Title: Environmental Review Program
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The Environmental Quality Board (EQB) oversees the environmental review program for the state of Minnesota. The EQB's environmental review duties are directed by Minn. Stat. § 116D.04. Environmental review is conducted by a Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) such as a county, city or state agency. The requirements for environmental review are based on the nature, size, and location of the proposed project, and are described in Minn. Rules 4410.
Subject: Environment
Creation Date: 7/24/2018 4:14:32 PM
Modification Date: 4/24/2025 11:31:57 AM
Agency Name: Environmental Quality Board (EQB), Minnesota
Agency URL: https://www.eqb.state.mn.us
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The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) is a forum for leadership and coordination across Minnesota state agencies on complex, priority environmental issues. As a public-facing board, the EQB strives to engage Minnesotans and provide greater access to conversations regarding the future of our environment.
Agency Phone: 651-757-2873
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.eqb.state.mn.us
Agency Address:
520 Lafayette Road
St. Paul
MN
55155
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Unit Phone: Unit Fax: Contact person(s): Env.Review@state.mn.us
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Review Environmental review -About
The Environmental Quality Board (EQB) oversees the state of Minnesota’s environmental review program, which provides usable information for project proposers, government decision makers, and members of the public about a proposed project’s primary environmental effects. The EQB's environmental review duties are directed by Minn. Stats. § 116D.04. EQB has the authority to draft rules for the State Environmental Review Program. These rules describe:
- when review is required
- procedures for conducting the review
- criteria that must be used for making decisions on environmental review documents
EQB is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the program and responding appropriately to modify and improve the effectiveness.
Environmental review is conducted by a responsible governmental unit (RGU) such as a county, city or state agency. The requirements for environmental review are based on the nature, size, and location of the proposed project, and are described in Minn. Rules 4410.
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Rules: 4410
Statutes: 116D.04
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Activity: Environmental Review Program
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Environmental Quality Board (EQB), Minnesota
