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Title: Water Appropriation General Permit -Temporary Projects
Alternate Title:
Description: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Subject: Water Appropriation
Waters, Public
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:18:26 PM
Modification Date: 8/28/2024 9:25:30 AM
Agency Name: Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us
Agency Description: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages the state's natural resources, hunting, fishing, state forests, state parks, lakes, rivers, streams, boating and water safety, trails, snowmobiling, skiing, education, enforcement, wildlife management, lands and minerals.
Agency Phone: 651-296-6157
888-646-6367
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us
Agency Address: Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of
500 Lafayette Rd.

St. Paul
MN 55155

Division Name: Division of Ecological and Water Resources
Division URL:
Division Description:
Division Phone: 651-259-5100
Division Fax: 651-296-1811
Division URL:
Division Address:
500 Lafayette Rd., Box 25, St. Paul, MN 55155-4032 |

St. Paul
MN 55155-4032

Audience: Application URL: https://webapps11.dnr.state.mn.us/mpars/public/authentication/login
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:

Temporary Projects General Permit 1997-0005

This general permit authorizes temporary water appropriations for construction dewatering, landscaping, dust control, and hydrostatic testing of pipelines, tanks, and wastewater ponds.

To be included under General Permit 1997-0005 the project must meet the following criteria:

  • Projects must have a minimal potential for causing adverse environmental impacts,
  • Water appropriations cannot exceed 50 million gallons per year,
  • Water appropriations must be completed within one year from the start of pumping,
  • Prior authorization to use General Permit 1997-0005 must be obtained by submitting an application using the MPARS (MN DNR Permitting and Reporting System);
  • Records of monthly water appropriation volumes must be maintained and submitted to the Department on or before February 15th of the year following water use using the 
    MPARS (MN DNR Permitting and Reporting System). A $140 water use fee will be charged for projects that exceed 15 million gallons.

Applicants seeking authorization under general permits are required to pay a $100 fee for each use of the permit (some exemptions apply). This nominal fee will be used to support permitting and the protection of Minnesota's water resources.

For more information download the Temporary Water Appropriations General Permit 1997-0005 Information Packet PDF which includes the complete text of the permit language.

Water Use Reporting

All active water appropriation permit holders are required to measure monthly water use with an approved measuring device to an accuracy of 10 percent and report water use yearly. Permittees are encouraged to use MPARS (MN DNR Permitting and Reporting System) to report annual water use data. This system provides many benefits including automatically calculating total volumes and fees. Water use reporting and processing fees are due by February 15 of each year.


If you are unable to report using MPARS, please request a paper form by sending an email to mpars.dnr@state.mn.us or calling 651-259-5678.

Rules: 6115.0600 - .0810
6115.0010

Statutes: 103G.271

Forms: Water Appropriation Permit Application Forms

To apply for a water appropriation permit, please use the MPARS (MN DNR Permitting and Reporting System). If you are using MPARS for the first time, you will need to create an account. Once created, click on the link in the Actions box called "Apply for a New Permit/Authorization". You will be billed separately (usually $150) for the application fee. Please note that Minnesota Statutes allow local units of government 30 days to review permit applications and submit comments to DNR Waters.

MPARS is the easiest and most convenient method for most people to apply for water appropriation permits. If it is not possible for you to apply online, paper application forms may be downloaded by clicking the links below. Please note that the use of paper forms may not offer the efficiency or speed of the MPARS online process, and may result in the need for more follow-up with DNR staff to obtain needed information.


Fees:

See DNR Water Permit Application Fees


Period of Issuance:

Maximum of one year, subject to submittal of an annual report of water use and DNR review.


Length of Determination: A minimum of 5 days for projects that qualify under a General Permit.
Other Info:
Activity: Water Appropriation
Construction Dewatering
Landscaping
Dust Control
Hydrostatic Testing
License Detail URL:

Water use permits

MPARS (MN DNR Permitting and Reporting System)

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

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