Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 156 - Metropolitan Council
vHere's a comprehensive overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules – Agency 156 (Metropolitan Council):
📘 Structure of Agency 156 Rules
Agency 156 governs the powers and regulations of the Metropolitan Council, focusing on land use, regional planning, and essential services.
Chapter 5700 – Matters of Metropolitan Significance (Parts 5700.0100–5700.4100)
Currently, all parts are repealed (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 5800 – Matters of Metropolitan Significance (Parts 5800.0010–5800.0150)
These sections outline the review and public hearing process for projects deemed of metropolitan significance (land use, infrastructure, etc.). Notably, Part 5800.0110 details that within 30 days of a review request, involved parties submit preliminary statements; a formal public hearing must follow with notices at least 15 days prior (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 5900 – Wastewater Services (Parts 5900.0100–5900.7500)
Covers regulations on wastewater systems, service areas, and discharge standards. (Note: deeper specifics aren’t in the sources—refer to the official Revisor site for full text.)
🔗 Accessing the Official Text
The Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes maintains the authoritative text:
Main Agency 156 page: rules for all three chapters, including the public hearing and wastewater sections (law.cornell.edu, revisor.mn.gov).
For full legal and regulatory language, including updates or amendments, check the Revisor site directly.
🏛️ Why This Matters
Agency 156 gives the Metropolitan Council enforceable authority to:
Review and, if necessary, override local planning decisions in projects with regional impact.
Specify procedural requirements for public hearings on these decisions.
Regulate wastewater infrastructure and services across the metropolitan area.
If you’re involved in regional planning, development proposals, or infrastructure projects in the Twin Cities area, these rules set the scope of Council authority and specify the required review processes.
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