MN DNR Allows Iron Range OHV Area Expansion to Move Forward
Jan 21, 2010The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued a Record of Decision stating that an Environmental Impact Statement is not needed for the Virginia Expansion of the Iron Range OHV Area.The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), as the Responsible Governmental Unit for environmental review of the Virginia Expansion of the Iron Range Off-highway Vehicle Recreation Area Project in St. Louis County, has issued a Record of Decision regarding the need for an Environmental Impact Statement for the project.
The MDNR has concluded that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required because the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects. The justification for the determination is contained in the Record of Decision. The Record of Decision also contains the Department's responses to all substantive written comments received on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet.
Issuing this Record of Decision concludes the State environmental review process for this project according to the Minnesota Environmental Quality board rules, Minnesota Rules, part 4410.1000 to 4410.1700. This project can now proceed to permitting and approvals. Virginia Expansion of the Iron Range Off-highway Vehicle Recreation Area - MN DNR [details] Iron Range OHVRA Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | 
