach and control the handle bars and reach the foot pegs <br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>while sitting upright on the seat of the all-terrain vehicle.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>    (e) A person at least 11 years of age may take the safety education and training <br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>program and may receive an all-terrain vehicle safety certificate under paragraph (d), but <br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>the certificate is not valid until the person reaches age 12.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>    (f) A person at least ten years of age but under 12 years of age may operate an <br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>all-terrain vehicle with an engine capacity up to 90cc on public lands or waters if <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>    (g) A person under 15 years of age shall not operate a class 2 all-terrain vehicle.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>    (h) A person under the age of 16 may not operate an all-terrain vehicle on public <br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>lands or waters or on state or grant-in-aid trails if the person cannot properly reach and <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>control the handle bars and reach the foot pegs while sitting upright on the seat of the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>all-terrain vehicle.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.9.0"></a><a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 85.011, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var><b>85.011 CONFIRMATION OF CREATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF </b><br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var><b>STATE PARKS, </b><b>MONUMENTS,</b><b> STATE</b><b> RECREATION </b><b>RESERVES</b><b> AREAS,</b><b> </b><br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var><b>AND WAYSIDES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>    The legislature of this state has provided for the creation and establishment of <br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>state parks, designated monuments, state recreation reserves areas, and waysides for the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>purpose of conserving the scenery, natural and historic objects and wildlife and to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>    The establishment of such state parks, designated monuments, state recreation <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>reserves areas, and waysides is hereby confirmed as provided in this section and sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>85.012
         </statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>85.013</statute_ref> and they shall remain perpetually dedicated for the use of the people of <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>the state for park purposes.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>    The enumerated state parks, state monuments, state recreation areas, and state <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>waysides shall consist of the lands and other property authorized therefor before January <br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>1, 1969, together with such other lands and properties as may be authorized therefor on <br/>
<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>or after January 1, 1969.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.10.0"></a><a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 85.012, subdivision 28, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>    Subd. 28. Interstate State Park, Chisago County, which is hereby renamed from <br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>Dalles of Saint Croix State Park.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.11.0"></a><a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 85.012, subdivision 49a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>    Subd. 49a. St. Croix Wild River State Park, Chisago County.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.12.0"></a><a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 85.013, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Names, acquisition; administration.</b> (a) Designated monuments, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>recreation reserves, and waysides heretofore established and hereby confirmed as state <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>monuments, state recreation areas and state waysides together with the counties in which <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>they are situated are listed in this section and shall hereafter be named as indicated <br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>    (b) Any land that now is or hereafter becomes tax-forfeited land and is located <br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>within the described boundaries of a state recreation area as defined by session laws is <br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>hereby withdrawn from sale and is transferred from the custody, control, and supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>of the county board of the county to the commissioner of natural resources, free from <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>any trust in favor of the interested taxing districts. The commissioner shall execute a <br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>certificate of acceptance of the lands on behalf of the state for such purposes and transmit <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>the same to the county auditor of the county for record as provided by law in the case <br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>of tax-forfeited land transferred to the commissioner by resolution of the county board <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>for conservation purposes.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.13.0"></a><a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 85.054, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Interstate </b><b>State </b><b>Park.</b> A Minnesota state park permit is not required at <br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>Interstate State Park if a valid, current, Wisconsin state park permit or sticker authorizing <br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>entry of a motor vehicle into Wisconsin state parks is appropriately displayed on the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>vehicle and the commissioner has entered into an agreement with appropriate officials <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>of the state of Wisconsin that authorizes motor vehicles displaying Minnesota state park <br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>permits free entry into Interstate State Park of Wisconsin on a reciprocal basis.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.14.0"></a><a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 85.054, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Grand Portage State Park.</b>  A state park permit is not required and a fee <br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>may not be charged for motor vehicle entry or parking at the Class 1 highway rest area <br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>parking lot located adjacent to marked Trunk Highway 61 and Pigeon River at Grand <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>Portage State Park.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.15.0"></a><a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 86B.401, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Temporary certificate.</b> A person who applies for a watercraft license may <br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>be issued a temporary license certificate to operate the watercraft. The temporary license <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>certificate is valid for the period of time specified by the commissioner 21 days.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.16.0"></a><a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 88.15, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Not to be left burning.</b> Every person who starts or maintains a campfire <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>    (1) exercise every reasonable precaution to prevent the campfire from spreading <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>and shall;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>    (2) before lighting the campfire, clear the ground of all combustible material within <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>a radius of five feet from the base of the campfire. The person lighting the campfire shall;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>    (3) remain with the campfire at all times; and shall<br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>    (4) before leaving the site, completely extinguish the campfire.