SF1137 - Minnesota: Wetland conservation provisions modifications

2E Modifying provisions relating to wetland conservation; modifying certain agency service application requirements; authorizing the board of water and soil resources (BOWSR) to issue penalty orders for certain violations; authorizing local government units to require a deed restriction for certain drained wetlands, prohibiting ponds created for stormwater management requirements from being used to satisfy replacement requirements; modifying certain wetland replacement siting requirements; modifying certain replacement plan exemptions for agricultural activities, drainage, federal approvals, utilities and public works; modifying de minimis footage requirements; authorizing the board to develop rules addressing the application and implementation of exemptions and providing for estimates and reporting of exempt wetland impacts; authorizing the board to develop a professional wetland delineator certification program; specifying [...]

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