Wetlands must not be impacted as part of a project for which a permit to mine is required by Minnesota Statutes, section 93.481, except as approved by the commissioner. Impacts to wetlands that the landowner can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the local government unit, were created by pits, stockpiles, or tailing basins, and by actions the purpose of which was not to create the wetland according to part 8420.0105, subpart 2, item D, are not regulated under this chapter.
For mining operations that are permitted and initiated after July 1, 1993:
For mining operations in existence before July 1, 1993, and operated on or after that date under a permit to mine issued under chapter 6130 for iron ore and taconite or chapter 6132 for nonferrous metallic minerals:
Minn. R. 8420.0930
Statutory Authority: MS s 103G.2242