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.17.0"></a><a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 89.715, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var><b>89.715 ALTERNATIVE RECORDING FOR STATE FOREST ROAD.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Authorization.</b> The commissioner may adopt a recorded state forest <br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>road map under this section to record the department's state forest road prescriptive <br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>easements. For purposes of this section, "recorded state forest road map" means the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>official map of state forest roads adopted by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Map requirements.</b> The recorded state forest road map must:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>    (1) show state forest roads at the time the map is adopted;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>    (2) be prepared at a scale of at least four inches equals one mile compliant with <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>county recorder standards;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>    (3) include section numbers;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>    (4) include a north point arrow;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>    (5) include the name of the county and state;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>    (6) include a blank and a description under the blank for the date of public hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>and date of adoption;<br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>    (7) include blanks for signatures and dates of signatures for the commissioner; and<br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>    (8) include a list of legal descriptions of all parcels crossed by state forest road <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>prescriptive easements.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Procedure to adopt map.</b> (a) The commissioner must prepare an official <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>map for each county or smaller geographic area as determined by the commissioner as <br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>provided in subdivision 2, and set a time, place, and date for a public hearing on adopting <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>a recorded state forest road map to record roads.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>    (b) The hearing notice must state that the roads to be recorded will be to the width of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>the actual use including ditches, backslopes, fills, and maintained rights-of-way, unless <br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>otherwise specified in a prior easement of record. The hearing notice must be published <br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>once a week for two successive weeks in a qualified newspaper of general circulation that <br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>serves the county or smaller geographic areas as determined by the commissioner, the last <br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>publication to be made at least ten days before the date of the public hearing. At least 30 <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>days before the hearing, the hearing notice must be sent by certified mail to the property <br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>owners directly affected in the county or smaller geographic areas as determined by the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>commissioner at the addresses listed on the tax assessment notices at least seven days <br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>before appearing in the qualified newspaper. The hearing notice may be sent with the tax <br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>assessment, but all additional costs incurred shall be billed to the department.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>    (c) After the public hearing is held, the commissioner may amend and adopt the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>recorded state forest road map. The recorded adopted state forest road map must be dated <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>and signed by the commissioner and must be recorded filed for recording with the county <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>recorder within 90 days after the map is adopted. The map is effective when filed with <br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>the county recorder.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>    (d) The recorded state forest road map that is recorded with the county recorder must <br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>comply with the standards of the county recorder where the state forest roads are located.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>    (e) A recorded state forest road map that was prepared by using aerial photographs <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>to establish road centerlines and that has been duly recorded with the county recorder is an <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>adequate description for purposes of recording road easements and the map is the legally <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>constituted description and prevails when a deed for a parcel abutting a road contains <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>no reference to a road easement. Nothing prevents the commissioner from accepting a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>more definitive metes and bounds or survey description of a road easement for a road of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>record if the description of the easement is referenced to equal distance on both sides <br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>of the existing road centerline.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>    (f) The commissioner shall consult with representatives of county land <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>commissioners, county auditors, county recorders, and Torrens examiners in implementing <br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Appeal.</b> (a) Before filing an appeal under paragraph (b), a person may <br/>
<a id="pl.27.35"></a><var>27.35</var>seek resolution of concerns regarding a decision to record a road under this section by <br/>
<a id="pl.27.36"></a><var>27.36</var>contacting the commissioner in writing.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>    (b) A person may appeal a decision to record or exclude recording a road under this <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>section to the district court within 120 days after the date the commissioner adopts the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>state forest road map. Appeals may be filed only by property owners who are directly <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>affected by a proposed map designation and only for those portions of the map designation <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>that directly affect them.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>    (b) A property owner may appeal the map designation to the commissioner within 60 <br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>days of the map being recorded by filing a written request for review. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>shall review the request and any supporting evidence and render a decision within 45 <br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>days of receipt of the request for review.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>    (c) If a property owner wishes to appeal a decision of the commissioner after review <br/>
<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>under paragraph (b), the property owner must file an appeal with the district court within <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>60 days of the commissioner's decision.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>    (d) If any portion of a map appealed under paragraph (b) is modified or found to be <br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction under paragraph (c), the remainder of the map <br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>shall not be affected and its recording with the county recorder shall stand.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Unrecorded road or trail not affected.</b> This section does not affect or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>diminish the legal status or state obligations of roads and trails not shown on the recorded <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>state forest road map.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Exemption.</b> Adoption of a recorded state forest road map under this <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>section is exempt from the rulemaking requirements of chapter 14 and section 
