SF 3750

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/23/2018 09:19am

A bill for an act
relating to energy; modifying permitting process for certain pipelines; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 216G.02, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 216G.02, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Permitting by other state agencies. new text end

new text begin (a) Other state agencies authorized to
issue permits to site, construct, or operate pipelines must present the agency's position
regarding a pipeline routing permit and participate in the public hearing process prior to the
issuance or denial of a pipeline routing permit. The decision whether to issue or deny a
pipeline routing permit is the sole and exclusive prerogative of the commission. The pipeline
routing permit issuance or denial is binding upon other state departments and agencies,
regional, county, and local governments, and special purpose government districts.
new text end

new text begin (b) Within 30 days of the date the commission issues an initial written order granting a
pipeline routing permit, the appropriate state agencies must make final decisions regarding
the permits required to site, construct, and operate a pipeline and associated facilities, as
defined in Minnesota Rules, part 7852.0100, subpart 7. The 30-day period under this
paragraph may be extended to ensure the agency has at least 60 days from the date a complete
permit application is received to make its final decision. A permit decision must include
the reasons for the decision, including any conditions under which the permit is issued, and
a final order granting the permit.
new text end