ALTERATIONS IN PUBLIC WATERS

Changing the course, current, or cross-section of public waters requires a permit from the commissioner of natural resources under Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.245 . The standards in part 6105.0410 , subpart 3, item B, subitems (4) to (6) shall apply to any alterations in public waters. Under section 10 of the River and Harbor Act of 1899 and/or section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, a permit for any structure and/or fill is also required from the Army Corps of Engineers. Prior to the issuance of a permit for alterations in public waters, the commissioner may hold a public hearing in the manner provided by Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.311 .