<div class="xtend"><a id="pl.1.1"></a><var>1.1</var>CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON S.F. No. 3368<br />
         		
         <div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.1.2"></a><var>1.2</var>A bill for an act<br />
            		
         </div><a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>relating to transportation; modifying permit requirements for temporary use <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>of certain rights-of-way; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 160.27, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>by adding subdivisions; Minnesota Statutes 2015 Supplement, section 160.27, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>subdivision 10.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>May 20, 2016<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>The Honorable Sandra L. Pappas<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>President of the Senate<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>The Honorable Kurt L. Daudt<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>Speaker of the House of Representatives<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>We, the undersigned conferees for S.F. No. 3368 report that we have agreed upon <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>the items in dispute and recommend as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>That the House recede from its amendments and that S.F. No. 3368 be further <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>amended as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a>"<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2015 Supplement, section 160.27, subdivision 10, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Subd. 10. <b>Department of Transportation </b><b>temporary permit for field application.</b><br />
         		 <a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>(a) In connection with the use of the road right-of-way of a road authority controlled by <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>the commissioner, excluding on controlled-access highways under section 
         <statute_ref>160.08</statute_ref>, a <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>property owner or occupant of property abutting the road right-of-way may apply for a <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>permit for temporary placement, for up to 14 days, of a pressurized flexible force main for <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>the to transport of manure for field application.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>(b) The property owner or occupant must:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>(1) identify the entire length of the right-of-way for use under the permit;<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>(2) place the force main within the backslope of the road authority's right-of-way <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>where possible;<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>(3) place pumping equipment outside the road authority's right-of-way; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>(4) meet all of the permit requirements identified by the road authority commissioner.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>(c) Once the road authority commissioner has issued a permit, the property owner or <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>occupant may install place  the force main over the length of the right-of-way from the <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>permittee's property to where the manure will be applied, irrespective of whether the <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>permittee is the owner or occupant of all property abutting the portion of the right-of-way <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>where the force main is to be installed placed.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>(d) The commissioner may restrict the number of force mains simultaneously <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>located in the same right-of-way.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 160.27, is amended by adding a subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Subd. 11. <b>Local road authority temporary permit for certain field application.</b><br />
         		 <a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>(a) A local road authority may, by ordinance, establish a permitting process to authorize <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>the placement of pressurized flexible force main within right-of-way under the jurisdiction <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>of the local road authority to transport manure for field application. A town board must be <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>authorized to adopt the ordinance at an annual town meeting. A local road authority must <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>not impose a fee or other charge for the permit. A permit issued under the ordinance is <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>valid for one year or longer as specified by the local road authority.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>(b) A local road authority that has adopted an ordinance providing for a permitting <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>process must issue a permit to any property owner or occupant who applies for a permit if:<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>(1) the applicant submits a complete application at least five days prior to the day the <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>applicant intends to place the force main within the identified right-of-way or a shorter <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>time if approved by the road authority; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>(2) the requirements under subdivision 13 are met.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 160.27, is amended by adding a subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Subd. 12. <b>General authority for certain field application.</b> When the local road <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>authority has not adopted an ordinance establishing a permitting process under subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>11, an owner or occupant may place a pressurized flexible force main within right-of-way <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>under the jurisdiction of the local road authority to transport manure for field application if:<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>(1) the local road authority has not notified the owner or occupant of scheduled road <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>authority maintenance activities that would be unduly interfered with if the placement <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>occurred during the maintenance activity; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>(2) the requirements under subdivision 13 are met.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 160.27, is amended by adding a subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Subd. 13. <b>General regulations regarding certain field application.</b> The following <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>requirements apply when a force main is placed in a road right-of-way under subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>11 or 12:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>(1) the owner or occupant must provide, at least one business day prior to placement <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>of the force main, written or electronic notice to the local road authority of the intent to <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>place a force main within an identified right-of-way;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>(2) unless specifically authorized, the force main must not be left in a right-of-way <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>for more than 21 consecutive days;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>(3) the owner or occupant must identify and notify the local road authority of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>intended starting and end points, and the path of the intended placement;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>(4) the owner or occupant must provide to the local road authority the intended <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>starting and ending dates the force main will be placed in the right-of-way;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>(5) unless otherwise