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MN HF329

MN HF329
Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness mining restrictions modified.


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Introduced
01/11/2023
In Committee
01/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness mining restrictions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 84.523.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the mining restrictions within the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in Minnesota. Specifically, it allows mining for taconite, iron ore, sand, gravel, and granite in the Rainy River headwaters area, which is adjacent to the BWCAW, as long as the commissioner of natural resources determines that the mining will not be detrimental to the BWCAW. The bill also clarifies the definition of the BWCAW and the Rainy River headwaters area. The overall intent is to maintain the primarily wilderness management policy for the BWCAW while allowing for some limited mining activities in the surrounding area.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Author added Sencer-Mura (on 05/11/2023)

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