2005 Minnesota Statutes - 103I.661 — Mined underground space development.

     103I.661 Mined underground space development. 


    Subdivision 1.    Commissioner of natural resources 
 review.  The commissioners of natural resources and health 
 shall review all project plans that involve dewatering of 
 underground formations for construction and operation of mined 
 underground space to determine the effects of the proposal on 
 the quality and quantity of underground waters in and adjacent 
 to the areas where the mined underground space is to be 
 developed.  


    Subd. 2.    Permit for water removal.  A mined 
 underground space project involving or affecting the quality and 
 quantity of groundwater may not be developed until a water use 
 permit for the appropriation of waters under chapter 103G has 
 been issued by the commissioner of natural resources.  


    HIST: 1989 c 326 art 3 s 40