SF 3741
1st Engrossment - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 03/26/2026 09:20 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to energy; requiring high-voltage transmission line route permit applicants
to consult with the commissioner of natural resources; proposing coding for new
law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 216I.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
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[216I.051] ROUTE PERMITS IN THE KARST REGION OF THE STATE.
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An applicant for a high-voltage transmission line route permit under section 216I.05
that includes a proposed route crossing over karst geology, or areas of the state where the
commissioner of natural resources indicates that karst is likely to develop, must consult
with the commissioner of natural resources after submission of the permit application to
ensure that karst inventories, mapping, and other information relevant to the unique
considerations of construction in karst areas are incorporated into project planning. Where
appropriate, the commissioner may require the applicant to do some or all of the following
to evaluate subsurface conditions and inform final design:
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(1) undertake a preconstruction geotechnical investigation; or
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(2) complete a karst survey.
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