HF1612

Purpose

• To provide funding for updating the state’s aggregate resource inventory in the Seven-County Metropolitan Area. The goal is to improve understanding of construction material resources (like sand and gravel) and how long they may last, so planners can plan ahead.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation: $250,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
• Purpose of the funds: For the Commissioner of Natural Resources to run the Aggregate Resource Mapping Program.
• Update to existing inventory: Update Information Circular 46, titled “Aggregate Resources Inventory of the Seven-County Metropolitan Area,” which was originally published by the Minnesota Geological Survey in 2000.
• Focus areas: Include projected needs and the estimated time until the aggregate resource is exhausted.
• Statutory duties: The program will perform duties under Minnesota Statutes section 84.94.

Financial and Legal Context

• Source of funds: Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF).
• Recipient and program: Commissioner of Natural Resources, Aggregate Resource Mapping Program.
• Connection to existing law: References duties under Minnesota Statutes section 84.94.

Expected Impact

• Provides up-to-date information on where and how much aggregate material is available in the Twin Cities metro area.
• Helps stakeholders understand future supply and timing of resource depletion, informing planning and policy decisions.
• Updates an older inventory (from 2000) with current data and projections.

Changes to Existing Law

• The bill does not rewrite statutory language but uses an appropriation to carry out updated inventory work and to fulfill duties under the referenced statute (84.94).

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Relevant Terms - aggregate resource inventory - aggregate resource mapping program - Information Circular 46 - Aggregate Resources Inventory of the Seven-County Metropolitan Area - Minnesota Geological Survey 2000 - projected needs - time until exhaustion - Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) - Commissioner of Natural Resources - Minnesota Statutes section 84.94 - fiscal year 2026 - appropriation - Seven-County Metropolitan Area - update