         <statute_ref>14.386</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>does not apply.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.18.0"></a><a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 93.481, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Mining administration account.</b> The mining administration account is <br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>established as an account in the natural resources fund. Ferrous mining administrative fees <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>charged to owners, operators, or managers of mines shall be credited to the account and <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>may be appropriated to the commissioner to cover the costs of providing and monitoring <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>permits to mine ferrous metals under this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.19.0"></a><a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 97A.055, subdivision 4b, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>    Subd. 4b. <b>Citizen oversight subcommittees.</b> (a) The commissioner shall appoint <br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>subcommittees of affected persons to review the reports prepared under subdivision 4; <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>review the proposed work plans and budgets for the coming year; propose changes <br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>in policies, activities, and revenue enhancements or reductions; review other relevant <br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>information; and make recommendations to the legislature and the commissioner for <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>improvements in the management and use of money in the game and fish fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>    (b) The commissioner shall appoint the following subcommittees, each comprised <br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>of at least three affected persons:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>    (1) a Fisheries Operations Subcommittee to review fisheries funding, excluding <br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>activities related to trout and salmon stamp funding;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>    (2) a Wildlife Operations Subcommittee to review wildlife funding, excluding <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>activities related to migratory waterfowl, pheasant, and turkey stamp funding and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>excluding review of the amounts available under section 
         <statute_ref>97A.075, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>paragraphs (b) and (c);<br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>    (3) a Big Game Subcommittee to review the report required in subdivision 4, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>paragraph (a), clause (2);<br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>    (4) an Ecological Services Operations Resources Subcommittee to review ecological <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>services funding;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>    (5) a subcommittee to review game and fish fund funding of enforcement, support <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>services, and Department of Natural Resources administration and operations support;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>    (6) a subcommittee to review the trout and salmon stamp report and address funding <br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>issues related to trout and salmon;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>    (7) a subcommittee to review the report on the migratory waterfowl stamp and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>address funding issues related to migratory waterfowl;<br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>    (8) a subcommittee to review the report on the pheasant stamp and address funding <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>issues related to pheasants; and<br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>    (9) a subcommittee to review the report on the turkey stamp and address funding <br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>issues related to wild turkeys.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>    (c) The chairs of each of the subcommittees shall form a Budgetary Oversight <br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>Committee to coordinate the integration of the subcommittee reports into an annual <br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>report to the legislature; recommend changes on a broad level in policies, activities, and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>revenue enhancements or reductions; provide a forum to address issues that transcend the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>subcommittees; and submit a report for any subcommittee that fails to submit its report <br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>in a timely manner.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>    (d) The Budgetary Oversight Committee shall develop recommendations for a <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>biennial budget plan and report for expenditures on game and fish activities. By August 15 <br/>
<a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>of each even-numbered year, the committee shall submit the budget plan recommendations <br/>
<a id="pl.29.34"></a><var>29.34</var>to the commissioner and to the senate and house committees with jurisdiction over natural <br/>
<a id="pl.29.35"></a><var>29.35</var>resources finance.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>    (e) Each subcommittee shall choose its own chair, except that the chair of the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>Budgetary Oversight Committee shall be appointed by the commissioner and may not <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>be the chair of any of the subcommittees.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>    (f) The Budgetary Oversight Committee must make recommendations to the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>commissioner and to the senate and house committees with jurisdiction over natural <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>resources finance for outcome goals from expenditures.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>    (g) Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>15.059, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, or other law to the contrary, the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>Budgetary Oversight Committee and subcommittees do not expire until June 30, 2010.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.20.0"></a><a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 97A.141, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Acquisition; generally.</b> The commissioner shall acquire access sites <br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>adjacent to public waters and easements and rights-of-way necessary to connect the access <br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>sites with public highways. The land may be acquired by gift, lease, or purchase, or by <br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>condemnation with approval of the Executive Council. An access site may not exceed <br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>seven acres and may only be acquired where access is inadequate.