1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; providing an exception to public waters work 
1.3 	permit requirements for certain road projects;amending Minnesota Statutes 
1.4 	2014, section 103G.245, subdivision 2.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1.Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 103G.245, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
1.7 		Subd. 2.Exceptions. A public waters work permit is not required for:
1.8 	(1) work in altered natural watercourses that are part of drainage systems established 
1.9 	under chapter 103D or 103E if the work in the waters is undertaken according to chapter 
1.10 	103D or 103E; ~~or~~
1.11 	(2) a drainage project for a drainage system established under chapter 103E that does 
1.12 	not substantially affect public waters~~.~~; or
1.13 	(3) county or town road improvement and maintenance, including culvert restoration 
1.14 	and replacement.