The EQB has extended the period for public comments on “Tools to Assist Local Governments in Planning for and Regulating Silica Sand Projects.”
In response to requests from various stakeholders for additional time to review the document, the comment period has been extended to January 27, 2014
This document was prepared to fulfill the legislative requirement to prepare model standards and criteria for mining, processing, and transporting silica sand. The December 13, 2013 “Tools“ document is a draft. Its release signaled the start of a public comment period.
The document can be viewed and downloaded via this link.Comments can be submitted via e-mail to: [email protected]
Comments also can be submitted to: Jeff Smyser, Environmental Quality Board, 520 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN 55155-4194
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Photo: A frac sand mine. Photo by Jim Tittle.
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