Rulemakings that affect Minnesota’s waters include changes to the state Water Quality Standards (Minn. R. ch. 7050 and 7052) or specific water-related activities (e.g., animal feedlots or permit programs).
Current rulemaking
- Water Quality Standards: Use classifications 2 and 7
- Water Quality Fee Rule
- Water Quality Standards: Use classifications 3 and 4
- Subsurface sewage treatment systems inspection and permit requirements
- Sulfate standard to protect wild rice
Recently completed rules
- Water Quality Standards: Tiered Aquatic Life Use (TALU)
- Water Quality Standards Antidegradation/Nondegradation, Minn. R. ch. 7050 and 7001
- Water Quality Variance Rule
- Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) for Campgrounds - Expedited
- Water Quality Standards: TSS/River Eutrophication Minn. R. chs. 7050 and 7053
- Housekeeping Amendments to Water Related Rules
- Animal feedlots
- Water Quality Standards: Amendments to the Human Health-based Methods for Developing Water Quality Standards
- Wastewater Laboratory Certification and Fees, Minn. R. chs 7001 and 7002