May 15, 2002

TO: ALL INTERESTED PERSONS

RE: In the Matter of the Proposed Adoption of Rules Relating to the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 8420; OAH Docket No. 12-3300-14693-1

The Report of the Administrative Law Judge in the above-entitled matter has been submitted to the Minnesota Department of Water and Soil Resources. Please note that the Report is a recommendation only and that the Minnesota Department of Water and Soil Resources may not take any final action on the proposed rule(s) until at least five working days have expired. During that time, the Minnesota Department of Water and Soil Resources and the Office of Administrative Hearings will make a copy of the Report available for review by any interested individual. Copies will be furnished by the Office of Administrative Hearings for $4.75 each. Please use the enclosed order form.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this document will be made available in alternative format upon request (for example, large print or cassette tape). Please contact Michael Lewis at 612-341-7610 if you need this service.

Finally, a copy of the Report will also be filed with the Legislative Reference Library for public review.