SF 39

1st Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/06/2012 01:20pm

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; eliminating specific requirements for rulemaking
on the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area; amending Minnesota Statutes
2010, section 116G.15, subdivision 1; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2010, section
116G.15, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 116G.15, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

deleted text begin Establishment; purpose deleted text end new text begin Designation new text end . new text begin new text end

The federal Mississippi
National River and Recreation Area established pursuant to United States Code, title
16, section 460zz-2(k), is designated an area of critical concern in accordance with this
chapter. deleted text begin The purpose of the designation is to:
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deleted text begin (1) protect and preserve the Mississippi River and adjacent lands that the legislature
finds to be unique and valuable state and regional resources for the benefit of the health,
safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state, region, and nation;
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deleted text begin (2) prevent and mitigate irreversible damages to these state, regional, and natural
resources;
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deleted text begin (3) preserve and enhance the natural, aesthetic, cultural, and historical values of the
Mississippi River and adjacent lands for public use and benefit;
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deleted text begin (4) protect and preserve the Mississippi River as an essential element in the national,
state, and regional transportation, sewer and water, and recreational systems; and
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deleted text begin (5) protect and preserve the biological and ecological functions of the Mississippi
River corridor.
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Sec. 2. new text begin RULEMAKING.
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new text begin The rulemaking authority granted under Minnesota Statutes, section 116G.15,
subdivision 7, is explicitly repealed by this act and any rulemaking to effectuate the
purpose of Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 2, section 27, commenced by the commissioner
of natural resources under that authority or any other authority is void and must cease on
the effective date of this section.
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Sec. 3. new text begin REPEALER.
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new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 116G.15, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, new text end new text begin are
repealed.
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Sec. 4. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
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new text begin Sections 1 to 3 are effective the day following final enactment.
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