Chapter 116D — Declaration of State Environmental Policy

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 116D — Declaration of State Environmental Policy

116D.01 Purpose The Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) is the state's main environmental protection law. It requires state … 116D.02 Declaration of State Environmental Policy This section states Minnesota's official policy on protecting the environment. The state commits to using all practical … 116D.03 Action by State Agencies Every state agency must use its existing powers to carry out Minnesota's environmental policy. Agencies are required to … 116D.04 Environmental Impact Statements This is the main section requiring Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for major projects. State agencies must prepare … 116D.045 Environmental Impact Statements; Costs When a project requires an Environmental Impact Statement, the state agency in charge can require the project proposer … 116D.05 This section was repealed in 1984 and no longer contains active law. It originally appeared in Chapter 116D as part of … 116D.06 Effect of Existing Obligations This section makes clear that MEPA does not cancel or override existing legal obligations related to the environment. … 116D.07 This section was repealed in 1991 and no longer contains active law. It originally appeared in Chapter 116D as part of … 116D.10 Energy and Environmental Strategy Report Every two years, the Governor must submit a report to the legislature on energy and environmental strategy for … 116D.11 Report Preparation This section assigns responsibility for preparing the Governor's biennial energy and environmental strategy report. The …