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Notice of 45-day Public Comment Period for NMCWD Proposed Rule Revisions and Public Hearing

The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD) is soliciting comments on proposed revisions of its rules.  The revised rules (both clean and tracked changes versions) and a memo explaining and supporting proposed rule revisions are available below.

Proposed rule changes were compiled from the feedback of permittees, NMCWD legal counsel and engineering consultants, NMCWD Board of Managers, and Technical Advisory Committee. Proposed revisions are focused on linear projects to better align with MS4 permit requirements and allow for regional treatment for linear projects.

NMCWD 2023 Memo – support guide

NMCWD 2023 Draft Rules-Changes

Comments are due by December 11, 2023 at 4 pm.

Comments on the draft rules can be submitted in the following ways:

  • Mail: Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, Attn: Zach Stafslien, 12800 Gerard Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
  • Email: Zach Stafslien, Regulatory Program Manager, zstafslien@ninemilecreek.org

Public Hearing

In addition to receiving written public comment, the District will hold a public hearing on Thursday December 7, 2023 at 5:30 PM at the District office (12800 Gerard Dr., Eden Prairie) to receive comments on the proposed amendments of the NMCWD rules. The hearing is a time when all interested persons will have the opportunity to address the District Board of Managers regarding the proposed rules. The hearing is held pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 103D.341 and will be conducted as part of the regular meeting of the NMCWD Board of Managers.