Neighbors,
Thank you to everyone who came out to last night’s meeting on the Nitrogen rule hosted by the Department of Agriculture. I am incredibly grateful to Commissioner Frederickson and his team for adding a meeting in Red Wing to discuss the proposed rule, particularly given how heavily we will be impacted by it. I was also glad to see so many engaged citizens attend; input from the people of this state is crucial for fair and equitable rules and regulations.
REMEMBER: since last night’s meeting was informational, you should still submit your thoughts and ideas in writing.
The public comment period closes July 31.
- You can submit your comments online here: https://minnesotaoah.granicusideas.com/discussions/minnesota-department-of-agriculture-notice-of-hearing/topics/submit-a-comment-79
- Click here for instructions on what you should include when you submit your comments.
- For more information about the proposed rule, visit http://www.mda.state.mn.us/nfr.
In addition, you can also attend five official public hearings about the proposed rule. These hearings differ from the meeting in Red Wing in that you can submit your comments to an official administrative law judge.
The dates and locations of those official hearings are as follows:
1:00-6:00 PM on Monday, July 16, 2018
Robert Boeckman Middle School
800 Denmark Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Stewartville Civic Center
105 1st St E
Stewartville, MN 55976
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 19, 2018
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
1450 College Way
Worthington, MN 56187
10:00 – 4:00 PM on Wednesday, July 25, 2018
River’s Edge Convention Center
10 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 26, 2018
American Legion
900 1st St E
Park Rapids, MN 5670
If you have any questions about the nitrogen rule or how to submit your comments, please don’t hesitate to contact me at sen.mike.goggin@senate.mn or 651-296-5612.
Mike