HF4146

Purpose

• To provide temporary authority for the commissioner of natural resources to store drill cores outside the drill core library when storage space is limited.

Main Provisions

• Allows storing drill cores at locations other than the drill core library as necessary when space is limited.
• The commissioner may limit or prohibit access to these drill cores to protect public safety and prevent damage to the cores.
• The authority is temporary and expires on June 30, 2029.

Relationship to Existing Law

• Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes section 93.61, this bill grants temporary storage flexibility that overrides the standard requirement to keep drill cores within the traditional drill core library.

Implications

• Provides logistical flexibility to manage drill cores during periods of limited storage space.
• Includes access controls to safeguard public safety and the integrity of the drill cores.

Sunset / Expiration

• The authority ends automatically on June 30, 2029.

Relevant Terms

• drill cores
• drill core library
• commissioner of natural resources
• temporary storage
• space limited
• access restrictions
• public safety
• damage
• Minnesota Statutes section 93.61
• expiration June 30, 2029