The bill proposes modifications to environmental reporting requirements by repealing a specific provision in Minnesota Statutes. Specifically, it seeks to repeal section 116D.04, subdivision 5b, which outlines the obligations of various environmental agencies, including the Environmental Quality Board and the Pollution Control Agency, to submit a report every three years. This report would have included a list of mandatory environmental assessment worksheet and impact statement categories, along with analyses and recommendations regarding their relevance and effectiveness.

By removing this subdivision, the bill aims to streamline the reporting process and potentially reduce the administrative burden on the involved agencies. The repeal indicates a shift in how environmental assessments may be managed, suggesting a move away from mandatory reporting requirements that involve extensive documentation and analysis of environmental categories.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 116D.04