Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to extend the timeline for conducting and reporting on a geophysical study and hazard assessment of the St. Anthony Falls area in Minnesota. The study is intended to assess various risks and inform public safety strategies.

Main Provisions

• The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents is tasked with performing a comprehensive geophysical study of the St. Anthony Falls area, focusing on the cutoff wall and other subsurface structures.
• The study must include an examination of public safety and infrastructure risks, as well as the development of an emergency response plan in case of potential failures of the cutoff wall or surrounding areas.
• The bill provides an appropriated amount of $1,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2024 to conduct this study.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The due date for submitting the study report has been extended from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026.
• The appropriation for the study's funds is also extended to be 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, Board of Regents, legislative committees, appropriation, public safety.