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.21.0"></a><a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 103A.204, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var><b>103A.204 GROUNDWATER POLICY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>    (a) The responsibility for the protection of groundwater in Minnesota is vested <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>in a multiagency approach to management. The following is a list of agencies and the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>groundwater protection areas for which the agencies are primarily responsible; the list is <br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>not intended to restrict the areas of responsibility to only those specified:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>    (1) Environmental Quality Board: creation of a water resources committee to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>coordinate coordination of state groundwater protection programs and a biennial <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>groundwater policy report beginning in 1994 that includes, for the 1994 report, the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>findings in the groundwater protection report coordinated by the Pollution Control Agency <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>for the Environmental Protection Agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>    (2) Pollution Control Agency: water quality monitoring and reporting and the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>development of best management practices and regulatory mechanisms for protection of <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>groundwater from nonagricultural chemical contaminants;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>    (3) Department of Agriculture: sustainable agriculture, integrated pest management, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>water quality monitoring, and the development of best management practices and <br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>regulatory mechanisms for protection of groundwater from agricultural chemical <br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>contaminants;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>    (4) Board of Water and Soil Resources: reporting on groundwater education and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>outreach with local government officials, local water planning and management, and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>local cost share programs;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>    (5) Department of Natural Resources: water quantity monitoring and regulation, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>sensitivity mapping, and development of a plan for the use of integrated pest management <br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>and sustainable agriculture on state-owned lands; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>    (6) Department of Health: regulation of wells and borings, and the development of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>health risk limits under section 
         <statute_ref>103H.201</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>    (b) The Environmental Quality Board shall through its Water Resources Committee <br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>coordinate with representatives of all agencies prepare a report on policy issues related to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>its responsibilities listed in paragraph (a), citizens, and other interested groups to prepare <br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>a biennial report every even-numbered year as part of its duties described in sections <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var><statute_ref>103A.43</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>103B.151</statute_ref> and include these reports with the assessments in section 103A.43 <br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>and the "Minnesota Water Plan" in section 103B.151. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.22.0"></a><a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 103A.43, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var><b>103A.43 WATER ASSESSMENTS AND REPORTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>    (a) The Environmental Quality Board shall evaluate and consolidate the assessments <br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>required in paragraphs (b) and (c) with the policy report in section 103A.204 and submit a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>single report to the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>over the environment, natural resources, and agriculture and the Legislative-Citizen <br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>Commission on Minnesota Resources on statewide water research needs and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>recommended priorities for addressing these needs. Local water research needs may also <br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>be included by September 15, 2010, and every five years thereafter.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>    (b) The Environmental Quality Board shall work with the Pollution Control Agency <br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>and the Department of Agriculture to coordinate shall provide a biennial assessment and <br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>analysis of water quality, groundwater degradation trends, and efforts to reduce, prevent, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>minimize, and eliminate degradation of water. The assessment and analysis must include <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>an analysis of relevant monitoring data.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>    (c) The Environmental Quality Board shall work with the Department of Natural <br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>Resources to coordinate shall provide an assessment and analysis of the quantity of surface <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>and ground water in the state and the availability of water to meet the state's needs.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>    (d) The Environmental Quality Board shall coordinate and submit a report on water <br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>policy including the analyses in paragraphs (a) to (c) to the house of representatives <br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>and senate committees with jurisdiction over the environment, natural resources, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.35"></a><var>31.35</var>and agriculture and the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources by <br/>
<a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>September 15 of each even-numbered year. The report may include the groundwater <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>policy report in section 
<statute_ref>103A.204</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.23.0"></a><a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 103B.151, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Water planning.</b> The Environmental Quality Board shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>    (1) coordinate public water resource management and regulation activities among <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>the state agencies having jurisdiction in the area;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>    (2) initiate, coordinate, and continue to develop comprehensive long-range water <br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>resources planning in furtherance of the plan prepared by the Environmental Quality <br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>Board's Water Resources Committee entitled "Minnesota Water Plan," published in <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>January 1991, by September 15, 2000, and each ten-year interval afterwards;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>    (3) coordinate water planning activities of local, regional, and federal bodies with <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>state water planning and integrate these plans with state strategies;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>    (4) coordinate development of state water policy recommendations and priorities, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>and a recommended program for funding identified needs, including priorities for <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>implementing the state water resources monitoring plan;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>    (5) administer federal water resources planning with multiagency interests;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>    (6) ensure that groundwater quality monitoring and related data is provided and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>integrated into the Minnesota land management information system according to <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>published data compatibility guidelines. Costs of integrating the data in accordance with <br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>data compatibility standards must be borne by the agency generating the data;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>    (7) coordinate the development and evaluation of water information and education <br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>materials and resources; and<br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>    (8) coordinate the dissemination of water information and education through <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>existing delivery systems.