Archived Citizens' Petitions
Under Minnesota's Environmental Review process, citizens can petition to request an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) on a project that is not subject to a mandatory EAW.
- If the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, as the responsible governmental unit, determines there is potential for significant environmental effects, the project proposer must complete an EAW.
- If the petition is denied, the project proceeds to permitting.
These petitions to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency were denied.
Huls Brothers Trucking project
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Citizens' Petition for Environmental Assessment Worksheet on the Proposed Huls Brothers Trucking Project [published: 07/12/10] - Huls Brothers Trucking EAW Process Explanation Letter August 23, 2010 [published: 08/24/10]
- Project Withdrawn Letter [published: 07/19/12]
Rush Lake Iron Augmentation Project
- Proposed Rush Lake Iron Augmentation Project - Citizens' Petition for Environmental Assessment Worksheet [published: 04/04/12]
- Board packet - Decision item: Rush Lake Iron Augmentation Project [published: 05/11/12]
- Signature document - Rush Lake Iron Augmentation Project [published: 05/24/12]
3M Hazardous Waste Incinerator Facility
- Citizens' Petition for an EAW for the 3M Cottage Grove Incinerator [published: 04/23/12]
- Board packet - Decision item: 3M Hazardous Waste Incinerator Facility [published: 05/11/12]
- Signature document - 3M Hazardous Waste Incinerator Facility [published: 05/23/12]
