The bill H.F. No. 1362, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, seeks to repeal Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116D.04, subdivision 5b. This section requires the Environmental Quality Board, Pollution Control Agency, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Transportation to periodically review and report on mandatory environmental assessment worksheets (EAWs) and environmental impact statement (EIS) categories.

The repealed provision mandates these agencies, in consultation with political subdivisions, to submit a report every three years to the governor and relevant legislative committees. This report must include: 1. The historical purpose of the environmental review category. 2. Whether projects within the category are also subject to local, state, or federal permits. 3. An analysis and recommendations on whether the category should be modified, eliminated, or unchanged based on its effectiveness and relationship to existing regulations.

By repealing this requirement, the bill would eliminate the mandatory review and reporting process related to environmental assessment criteria.