instructed by the applicable local road authority, the owner or <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>occupant must place the force main in the backslope of the right-of-way to the extent <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>possible;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>(6) unless specifically instructed otherwise, the owner or occupant must place all <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>pumping equipment outside of the right-of-way;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>(7) the identified right-of-way must not be a controlled-access highway under <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>section 160.08;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>(8) the owner or occupant must provide the local road authority (i) the owner or <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>occupant's full name, address, and phone number where the owner or occupant can be <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>reached during the time the force main is placed within the right-of-way, and (ii) any other <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>contact information where the owner or occupant can be reached after the force main <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>has been removed from the right-of-way;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>(9) field application must be performed by the holder of a valid commercial animal <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>waste technician applicator license under section 18C.430, including proof of financial <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>responsibility;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>(10) the force main placement must not unreasonably interfere with: (i) another <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>landowner or occupant's access to the owner or occupant's property; (ii) the safe use of <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>the right-of-way in which the force main is placed; (iii) the safe use of any driveway or <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>private road that the force main crosses; or (iv) maintenance activities authorized by <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>the local road authority;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>(11) no prior notice under clause (1) or permit under subdivision 11 is required if <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.36"></a><var>3.36</var>the placement of the force main is necessary to prevent overflow of a manure lagoon or <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>manure storage pond or to deal with emergency pumping activities created by flooding, <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>natural disaster, or declared emergency. The owner or occupant must make a good faith <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>effort to notify the local road authority of emergency placement and operation of a force <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>main under this clause, and must remove the force main  within three days following the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>end of the impending overflow, flood, natural disaster response, or declared emergency;<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>(12) the local road authority may remove or have removed, at the owner or <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>occupant's expense, any force main remaining in a right-of-way beyond the number of <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>days authorized under this section;<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>(13) the owner or occupant is responsible for restoring the right-of-way to the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>preplacement condition, including the immediate cleanup of any spillage or leakage of <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>manure into the right-of-way; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>(14) a local road authority may, by ordinance, restrict the number of force mains <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>simultaneously located in the same right-of-way.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 160.27, is amended by adding a subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Subd. 14. <b>Damage or spills; liability and immunity.</b> (a) A commercial animal <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>waste technician company licensed under section 18C.430 using a pressurized flexible <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>force main for the transport of manure for field application under this section is liable for <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>the costs of cleanup and repair for any spill or damage caused by a commercial animal <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>waste technician applicator during the placement, use, or removal of the force main.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>(b) Neither the commissioner nor any city, county, or town road authority is subject <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>to any cause of action arising from the placement or operation of a pressurized flexible <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>force main under this section.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var><b>APPLICATION.</b>This section applies to causes of action arising after the effective <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>date of this section.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Sec. 6. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>This act is effective the day following final enactment.<br />
         		"<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>Correct the title numbers accordingly<br />
         		
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               <td><a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var><br />
                  		
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               <td colspan="3">We request the adoption of this report and repassage of the bill.<br />
                  		
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               <td><a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var><br />
                  		
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               <td>Senate Conferees:<br />
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               <td><a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var><br />
                  		
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               <td><a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var><br />
                  		
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               <td>Lyle Koenen<br />
                  		
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               <td>Vicki Jensen<br />
                  		
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               <td><a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var><br />
                  		
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               <td><a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var><br />
                  		
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               <td>Gary H. Dahms<br />
                  		
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               <td><a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var><br />
                  		
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               <td>House Conferees:<br />
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               <td><a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var><br />
                  		
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               <td><a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var><br />
                  		
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               <td>Steve Drazkowski<br />
                  		
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               <td>Dan Fabian<br />
                  		
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               <td><a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var><br />
                  		
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               <td><a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var><br />
                  		
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               <td>Jerry Hertaus<br />
                  		
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