Legal Opinion
In re Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the 33rd Sale of State Metallic Leases in Aitkin, Lake, & Saint Louis Counties
Court of Appeals of Minnesota
Decided September 9, 2013No. A12-2172PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
RODENBERG, Judge.
Relator challenges a decision by respondent Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) not to require preparation of an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) in connection with the sale of mineral leases, arguing that the DNR erred when it concluded that the lease sale does not constitute a project and thus does not trigger environmental-review requirements. We affirm.
FACTS
This case arises out of the State of Minnesota’s intent to lease its mineral interests in certain real property. A mineral interest encompasses the “right to search for, develop, and remove…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Engineering & Construction Innovations, Inc. v. L.H. Bolduc Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 2013
- Bob Marshall Alliance v. HodelCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1988
- Milner v. Farmers Insurance ExchangeSupreme Court of Minnesota · 2008
- Ford v. Emerson Electric Co.Court of Appeals of Minnesota · 1988
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