The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) or the county with delegated feedlot authority is the responsible governmental unit (RGU) for feedlot Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAWs). Any alternative EAW forms must be approved by the EQB Chair (Minn. Rule 4410.1300); once approved, they may be used in place of the standard EAW form for their approved purpose(s).
On December 18, 2024, the MPCA proposed updates to the feedlot EAW alternative form. After Board discussion, the Chair approved use of the following form:
MPCA published an updated feedlots EAW guidance document on their website.