Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to extend the timeline for conducting and reporting on a geophysical study of the St. Anthony Falls area in Minnesota. The study assesses potential hazards related to the St. Anthony Falls cutoff wall.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill allocates $1,000,000 for a study on the St. Anthony Falls area, focusing on geophysical hazards.
• Study Focus: The study will include:
  • A field-based investigation of the cutoff wall and other subsurface structures.
  • Modeling of the surrounding area.
  • An examination of public safety and infrastructure risks due to potential failures.
  • An emergency response plan for identified risks.
• Report Submission: The Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota is tasked with completing the study and must submit their findings to relevant legislative committees.

Significant Changes

• Extended Deadline: The deadline for submitting the study findings has been extended from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026.
• Funding Availability: Appropriated funds will remain available until June 30, 2026, instead of June 30, 2025.

Relevant Terms

St. Anthony Falls, geophysical study, hazard assessment, cutoff wall, infrastructure risks, emergency response plan, University of Minnesota, legislative committees.