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Bill would require DNR consultation on proposed transmission routes crossing karst geology
Summary
Senate File 3741 would direct the Department of Natural Resources to consult on transmission routes proposed over karst geology and ensure karst inventories and mapping inform permitting; the committee heard stakeholder support and laid the bill over.
Senate File 3741, introduced by Senator Nelson, would require the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to consult on proposed transmission routes that cross karst geology and to make karst inventory and mapping available during permitting review.
Andrew Morley of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce told the committee the bill was precautionary and important for modernizing transmission in areas such as Rochester where karst geology is present. The DNR confirmed the agency's role and the committee heard that stakeholders had worked with the author to reach the current language. The bill was laid over for further consideration.
