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Minnesota Administrative Rules
7077.0277 STORMWATER PROJECT PLAN.
Subpart 1.
In general.
The stormwater project plan must be prepared and signed by a professional engineer registered in the state of Minnesota.
Subp. 1a.
Approval by commissioner.
Stormwater project plans must be submitted to the commissioner for review and approval. Approval shall be based on the commissioner's determination of the adequacy of the project plan to address the requirements of this part. If the municipality is proposing to change the selected treatment method or any other major element of a previously approved stormwater project plan, the municipality must receive the commissioner's approval of a project plan addendum.
Subp. 2.
Contents.
A stormwater project plan must address items A to F in the amount of detail that is appropriate to describe the project accurately.
A.
A complete description of the stormwater collection system, stormwater treatment system if existent, and the identified need in the project service area.
B.
A complete description of the project service area including the number of acres served, the estimated flow, and a description of the watershed.
C.
A brief narrative describing project alternatives that were considered and a description of how the proposed project was selected.
D.
A complete description of the project including location, best management practices to be implemented for the use of stormwater treatment, estimated construction costs, and equipment replacement costs.
E.
A description of the long-term maintenance plan including annual operation and maintenance costs and who will be responsible for performing maintenance activities. The maintenance plan must describe the intended life span of any proposed stormwater treatment system.
F.
An estimate of the reduction in pollutants. When applicable, the estimate must include any pollutants causing or contributing to the impairments in receiving waters.
Subp. 3.
Stormwater project plan supplement.
In order to obtain the commissioner's approval of a stormwater project plan, the municipality must submit the following items to the commissioner with the stormwater project plan:
B.
a complete list of addresses the commissioner will use for a 30-day public notice of a summary of the environmental information worksheet. The addresses used for public notice purposes must be listed on a form prescribed by the commissioner;
C.
a summary of the information presented and public comments received at a public hearing, required under subpart 4, and the action taken to address those comments;
E.
a list of ordinances and intermunicipal agreements necessary for the successful implementation and administration of the project; and
F.
a certification from the appropriate county or watershed management organization assuring that the stormwater project plan is consistent with the comprehensive local water plan.
Subp. 4.
Public hearing.
Before adopting the stormwater project plan, the municipality must hold at least one public hearing to discuss the proposed project. The stormwater project plan must be made available for review by interested persons before the date of the hearing. At the public hearing, information must be presented on the various treatment alternatives considered, the reasons for choosing the selected alternative, and the location of the proposed project site.
History:
21 SR 482; 30 SR 923; 38 SR 444
Published Electronically:
January 30, 2024
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