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.24.0"></a><a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 103G.291, subdivision 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Water supply plans; demand reduction.</b> (a) Every public water supplier <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>serving more than 1,000 people must submit a water supply plan to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>for approval by January 1, 1996. In accordance with guidelines developed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>commissioner, the plan must address projected demands, adequacy of the water supply <br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>system and planned improvements, existing and future water sources, natural resource <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>impacts or limitations, emergency preparedness, water conservation, supply and demand <br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>reduction measures, and allocation priorities that are consistent with section 
         <statute_ref>103G.261</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>Public water suppliers must update their plan and, upon notification, submit it to the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>commissioner for approval every ten years.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>    (b) The water supply plan in paragraph (a) is required for all communities in the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>metropolitan area, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>473.121</statute_ref>, with a municipal water supply system <br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>and is a required element of the local comprehensive plan required under section 
         <statute_ref>473.859</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>Water supply plans or updates submitted after December 31, 2008, must be consistent <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>with the metropolitan area master water supply plan required under section 
         <statute_ref>473.1565</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2).<br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>    (c) Public water suppliers serving more than 1,000 people must employ water <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>use demand reduction measures, including a conservation rate structure, as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>subdivision 4, paragraph (a), unless exempted under subdivision 4, paragraph (c), before <br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>requesting approval from the commissioner of health under section 
         <statute_ref>144.383, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>(a)
         </statute_ref>, to construct a public water supply well or requesting an increase in the authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>volume of appropriation. Demand reduction measures must include evaluation of <br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>conservation rate structures and a public education program that may include a toilet <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>and showerhead retrofit program.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>    (d) Public water suppliers serving more than 1,000 people must submit records <br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>that indicate the number of connections and amount of use by customer category and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>volume of water unaccounted for with the annual report of water use required under <br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>section 
         <statute_ref>103G.281, subdivision 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>    (e) For the purposes of this subdivision section, "public water supplier" means <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>an entity that owns, manages, or operates a public water supply, as defined in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>144.382, subdivision 4
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.25.0"></a><a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 103G.291, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Conservation rate structure required.</b> (a) For the purposes of this <br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>section, "conservation rate structure" means a rate structure that encourages conservation <br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>and may include increasing block rates, seasonal rates, time of use rates, individualized <br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>goal rates, or excess use rates. The rate structure must consider each residential unit as an <br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>individual user in multiple-family dwellings.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>    (b) To encourage conservation, a public water supplier serving more than 1,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>people in the metropolitan area, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2, shall use <br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>a conservation rate structure by January 1, 2010. All remaining public water suppliers <br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>serving more than 1,000 people shall use a conservation rate structure by January 1, 2013.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>    (c) A public water supplier without the proper measuring equipment to track the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>amount of water used by its users, as of the effective date of this act, is exempt from <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>this subdivision and the conservation rate structure requirement under subdivision 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>paragraph (c).<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.26.0"></a><a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 103G.615, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Fees.</b> (a) The commissioner shall establish a fee schedule for permits to <br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>control or harvest aquatic plants other than wild rice. The fees must be set by rule, and <br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>section 
         <statute_ref>16A.1283</statute_ref> does not apply. The fees may not exceed $750 per permit shall be based <br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>upon the cost of receiving, processing, analyzing, and issuing the permit, and additional <br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>costs incurred after the application to inspect and monitor the activities authorized by the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>permit, and enforce aquatic plant management rules and permit requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>    (b) The fee for a permit for the control of rooted aquatic vegetation is $35 for each <br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>contiguous parcel of shoreline owned by an owner. This fee may not be charged for <br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>permits issued in connection with purple loosestrife control or lakewide Eurasian water <br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>milfoil control programs.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>    (c) A fee may not be charged to the state or a federal governmental agency applying <br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>for a permit.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>    (d) The money received for the permits under this subdivision shall be deposited in <br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>the treasury and credited to the water recreation account.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.27.0"></a><a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>    Sec. 27. <b>[115A.9175] LANDFILL; SITING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>    (a) To reduce potential future remediation costs and to protect groundwater, an <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>applicant for a permit for a disposal facility that was not in operation prior to March 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>2008, and that accepts mixed municipal solid waste, ash, industrial waste, or construction <br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>and demolition waste for disposal must submit as part of the application the results <br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>of an independent laboratory analysis for major cations and anions and for enriched <br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>tritium in water samples taken from an upgradient and downgradient well finished in the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>uppermost unconsolidated aquifer encountered and an upgradient and downgradient well <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>finished in the uppermost bedrock aquifer at the site. If 150 feet of continuous nonaquifer <br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>material is encountered above the bedrock, testing of bedrock wells is not required. If <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>no unconsolidated or bedrock aquifers are found within the first 150 feet at the site, no <br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>cation, anion, or tritium testing is required.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>    (b) The commissioner may not issue a disposal facility permit to an applicant whose <br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>test results for tritium required in paragraph (a) report concentrations of five tritium units <br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>or greater in any well tested, except as provided in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>    (c) If test results report concentrations of five enriched tritium units or greater for any <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>well, an applicant may present to the commissioner reasons and supporting documentation <br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>why the tritium test results may not indicate that the site is highly sensitive to groundwater <br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>contamination at the site. If the commissioner determines that the applicant's reasons <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>and supporting documentation are scientifically valid, the commissioner shall specify <br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>additional testing of groundwater samples from the site that will allow a better estimate to <br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>be made of the sensitivity of groundwater contamination at the site. If, after reviewing <br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>the tritium test results, the additional testing data, and any other data pertaining to the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>site's susceptibility to groundwater contamination, the commissioner determines that the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>conclusion that the site is not highly sensitive to groundwater contamination is supported <br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>by a preponderance of the scientifically valid evidence available, the commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>issue the permit. For the purposes of this section, "highly sensitive to groundwater <br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>contamination" means that the travel time of water from the land surface to the water table <br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>or bedrock is less than 20 years.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>    (d) Beginning July 1, 2010, and every two years thereafter, the commissioner must <br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>review air sampling of the atmospheric concentration of tritium and adjust the tritium <br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>concentration threshold in paragraph (b) to a level no greater than one-half the average <br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>concentration of tritium in the atmosphere in this state.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>    (e) Paragraphs (a) to (f) do not apply to an application for a permit to expand, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>including a noncontiguous expansion of a facility, or modify the type of waste accepted at <br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>a disposal facility operating as of March 1, 2008.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>    (f) Minnesota Rules, part 7035.2815, applies to a disposal facility accepting <br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>industrial waste.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.28.0"></a><a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 473.1565, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Reports to legislature.</b> The council must submit reports to the legislature <br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>regarding its findings, recommendations, and continuing planning activities under <br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>subdivision 1. The first report must be submitted to the legislature by the date the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>legislature convenes in 2007 and subsequent reports must be submitted by such date <br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>every five years thereafter. These reports shall be included in the "Minnesota Water Plan" <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>required in section 103B.151, and five-year interim reports may be provided as necessary.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.29.0"></a><a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>    Sec. 29. <b>FERROUS METALS MINING ADMINISTRATIVE FEE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>    (a) Until a new application fee schedule is adopted for permits to mine ferrous metals <br/>
<a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var>according to the report submitted by the commissioner of natural resources under article <br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>1, section 3, subdivision 2, the commissioner shall charge the following administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>fees, payable to the commissioner by June 30 of each year, beginning in 2008 until a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>new application fee schedule is adopted.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>    (b) The owner, operator, or manager of the following mines shall pay $90,000:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>    (1) Minntac and Keetac; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>    (2) North Shore, Hibbing Taconite, and United Taconite.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>    (c) The owner, operator, or manager of the Minorca mine shall pay $10,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>    (d) The owner, operator, or manager of the following mines shall pay $3,333:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>    (1) Minnesota Steel;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>    (2) Mesaba Nugget; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>    (3) Cliffs Erie, formerly LTV.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment <br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>and applies to owners, operators, and managers holding or applying for a permit to mine <br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>under Minneota Statutes, section 93.481, during the 2007 calendar year.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.30.0"></a><a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>    Sec. 30. <b>RULES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>    The commissioner of natural resources shall adopt rules to implement the changes in <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>law made in sections 3 to 7 and 15. The initial rules required by this section are exempt <br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>from the rulemaking provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14. The rules are subject <br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>to Minnesota Statutes, section 14.386, except that notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>section 14.386, paragraph (b), the rules continue in effect until repealed or superseded <br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>by other law or rule.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.31.0"></a><a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>    Sec. 31. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 84.961, subdivision 4; 85.013, subdivision 21b; <br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>and 97A.141, subdivision 2, and Laws 1989, chapter 335, article 1, section 21, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>8, as amended by Laws 2002, chapter 323, section 19,  are repealed.<br/>